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Euroflax Linen Yarn by Louet Louet's long line linen yarn is made out of flax-fiber, which is wet spun. Flax is a vegetable product. Due to the yarns’ breathing capabilities, linen garments feel cool in the summer. They are wonderful to wear and are machine washable using a non-bleach mild soap. Sport Weight - 2.75-3.5 mm needles (2-4 US) / 6 sts per inch.

Handmaiden Fine Yarn 30 + colours of Swiss Mountain Cashmere and Silk, Mini Maiden, and Sea Silk have just arrived from Handmaiden Fine Yarn and each one is more exquisite than the next! These yarns are dyed to order in tiny batches making each skein one-of-a-kind.

Shawl Pins / Brooches from Perl Grey Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Perl Grey designs and creates accessories for hand knits. Espace Tricot is pleased to carry a wide variety of their stunning hand-crafted pewter closures (shawl sticks and pins) . Come in and choose the perfect accessory for your wrap, cowl, shawl, or sweater!

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Artyarns Cashmere 1-Ply

Artyarns Cashmere 1-ply is one of the softest and highest quality cashmere yarns on the market today. Spun by master spinners in Europe, it is untwisted and results in incredibly beautiful and luxurious knitted fabric.

100% Cashmere, 466m, 32 sts/10cm

Knit Picks Needles

Knit Picks Options Interchangeable Harmony Wood Circular Knitting Needle Sets, as well as 6" and 5" Harmony Wood Double Pointed Knitting Needle Sets now in stock!

Rowan Panama Collection

A brand new cotton, linen, viscose blended yarn from Rowan has just arrived in store. Panama has a lovely soft handle, a beautiful drape and a subtle sheen. Available in 12 wonderful rich shades. Gauge: 27 sts to 36 rows. The Panama Collection pattern book is also in stock.

Tanis Fiber Arts - Yellow Label DK and Green Label Aran

On the heels of Tanis Fiber Arts Silver Label Mulberry Silk, we've just received a gorgeous delivery of beautiful, hand-dyed Yellow Label DK (Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch) and Green Label Aran (Gauge: 4.5 sts. per inch). A true double knitting weight, the DK yarn is super soft and easy to care for. Ideal for colour work, cables or lace. The Aran weight yarn is a 100% superwash merino with a soft, bouncy quality. Great for sweaters, accessories, and kids clothes that see lots of wear!

Click here to view colours

Four Season Hat Kits from Tanis Fiber Arts

These fantastic slouchy hats from Tanis Fiber Arts are not only beautifully designed but they are flattering on almost everyone!

Each design is inspired by a season and all four hats follow the same clear set of instructions with varying charts. All 4 hat patterns are available in each kit.

Click here to view the 4 available colour palettes and choose your season!

Manos del Uruguay - Lace

Manos del Uruguay Lace has finally arrived! This yarn is a delicate blend of baby alpaca, silk and cashmere. It produces beautiful, intricate fabrics with crisp stitch definition. Fun bright solids and subtle space dyed colors create a fantastic introductory palette. 12 colours in stock.

More Kits from Tanis Fiber Arts

Fiddlehead Mittens Kit includes pattern and enough Yellow Label yarn to complete one pair of lined mitts.
Click here for colours

Dipped Infinity Scarf Kit includes pattern and enough Blue Label fingering weight yarn to complete one scarf.
Click here for colours

Celebrity Slouchy Beanies - Knit and Crochet Versions!

Hollywood celebrities have made the slouchy beanie famous. These booklets contain 7 of the hippest hottest beanie patterns around for adults, children, and older kids.

Great photos and all necessary abbreviations are included.

Cast on a funky beanie today!

Serena by Manos del Uruguay

Serena is a lightweight blend of baby alpaca and pima cotton yarn perfect of all-season knitting; the cotton provides smoothness and weight and the alpaca lends loft and just enough warmth. Both semi-solids and space dyes are now in stock. Serena knits to a gauge of 22 to 26 stitches per 10 cms and has a beautiful drape suited to both garment and accessory knitting.

Rowan Handknit Cotton & Rowan Denim

Rowan Handknit Cotton is a wonderful machine washable soft handle cotton yarn perfect for all year round knitting. Espace Tricot is now stocking 24 colours of this great high-quality staple!

Rowan Denim is a cotton yarn which behaves like a denim fabric. It shrinks on its first wash and the colour continues to slightly fade over time. All 4 traditional denim shades are now in store.

