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New Classes, Groups and Workshops

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Thu, 05 May 2011 02:19:00 +0000

We have lots of new classes running

at Wool Addiction this autumn...

Workshops run on specific dates, but many of our classes and groups run on a rolling basis, so, if you want to join the 4-week Sock Course you just come along when you're ready to start, and then for the following 3 weeks!

	Beginners Crochet 3-week course Tuesdays, 10am - 12 noon This workshop will teach you the basics of crochet, making mini granny squares with a lovely retro...[MORE]
	Finishing Techniques Workshop Friday 13th May, 10am - 12 noon It is often the finishing details that make or break a garment. In this workshop we will discuss and demonstrate:...[MORE]
	Mobius Workshop Thursday 19th May, 12.30 - 3.30pm A mobius is an intriguing 3-dimensional shape, which has only one side, and one edge. Come along to our workshop,...[MORE]
	Social Knitting Group (Thursday evenings) Thurdays, 5pm - 8.30pm This social group is to encourage beginner knitters along with experienced knitters. We will be...[MORE]
	Social Knitting Group (Wednesday) Wednesdays, 10am - 12 noon This workshop is a continual group of knitters that have been coming together and enjoying each other's company, learning ...[MORE]
	Sock Knitting 4-week course Thursdays, 10am - 12 noon Learn the art of knitting socks in this 4-week course. We meet each Thursday, ...[MORE]
	Tension Squares Workshop Tuesday 24th May, 10am - 1pm Have you ever wondered why your knitting ends up larger or smaller than you expect? Or whether your pattern will work in...[MORE]

2 spots left on Loani's workshop this week!!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Tue, 03 May 2011 10:04:00 +0000

Are you ready to do something spontaneous?

We unexpectedly have room for two more knitters on the couch at Loani Prior's Wild Tea Cosies Workshop this week.

The workshop runs from 10am til 5pm on Friday 6th May, and from 9.30am til 4pm Saturday 7th May, and is open to knitters of all abilities. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned expert, you'll have a ball exploring the sculptural possibilities of knitting with Loani.

Why not book your place online now, and find out what all the fuss is about!

Hurry! First in, best dressed :-)

Easter Opening Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:51:00 +0000

Good Friday ~ Closed

Saturday ~ 10am-4pm
Easter Sunday ~ 10am-4pm
Monday (Anzac Day) ~ 11am-4pm
Tuesday (Easter Monday) ~ 10am-2pm

After a restful break I am now back in the shop and enjoying unpacking all our wonderful new yarns ready for the winter. Our sale is still on selected items until sold.

Looking forward to seeing you over the break,
Jill

Pre-Winter Sale on now!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:51:00 +0000

30% off a geat range of yarns!!

It's time to make space for our new winter stock, so we have drastically reduced the price of some of your favourite yarns.

These fantastic discounts are available in-store and online while stocks last, so come and grab a bargain...

Amarya ~ Anny Blatt Angora Super ~ Anny Blatt Carrousel ~ Anny Blatt Fine Kid ~ Anny Blatt Fleur ~ Anny Blatt Muguet ~ Anny Blatt Pollux ~ Anny Blatt Sarabande ~ Anny Blatt Trianon ~ Anny Blatt Vega ~ Aslan Trends Artesanal ~ Aslan Trends Class ~ Aslan Trends Del Sur ~ Aslan Trends Invernal ~ Aslan Trends La Pampa Boucle ~ Dalegarn Svale DK ~ Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran ~ Fibra Natura Sensational ~ Filatura di Crosa Zara ~ Filatura di Crosa Zarina ~ Jo Sharp Classic DK ~ Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton ~ Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed ~ Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed ~ Jo Sharp Soho Summer Cotton DK ~ Katia Merino Soft ~ Katia Merino Sport ~ Katia Mississippi 3 ~ Katia Mississippi 3 Print ~ Loyal ~ Mission Falls 1824 Aran Cotton ~ Sirdar Flirt ~ Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK ~ Sublime Extrafine Merino DK ~ Sublime Organic Cotton DK ~ Sublime Soya Cotton DK

The fine print:

no returns/exchange
no credits
no yarn to be placed on hold
gift vouchers will not be accepted

February Newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:44:00 +0000

Waiting, waiting, waiting.......

