February 8, 2012
Oh my.....20 amazing colours of Tough Love Sock from Sweet Georgia Yarns have just arrived. This a great wearing sock yarn, but so soft, it`s also perfect for scarves and shawls.
If you would like to feel luxury, try the CashSilk! The colourways are just stupendous.
I have chosen my favorite, which one will be yours?
Jennifer
Welcome to Yarn Indulgences
Welcome to Yarn Indulgences, luxury and natural fibres. Jennifer Knight is an established knitter with over 35 years experience. Growing up in her mother's yarn stores in the Peterborough area, she has had a life of yarn! Jennifer also lived in Italy for 12 years, learning new techniques, knitting with European yarns, and working with a wonderful yarn shop in Borgo, Pavia. You will find unique yarns from around the world as well as locally produced artisan yarns in the Kitchener Market location!
SWEET GEORGIA YARNS - ARRIVED!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
January 11, 2012
A little late but Happy New Year to everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I certainly did with lots of good food, drink and great company.
Now that we have finished our annual inventory(ARGH) we are looking forward to some serious knitting.
I started a shawl/wrap for myself over the holidays in ELLA RAE CLASSIC. I must finish this before I start on the most amazing colour in Malabrigo Merino Lace that just came in. We now have 10 colours and more will follow!
Over the holidays I had lots of time to check new yarns. Guess what`s coming!
SWEET GEORGIA YARNS
20 colours in TOUGH LOVE SOCK
10 colours in CASH SILK
I can hardly wait... http://www.sweetgeorgiayarns.com/
and just a taste of cottons to follow......from Classic Elite
http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/
Seedling and Sanibel
Look for a newsletter in the next few weeks for details of our ANNUAL SALE
For all the hockey fans out there
December 20, 2011
For all the hockey fans out there! Check out this event.
www.marlies.ca/PucksNPurls
DECEMBER 27 AND 28
December 20, 2011
The upper level of the Kitchener Market will be closed December 27 and 28. We will open as usual on Friday, December 29 at 9am.
Make sure you stock up!! Have a safe and peaceful holiday.
Jennifer
BOOKS ON SALE
November 24,2011
All in stock Debbie Bliss, Louisa Harding and Noro books are on sale now til December 31, 2011.
Great patterns...great prices!
FOOD AND DRINK EXPO
November 10,2011
Check out what`s happening at the market NOVEMBER 24, 25, and 26!! http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/pdf/fooddrinkexpo_2011.pdf
To prep for this event Yarn Indulgences will be closing at 3pm November 24 and 25.
NORO HEAVEN
September 28, 2011
I feel sorry for the delivery man but I am in NORO heaven! 8 big boxes of wonderful yarns are now on the shelves for your enjoyment.
There are 10 more colours to add to the Noro Silk Garden line up as well as 3 new lines.
Check out:
HITSUJI - 100% wool bulky type, knit on 6.5mm needles for a quick hat or scarf. 12 sts =4 inches
ODORI -40% silk, 25% angora, 10% mohair- 6.5mm needle , 12sts=4 inches
NADESHIKO -40% angora, 39%wool, 21% silk 6mm needle, 14 sts= 4inches
Costs of credit cards
September 16, 2011
Thanks Wendy for sharing this link. It is shocking how much these costs affect a small business.
Check it out! http://www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/focus/71-how_does_paying_by_cash_help_small_business_.html
Thankyou
September 15, 2011
I would like to thank all the volunteers and organizers of the knitters fair. Without you it would not have been possible to experience all the inspiration and enthusiasm of the crowd. It was an amazing day.
Thanks again,
Jennifer
JOIN US AT THE KNITTERS FAIR-SEPTEMBER 10
Monday, September 5, 2011
Join us at the Knitters Fair September 10, 2011, at Bingeman`s from 9:30-4;30.
Check out the Guild website for more info.http://www.kwknittersguild.ca/
We`ll be bringing lots of new yarns from the fall 2011 collection, plus lots of sale yarns
for all the bargain shoppers....
