NEWS

20 February 2010

Crystal Palace have released 4 new colours of Mochi Plus and 8 colours of the New Plus Solid, Plus Solid is designed to compliment the Mochi Plus and is the same but in solid colours. Plus Wool is 80% Merino Wool and 20% Acrylic. Click here for free patterns from the Crystal Palace site. Click on Pictures right to view yarn.

10 February 2010

There are 6 new colours in the Patons FAB DK in 100g balls: Strawberry, Petrol, Fern, Charcoal, Breeze Color and Clown Color. These are the new softer feel Fab with the Patons logo in the colour navy, these balls are much more suitable for clothing next to the skin. I have also added another 4 shades to the 100g range. Fab is 100% Acrylic, machine washable and can be tumble dried and at a fab price.

12 October 2009

Clover Hana-ami Flower Loom - This is such a fab product, now available in the UK was previously just available in Japan and was called the Hanaami Loom. The set contains 6 shapes to make flowers in round, square and hexagonal designs. Just wind the yarn around the outer pegs, then weave the petals together. Set includes: 1 x hexagon Loom, 2 x square looms, 3 x Round Looms, Centre Peg (this is used to make half flowers), Base & Cover, tapestry Needle and Instructions. This is tipped to be one of the hottest selling products this Christmas.

11 October 2009

KnitPro Symfonie Afghan Crochet Hook Set - This is a set of 8 crochet hooks that can be used for basic crocheting, Tunisian crochet, Afghan crochet & Crochenit. The Hooks are 15cm (6") in length but can be extended by using the KnitPro cable available in various lengths. For example if you are using the hook for Tunisian crochet you could attach a 80cm cable which would give you a hook up to 73cm in length,  you can even extend this further with a cable connector and another cable. If you would like to use the hook for Crocheniting you will need 2 hooks the same size. The options are endless. Hooks are made of wood with metal interchangeable end. Set includes: 8 x hooks, 1 each of  3.50mm, 4.00mm, 4.50mm, 5.00mm, 5.50mm, 6.00mm, 7.00mm and 8.00mm. 4 x cables, 1 each of 60cm, 80cm, 100cm & 120cm. 8 Cable end caps and 4 cable keys. 1  clear plastic hook case.

13 September 2009

Wash Filz it! FINE felting wool is the same as the Wash Filz it! but in a longer running length. The wool recommends a 5mm crochet Hook or Knitting Needle, this is an Aran weight yarn. The new Fine and Multicolor Fine comes in a total of 18 shades. There is a funky book with Knit, Crochet & Felt designs for Hats, Gloves and Scarves. Click on images left to view.

9 September 2009

There are 6 new patterns from King Cole: 2 baby patterns, 4 Ladies Clothing and 2 knitting accessories. The Crochet baby garments have something for a boy or a girl in sizes Premature to 4 years. There is a fab hooded jacket in pattern 3151 which is perfect for boy or girl. Click on images right for more details.

6 September 2009

Just arrived - Patons Eco Wool Chunky is a chunky 100% untreated new wool yarn, new for Autumn Winter 2009/2010. The spinning process gives the yarn a 'home spun' look, high volume and soft touch. The trend for ecological products will continue to be a strong theme through 2010. Comes in 7 earthy shades and 6 brighter multicoloured shades. Knitted on 6mm needles to create quick and chunky knits. Click on the picture right to view this lovely wool.

31 August 2009

Patons Pompero is machine washable made from a mix of 30% new wool, 50% acrylic and 20% polyamide. This soft sumptuous yarn is available in 12 vibrant colours that will brighten those long dull winter days. Knitted on 5.5mm, you could call it a thick Aran or in-between an Aran and a Chunky yarn. There is lovely knitting pattern support for this yarn; book 3732 is a full of high fashion designs, pattern leaflet has 4 wrap styles again very high fashion and pattern leflet 3734 has 4 styles for Kids. Sorry there is no Crochet pattern support fo this yarn. Click on ball of yarn on right to view all the colours. King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK has 4 new shades for Autumn Winter 09/10; Cream, Claret, Leaf and Milk Chocolate. 50% Bamboo and 50% Cotton which is perfect for Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. This yarn comes in a large 100g ball, spprox 230m. It has 2 new crochet pattern; 3131 and 3132 with 2 designs on each pattern. 3132 has a lovely long line cardigan and baby doll tunic and 3131 has a jacket and v-neck top. Click on image left to see the lovely vibrant colours.

30 August 2009

Patons Merino Wool DK replaces the old Merino Deluxe DK and offers an improved quality, feel and texture. The new for Autumn Winter 09/10 Merino Wool DK is 100% Merino Wool and is machine washable cool wool cycle. There are 15 strong and vibrant shades in the range. Knits to 4mm needles and 4mm crochet hook. Click on images left to view the wool.

23 August 2009

Crystal Palace Mochi Plus has just arrived with more colours to follow. A Self-Striping Aran weight yarn that is lovely and soft, described as 'soft as a kitten'. Long-striping colours that are suitable for the larger projects, perfect for Sweaters, Hats, Scarves and more. Great for crocheting as it has the long-striping, a little bit pricey but well worth it. Click here for free patterns from the Crystal Palace site. Click on Picture to view the wool.    Twilleys Freedom Wool has new shades for Autumn Winter 2009/2010 with a lovely new Knitting Pattern Book 463 to support the new shades. Freedom Wool has always been a good seller and at a great price. It is a chunky yarn that knit's up quickly, hand wash only and great for felting in the washing machine. One of the new colours is Random Heath shade 431 a lovely multi-coloured shade, to view the wool in a designed garment please take a look at book 463 click here. To view the wool click on the image left.    Wash+Filz-it! wool has another 5 shades just arrived and a lovely knit & crochet felted fashion bag book. There are currently 3 types of Wash+Filz-it! wool, including basic colours, multicolours and stripe colours. Soon to follow is the new Wash_Filz-it! Fine. Click here to view Felting Book No.1 and here to view Book No.2. Click on the image right to view all 24 shades plain shades.