...we are all very excited and desperately waiting for the arrival of our winter stock which will be in store in the next few weeks or so. With Alpaca mixes, beautiful soft merinos and some amazing and very funky new yarns I just won't know where to start....

Hmmm, I suppose I should finish off what I am knitting at the moment which is the cutest overcoat in the Millamia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, and I must say it is such an enjoyable yarn to knit with. This soft merino yarn has really filled the gap in the 5-ply area: their colour range is from soft pastels to vibrant solid colours, and there are 3 books available with great designs for babies, toddlers and kiddies up to 5 years. Coming soon!

Meanwhile, I guess there must be something in the water as there are lots of new babies and baby bumps here in the Southern Highlands. With that in mind, how about knitting for a new life at the start of a new year? Come and get some inspiration, we have some beautiful pattern books for baby clothes and blankets.

Something for the older kids too…

Rowan’s latest Kids book has 19 fresh designs for 5 to 12 year olds to ooh and aah over. It's great to find a book that has cool styles for boys as well as girls: we love this unusual butterfly-adorned bolero, and the smart v-neck "cricket" sweater.

Knitting Workshops

With our Wednesday ladies back and really into the swing of knitting again, there are a few interesting projects being knitted in our circle. Three girls have started on their first pair of socks using dpns and with the magical Opal and Noro sock yarns they look fab! Two other girls are learning the art of short row shaping with a swirly scarf pattern using the gorgeous Noro Silk Garden yarn, and last but not least one gal is determind to finish off a jumper thats been around....hmmm, let's say, a wee while, before starting something new (although I see her brain ticking as to what her next project will be).

Crochet News

Last month's crochet workshop was a great success: the girls learnt to crochet mini granny squares in the most vibrant of colours, and once completed they crocheted them together to make a small rug. We will being scheduling in another beginners crochet workshop within the next couple of weeks so please keep an eye on our website for the date/time etc.

Here is my fandabidozi crocheted bag that holds my latest crochet project, it is inspired by Lucy at Attic24. The pattern is very simple to follow and another good excuse to have fun with colour. I used Fibranatura Sensational which is a lovely 100% superwash wool of which we stock an extensive colour palette. We are offering a 10% discount on this yarn for the rest of February, so don’t miss out on this great price!

Happy knitting,

Jill & Emma.

Our gift to you...!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:45:00 +0000

Just spend over $50 in our online shop before Christmas

to claim your FREE pair of Red 5mm x 20cm Art Viva straights!

Here's what you need to do:

Add at least $50-worth of products to your cart
Add a pair of Tasmanian Oak Knitting Needles - 5mm x 20cm *CHRISTMAS SPECIAL* to your cart
Enter the coupon code 'i-love-art-viva' at checkout to get the needles for FREE!
Repeat steps 1-3 for a free pair with as many $50 orders as you like!

We're guessing you'll want keep these for yourself, but, as usual we'll gift-wrap your order and post it anywhere in the world if you want to send it as a last-minute Christmas present!

Holiday Dates

Wool Addiction's Bowral shop will be closed from 1pm on 24th December until 3rd January, re-opening on Tuesday 4th January.

Our website will still be open, so you can continue to shop online, but orders will not be posted during the break.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customer a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year for 2011.

Jill, Emma & Wendy

Christmas newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:48:00 +0000

Merry Christmas to all our fellow Wool Addicts!

It’s December already, and we’re really getting in the mood with our Christmas decorations.

Just look at our pretty tree! Pom-poms in red and white add a lovely homemade touch to your Christmas decorations.

Get the the littlies involved, they’ll love it!

These magical gingerbread houses and christmas trees are really worth a visit to the shop for a closer look. They even have battery operated twinkling lights inside, just gorgeous!

They are beautifully handmade locally, and we'll be taking orders in-store and online until 17th December. The houses will be available for you to collect from the shop until 23rd December.

Get in quick to place an order and have a lovely piece of Christmas cheer in your home.

Christmas gift ideas

If you are looking for a present for someone special here are some of our favourite ideas:

These kits from Lisette Designs make an excellent present as everything you need (except the needles) is in the can. There are two styles of knitted then felted bag kits to choose from. Once made up, the petite Lisette's Trug is very popular with little girls, as every girl should have somewhere to keep their essentials, no matter how small!

Then for the bigger girls the larger Lisette's Pocket Trug kit is just perfect and very funky.