Please take note that the shop will close early on Friday September 9 at 3pm.
We will also be CLOSED Saturday, September 10.
Sorry for the inconvenience. Please email me if there are any knitting emergencies that
can`t wait til the Tuesday!
Happy knitting!
Jennifer
CASCADE 220 Price Increase
August 10, 2011
Cascade 220 solids and heathers will increase in price effective August 31, 2011.
Take advantage of a huge saving on all in stock colours. Until August 31 we will hold
the prices at the spring price list. Solids 7.50 and Heathers 7.99 per skein.
Cascade 220 winter 2010 price 6.99
Cascade 220 winter 2011 price 8.99!!!!
SUMMER SALE
30% OFF TABLE
June 8, 2011
Just an update of ends of lines that are on the 30% off table.
Remaining colours in
Hand Maiden Cotton and Silk
SRK On Your Toes Bamboo
Louet Gems Fine Sport
Louisa Harding Nautical Cotton
There are lots of goodies there for the budget minded!
Happy Knitting,
Jennifer
Debbie Bliss
May 31, 2011
What a treat! For all those Debbie Bliss fans out there. http://www.diamondyarn.com/blog/
GOOD FRIDAY CLOSED
April 12, 2011
Please be advised that Yarn Indulgences will be closed April 22, 2011 for Good Friday. The market will be open Saturday, April 23 as usual 7-2pm.
Louisa Harding Nautical Cotton
April 5, 2011
We are offering Louisa Harding Nautical Cotton http://www.diamondyarn.com/d/yarn/louisa-harding-nautical-cotton/ at 25% discount, just in time for all your spring and summer knits. There are 20 colours in stock to tempt you into knitting a little jacket or a sleeveless shell. Sale ends April 17, 2011.
Check out our model in the shop!
Berroco, Noro and Sirdar shipments made it through the storm!
March 23, 2011
Yahoo! Lots of new yarn to unpack, patterns to browse through. It will be tough to decide what to knit next!
3/50
March 22, 2011
I stumbled upon this website today and I was shocked.
Even though I am an independent business person, I too had fallen into the habit of big box shopping!
I couldn`t think of 3 independent businesses that I shop at.
Check it out. http://www.the350project.net/home.html
Jennifer
Joys of my work!
March 15, 2011
Hi Everyone:
One of the good things about having been home sick for a week, is the getting back to work! It made me realize how much I had missed the shop and all it`s little quirks not to mention all the customers!
Thanks to all who sent along best wishes. Thanks to Kara for being my right hand lady!
Just a reminder that Yarn Indulgences always has a 30% off table!
That`s where all the discontinued lines go, as well as colours that I am tired of.
Keep checking back to see what`s there!
Spring shipments are starting to arrive.
So far we have:
Debbie Bliss Angel
Regia 4ply Desing Line -Erika Knight and Kaffe Fassett
Lantern Moon clasps and accessories
Here is a sample of things to come!
Berroco Linsay and Oregami plus lots of new colours in Weekend
Classic Elite Provence , Firefly, Silky Alpaca Lace Handpainted, as well as new colours in Pebbles
Filatura di Crosa-Millefili fine,Tempo, Dolce Amore and Dolce Amore Print
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby and Eco Aran-new colours
Noro Taiyo Sock and Silk Garden Lite
Sirdar Smiley Stripes and Summer Stripes
and last but definetely not least
Louisa Harding Ondine
Of course there are lots of new patterns to support these wonderful new yarns.
Now we just need to make space!!
Happy knitting,
Jennifer
WINTER SALE
February 7, 2011 - Don't miss our
February 8th to 19th
20% OFF
*exceptions: knitting needles, crochet hooks, notions, and baby wear
30% to 50% OFF
including Louisa Harding Mulberry silk, Louet sportweight linen,
Gems merino worsted and fingering, Paco Vicunas laceweight,
Classic Elite Alpaca Sox, Provence cotton,
SWTC Tofutsies sock yarn, and more.