Bergere de France - Origin - Bambou

A natural fibre, renewable and practically inexhaustible, bamboo has a wonderful softness. Obtained by gathering and winding 14 superfine threads together, Origin Bamboo is distinguished for its hardwearing qualities as well as its impeccable finish.

Click here to view colours.

Schoppel Wolle - Flying Saucer Socks

This incredible sock yarn is injection dyed by hand in a double ply yarn in order to yield identical pairs of socks! View a great tutorial here.

Gleener - The Ultimate Fuzz Remover

Gleener™ — The Ultimate Fuzz Remover — works like magic to quickly and easily remove fuzz, pills and lint from most woven or knitted fabrics. Everything from sweaters, t-shirts, pants, jackets, and scarves to drapes, cushions and upholstery will be completely revitalized! Click here to learn more about this incredible must-have tool.


New Pattern Books!

Brooklyn Tweed / Jared Flood Patterns Espace Tricot is pleased to be stocking a gorgeous collection of patterns by Brooklyn-based knitwear designer and photographer, Jared Flood. Meticulously edited, photographed, and designed, each pattern is printed on heavy-weight cardstock and provides clear and easy to follow instructions for these sure-to-inspire projects.

	"Keep Calm and Carry Yarn" Project Bags! Keep calm and carry yarn in hand-dyed and screen-printed cotton muslin project bags by Jennie Gee. Available in two sizes (11" x 10.5" and 16" x 16"), these bags are perfect for keeping your project organized and portable. The image is printed on both sides of each bag. Available in 8 colours: Chocolate Brown, Fuschia, Purple, Red, Wedgewood Blue, Pink, Navy, and Bright Green.


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Never-Not-Knitting Patterns Nevernotknitting is an avid knitter, blogger, and podcaster who has developed a small but beautiful collection of patterns for women and young girls. Check out the NeverNotKnitting Podcast on iTunes and visit her blog to see what she’s been up to! Patterns now in stock at Espace Tricot.

Churchmouse Yarns & Teas - Wee Ones Patterns! Churchmouse Yarns & Teas has added to their beautiful collection of classic patterns - this time with a focus on Wee Ones. "Stay-on Baby Booties", "Picot-Edge Baby Blanket and Washcloth", and "Vintage Crochet Blanket" patterns are now in stock. Directions for multiple yarn gauges are provided and patterns are beautifully presented on heavy-weight card stock. Treat the wee one in your life to one of these gorgeous modern classics.

	addi Bamboo Click System The addi Bamboo Click system is now in store. This beautiful kit provides 8 different sizes of addi Bamboo tips (3.5mm, 3.75mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm, and 8.0mm), three different lengths of extremely pliable blue cord (24”, 32” and 40”), and one connector piece which helps to either store stitches or combine cords. The Click tips require no tools to change; simply insert the cord deep into the tip, twist and release. The tips will remain secure until you change them, thanks to the Click’s revolutionary locking mechanism!

Pollika Knitglobal Sock Yarn Best known for knitting accessories and undyed yarns, Pollika has recently branched out with it's first line of sock yarn - Knitglobal - in 10 beautiful colourways and Espace Tricot is one of the first stores to be stocking this gem. Incredible value for the price!

Perl Grey Shawl Pins Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Perl Grey designs and makes patterns and accessories for hand knits. Espace Tricot is pleased to carry a wide variety of their stunning hand-crafted pewter closures (shawl sticks and pins) . Come in and choose the perfect accessory for your next wrap, cowl, shawl, or sweater!

SweetGeorgia Yarns - Tough Love Sock! Driven by an obsessive, passionate and often tumultuous relationship with colour, Felicia Lo designs and creates luxurious textiles and textile products. Espace Tricot is thrilled to bring in its first (and certainly not last!) order from SweetGeorgia Yarns. Tough Love Sock is "a perfect blend of warmth and strength to make a hardwearing sock yarn that can stand up to your affection and abuse". 80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon 425 yards per 115g skein. Currently available in 16 shades.

	addi Lace Click System The long-awaited addi Lace Click system has arrived! This versatile kit provides 8 different sizes of addi Lace tips, five different lengths f the an extremely pliable cord (16", 20", 24”, 32” and 40”), and one connector piece which helps to either store stitches or combine cords. The Click tips require no tools to change; simply insert the cord deep into the tip, twist and release. The tips remain secure until you change them, thanks to the Click’s revolutionary locking mechanism! The addi Lace Click tips are nickel plated.