While we’re on the subject of bags, NEW in store are some beautiful shiny new Jordana Paige "Rio" knitting bags, perfect for keeping all your knitting needs in with lots of pockets and zipped up compartments. You’ll be so organised and looking ever so stylish at the same time. We have three colours available to choose from: Aubergine (Eggplant Purple), Pesto (Green Olive) and Black Onyx.

Just a reminder about these gorgeous needle sets from Art Viva. We've just stocked up for Christmas, what a great present they would make for a true knitting addict! There are 4 different sets available, all hand-painted and made from Tasmanian Oak.

Did you know that every item ordered from our online shop is beautifully gift-wrapped before we post it? And of course, we can post directly to your favourite knitter, even if they're overseas! Or, if you just don't know what to choose, it's never too late to send a Wool Addiction Gift Voucher!

Recent Wool Addiction projects

Here's a beautiful knitted and felted bag from "Knit: Handmade Style" made by Mandy from our Wednesday workshop. Didn’t she do a great job? The colours are stunning, she used Jo Sharp Classic DK, pistachio (green) and china (blue), it felts so well. Mandy now has a very practical and stylish knitting bag to hold all of the projects she is working on.

This pretty cotton patchwork purse gets quite a lot of attention sitting on our shop counter, and is a strong contender to be included in the many workshops now being planned for the new year!

The pattern is Patch Intarsia Purse, from KnitWhits, and it's been knitted here in a lovely, soft mixture of Jo Sharp Soho Cotton and Sublime Soya Cotton, which combine to give a great selection of colours. Worked in cottons, it’s a great project for the summer months, nice and cool to work with, and if you're keen to get started you can click the button below to download the pattern now.

Patch Intarsia Purse - US$5.50 - from KnitWhits

Having been a seriously addicted knitter for the past 20-odd years, I have now developed a rather serious addiction to crocheting, and all the wonderful techniques, shapes and textures this versatile craft allows.

Can’t stop making these sweet little granny squares, I’m using the incredible colours of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK with Zara by Filatura Di Crosa which works so well. I’ve used a 3mm hook to create a tight and taut fabric, which will certainly make either a cushion cover or perhaps a bag. I'll keep you posted...

Here’s the start of a patchwork blanket, again using Zara and Sublime dk yarns, lots of fun with colour play. And it doesn’t stop there! I have quite a lengthy list of projects now that I have finally got the hang of this wonderful craft.

Aaaahhh, a sweet little bolero from Rowan “Miniature Classics”! Fran has just finished knitting this ever-so pretty bolero for a friend who has just had a baby girl, and it only takes 2 balls of Filatura Di Crosa Dolce Amore 4ply cotton! I just love the lacy edge and the finishing touch of the flower, it really is a beautiful knit.

One last thought,with Christmas just around the corner how about a cute toy for one of the little angels in your life? There is still time to knit a present that will be cherished for years.

The pattern for this sleepy teddy is in Debbie Bliss’s latest magazine. You might remember him from our October newsletter he is a very popular knit, pretty hard to resist. Hmm… I might just have to put down my hook and pick up the needles to have one made for my littlest this Christmas.

Happy knitting,
Jill and Emma

Newsletter - November 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:25:00 +0000

Hello to all our fellow Wool Addicts!
Are you thinking what we’re thinking?

Yes, it’s already that time of year again, and the magic of Christmas is in the air. If you need some help with gift ideas, pop in and take a relaxing look at our great range of pattern books.

These festive coloured needles from Art Viva in Tasmania would make a gorgeous gift for any knitting fanatic.

If you don't know which size to choose, a Wool Addiction gift voucher would let your favourite knitter make their own decision!

Did you know …

"The oldest artefact with a knitted appearance is a type of sock. It is believed that socks and stockings were the first pieces produced using techniques similar to knitting. Most histories of knitting place its origin somewhere in the Middle East, from where it spread to Europe by Mediterranean trade routes, and then to the Americas with European colonization. The earliest known examples of knitting have been found in Egypt and cover a range of items, including complex colourful wool fragments and indigo blue and white cotton stockings, which have been dated between the 11th and 14th centuries."

With that in mind how about celebrating the birth of knitting by make yourself or a loved one a pair of delicious socks?