Debbie Bliss Spring Magazine
February 4, 2011
If spring magazines are arriving that must mean that spring will soon be here. Yeah! This issue of Debbie Bliss`s magazine is full of projects that I would like to do. Starting with some oh so delicate mohair lace cardigans to my all time favorite- Baby Cashmerino or Eco Cotton dresses.
Have a look here!
Pear Tree Super Soft 100% Australian Wool 8ply-Jan. 13/11
Check out this review. We have all colours in stock. This yarn is as beautiful as Clara suggests!
Change in Hours
Please note the small change in hours. We will be opening at 9:30 Tuesday -Friday instead of 9:00am.
Knitting Tutors at Yarn Indulgences
Want to learn a knitting (or crochet) technique and need someone to teach you? Prefer one-on-one instruction?
No problem. Individual teaching sessions can be scheduled by request all summer long.
Please drop in to the shop, or call us at 519-571-4447 to book a time for your individual session.
MISTI ALPACA LACE - Hand Dyed
Just arrived in the shop is Misti Alpaca's Hand-dyed 100% alpaca lace. Absolutely beautiful! I don't know which colour to choose to do up the model!
Of course the colours are more stunning in the hand than on the colour chart, but you can check them out here.
Yarn Indulgences in the community
This has been a very busy few months and it looks like April will be just as busy! I have the pleasure of working with the Kitchener Public Library as the Artist in Residence for April. Check out their calendar of events.
Thanks to Anandi, Yarn Indulgences will be on Grand River Living on Rogers TV! First showing will be Tuesday, March 23, at 12:30pm with about 15 other repeats over the next week. Email for exact times if you want to try and catch it. Of course, I will order a copy of the story, for the memory book!
Thanks a million Anandi!
I am in love....
All of the existing lines have brought out amazing new colours but I am most impressed with the new Debbie Bliss Eco Baby. This is a continuation of her Fairtrade Organic cotton line and I immediately started a little baby tunic! The celery green colour just screamed spring. Have a look http://www.diamondyarn.com/ or better yet drop in and see/feel it! Of course there is a new baby book on the way too!
SPRING ARRIVALS-DEBBIE BLISS SPRING MAGAZINE
Spring orders have started to arrive! The first brings in the Debbie Bliss spring magazine. There are some wonderful patterns including one that I had to start right away. I am in love....
SPRING ARRIVALS FROM BERROCO
All the new pattern booklets plus Norah Gaughan #6 have arrived!
Absolutely beautiful new colours of Berroco Seduce are in stock. Berroco Weekend looks like it's going to be a very popular choice for spring too.
Come and see the new patterns here.
Change in hours
Please note the new market change in hours.
We will be pleased to serve you Tuesday-Friday 930-5 and Saturday 7-2.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thankyou,
Jennifer
Wow , what a day!
I hope everyone was able to find what they were looking for at the KW Knitters fair. I know I was inspired by all the beautiful fibres and patterns out there. I want to extend a huge thankyou to the Yarn Indulgences team of Karyn, Wendy, Carrie and Sharron. Without your help the day would not have been possible!
Of course, thanks to all the customers who visited our booth. We hope to see you all again next year, and would love to see you in the shop. Drop in and give us your comments about the fair!
Thanks again,
Jennifer
Oh My Goodness! - NEW STOCK HAS ARRIVED!
Oh boy... I don`t think the shipping companies planned it but I received 3 shipments in one day!
So where to begin...
