Tuesday, January 13, 2009

NEW in store: Filatura Di Crosa

You may have seen a lot of advertising for these wonderful Italian yarns in knitting magazines - now we got our first shipment, with more to come soon!

Zara - This is one of Filatura Di Crosa's best sellers, and we are pleased to have it now in stock. This yarn is a pleasure to work with, as it is composed of 100% extra fine merino. It's easy care as well, thanks to its superwash composition. It knits to a DK weight, and is perfect for sweaters, accessories, even children's wear. For a tweedy version, try Zara Chiné. Both retail for $9.25 for the 50g ball and boast 125 meters. Check the shade card.

We also have in stock the brand new Filati Di Crosa Fall/Winter 2008-2009 magazine, and the Merino Collection, both with several patterns for Zara and Zara Chiné. See both books in our web site and one of the patterns to the left!

Centolavaggi - Lace knitters rejoice! We are pleased to now carry this 100% extrafine, superwash merino wool in a fingering/lace weight. It comes in a beautiful array of solid colours and retails for $19.95 For the 100g and 180 meter hank. Be sure to ask us to wind it into a ball with our new swft and ball winder!