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Gift Ideas
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Gift ideas for the special people in your life who knit.
Knitters love to get that special yarn or special needles that they
put off getting so that they can make things for others. As a
knitter it is also really nice to receive a knitted gift, we know how much
work and love go into making something and value the gift for the personal
touch. For the wannabe knitter there are "how to" CD's and combinations
that we can put together to get them started, (yarn, needles,
accessories). Check out the suggestions
below and feel free to call for suggestions and ideas. A gift certificate
is a fun gift that the receiver can use when they want to get that special
thing that they have been eyeing for some time. Easy to order and
available in whatever amount you want to spend.
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Click here to go to a page where
there
are pictures and links to lots of
small projects to knit
or you give the kit as a gift
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Purl Grey "I love knitting" heart
(purl on one side and knit
on the other)
Jewelry
Swirl shawl/ scarf pins
Hand made shawl or scarf pins in a range of sizes and shapes
in silver or copper.
$15.95 each
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Samples
Lots of sample sweaters, scarves, etc.
for sale. When a yarn is no longer available or the kit is
retired we usually have the display sample of the
kit available for sale. Great
way to get a hand knit
garment if you don't have the
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Addi Turbo needles
Once you have used an Addi Turbo needle you
won't want
anything else. Prices from $17.95 to $33.95
Mother of Pearl topped
Rosewood needles
10" long needles. The shaft is made of rosewood, the
top is ebony and the
mother of pearl is set in the top, Nice to kit with and a great gift for the
needle collextor $14.95 a pair
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River John
Swing- wooden needles
& Commuter wooden needles
Short commuter needles
7" or 9" long
Great for small projects , small enough to put in purse. Also
the wood is good for working with slippery yarns. $9.95 a pair
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Knit Picks interchangeable
needle sets
multicoloured wood,
or nickel plated
or clear acrylic
plus some Knit Picks
knitting notions
Try-Me
sets
This $19.95 set has 1 pair of needle tips in each type of needle
with a pair of 24" cables in size 4mm,4.5mm & 5mm
It gives you a chance to try the needles without having to buy a complete
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We have unused copies of the out of print Mon Tricot
Knitting Encylopedia 1500 patterns
This book is selling for $100 or more on-line at
Vintage book sellers. We currently have a special on
while they last for $10.00 each (located under the letter M in the book
index.
Lots of great knitting books, many marked down
Books |
Knitting Made Easy $8.95 each
Lucy Neatby's the Brand New Knitter
"How to" CD or DVD's
knitting bag |
Stash bags
We have them in all sizes for projects and
to organize small or large yarn stashes-
check out other
Accessories
Corkers - wood, plastic and
automatic
Knitting mill to make I-cord
Handy gadget to make I cord quickly with light weight
yarn
$29.95 |
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Tools to make it easier
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Skein Winder/
un-winder- Swift
So many yarns are in skeins now that having a Swift is
no longer a luxury but a necessity.
$29.95
Swifts
Wooden Swift $50.00 |
Blocking Wires
Lace weight 24.95
Sweater, throw weight $29.95
Sock
Stretchers
To keep the shape in those
labour of love socks you knit $19.95
Available in small, medium & large
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Small ball winder $24.95
Medium metal ball winder $55.00
Ball winders
Royal ball winders
Medium $79.95 Large $175.00 |