CLASSIC ELITE
Silky Alpaca Lace - A beautiful blend of fibers, spun into a gossamer yarn that knits into amazing lightweight pieces. Take your favorite lace pattern and using Silky Alpaca Lace, make yourself something that is a masterpiece. 70% Alpaca and 30% Silk
Alpaca Sox - Treat your feet to exquisite fibers in fabulous colors. The luxurious combination of fibers in Alpaca Sox gives you the resource to create one-of-a-kind socks. From dressy to special everyday, you now have another alternative for hand knit socks. Wrap your feet up in warmth this season! 60% Alpaca, 20% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon
Inca Alpaca - 100% alpaca is SO special - soft, fun to work with, a finished garment in Peruvian alpaca is a treat for the person who gets to wear it! Choose from a wide array of beautiful colors, from soft pastels to cheerful brights! 100% Alpaca
LOUISA HARDING
Thistle - Louisa Harding Thistle is a wonderful blend of merino and baby suri alpaca. It is a perfect yarn for your cold weather knitting. Light yet warm and super soft. Its softness of cashmere, luster of silk, warmth and featherweight of goose down, durability of wool, and its ability to accept color dyeing makes it a favorite of all fiber enthusiasts. 60% Merino Wool and 40% Suri Alpaca
Willow Tweed - Willow Tweed comes in several shades that are all flecked with white. It is standard DK weight and can be used in any DK pattern. 40% Alpaca, 40% Merino Wool and 20% Silk.
CASCADE
Ecological Wool - An ecologically friendly, undyed yarn of 100% Peruvian Highland wool. No chemicals, no dyes, all natural lofty two ply chunky weight ecological wool yarn. Works well for sweaters, throws and winter accessories and keeps its smoothness and substance even after washing. 100% Peruvian Highland wool.
BERROCO -
Blackstone Tweed - Tweed for the discerning knitter! This super soft yarn has all the rustic appeal of a classic tweed yarn but with a high dose of mohair and angora. With wear these garments will develop a soft and fuzzy halo. A joy to wear and a pleasure to knit. 65% Wool, 25% Superkid Mohair, 10% Angora Rabbit Hair
Sundae - A classic instant gratification yarn with heathered shades. 50% Wool, 50% Acrylic
LANA GROSSA - ARRIVING SOON!
Ciao - A trendy thick and thin machine washable winter yarn which integrates several colours for a lively knitted affect. Ciao is suitable for for fast and easy coats, jackets and accessories. 50% Surperwash Virgin Merino and 50% Acrylic
NEW COLORS!
A selection of new colors have arrived in On your Toes Bamboo & Inca Alpaca
NEW PATTERN BOOKS & MAGAZINES
Debbie Bliss - Fall/Winter Issue Magazine, 9-5, The Big Easy & Fez are all new and available now!
Berroco - Fall Volume 5
Louisa Harding - Pre-orders now being taken!
Jared Flood - Made In Brooklyn - more copies have arrived!
"Made in Brooklyn"- Jared Flood
Jared Flood`s latest book Made in Brooklyn from Classic Elite has arrived. As usual the patterns are beautiful! Email or call the shop if you would like one set aside for you. Check it out Made in Brooklyn
NEW ARRIVALS-CASCADE 220
Guess what arrived this week? Over 30 colours of Cascade 220! There is a mixture of solid and heather tones. Cascade is a wonderful basic 100% wool perfect for a beautiful warm sweater and of course all of those felting projects you have been wanting to try.
SPOTLIGHT - THE ROVING SPINNERS
Rowan Purelife Organic Cotton-30% Off
Rowan Purelife Organic Cotton now on sale 30% off while supplies last! This organic cotton is perfect at 22 sts to 4 inches for many projects , from toys, baby sweaters, blankets and of course beautiful sweaters for ourselves! Check out the wonderful colours the natural dyes have produced!
NEW Louisa Harding, Noro & Handmaiden!
NEW ARRIVALS FROM LOUISA HARDING, NORO & HANDMAIDEN
Louisa Harding Grace Hand-Dyed - 50% Merino & 50% Silk. With it's softness and sheen Grace Hand-dyed will be a favorite. The subtle shading in the hand dyed colors of this yarn lends itself to beautiful stitch patterns in accessories and garments.
Noro Silk Garden - 45% Silk, 45% Mohair ans 10% Wool. Noro Silk Garden is a beautiful, hand dyed, silk blend yarn from Japan. It comes in beautiful colors that naturally stripe themselves as knitted.
