Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Useful Information, Knitters...

Y'all may know that my LYS (local yarn store) is Ewe Knit - a Toronto-based boutique that is insanely well-stocked (esp. given its size) and beautiful to boot. FYI, there's also a blog which is regularly updated and filled to the brim with yarn-porn photos.

What I didn't know, till I read today's blog post, is that the store ships yarn all over the place - and it does so at very reasonable rates (the Kristin gold standard of good vendors, as I'm sure you all know).

Moreover, they're having a special, in-store sale on Thursday - 10 per cent off everything except books and mags - and 10% off 6 gorgeous sock yarns online.

Alas, no one's comping me to tell you this - though I'll happily take some free yarn if anyone connected is reading :-) The alternative is that I'll end up buying sock yarn on Halloween which, now that I knit socks that everyone steals, will no doubt come in handy.

Here are a couple of choices that seem very promising:

Sweet Georgia Tough Love

Madeline Tosh Sock - I am totally addicted to this brand...
Whatcha think?
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  1. Evie JonesOctober 29, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    I've just had a quick peep at their blog and am ridiculously jealous that you get to hang out there in person.
    Love the MadToshSock. Gorgeous, gorgeous colours.

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    1. K.LineOctober 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      Honestly, it's a really sweet place. You must come to TO and I'll take you there!

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    2. Evie JonesOctober 31, 2013 at 9:29 AM

      I keep telling the husband to get in job in TO...he's not playing ball!

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    3. K.LineOctober 31, 2013 at 11:03 AM

      Well that's just contrary. :-)

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  2. materfamiliasOctober 29, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    I love the sweet sharpness of those Sweet Georgia colours -- and no, not just because that's a Vancouver line. . .

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    1. K.LineOctober 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      I didn't know it was from Vancouver. We Canadians sure do good yarn!

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  3. AndreaOctober 30, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    I may just have to pop by Ewe Knit before I make it home for candy giving activities. And I didn't know they had a blog, so thanks for both these tips.

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    1. K.LineOctober 30, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      You have to. I'm sure stopping by. As early as possible :-)

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  4. JillianOctober 30, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    I will actually be in the neighbourhood on Thursday and was planning to stop by. Now I will for sure - my sock yarn stash is very low!

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    1. K.LineOctober 30, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      What is it with sock yarn stash always being low?? :-)

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  5. MaggieOctober 30, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Obviously, my first instinct is to go with Madeline Tosh, but I will say that Sweet Georgia line is pretty tempting as well. Their color combinations are definitely more vibrant and fun, which would work out well in socks, I think. Since they are on sale, clearly you should get some of each! ;)

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    1. K.LineOctober 30, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      I know, it's so easy to be lulled into Toshy goodness. But the colours of the Sweet Georgia are awesome. Both it is then :-)

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  6. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I'd say both, but I'm really loving how funky the color combo of the Sweet Georgia is. Can't wait to see that knit into something!

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    1. K.LineOctober 31, 2013 at 11:03 AM

      That colour combo, so not like other things I own, will probably be fantastic to knit. So cheerful. I do love the loud sock yarns.

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