	Sig'nits Knitters love to put a personal touch on their projects – especially when it’s a gift for someone special. Up until now, embroidered labels have been the only choice... Espace Tricot is now stocking Sig'nits in 20 different bead motifs. What's your sig'nit?

	Nashua Handknits Grand Opera We're now stocking Nashua Handknits Grand Opera. This beautiful combination of Merino Wool is mixed with a fine metallic to create a DK weight yarn with a hint of glamour. Currently available in-store in 8 fashionably elegant colors.

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Drops Alpaca

An extremely soft and versatile 100% pure alpaca from South America.

The filaments in alpaca wool are 3 times stronger and have an insulating capacity 7 times that of ordinary lambs wool - making it ideal for very warm, soft, and cosy garments. Drops Alpaca is very easy to handle with stitches gliding effortlessly along your needles!

At just $7.50 for 180m, this is also a very economical choice. Use it for your next project - you won't be disappointed!

Interweave Note Cards & Gift Tags

Put the finishing touch on your handmade gifts with these beautiful note cards and tags from Interweave Press. Animal (sheep & alpaca) and yarn motifs available.

Interweave Knits - Winter 2010

Interweave Knits _ Winter 2010 has arrived in store. From the interweave website...Warm your world with 27 projects that investigate yarn and fiber: “Of A Different Stripe” showcases experiments in color and texture; “The County” combines cables with bold silhouettes; “Come Together” explores how two or more yarns can work together; “We Love Socks” gathers clever socks and stockings; and “The Great Outdoors” combines fiber and fabric for true outerwear.

View the projects here
(be sure to scroll down).

Superior by Filatura di Crosa

70% Cashmere, 30% Silk
300m on a 25gram ball
23 stitches = 4" on 3mm needles

Discover this incredibly soft blend of brushed cashmere and silk ideal for lace and fine knitting projects. You won't be able to stop touching this luxurious yarn which knits up like a cloud and looks both sophisticated and exquisitely cosy. A must have in any stash!

New colours in Koigu KPPPM

Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino is truly handpainted watercolour on 100% merino yarn.

Each dyelot is individually painted, heat processed, rinsed, and reeled - in a 3-day process. KPPPM is ideal for socks, shawls, scarves, and full garments. Gorgeous every time! 10 new colours have just been added to our collection.

We're in Vogue!

Vogue Knitting - Holiday 2010 has arrived! Apart from being a brilliant issue showcasing a range of beautiful projects perfectly suited to the festive season (think red, gold, shimmer, and handpaints), Espace Tricot is very pleased to announce that we have been featured in the "Made in Canada" column.

Better get your copy soon before we (or our friends and family) buy them all for posterity!

Click here to preview the projects.

French Press Knits - Patterns

Gorgeous patterns by Melynda Bernardi / French Press Knits have just arrived. Fun and stylish - these patterns make for quick and easy holiday gift knitting. French Press Felted Slippers, Breckenridge Cowl, 3-in-1 Felted Baby Booties, and Aravis Cowl now available in store. Click here to learn more about French Press Knits!

Tools you can use!

Yarn Ball Winder from Royal - Avoid tangled yarn and frustration with a Royal Ball Winder! This knitting and yarn accessory is a "must have" to take the chore out of winding balls of yarn. It easily attaches to a table and makes a "center pull" ball of yarn.

Large Umbrella Swift - Use the Royal ball winder with an umbrella swift to wind your skeins. The Umbrella Swift will support skeins of yarn of various sizes and has a table clamp with wooden twist screws to hold it in place.

addi Turbo® Click Interchangeable Needle Set

Treat yourself or someone you love to the addi Turbo® Click system. This set provides 10 different sizes of addi Turbo® tips (3.5mm, 3.75mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm, 8.0mm, 9.0mm, and 10.0mm), three different lengths of an extremely pliable blue cord (24”, 32” and 40”), and one connector piece which helps to either store stitches or combine cords. The Click tips require no tools to change and will remain secure until you change them, thanks to the Click’s revolutionary locking mechanism. Additional tip sizes and cords can be bought separately in store. addi Lace Click system coming soon!

Rowan Pattern Books

Come browse our great selection of Rowan books - beautiful patterns perfect for winter knitting. A few samples shown above - lots more on our shelves.

