Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Shepherd Colour 4 Me: New to our Range


We have broadened our range of brands this month with the addition of Colour 4 Me 8ply, a 100% quality Australian wool yarn from Shepherd. We are particularly excited about the two multi shades (bright-multi and pastel-multi), as they are something quite different from the other 8ply yarns available. Click here for more information.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Young Fashion Knits for Patons Inca and Jet

Patons Book 1260 "Young Fashion Knits" for Patons Inca and Jet yarns is now available. The book contains 19 designs for sizes XXS to XL, and includes patterns for sweaters, crop jacket and cardigan, coats, wrap, poncho, mini skirt, bags, scarf, hat, fingerless gloves, belt and leggings. This book is great for those who are just starting out in knitting, with most of the patterns either beginner or easy knits. Click here to visit our Knitting Yarns by Mail website for further details.


New season Jigsaw sock yarn shades now available

Heirloom have released all new shades of Jigsaw sock yarn for Winter 2009! Heirloom Jigsaw has become a much beloved 'intelligent' yarn amongst sock knitters: you knit plain while it knits fairisle. With Jigsaw yarn, you get the fantastic patterning effect (and all the credit!) without the hassle of carrying around several balls of yarn or following complicated pattern instructions. The new shade selection offers something for everyone, with pastel striping on offer alongside vivid reds, oranges, greens and blues.


To view the new shades of Heirloom Jigsaw (which are now in stock) click here.

Heirloom Jigsaw Sock Pattern 296 (pictured above and available by clicking here) is the perfect partner to your Jigsaw yarn. This pattern has been written specifically for Jigsaw yarn, and will show off the fairisle patterning of your socks to best advantage.

Patons Patonyle has returned!

Patons Patonyle has been a family favourite for many years. Patonyle has now returned for the Winter 2009 season in a range of shades terrific for both men and women. Patonyle is soft yet hardwearing, and its 80% wool 20% nylon composition makes it ideal for socks. Patons Patonyle is warm machine washable, and is knitted at a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles.
Click here to view Patonyle on our Knitting Yarns by Mail website.

Click here for Patonyle sock pattern 7016, with 7 sock designs for Patonyle including classic, rib, cable and stripes for men, women and children aged 0-9. The perfect accompaniment to your Patonyle yarn.

Friday, May 1, 2009

Winter Warmer: Mum's Vegetable Soup

This is a slightly modified version of Mum's classic veggie soup. She used to make her own stock using lamb shanks as the base. The soup would need to cook for at least 2 hours on the stove, before the shanks were removed to be served with parsley sauce as a dish in their own right. To save time (and to overcome the difficulties in obtaining lamb shanks these days) this version is made with commercial stock, and the results are still very tasty.

4 litres beef or vegetable stock
1 cup pearl barley, washed and drained
4 large carrots, grated
1 large parsnip, grated
3 large onions, finely chopped
5 stalks celery, washed, strings removed and finely chopped
1 tsp salt if necessary

For extra flavour, leafy tops from the celery may be added to soup while cooking and removed before serving.

Place all ingredients in a large saucepan, cover and bring to the boil.

Simmer gently for 1 hour. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal on a cold winter's night.

Knitting Yarns by Mail Mothers Day Bonus

Don't miss out on our fantastic offer this month. Make any purchase through our Knitting Yarns by Mail website during the month of May and receive a voucher entitling you to 10% off your next order! Go on - treat yourself!

www.knittingyarns.com.au