Exciting new arrivals: Accessories!

We’ve got lots of new accessories to show you today, so if you fancy some fab new tools to make you knitting life easier, we have something to tempt you!

First of all, we have a whole new range of more affordable needles!  We’re very pleased to be stocking Milward needles and the range we have in stock includes aluminium, plastic and bamboo straight and circular needles, as well as DPNs and crochet hooks.

We also have some new Knit Pro accessories for all of you who like to knit lace (like me!), everything you could possibly need for perfectly blocked lace:

Knit Pro Blocking Mats:

Knit Pro Blocking Wires:

and Knit Pro Lace Blocking T-Pins:

Next time we’ve got some new books to show you!

Happy Knitting!

Ushya Scarf

I have finally had a few moments to finish off the Mirasol Ushya drop stitch scarf that was started back at the end of last year. 

The drop stitch pattern means that the texture of the yarn can be seen and although it is a short scarf, it winds round the neck and can be fixed with a pin or brooch (here we used a KnitPro shawl pin) .  Very simple yet effective!  And it only took one skein.

Rowan Lace Workshop proves a great success!

 

Just a small selection from the luchtime buffet

Yet another successful Rowan Workshop at Stash Fine Yarns last Friday 16th April. Heike Gittins introduced the ten eager ladies to the wonders of producing beautiful fine pieces quite simply by using the finest quality yarns, in this case Rowan’s Kidsilk Haze knitted on some of the World’s best needles, Addi, Knit Pro and Signature. Hand made chocolate cookies went well with the tea/coffee for elevenses, followed by a freshly prepared buffet lunch at 1pm…ish.

Lesley brings in the much awaited Manos Del Uruguay Lace

Every one was very chatty, making new friends and sharing their passion with like minded people. A delivery of the brand new Manos Del Uruguay Lace and Manos Del Uruguay  Lace Patterns caused quite a stir, hardly giving us any chance to get this delicious yarn out of the box! It really is quite gorgeous, 12 shades made of 75% baby Alpaca , 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere with approx 439yds/400m per 50g skein. One skein will make a scarf – all for £11.95! Fantastic!

The afternoon was finished off with some more hot and cold drinks and iced donuts! Everyone had left by about 5pm, armed with their new knowledge and clutching their 10% discounted purchases, eager to get home and try out their new skills. Thanks go to Heike for sharing her skills with everyone. The next workshop, a ‘Tunisian Crochet’ workshop is scheduled at Stash on Friday 7th May.

Which Manos Lace pattern? They’re all just so gorgeous!

 Why not check out our forth coming workshops on our website at stashfineyarns.com