PowTown Toques

A PowTown Toque on a real head, complete with a cute dimple. We have lots and lots of toques to try on....what a great souvenir for guests!

Diane's Fabulous Cowichan-Style Vests

Yes, plural, as in several. It looks like an entire generation of Diane's family received beautiful, unique Cowichan Style vests. She sent the photo to Roisin along with this comment:
"Well you can now see where all of the Cowichan wool went to...." Indeed!

These Purses....Are Amazing

Sonia made this words-can't-describe gift for her Mum for Christmas.

Felted, lined and needle felted, looking like a painting masquerading as a purse....just amazing! We would love to know if Sonia's mum will use it or frame it! A one-of-a-kind, but....

This gorgeous red felted handbag by Sonia is at GBOW for sale. It is also felted, lined and totally amazing and reasonably priced for the work of art it is.  You can view it at the store...prepare to be awestruck.

Mother's Day

You know what today is...? Two days before Mother's Day, that's what...so if you have not yet got a gift for your mother and she's fond of yarny things, we have solutions! 

Gift Certificates

Needle Sets

Special Tools and Gadgets

One-of-a-Kind Classy knitted items

Moebius Shawls

And of course, fabulous yarns!

And more...

$25.00 (price slashed from $49.99)

Knitted Felted Lipstick and Change Purse (as seen in latest Vogue Magazine)

The full kit includes pattern, frame and chain. Very classy. 

Free Pattern From Tin Can Knits

Kevin spotted this offer and shared on Facebook with the Powell River Yarn and Fiber group. Roisin and I were fortunate to have the GBOW table right next to Gourmet Crafter the yarn dying business run by Alexa (one half of Tin Can Knits) so she had lots of nice yarn, but she also had copies of the Pacific Knits book (referred to below) and examples of some of the items in the book. One of the great things about Alexa and Emily's patterns are they sized from babies to big men. 
Alexa and another Emily (she is often a model for Alexa and Emily, is on the cover of Great White North, and is a knitter also) were great neighbours...and Tin Can Knits has terrific patterns, so check this offer out! And as you're browsing the patterns, take time to read the descriptions. They are often funny.

"At Tin Can Knits we share our love for knitting by bringing you designs we adore and in-depth tutorials to expand your skills. 2012 has been extremely busy and fruitful for us - we published 2 new books : PACIFIC KNITS and GREAT WHITE NORTH (a whopping 26 designs, all available individually too) plus some fabulous tutorials : Gramps top-down sweater series, POP blanket tutorial, and Sweater Sizing Tips.

We do our best to give you want you want, and with that in mind, our gift to you this Christmas is one free pattern of your choice! 

Browse our patterns on our website
http://tincanknits.com/patterns-browse.html
or on ravelry.com, click to order your chosen pattern, then enter this coupon code: SHARETHELOVE at checkout, and voila - you are the happy recipient of one free Tin Can Knits pattern!

But before you begin the (pleasurable) process of choosing your gift, please take a second to do one thing for me - SHARE THE LOVE by forwarding this link (below) to your friends, knitting group buddies, and favourite yarn shop owner - so they too can choose a gift and check out our fun-to-knit seamless designs in sizes from baby to grandpa!
http://us2.forward-to-friend1.com/forward?u=ac55a87e0c49ad678b42da26a&id=06f9d3b1f1&e=%5BUNIQID%5D

THE SMALL PRINT : this coupon is valid only until January 1st 2013 - so get your pattern and cast on now!

We hope you enjoy this little Christmas gift - we would love to hear back about what you chose and how your projects turn out. "

Must Have....!

SO cute! Noni Lipstick and Change Bags in a Kit - tiny beaded bags, complete with locket and hardware. Get yours now, see it in next issue of Vogue Knitting Mag! 

And today's damp weather might have you wondering where you stashed your wellies. Amp up your wet weather gear with Skacel Boots to show off your knitted socks.....imported from Germany. There's a limited supply.  If you like them, come get them NOW!

Dear Santa...

A small sample of the goodies we have at the store, perfect for stocking stuffers - knitter's toys! 

Great Shower Gift Idea

Marlaine made these parent and child socks. What a great gift idea for new mums and babies--or dads and babies! Maybe a little more fun for all than the traditional knitted layette. Grandmas and Grandmas-to-be, get those knitting needles out!

Marlaine used Punta Merisock, handpainted, from Uruguay.