Yummy by Fibranatura is a pot dyed 100% Superwash Merino Wool, it comes in huge 130gram skeins and there are lots of different colourways to choose from. Ideal for knitting socks.

Workshop News

Here is a gorgeous pair of slippers knitted and felted by Gabrielle from our Wednesday workshop.

If you have a project you'd like us to help you with, why not come and join us each week from 10am til 12noon? The cost is just $100 for a 4-week block, which includes a delicious morning tea, and all the conversation you can eat ;-) But please call first to check availability, as places are limited by the size of our couch!

Our first two Fair Isle workshops have been a great success. The technique requires a lot of concentration and counting, but our ladies were very enthusiastic and a fun day was had by all.

New Products

Look at these beauties! We have two lovely new products in store by Namaste, Laguna bags and Oh Snap! mesh purses.

These gorgeous draw-string bags from Creative Couture are just the thing to keep your yarn under control as you knit. They feature a carabiner clip, so you can hook them onto your belt, and knit on the go! How about whipping up supporters scarves and beanies whilst you're standing on the sidelines? Multi-tasking at its most stylish :-)

Look out for more Christmas gifts and knits in our December newsletter. Until then… hope to see you soon at Wool Addiction or visit our website at www.wooladdiction.com.au

Happy knitting,
Jill & Emma

Newsletter - October 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:58:00 +0000

Hello to all our fellow Wool Addicts,
and welcome to our new look newsletter!

It’s October, and with summer just around the corner there are plenty of new goodies arriving at Wool Addiction. Fresh new yarns, accessories and books are finding their way onto the shelves, waiting for you to come and ponder your next project. We hope this newsletter will inspire you with new ideas to get your needles clicking…

New Products

These beautiful Betty Jane knitting needles from Art Viva are hand-painted, made from Tasmanian Oak, and are fabulous to knit with.

A percentage of the profits from the sale of these needles is donated to the McGrath Foundation here in Australia, which funds specialist Breast Care Nurses who act as patient advocates, co-ordinating care for women with breast cancer, their families and carers.

Sublime Bamboo & Pearls DK is a newcomer to Wool Addiction. It’s beautiful to look at, beautiful to touch and a dream to knit with.

The supporting book The most chic Sublime bamboo & pearls dk book has sixteen fabulous women's and girls' designs for you to choose from, designed by Sarah Hatton.

Rowan PureLife Revive recycled silk, cotton and viscose has also arrived, along with a wonderful selection of Rowan pattern books for summer and inspiration for next winter. The combination of fibres makes PureLife Revive a very interesting yarn to knit, and I love the look when knitted.

We also stock Rowan by Amy Butler belle organic dk, 50%cotton/50%wool.

This beautiful baby wrap has been created by Sue, one of our many lovely customers.

This baby wrap is knitted with Katia Candy, a soft, variegated pure cotton 4-ply which is a pleasure to knit, with a smooth silky feel.

The repeats are long, and give a slow, gradual colour-change effect.

Hot of the press is Debbie Bliss’s Fall/Winter 2010 Knitting Magazine which is selling like hot cakes. Don’t miss out, order now! This is just a little sneak peek...

So... have you ever wanted to knit a Fair Isle jumper or garment, but felt you needed a little guidance? Jill will be holding a one day workshop teaching all the techniques required to achieve this wonderful traditional technique that is currently making a huge resurgence in the knitting world.

If you are interested please call and check availability as the first workshop in October is already fully booked. Check out Debbie Bliss’s latest magazine for inspiration.

Workshops

It’s a hive of activity here at the shop: we are busy with workshops and the girls are producing some really beautiful work. We have various projects on the go: a knitted and felted bag; knitted and felted slippers; a Jo Sharp jacket and a sweet little tea cosy.

Look at Susan Buret’s gorgeous funky bag she just felted using the wonderful Freedom chunky yarn. Now she’s making a very stylish coffee plunger cosy using Tahki Sedona Hand Dyed yarn.

Emma knitted and felted some gorgeous slippers for her Mum’s birthday, so pretty!

Workshops are currently running on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10am – 12noon, and include a delicious morning tea, along with scintillating conversation!

Come and join in the fun at any stage with a project that you love and we’ll help you get it done.

A 4-week block costs just $100 and bookings are essential as places are limited.