Handmaiden - Sea Silk & Silk Cotton Yarns - NEW COLOURS!
New Sock Yarns!
Several new bright and wonderful sock yarns are in!
Noro Silk Garden Sock - 40% Wool, 25% Silk, 25% Nylon & 10% Mohair - Noro Silk Garden Sock is a brightly colored self-striping yarn perfect for many projects like sweaters, mitts, hats, scarves and of course socks!
Diamond Foot Loose - 90% Merino Superwash Wool, 10% Nylon - Foot Loose is a very soft yarn with a great handpainted colourway.
Diamond Fancy Free - 70% Merino Superwash Wool, 20% Alpaca, 10% Nylon - Fancy Free is a hand-painted fingering weight yarn. Each handpainted hank has at least 5 colors. This yarn is wonderful for so many projects beyond socks like baby knits and blankets, scarves and mittens.
Handmaiden Cashbah - 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere and 5% Nylon - Casbah is a luxury blend of yarn. Beautiful hand pained skeins perfect for socks or scarves, shawls or any other pattern calling for fingering weight yarn.
Learn Knitting in the Round
Introduction to Knitting in the Round Class - June 6th
Take your knitting in another direction! This workshop introduces the mechanics of knitting in the round on a set of double pointed needles. In addition, we’ll explain how to read patterns and charts written for knitting in the round. We will knit a reusable cup sleeve that’s both finger and environment friendly.
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
Materials needed: Classic Elite Yarns Pebbles (75% cotton, 25% acrylic; 50g; 110 yds) 1 ball.
Set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles size 3.5 mm (US 4) or size needed to achieve tension of 5 sts = 1 inch in garter stitch.
Skills needed: You need to know how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off.
Cost: $20 + supplies
Register at Yarn Indulgences
NEW YARNS FROM FILATURA DI CROSA
Zarina Baby Print - Machine washable, fingering weight yarn which offers colors for handcrafted gifts for babies. "Baby Zarina Print" is 100% merino superwash wool intended for baby socks, baby pullovers, cardigans, baby blankets and lightweight garments for children.
Zara Chine - Made in Italy, "Zara" from Filatura Di Crosa, is 100% merino wool, luxurious and supersoft, machine washable and provides excellent stitch definition. One of the most versatile, DK-weight options on the market, "Zara" gives you superior stitch definition for baby, children's & adult clothing in a variety of designs and patterns.
Zarina Baby & Chine pattern books also available.
SELECTED YARNS ON SALE!
We now have a selection of yarns at 30% off regular price.
RYC Cotton Jeans
RYC Cash Soft
Debbie Bliss Astrakan
plus assorted pattern books!
Don't wait as stock is limited!
I`VE BEEN BITTEN!
I can`t believe it but I have been bitten by the spinning bug! Laurie Blaikie brought in some of her custom batts and the colours and the feel just blew me away. Carded batts by Laurie are now available for sale at the store(unless I have stashed them away for myself!) Laurie will also be in the store Friday, May 1st to do a small demonstration. If anyone else is interested, please pop in.
Spring & Summer Yarns
Seduce is created from a mix of silk, linen, rayon and nylon. Make a light and easy, breathable fabric with little effort. It’s practically weightless and cool to the touch. So perfect for knitting and crocheting warm weather clothing.
Pattern Books - Berroco pattern books including Norah Gaughan Designs
CLASSIC ELITE YARNS - Pebbles - IN STORE NOW!
Pebbles is a machine washable DK weight yarn with a subtle three-dimensional interest. The fabric that is knit from Pebbles is wearable (as well as washable), and holds its shape really well.
Classic Elite Pattern Books
CLASSIC ELITE YARNS - Provence - IN STORE NOW!
100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton. Perfect for all your warm weather projects. This yarn will provide you with all you need for your colorful, wearable warm weather designs. 100 gram/205 yards.
PURE AND SIMPLE PATTERNS - Top Down Pattern Leaflets - IN STORE NOW!
Thoughts
As the terrible news of the devastating earthquake in Italy still comes in, one story of a survivor hits home.
