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Pook Toque

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Pook Toque Just arrived – the Pook Toque™ is the most fashionable and unique winter toque you will find anywhere. From skiing the slopes, walking the dog on a brisk winter night, keeping warm in a cottage, or attending your daily business meeting, you want to be seen wearing the Pook Toque™!  One size fits most…5 to adult.

Not only is the Pook Toque™ the most stylish winter toque around, it is also 2 toques in 1, can be made into limitless styles, and it has surrounded itself with great company.

Also available are the Pook Dukes™, Pookle Toquie™, and Pook Boots™.

The Nine Days of Christmas
On the First Day

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The Nine Days of Christmas <br />On the First DayOn the First Day of Christmas

Sunday only (December 11th) ensure that you have plenty to read (and therefore knit) once you have had that glass of eggnog … all books are 20% off. Yes folks! There is no need to bother that nice Mr. Amazon while he is so busy, come on in to Wool and Company and get the books you have been itching to have.

The Nine Days of Christmas

The stockings weren’t finished so couldn’t be hung,
The presents weren’t bought so didn’t get brung.
The food wasn’t cooked so couldn’t be eaten,
But somehow this Christmas just couldn’t be beat-en.
I knitted and knitted, then knitted some more,
Then after that came a knock at the door.
And there on the step wrapped up with a bow,
Was a gift just for me that made my heart glow.
The thing that I wanted more than diamonds or gold,
Some yarn and some needles to have and to hold.

About the Wool and Company Nine Days of Christmas

A super special deal, starting on Sunday December 11th, and then a new deal each day for the next 9 days.

We’ll help you finish your shopping, start your shopping, get what you want, give what you really wanted, and just have a jolly old time.

Why nine days? I hear you ask, surely you mean twelve? It’s because when I try singing the pesky Twelve Days of Christmas Song, I can only ever think of nine of the verses, and thus we have the Nine Days of Christmas, simple eh?

And of course, once we’re through we’ll have “nine ladies dancing” … at least!

Watch your email each day for the next 9 days to see what’s on special. Order online and pick up in-store if you wish (payment must be received the day of the offer to receive the discount).

Holiday Knitting Wishlist 2011

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Our 2011 Holiday Knitting Wishlist

Holiday Knitting Wishlist 2011If you are having trouble communicating to your loved ones exactly what would float your boat this Holiday season … we can help. Print out this knitting wishlist then circle or check the appropriate box(es), and leave artfully placed on the keyboard, in a pocket, or on a nightstand. There, how easy is that?

  1. Set of Interchangeable Needles – Addi Clicks – we have Natura, Lace and regular Turbo.
  2. Amish swift
  3. Knitting necklace and earrings
  4. A few (!!) skeins of Bijou Basin anything. We have Tibetan Dream and Lhasa Wilderness.
  5. A set of Della Q Edict project bags
  6. A sterling knitting needle bangle with different beads
  7. A hand thrown yarn bowl
  8. The Knitting Experience Books.
  9. A skein or two of Rowan Kidsilk Creation.
  10. A Wool and Company Gift Card.
Holiday Knitting Wishlist 2011

There, that was easy, and if you need more ideas we will be posting them in the coming weeks.

Don’t forget, here’s a nice printable knitting wishlist to leave in that conspicuous place!

In the meantime, we have lots of new colors of Chunky Alpaca, including the glittery ones, lots of the Merino Superwash, and plenty of new needles from our favorite suppliers. Come and see.

We’ve had about 50 new knitting books arrive in the past couple of days

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See the latest knitting books to arrive at Wool and Company.

The Knitter’s Life List: To Do, To Know, To Explore, To Make

Weve had about 50 new knitting books arrive in the past couple of daysThe Knitter’s Life List is a richly illustrated road map to more than 1,000 must-have experiences guaranteed to get any knitter’s needles clicking faster. Veteran knitter Gwen W. Steege has canvassed the knitting community to create this inspiring compilation, which includes amazing yarns to try; classic techniques to master; ground-breaking designers to know about; most-loved patterns to knit; knitting-related museums, movies, and books to enjoy; and much more. These are the experiences and events no knitter will want to miss. $ 24.95  Learn More

Alice Starmore’s Charts for Color Knitting

Weve had about 50 new knitting books arrive in the past couple of daysAn internationally recognized authority on knitting design and instruction presents charted patterns from her personal source materials. Alice Starmore includes her own geometric and nature-inspired motifs as well as traditional patterns from around the world, plus practical instructions on incorporating them into unique designs. Suitable for beginning and advanced color knitters and for both hand and machine knitting. $ 19.95 Learn More 

Knitting for Little Feet: 40 Booties, Socks, and Slippers for Babies and Kids

Weve had about 50 new knitting books arrive in the past couple of daysKnitters of all skill levels will find a variety of charming projects to keep kids’ toes warm in this collection of delightful designs. There are plenty of favorites to choose from, including dainty princess booties, sailor booties, striped socks, lace socks, snake socks, whimsical duck socks, warm felted slippers, dinosaur slippers, and little Jester slippers with bells. $ 22.95 Learn More

This is just a sampling … there’s lots more new knitting books to see here.

Imperial Stock Ranch Bulky 2 Strand Yarn

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Totally new to us is the Imperial Stock Ranch yarn … they have some beautiful yarns and patterns.  We have started with their Bulky 2 Strand, a gorgeous un-spun in muted colors which knits up with a fabulous loft and is as light as a feather.  For quick-to-knit projects that yield a light, lofty feel, you can’t go wrong here. We have a great quick Bolero/Shrug pattern from Leigh Radford and a couple of super quick scarf, cowl and hat patterns. Love this yarn.

Imperial Stock Ranch Bulky 2 Strand Yarn

We’re ready for fall as new knitting yarn arrives

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Were ready for fall as new knitting yarn arrives

Hi knitters, so much to tell you this week.   The fall arrivals of knitting yarn continue … one of the biggest is a huge shipment of Plymouth’s Galway.  We are going to use this as one of our staples for all those projects that need a reasonably priced yarn (compare to Cascade 220).  It is also feltable.  We used to carry it ages ago, and the color palette was pretty limited back then, but my how it’s grown.

Anyway, we have lots, loads and heaps, so if you need a sweaters worth, a throws worth, or a felted clog and a halfs worth, we have it.

We also have lots more colors of Plymouth’s wonderful Superwash Merino Worsted … this is proving to be one of my favorite yarns, especially now that it is available in Superwash Merino DK as well. We just love it.

We also love Mini Mochi from Crystal Palace … Chunky, and Plus.  It makes for a great shawl, socks or again, because it is a superwash, it’s great for baby things.

Come on in and see all the new knitting yarn.