School Holiday Fun

Stuck for ideas to keep your kiddies entertained in the holidays?

How about trying Clover Pom-pom Makers? They are easy to use, and a great way to use up all those old scraps of yarn you can't bear to throw away!

I’ve just had a mini workshop going on at my home with three of my littlies churning out pom-poms in every colour of the rainbow. It kept them amused for hours and they were very chuffed and proud of their work.

We turned them into garlands and strung them up all around their bedrooms. So much fun!

Big kids enjoy it too: look what happened to the shop window display... Tulip Time with topiary pom-poms!

Did I mention that we won a Highly Commended in the window competition for the Tulip Time 50th Year Celebrations?

Luxurious Scarf Kits

Wouldn’t these scarves make a lovely gift?

To knit these Luxurious Scarves you knit with 3 yarns at the same time, creating warmth and depth in colour. They’re available in kit form on our website or come in and check out the endless colour combinations you can come up with.

Hope to see you soon at Wool Addiction or visit our website at www.wooladdiction.com.au.

Happy knitting,
Jill & Emma.

Sale ends on Saturday!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:55:00 +0000

Wool Addiction's
Winter Clearance Sale
ends on
Saturday 4th September

So you still have one whole day to stock up on books, needles, accessories and yarns - all at 20-50% off! This is a fantastic opportunity to treat yourself to something special, so hurry along to Bowral, or hop on to the website now.

(Please note that all books, needles and accessories are at least 20% off, but some yarns, such as new summer stock are not included in the sale.)

Winter Clearance Sale 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:09:00 +0000

Starts on Saturday 28th August 2010
for one week only
~*~
20-50% off all books, needles, accessories
and many, many yarns!
~*~

Feel like grabbing a bargain? Why not head to Bowral for a spot of stash replenishment? Or, if Bowral's too far, you'll find plenty of bargains in our webshop too!

PLEASE NOTE: some yarns, particularly new season summer stock, will NOT be included in the sale.

Here she comes again!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:26:00 +0000

There's no such thing as
too much of a good thing!

If, like us, you just can't get enough of Loani, you'll be thrilled to learn that she'll be back in Bowral on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 August.

Loan Priori's Wild Knitting Workshops are always great fun: we chat and knit and learn and laugh for two whole days - what could be nicer?

If you'd like to join us and find out why we keep on asking her back, please visit our webshop to book online, or call us on (02) 4862 4799 for more details.

What are you doing tomorrow?

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:08:00 +0000

Why not come along to Loani Prior's

REALLY Wild Knitting workshop?

There are still a couple of places available for this hugely enjoyable two-day workshop.

10am - 5pm Wednesday 9th June 2010

9am - 4pm Thursday 10th June 2010

Loani uses the iconic tea cosy to demonstrate the wild and sculptural possibilities of knitting. You will be learning to knit in the round on two circular needles – a skill you can then transfer to knitting socks and jumpers and bags and all sorts of fabulous things. And you will learn to knit all kinds of beautiful motifs and accessories.

If you can knit a stitch and purl a stitch and cast on and cast off, you can join this class. If you consider yourself to be an advanced knitter and would like to start to knit outside the square of a pattern, this might also be the class for you.

Done Loani’s Workshop Before? If you have done a workshop with Loani before – be assured - she will have some new and wonderful knitting techniques for you to learn. Perhaps some cable knitting, or loopy knitting or Fair Isle knitting. So much to learn, so little time. She promises to send you home happy.

Book online now, or phone us for more details - 02 4862 4799

Wool Addiction has a new home!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:51:00 +0000

Wool Addiction has moved to
"The Penders",
Shop 3, 20 Station Street,
Bowral

After nearly 5 years in our quiet little cottage in Bundaroo Street, we are delighted to announce that Wool Addiction has a new home in Station Street, in the bustling heart of Bowral.

And, the icing on the homemade cake (so to speak), is that we now have a Tea Room instore!

So, why not come down to Bowral to visit us over the Easter Long Weekend? You can explore our lovely new shop, then sit down and relax over a gourmet sandwich and a cup of tea!

We're closed on Good Friday, but open from 10am til 4pm on Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

We're even easier to find than we were before: our new shop is on the corner of Station Street and Wingecarribee Street, right opposite Bowral Station.

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For more information please visit our website, email us, or give us a call on (02) 4862 4799.