It's a story of a 98 year old quake victim recovered 30 hours after the initial quake destroyed her home and what did she to while the time away not knowing whether she would live or die as rescue workers dug towards her? The answer, it seems, was "crochet".
For the full remarkable story of her experience, visit this new link: Amid Italy's earthquake rubble, 98-year-old woman is pulled free.
PACO VICUNAS HAS ARRIVED! Limited Quantities Available! HURRY IN!
Introducing the first yarn in the Louet Signature Series - PACO VICUNAS
For further reviews of this yarn please visit the Knitter's Review Forum
NEW & INCOMING ARRIVALS!
SRK YARNS & PATTERN BOOKS
Bamboo Sock Yarn - "On Your Toes Bamboo" - IN STORE NOW!
On Your Toes Bamboo is our newest addition to the On Your Toes collection. In 12 simmering shades that look and feel like silk but is machine washable & dryable. The nylon helps with shape retention, making it an ideal choice for any knitting project.
Pattern Books - "#406 Sock Patterns & #411 Baby Patterns" - IN STORE NOW!
DEBBIE BLISS YARNS & PATTERN BOOKS
Prima - IN STORE NOW!
Prima is a beautiful bamboo/wool blend, 80% Bamboo & 20% Merino Wool that is perfect for creating knits that shape and drape with the slight sheen giving a hint of luxury to a smooth, classic yarn.
Eco Cotton - 100% Organic Fair Trade Cotton - IN STORE NOW!
This new yarn from Debbie is called Eco Cotton and is manufactured through the bioRe chain which integrates farmers, their families and the textile industry as unique partners. The yarn is 100% organic cotton and is Aran weight.
Eco Cotton Pattern Book - IN STORE NOW!
Eco, a beautiful aran weight organic cotton is featured in this 16 design booklet celebrating the landscape and textiles of North Africa.
SWTC YARNS & PATTERN BOOKS
TOFUtsies - IN STORE NOW!
A wonderful multi-colored sock yarn with anti-bacterial properties.
50% Superwash Wool, 25% SOYSILK brand fiber, 2.5% Cotton, 2.5% Chitin (made from shrimp and crab shells!)
Socks à la Carte Pattern Book - IN STORE NOW!
Pick And Choose Patterns To Knit Socks Your Way
SCHOELLER & STAHLFortissima Cotton Colori Socka - IN STORE NOW!
A plied fingering yarn of 45% cotton, 42% wool, and 13% nylon. This yarn is suitable for socks and lightweight sweaters.
Fortissima Socka - IN STORE NOW!
Fortissima/Socka fingering weight sock yarn from Germany is made of 75% wool and 25% nylon. This high quality sock yarn is machine washable and shrink resistant available in selected solid shades.
Knitters Needles & Straight Cable Needles - IN STORE NOW!
DIAMOND LUXURY YARNS
Lido - 100% Organic Cotton - IN STORE NOW!
Silk Tweed - 100% Raw Silk - IN STORE NOW!
New Washed Linen - All Natural Dyes 80% Cotton, 20% Linen - IN STORE NOW!
Superfine Egyptian Cotton - 100% Super Fine Egyptian Cotton - IN STORE NOW!
Leaflets - # 1235, 1237 & 1239 - IN STORE NOW!
LOUISA HARDING!
Merletto - 46% Viscose, 34% Polyamide, 20% Linen - IN STORE NOW!
New Books - Nouveau, Deco & Bizu Bisou - IN STORE NOW!
INTERWEAVE KNITS - SPRING IS HERE!

SPRING FORWARD—open up your windows, take off those heavy coats, and get started on some knits that will wake you up after the long winter. Cool, sheer fabrics; the simplest and cleverest silhouettes; motifs and constructions that burst into bloom; quick accessories with a twist—everything’s fresh and waiting for your needles.
Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters' Fair
The 2012 Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters' Fair will be held at Bingeman's in September.
Be sure to drop by our booth to say hello. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
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