For the men

Some great books containing well-edited selections of both modern and classic men's patterns have landed on our shelves and we couldn't be more pleased. These no-fail designs are sure to satisfy even the most picky and discriminating of men and ensure that those lovingly created pieces are never again relegated to the backs of closets and drawers. Books by Erika Knight, Bruce Weinstein, and Norah Guaghan are featured above.

Berroco Peruvia Quick

Peruvia Quick is a 2 ply twist of Peruvian Highland wool. For a wooly quick knit in rich heathers and clear solids select from our stock of 12 best selling shades. We're working on the free Nimbus pattern pictured above and should have it ready for viewing in store soon! Pattern booklet also in stock.

Berroco Lustra

A shining jewel in Berroco's fall line, Lustra is a single ply Peruvian wool and Tencel blend and is a lightweight affordable luxury. With generous yardage and a silk-like gleam, this yarn boasts a striking palette and soft hand. 15 gorgeous colours in stock along with a great Lustra pattern book - click here to see patterns. Download the free Safina scarf pattern pictured above here.

Bergere de France - 2010/11 Catalogue and Pattern Books - now in!

Fleece Artist

Fleece Artist Thrum Mitten Kits are also now available. These mittens work roving into the stitches making for a very warm lining.

Kits make one pair of mitts and include hand-dyed Blue Face Aran yarn and Merino roving.

Get your kit now and be prepared for the winter weather just around the corner!

Hand Maiden Fine Yarns

A beautiful collection of Hand Maiden Fine Yarns has just arrived - these luxury fibres are dyed to order in tiny batches making each skein one-of-a-kind. Inspired by the environment, there are many variegated colourways along with a Subtle Series of slightly variegated shades. Espace Tricot is currently stocking Bess (Merino & Cashmere), Sea Silk (Silk and Sea Cell), 4ply Cashmere (100% Cashmere), and Mini Maiden (Wool and Silk). Visit the Hand Maiden website for more info and photos!

Goknit Pouches by Knowknits

Made with nylon ripstop fabric (machine washable / dryable), Goknit Pouches provide your projects with the protection they deserve! An interior loop prevents tangling while an exterior loop can be used to attach these lightweight bags to purses or belt loops.

Several colours in small, medium, and large are now in stock including SILVER!

Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 48

From the Rowan website..."For Autumn Winter 2010, the recent move towards handicraft remains strong, and catwalk trends are all about sustainability. Rustic, felted and roving yarns provide warmth, comfort and security in the form of easy to wear, relaxed, big knits. Patterning is heavy, with floral folk, tartans, fairisles and stripes combining perfectly with complex cabling and structure throughout the following three stories: Nomad embracing natural textures with a soft palette, Russian Doll embodying the very meaning of pattern, and Timeless classic styles that look good on young and more mature alike." We couldn't have said it better!

Come in and pick up your copy of this gorgeous pattern collection. It's going fast!

Fall issues of your favourite magazines have arrived!

MillaMia - Modern Baby and Children's Knitting Patterns

Espace Tricot is proud to be the only Canadian stockist of the MillaMia collection of yarns (all 17 colours) and pattern books. The Close Knit Gang is an exclusive collection of baby and children's knitting patterns shaped by a timeless, elegant, vintage style. Bright Young Things celebrates colour with a vibrant collection of baby and children's knitting patterns, inspired by clashing patterns and playful, quirky designs. Naturally Soft Merino Yarn is made from 100% extra fine Merino Wool. Its supersoft feel makes it ideal for babies and young children.

Blue Sky Alpacas - Sport, Melange, Alpaca Silk

Blue Sky Alpacas designs and distributes exquisite and exclusive yarns for handknitters and crocheters. Espace Tricot is the only stockist of the Blue Sky Alpacas yarns in Quebec and we currently have a wide colour range of the Sport and Melange lines (100% Baby Alpaca) as well as the Alpaca Silk line (50% Alpaca / 50% Silk) in store. We also carry Blue Sky Alpacas patterns geared to all skill levels. Blue Sky Alpaca Bulky and Worsted Cottons coming soon!


	More Last Minute Knitted Gifts Following the success of Joelle Hoverson’s Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, STC Craft proudly presents More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. Hoverson is full of fresh, new ideas for beautiful gifts and this is an elegant collection of 30 projects organized according to the time it takes to complete them, from less than two hours to more than eight. Among the projects featured are sachets, bracelets, ornaments, mittens, gloves, hats, sweaters, baby blankets, and throws. Pick up your copy at Espace Tricot today and get started on new projects for the gift-giving season!