Extended opening hours for Easter!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:47:00 +0000

Wool Addiction will be open over the Easter long weekend!

Good Friday - Closed
Saturday, Sunday & Monday 10am - 4pm

Summer is winding down now, so why not pop down to Bowral at Easter, and plan your knitting strategy for Winter 2010...

24 hours to spend up on yarn!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:50:00 +0000

Wool Addiction's Summer Sale
ends at midnight AEST
on Saturday 16th January 2010

All yarn is reduced by 20% - have you stocked up for 2010??

Yes, that's right: from merino to mohair, cashmere to cotton, sock to silk, bamboo to boucle, it's all down by 20%

Think of all the New Year's Resolutions you'll be able to tick off once you've added the right ingredients to your stash! Of course, that's assuming that "empty my stash" wasn't one of your resolutions... but, how could it be?!

Now, a kindly customer pointed out to me today that that our site didn't seem to accept payment by credit card. But guess what? It does!

I've now updated the site to make it a bit clearer, so you don't need to be put off by the thought that we only accept PayPal payments. The truth is that we use PayPal to securely process all our online credit card transactions, which means that we never see your credit card details, and nor does anyone else (except PayPal), so you can rest assured that your secret numbers are safe!

This was really useful feedback, and has enabled us to make Wool Addiction instantly more user-friendly, so if you have any thoughts, ideas or suggestions on how to improve our site, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Summer Sale on now!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:54:00 +0000

** 20% off ALL yarn **

until Saturday 16th January

To help you get your 2010 knitting year off to a flying start, we have reduced the cost of all yarn by a huge 20%!

This is great opportunity to plan ahead, with everything in the sale from cool cottons to warm winter wools.

Why not splurge on a little luxury, and treat yourself to some sensational silk, classic cashmere or marvellous mohair?

NB: Sale applies to in-stock items only, while stocks last.

New Years Resolutions

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:53:00 +0000

Wool Addiction will re-open on Tuesday 5th January 2010

We hope you've had a lovely Christmas, and wish you every happiness in the coming year.

Don't forget to include some knitting resolutions in your list this year - here's mine:

Finish as many projects as I start
Learn to knit lace
Learn to knit cables
Remember to keep the blog up-to-date!

It doesn't sound too hard, does it?

November Jo Sharp Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:21:00 +0000

* Web-only Special *
20% off selected Jo Sharp books & yarns
1 - 30 November

For one month only we have a very special offer for online customers: 20% off selected Jo Sharp books and fabulous Rare Comfort Kid Mohair yarns!

This offer is NOT available instore, so, all you have to do to qualify for this special is click on any of the items below to make your purchase through our webshop during the month of November.

Please note that stock levels may vary during the month, so if the item you're looking for is unavailable today, just email us, or visit again in couple of days...

The end of Winter??

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:16:00 +0000

Summer Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
Sunday-Monday: Closed

Well, the weather's still not convinced, but we've made an executive decision... winter IS over!

Whilst this is great news for Beach Addicts, Wool Addicts will be disappointed to learn that it means the start of Wool Addiction's summer hours. So, sadly, no more Sunday opening for a few months.

But, fear not, we're still open from 10am til 2pm on Saturdays, and nothing's changed at all mid-week, when we're here from 10am til 5pm to keep your knitting projects ticking along.

There's still plenty going on:

Tension Squares Workshop on Saturday 31st October
More workshops to be scheduled ... why not let us know what you'd like to do?
Save the Children's Knit One Save One campaign

And 0f course the webshop is still open 24/7 - perfect for midnight snacks :-)

Knit One Save One

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:11:00 +0000

A better reason than ever to knit tension squares!

Save the Children have just launched their Knit One Save One campaign as part of their Survive to Five program. Their target is to collect 80,000 knitted squares to make 5,000 blankets for children in Australia, Cambodia and India.

every year 8.8 million children around the world die before their fifth birthday

Here at Wool Addiction we've realised that our enthusiasm for the humble tension square (or gauge swatch for our foreign friends!) can be combined with our equal enthusiasm for helping others through knitting...

...why not knit all our tension squares to 20cm x 20cm so that we can donate them all to Save the Children!

Now we're pretty pleased with ourselves for coming up with this brilliant idea, so we've scheduled another of our popular Tension Squares Workshops for next Saturday, 31 October. We'll collect up any 20cm tension squares that you don't want to take home at the end of the workshop, and pass them on to Save the Children for you.