Amigurumi's Raising Money for The Smile Train

These cute little Ami's will make you smile. Brenda has been raising money for free Cleft Palate surgery to give children a new smile and a new life. Visit the smile train at www.smiletrain.org.uk to see how you can help. To see Brenda's work and to purchase your cute Amigurumi visit www.woolly-zoo.co.uk 

Anchor Wash+Filz-it! Multicolour

Wash your ideas into life with Anchor Wash+Filz-it! Felting Wool. Wash+Filz-it! creates stable and high quality felted profects by simply washing knitted, crochet, weaved or even wrapped items. The new multicolour has been released in 6 shades and has a fab pattern book called Bags, Bags, Bags. This book has both knitted & crochet bags.

Christmas Patterns

Looking to Crochet or Knit something for Christmas? Wendy have a crochet Santa pattern P974, a crochet Snowman pattern 5065 & a crochet Smowman rucksack pattern 5087. In Jean Greenhowe's Toy collection book you will find some lovely knitted Christmas Tree Decorations: Snowmen, Christmas Pudding, Baubles & more. If you enjoy needle felting or would like to give it a try, Anchor Christmas Decorations book has lovely little items for your tree or to give as gift.    

Jewellery Kits

I have reduced the Crochet Jewellery Kits & Knitting Jewellery Kits, these kits are now discontinued from the suppliers and only available while stocks last. These kits are fantastic Gifts for any Knitter or Crocheter, you can also make the kit yorself and give as a gift. Click on Pink Bracelet to view Sale Knitting Jewellery Kits and on the Red Bracelet to view Sale Crochet Jewellery Kits.  

Anchor Artiste Metallic

Featured in 'Let's Knit' magazine issue 12 Nov 08 - Make a glittery knitted necklace using one ball of silver Anchor Artiste Crochet Thread. This yarn is fab for making jewellery and your Christmas accessories. Click on image to view other colours.

Wendy Happy 4ply

Wendy Happy 4ply is a lovely soft Bamboo blend yarn. It is fantastic for Baby items and accessories. Comes in 8 colourful print shades & 7 pattern leaflets, one crochet & 6 knitted. Click on ball below to view more details.

Adriafil Rafia

I've been after a raffia for sometime now and was delighted to stock Adriafil Rafia - 100% wood pulp & comes in 16 solid colours. This yarn is great not only for crocheting & knitting but also for basket weaving and making flowers with the Flower Loom. Free pattern available for hats, bags & a top. Click on image for more details.

Patons Crochet Inspirations Book 3

This is book we have all been waiting for, Patons Cochet Inspirations Book 3 pattern # 3625. This book contains 12 design & more - Jackets, Sweater, Shrug, Scarves & Bags. Design are made in Diploma Gold DK. Click on image to view more details and images of book.

Sirdar Baby Patterns

Sirdar have released 2 new crochet patterns for Winter 2009, the 1st is an adorable Hat & Jacket Set and the 2nd is 2 lovely blankets one Circular & one Square. Both design are made using Sirdar Supersoft DK Baby click here to view yarn.

Timmy the Sheep

This is such a cute kit for Timmy the Sheep, Timmy is a little lamb of 3 years of age, he was first seen as the youngest member in the Shaun the Sheep TV series. Now Timmy has a TV series of his own on CBeebies, each episode follows a day in the life of Timmy in Nursery. Click on image to view kit.

Mission Falls Goes Crochet

Mission falls have released this lovely book with design for the family. Design are made in Mission Falls 1824 Cotton & 1824 Wool, click here to view cotton yarn. Click on image to view more details of the book.

Patons Symphony

5 new colours just released for Autumn Winter 08/09, Mariner, Damson, Powder, Cinder spray & Cinnamon Mix spray (click here to view). With 4 new patterns to support the new colours, click on image to view patterns.

Anchor Style Miro

Pattern for Miro Bag featured in issue 45 of Simply Knitting. Crochet this modern granny square summer bag with the chance to get 10% off the yarn at my store when you purchase the issue. Click here to view Yarn and on the image to view pattern book.

Crochet Needle Roll Hook Set

This is such a pretty case for your hooks, the case is a roll style that has a pink tie to keep your hooks safe. The case comes with 6 double ended steel crochet hooks in Japanese sizes, there are 2 of each size hooks. If you enjoy making designs from the Japanese crochet books these hooks are a must.

DMC Petra

I am now stocking DMC Petra pearl cotton thread in No.5 & No.8, fantastic value for 100g ball. I will be stocking bright colours as there is a lack of lovely colours available in the UK. Twilleys are discontinuing lots of colours in their Lyscordet No.5 & Southern Comfort No.8, so Petra will be a great alternative. There are 4 free patterns for Petra No.5, click on image to view.

Prym Rainbow Glitter Hooks

These funky coloured hooks are from Prym, rainbow coloured with glitter. Make a great Christmas gift, click on image to view.