	Manos Del Uruguay - Silk Blend, Maxima, and Wool Classica Manos del Uruguay - a beautiful collection of kettle dyed yarns in natural fibers - has arrived! When you purchase Manos you are not only purchasing beautiful hand crafted yarn; you are directly helping the maker of the yarn and their family. You are also supporting an organization which puts its workers and sustainable business at the heart of everything they do.

	Spud & Chloe - Outer Spud & Chloe "Outer" joins Spud & Chloe "Sweater" in store this week at Espace Tricot. Made of superwash 65% wool/35% organic cotton, this super bulky weight is just the thing for a quick knit (try it on a 9mm!) Weight: 100 grams Approx: 60 yds / 55 m Needle Size: 11-15 US / 8-10 mm Gauge: 2-3 sts per inch

Now available at Espace Tricot - Goknit Stitch Markers!

Lantern Moon

Espace Tricot is proud to carry beautiful and functional handcrafted products from Lantern Moon - a company which supports socially and globally conscious living. With your purchases you provide a market for these wonderful products and contribute to the economic and social well being of the areas where they are produced, providing income and self-reliance to women and their families.

(Images from left to right: Row 1 - Rice Baskets, Ebony Cable Needles, Bag Handles;
Row 2 - Textured Metal Shawl Pins, Sheep Measuring Tape, All Wired up Shawl Pins)

Spud & Chloe Patterns

Need a quick and easy pattern for your little man? Why not try Spud & Chloe's
Playground Hoodie, Hoot Hat, or Li'l Man Vest? Knit up in cozy "Outer" yarn, these patterns are all washable and wearable - not to mention, adorable! All patterns and yarn colours now in store.

Jazz Colour Regia Design Line by erika knight

Espace Tricot is now stocking this great new collaboration between the Regia brand and Erika Knight. With inspiration taken from Jazz music, Erika has created both traditional and contemporary colour fusions and provides patterns for three essential accessories - socks, fingerless gloves, and a hat. Just 2 balls of Jazz colours yarn will knit any of these projects. Pattern books and 5 colourways now in store.

Tilli Tomas Rock Star -

100% Spun Silk studded with European Glass beads! Whether for a scarf, sweater, or shrug, Tilli Tomas Rock Star will add a luxurious touch to your knitting.

Colourways in stock: Hope, Coral Sap, Gloxinia, Atmosphere, White, Sky Drop, and Stony Mist - more colours on the way!

See something else on the Tilli Tomas website you can't live without? We'd be happy to special order.

Woolpets Needle Felting Kits

Create miniature wool sculptures using natural roving and a felting needle. These great needle felting kits from Woolpets feature a variety of adorable creatures and include step by step instructions.

Kits are available to suit all skill levels (easy, intermediate, and advanced) and many are suitable for children 10 years and up.

View more Woolpet kits here.

Punta Yarns - Punta Lace Handpaints

Punta's Lace is a light, soft lace weight 100% merino yarn with gorgeous colourways and excellent yardage (420m).

Be sure to check it out before you start your next laceweight project!

Naturally New Zealand - Aspire

A gorgeous variegated super chunky yarn made of New Zealand wool (70%) and alpaca (30%).

Need some immediate gratification - whip up a project in just one evening. We made this high-impact cowl ( EDI Cowl) and are still marveling at it's versatility!

Click here to view more shades.




	Churchmouse Classics - Patterns A beautiful collection of classic patterns by Churchmouse Yarns & Teas - designed to use one to three skeins of yarn. Photos by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed.

	Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino Koigu KPPPM is truly handpainted watercolour on 100% merino yarn. Each dyelot is individually painted, heat processed, rinsed, and reeled - in a 3-day process. KPPPM is ideal for socks, shawls, scarves, and full garments. Gorgeous every time!

	Spud & Chloe Made of superwash 55% wool/45% organic cotton, Spud & Chloe Sweater is a worsted-weight yarn for everybody. Only available at Espace Tricot in Quebec!

	Pretty Cheep Project Bags Give your projects a little personal space with affordable (and washable!), 100% cotton muslin project bags- 12" square with a drawstring closure. Six bright colours to choose from!