One of the nice things about the Knit One Save One campaign is that you can use whatever colour, design and ply you like, as long as the square ends up 20cm x 20cm. That makes it a great way to experiment with new stitches, stripes, fairisle or aran designs! Or how about knitting on the diagonal, or in the round?

We're thinking of running another Cable Knitting Workshop, where we could also collect up 20cm squares, so let us know if you're interested.

One thing that the Save the Children campaign does ask is that you use wool rather than acrylic, because of its fire-retardant properties. This sounds like the perfect job for Loyal - a machine-washable, 8-ply, 100% wool yarn which is available in lots of bright colours and only costs $5 per ball.

10% discount for National Organic Week

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:33:00 +0000

16 - 25 October 2009

It's National Organic Week here in Australia, so what better time to try out some organic yarns?

To give you a little encouragement, we're offering a 10% discount on the following organic products:

Sublime Organic Cotton DK - entirely natural and untreated - it has been grown organically without the use of pesticides and gently dyed using environmentally friendly products.
WOOLganic Knitter's Yarn - spun from fully certified organic Australian Merino fleece wool from well-treated sheep, and the dye used contains no nasties.
Art Viva Noodle Knits kits - cute tea-cosy and baby hat kits, which include WOOLganic yarns.

These products are available both online at wooladdiction.com.au, and in-store at Wool Addiction in Bowral.

What's with this weather??

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:05:00 +0000

Tulip Time is over, and we're left wondering whether Spring was ever here at all...

In the past few weeks we've had a wild run with the weather: heat-waves, cold snaps, dust-storms, thunder-storms, hail and hurricane-force winds. It's a wonder the poor tulips survived at all, but they stood up boldly to everything Mother Nature had to throw at them, and managed to last until the end of the Tulip Time Festival.

I have finally finished my Tulip Time spring-water sling, so if you love tulips, why not download the pattern, and carry your own tulips wherever you go!

I've designed the pattern so that you can sling a 600ml spring-water bottle over your shoulder, but in this strange weather you might want to adapt it to carry a small thermos flask instead... :-)

It's Tulip Time in Bowral!

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:53:00 +0000

Tulip Time Festival 2009
24th September - 7th October
9am - 4pm

Wool Addiction is only a three-minute walk from the Grand Floral Display in Corbett Gardens, the centrepiece of Tulip Time.

So, if you're coming to Bowral to see the flowers, why not visit us too?

Or, conversely, if you're coming to see us, don't forget to go and have a look at the tulips!

To mark the event, I've been working on a brand new tulip-inspired pattern download for the website. Unfortunately, I've hit a spot of "designer's block", so it's not finished yet, but I'll publish it as soon as it's ready. So, watch this space...

Hopefully I'll have it done before the Great Bulb Dig-Up on 7th November!

Ready for something new?

noreply@blogger.com (Wool Addiction) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:38:00 +0000

It's time to learn or perfect some new techniques!

Winter is over, and the pressure to provide warm clothing for our loved ones is over... for now!

So, why not take advantage of the breathing space to learn some new (or brush up some forgotten) knitting techniques?

With this thought in mind, we've started scheduling our new season of workshops. We have a couple of old favourites: Tension Squares, and Finishing Techniques, and we're excited to announce our brand new Cable Knitting Workshop!

We'll take you on an Aran Adventure, using The Great American Aran Afghan as our guide-book. A copy of the book is included in the cost of the workshop, so you can keep exploring when you get home, or come back to Wool Addiction and join us for the next leg of the journey...

Dates:
Tension Squares - Thursday 24th September
Finishing Techniques - Thursday 1st October
Cable Knitting - Friday 2nd October
Wild Knitting with Loani Prior - Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October

Just in case you can't get to Bowral, we've whipped up a new pattern, the Overhand H at, to get you thinking about the Magic Loop. Now don't be daunted: the Magic Loop is cumbersome to describe, but once you've got it, you'll think "This is so obvious! Wasn't I doing this all along??"

If you're interested in finding out what other knitters think of this pattern, you can find it on Ravelry!

As ever, if you have any thoughts, ideas, suggestions, comments or requests for patterns, workshops or products, please drop us a line ...