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2009 marks the
10th Anniversary
of the Needle & Arts Centre.
You will see us make special announcements all year long
here. Today it is:
We will have a featured
Yarn of the Month, with 20% discount
every month. See the
November
announcement to the right!
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check also our
web site for more
information!
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Thursday
November 19, 2-4:
Finishing Class I
Thursday
December 17, 2-4:
Beginnings
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Dear customers and
friends!
We just love celebrating the 10th
Anniversary of our Needle & Arts Centre.
We had a super Sale and 10 super happy winners of
$100 shopping vouchers, and now we continue on
with our yarn of the month of
November special (below).
Excellent news: we passed the
target of 150 chemo caps originating from our
Knit in the Park 2009, which we will start
distributing to cancer wards next week. Thank
you, thank you!
We are not "really" ready for Christmas
yet, at least if we think of decoration and
permanent Christmas carols coming with this
special time of the year. But, knitters and
crocheters are always in the
spirit of giving - aren't they? - and especially
busy during these last 2 months of the year!
We not only help you with the right yarns, tools
and patterns, and assist you to get your
projects done. In this Christmas
Newsletter we want to focus also on
Gift Ideas
for you yourself or loved ones, some of them
could be your perfect stocking stuffers.
Just follow the stocking stuffer symbols!
Thank you for your support!
PS: Check our
web site and
yarn blog often for news! Check out our gift
ideas and special offers!
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 Click,
Twist or Screw it!
These Stocking Stuffers from Addi
and Hiya Hiya are new, they are
extremely handy and they make knitters happy. They
both are interchangeable circular needle
systems.
The addi Click
system
provides 10 different sizes of addi TurboŠ tips
(3.5mm, 3.75mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm,
8.0mm, 9.0mm, and 10.0mm), three 
different lengths of new, extremely pliable blue
cord (24", 32" and 40"), and one connector piece
which helps to either store stitches or combine
your cords. The Click tips require no tools to
change; simply insert the cord deep into the tip,
twist and release. The tips will remain secure
until you change them, thanks to the Click's
revolutionary locking mechanism! Price:
Can$ 197.50 for this system.
The HiyaHiya Steel
Interchangeable Needles feature
keyless screw on connections and swivel cables.
Our small set includes 7 sets of tips in sizes
from 2-8US (2.75-5mm). Each set
 includes
a practical and portable brocade case, needle tips
and 4 cables (to make 16, 24, 32 and 40 inch
needles). Assorted fabrics. Tip length is
approximately 4 inches.
Our large set includes 6 sets of tips in sizes
from 9-15US (5.5-10mm). Price:
Can $69.95 for one set.
Want to buy or need help to make a decision: call
our knitting consultants at 1-888-588-7834 or
email us.
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Yarn of the Month - 20% OFF
November:
NORTHERN CHUNKY!
Here is the scoop: the "old" Northern Chunky in
200g/324yd or 300m balls for only Can$9.95 is
discontinued and we sell it as Yarn of the Month
of November with 20% off as long as supplies last.
Yes, that is $7.96
only for a 200g ball of 100%
acrylic yarn that comes in great variegated shades
and will work with any chunky pattern. Perfect for
sweaters, afghans, kidswear and accessories.
See pattern of the month
below!!
Check the
shade card! There you will find the
"new" Northern Chunky as well.
The 20% discount applies to purchases in our
store or online orders till
latest November 30. Several discounts cannot be
added, the higher discount applies.
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The
very best Knitting Bags
These two types of knitting project bags are tested
and proven excellent. Lots of compartments
for projects, yarns, needles, pattern books,
accessories - super quality.
 This
is our very own import from India: the Leather
Brief Case for all knitting/crochet
projects and needles; 17.5x12x6.5". A classy project
bag for avid knitters and crocheters, made from
beautifully soft dark Nappa leather.
Lots and lots of compartments! Lois uses hers for 2
years now and still loves it. Price:
Can$ 174.50
From Westminster Fibers we got the
Amy Butler Knitting
Bags: Tall, sleek styling absolutely
loaded with compartments and long, deep pockets.
Plenty of room for projects and supplies with
multiple zippered pockets and tool channels to keep
things well organized. Will hold a laptop and work
or school files, too. Price: Can$
135.00
Call us at 1-888-588-7834 or
email us as long as supplies last!
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Free Pattern of the Month
Pam put this pattern together which she had knit up
a couple of times, but we didn't have the right
photo at hand - it's the adult version of
the Johnstone Strait kids sweater which you
see below:
The 3 C's Sweater
(Casual, Chunky, Cozy)
 This
pattern is for an over-sized adult raglan
sleeved sweater with high neck and rolled hems,
knitted in a chunky weight yarn - such as our
Northern Chunky Yarn of the Month
(above), or another of the many chunky yarns in
stock.
Download the free pattern
here!
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Upcoming are:
- Nov.19th
Finishing Class I - choosing
and substituting yarn to seaming - with Pam;
2-4 pm
- Dec.17th
Beginnings - different ribs and
edgings, e.g. Corduroy rib, Picot edging, Applied
I-Cord, rolled hem, saw-tooth points, wtc - with
Pam; bring yarn & needles; 2-4pm
We need your feedback
for this one, and this goes to all BC knitters and
possibly beyond who like to travel to Campbell River
to take in a very special knitting workshop:
 We
are in discussion with
Maggie Jackson
(Magiknits, check
www.maggiknits.com) to have a Friday
night/Saturday and Sunday knitting workshop in
March 2010.
Maggie's designs as well as her classes are truly
fun and "out of the box". It would all start with
a reception and fashion show and then classes along
the line "Wearable Art", "Oh NO Not Another
Scarf!" and "Knot it and Knit it". The total weekend
fee would be Can $195 (stocking
stuffer!!). We would assist accommodation requests.
Are you generally
interested in this workshop? Comments? Concerns?
Please give us your
feedback!
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Silk,
Cashmere and Pottery
Knitters and Crocheters appreciate hand made
products more than others.
We got a lot of new items as stocking stuffers and
gifts to choose from in our this year's
"Christmas Barn":
 Just
2 days ago we brought in a dream of
shawls, scarves and mufflers
from pure silk and cashmere, all
hand woven and the silk hand dyed. These elegant and
comfortable beauties from India and Thailand range
between Can$ 18.75 and $100.
Check also out
Christina's hand made functional pottery
with a Swedish touch, which we carry for more than
15 years now. Because it's hand made and because
Christina is creative, you will always find new
interesting pieces and new arrivals. Get a glimpse
in our
web site.
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As last month, we make it short here and direct you
to the right places where to find more information
about all our many new products of the last month:
- check out the
yarn blog
for all new Kertzer yarns and pattern
booklets!
- check out this
extra write-up
on more new yarns!
- last not least, find all new yarns of the past
months with extra information and prices in the
What's New
web page!
We're ready for your Winter/Baby/or
Leisure projects and ship to any destination!
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Last
but not least
Add
the finishing touch to your handmade gift!
We introduced Interweave Gift,
a new product line developed 
for yarn lovers by Interweave.
Whether you're giving a knitterly friend
the gift of yarn, looking for everyday
thank-you
 notes,
or putting the finishing touches on a
handmade gift, you'll find this new line
of products from 
Interweave has you covered. Check here.
Choose from Note Cards, Gift Tags, or Gift
Bags. They cost Can$ 5.95 per box/product.
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Your
PS: It is very important to
note that we are not only a LYS (Local Yarn Shop) but
we also do mail orders
and have a large international clientele.
Its just the right time now to
order for Christmas!!
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