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Sorry about the long gaps in between my postings. Many interesting things which could be communicated... but lack of time. Double sorry!

Here's something funny for in between, which Alison suggested that I should post it:

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If you are a beginner and not content with this Knitting 101, don't despair. There are at least 2 things you could do:
1. come in on Tuesdays or Thursdays and learn how to knit. Buy your yarn and needles and pay only $5 to Lois or whoever is you teacher, and stay as long as you want. Experience shows that a week after this you finished your first scarf!
2. choose one of our many ready knit garments, buy funny hats or super soft Merino mittens for your loved ones. You find MANY ideas for Christmas gifts in our store!
 
Cheers, see you here!

Let the F/SUN begin!

A friendly ‘bombing’ took place on Pier Street in front of our Needle & Arts Centre. One of the still pretty naked planetrees was wrapped in colourful handknit scarves in preparation of fun things to happen around downtown this summer.

First, for the fourth year, the local yarn store is calling knitters and crocheters to gather along the sidewalk underneath the decorated tree for the World Wide Knit in Public event.

The Needle and Arts Centre is pleased to host the Campbell River WWKiP event on Pier Streeta again. Knitters and crocheters are invited to bring their favorite project and a lawn chair down to the store on this Saturday, June 11 between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm and take part in the fun. Weather permitted, the hosts hope to form a long line of crafters. Non-knitters/crocheters and those interested in learning are welcome as well! In case of bad weather all will move inside the Needle & Arts Centre and The Framing Post.

On June 18, Pier Street Association and the Downtown BIA invite all Campbell Riverites down to the first Campbell River Market Day SUNFEST. A Mile of market madness with goods, crafts, entertainment and fun in the sun starts a Pier Street and is marked by hundreds of sunflowers, all the way to Shoppers Row and 11th Avenue. The decorated tree will fit in nicely, as do all the recently installed downtown banners, and there may more such ideas pop up to brighten up our downtown for summer.

Later on, the ever growing Canada Day festivities will take place downtown, followed by the traditional “Knit in the Park” on August 13, where knitters and crocheters will produce slippers for the women at Ann Elmore Transition House.

We are so happy to see the sun finally here and sun, fun and colours are the ingredients to attract customers and visitors into our shopping area. We like to help to decorate our fair waterfront city.

For more information on the World Wide Knit in Public visit the website: www.needlenart.com/ and the WWKiP website, http://www.wwkipday.com/index.html, or phone 250-287-8898.

Fritidsgarn Slippers

Inge just did these snuggly felted slippers. We got the Fritidsgarn Slippers pattern from our friends at Nordic Yarn Imports, our suppliers of Drops, Marks & Kattens, Sandnesgarn, Zealana and Punta yarns. Inge used three balls of Fritidsgarn for these medium sized slippers and washed them 3 times to fit.

Great for the Summer cabin! Enjoy the sunshine!

You get this free pattern by contacting us.

Innovative Dress knit in Remix

Look at this cutie. Not only do we have this little dress as a sampler in our store, but Pam also knit it up in different colours.

Simo is an innovative dress for little ones. Short sleeves, pockets and a circular yoke make for a comfortable everyday garment, while a sewn-on scarf adds a little panache. You find the intermediate level pattern in Berroco book #303.

Made entirely from recycled fibers, Remix is a clever blend of cotton, silk, nylon, linen and acrylic, and knits up to an Aran weight. Soft to the touch, Remix is the perfect choice for kids knits, sweaters and accessories. Check out the designs in Berroco Book #303. Read more about the Remix idea in the shade card. Remix is machine washable and a great buy for the 200 meter, 100g ball at $10.25!