New - Rowan Magazine 52. Preview copy available in the shop

We have received a preview copy of the new Rowan magazine - number 52. If you love fairisle and intarsia you will love this edition. Lots of lovely patterns including a number of men's patterns.

 

We are taking orders for the magazine - contact the shop (03 9830 1609 or shop@sunspun.com.au) and we will add you to the list and contact you when we receive it from Rowan.
Jenny @ Sunspun
A World of Inspiration

New Noro Magazine

Noro are now publishing a magazine once a year to provide more pattern support for their yarn.
The first issue is available now for $12.95. It is full of colour, ideas and patterns.

 Enjoy!

Jenny@ Sunspun

A World of Inspiration

A quick winter knit and Rare Yarns are on sale

Two quick cowls to knit.
First up a quick cowl (approx. 18cms wide)to knit in beautifully soft alpaca yarn. This cowl is knitted "long" ways and then joined, in Rowan Chunky Alpaca.

 You need 2 balls of Rowan Chunky Alpaca and 12mm needles. Cast on 22 stitches.
Rows 1 and 2: Knit 1, Purl 1 to end of row
Rows 3 and 4: Purl 1, Knit 1 to end of row.
Knit until you run out of yarn (leaving enough to cast off and sew seam).
Twist and sew up.

The second cowl is knitted in the round in Debbie Bliss Paloma yarn.

You will need 4 balls of Paloma 

http://www.sunspun.com.au/sunspun/DBPaloma.htm

 for the size in the photo (this is 2 metres long x approx. 15cms wide) or 3 balls to make one 1.5 metres long. Needles: 12mm circular - either 80cms or 100cms.

Cast on 200 stitches for the long version or 150 stitches for the shorter version. Twist once and join to work in the round. Mark the start of the round with a stitch marker of a piece of contrasting yarn.

Rounds 1 and 2: Knit 1, Purl 1 to end of round

Rounds 3 and 4: Purl 1, Knit 1 to end of round.

Repeat these rows approximately 5 times (12 rows in total) leaving enough yarn to cast off - I used about 8 metres to cast off the 200 stitches on the longer version. Cast off loosely. Sew in ends  and enjoy!!

SALE yarns

All our Rare Yarns  - Astrakhan, boucle, brushed and 8 ply alpaca - are now reduced to $5.00 per ball. There is limited stock of some colours and garment quantities in a few colours/types - mainly the undyed and natural colours. "First in best dressed"!

http://www.sunspun.com.au/sunspun/Rareyarnsmain.htm

Jenny

@Sunspun

New Noro Sock Yarn: Taiyo Sock

Sunspun now has the new Noro sock yarn - Taiyo - in stock.
This is a four ply yarn and replaces Kureyon sock yarn from Noro. It is a mix of cotton, wool, nylon and silk. Cost is $25.95 for a 100 gm ball (420 mts) which is enough to make a generous sized pair of socks.

Shade numbers 1,2,3,6,7,8

Shade numbers 4,5,9,10

There are 10 colours and it is hard to choose a favoutite! Remember also, if you purchase any sock yarn from Sunspun you can receive a free sock pattern. You can never have too many pairs of handknitted socks.

On a quilting topic:

Waverley Patchworkers Inc are holding their quilt show in a couple of weeks. Details below:

Venue: Mount Waverley Community Centre

Miller Crescent - opposite the Mount Waverley Railway station

Opening Night: Friday 25th May 6.30 - 9.00pm $12.00

Saturday 26th May: 9.30am - 5.00pm $7.00

Sunday 27th May: 9.30am - 4.00pm $7.00

There will be over 100 quilts on display, a lovely cafe and quilting demonstrations.

This is a photo of the raffle quilt. Tickets are available at the show for $2.00.

Waverley Patchworkers donate all the profits form the show to The Waverley Benevolent Society and Cancer Research.

Jenny @ Sunspun

A World of Inspiration

New Range of Sewing Patterns - The Makers Journal

Sunspun is now stocking a range of sewing patterns by The Makers Journal. These patterns are designed by two local designers and are gorgeous!
The patterns retail for $20.00 each and include very clear instructions. They are also packaged beautifully. The Bunny Bag would make a great gift if you are looking for a handmade gift for someone special - especially if you fill it with goodies - perhaps a ball of yarn or even some chocolates!

 


Some of the other patterns

The Makers Journal team also have a blog to check out:
http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au
Jenny@ Sunspun - a World of Inspiration

New Shop Sample - Maple by Marie Wallin

Sue has finished a new shop sample. This one is Maple by Marie Wallin and is from Rowan Magazine 50 ($35.00). This pattern celebrates the return of beautiful fairisle patterns - the front and back are fairisle, the sleeves are striped.
The cardigan is knitted in Rowan Felted Tweed ($11.95 per ball), the colours are not quite as bright in real life as they appear in the magazine photos but they still look gorgeous!

There are 5 sizes in the pattern ranging from 32inches/81cms to 50inches/127cms. The smallest size takes 11 balls, the largest takes 16 balls.

Enjoy!

Jenny@Sunspun a World of Inspiration

New Regia Sock Yarns

We have had a delivery of some new sock yarns from Regia.
First up are the Kaffe Fassett designed Design Line and Design Line Hand-Dye Effect. These are featured in Kaffe and Brandon Mably's new book Knitting with the Color Guys (we have some arriving soon if you would like to order one).


Design Line colours

 Design Line Hand-Dye Effect colours

Second are Erika Knight Jazz Colours

There are 2 pattern books to accompany the yarns also. Jazz Colours by Erica Knight - $10 and Regia Journal - Colour Effects by Kaffe Fassett - $20.

Pattern from Journal

Pattern from Journal

Enjoy!!

Jenny@Sunspun - a World of Inspiration