Wednesday, July 6, 2011

New Shades of Eki Riva Kid Mohair

Eki Riva have extended their range of Kid Mohair with two new shades to brighten up the range.

Pale Pink is a lovely soft shade, whilst Fuchsia is a lively shade for garments and accessories that will turn heads and stop traffic!



Monday, June 27, 2011

Knit of the Week: Shepherd Baby Shower Pattern Book


We've featured a wide variety of knitting yarns as our Knit of the Week; and we thought it's about time you received the same benefits on a pattern book!

Shepherd Baby Shower Book 1007 features 14 projects for babies and young children.  The projects are great for knitting gifts for a new arrival, and include teddies, a pram toy, toy rabbit, nappy bag, hat, socks & mittens, cardigans, jumpers and several styles of cot blankets or pram covers.

All patterns featured are for 8ply yarn, and for those of you who love to crochet, there are two styles of cot blankets or pram covers to choose from.

Shepherd Baby Shower is just $13.45 this week (save $1.50, rrp. after promotion $14.95), so buy this week and save!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Knitting Yarns by Mail gets a Facelift

Regular visitors to our Knitting Yarns by Mail site may have noticed we've made a few 'cosmetic' changes to our site this week.  We're very excited about the new look, and will be making further changes in coming weeks to give the site a sleeker, more modern feel.


We hope you enjoy our new look, and rest assured, it's business as usual here at Knitting Yarns by Mail!




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Thursday, April 28, 2011

New Shades of Very Crafty 8ply



 We've had to wait a while for the stock to arrive, but two new bright shades of Shepherd Very Crafty 8ply are now available.

Shade 838 (Bright Green) and 831 (Red) are lively shades ideal for kids knits.  Even though Very Crafty is a pure wool product, it's still gentle machine washable, making it easy to care for with kids on-the-go. 

You'll also love the price: at just $3.75 per 50grams ($7.50 per 100g ball), you can enjoy the peace of mind from using a 100% wool product, without the hefty pricetag.

Monday, April 18, 2011

'Knit of the Week': Heirloom Easy Care 8ply


Each week, we feature a different yarn that we know you'll love!


This week, it's Heirloom Easy Care 8ply: and it's not hard to see why.

Heirloom Easy Care 8ply comes in a wide range of shades suitable for all occasions.  As a premium pure wool yarn, it's naturally warm and soft, with a delightful twist to its finish that adds a hint of interest to everything you knit.  Easy Care is machine washable, making it both easy to care for and easy to wear!




Monday, April 11, 2011

New Womens Pattern Book - Totem 8ply Book 1256


Features 21 styles in sizes XXS to XL for 8ply yarn.

Ideal for Intermediate to Advanced knitters, Totem 8ply provides a range of gorgeous patterns with textured patterning, detailed lace designs and cables for you to get stuck into. 

If you've been looking for a little more challenge in your 8ply knitting, this is the book for you!

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New Pattern Book: Amber Warmers


11 designs for the whole family in Panda Amber yarn. 

Choose from a range of garments and accessories, including mitts, gauntlets, beret, beanies, scarf, tops, jumpers and vests.

At just $14.95, Amber Warmers represents great value for money.

'Knit of the Week': Cleckheaton Country Paint Box


This weeks' 'Knit of the Week' is Cleckheaton Country Paint Box 8ply.

Country Paint Box is a 100% quality wool yarn with superb softness of handle.  We were attracted to the glorious shade palette, with each blend combining several eye-catching shades to produce amazing results when knitted up. 

Try Country Paint Box for yourself this week and save 10% off our everyday low price!


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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Stylish New Knitting Pattern Leaflets for 8ply Wool


Looking for something fashionable to knit this Autumn?

Try this stylish vest (left), featuring horizontal ribbing and cable panels, worn over a long-sleeved top.

With instructions for a broad range of sizes from 75cm chest up to 120cm chest, it's ideal for Autumn and Winter warmth whilst allowing you to move your arms freely.

Also new to our range is this long-sleeved jacket, featuring horizontal ribbed bands and a single button closure for that modern touch.

Both patterns are suitable for most 8ply yarns, including Merino Magic (which we are featuring as our 'Knit of the Week').

Happy Knitting!

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'Knit of the Week' - Heirloom Merino Magic



This week only, save 10% off the regular price of one of our most popular yarns, Heirloom Merino Magic!

Merino Magic is a pure merino 8ply wool yarn. Soft to handle and available in 23 versatile shades, you'll be able to create knits to please the whole family.

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Knitting Feature Articles

Interested in learning more about the craft of knitting? 

Have a browse through our current Knitting Feature Articles.  Here you'll find some interesting editorial content we've put together for you, with handy tips and interesting facts.

Keep checking in for new articles, as we will continue to update this section regularly!

Guide to Yarns on our Site

We understand how difficult it can be to find the right yarn for a project when there are so many options are available. Our new 'Guide to Yarns on our Site' is a great place to start.

Here, we've put together a catalogue of all the yarns on our site.  You can then browse through yarns of a particular ply, style or fibre depending on your needs or interest. 

After a yarn from a certain manufacturer, such as Patons, Heirloom, Cleckheaton or Debbie Bliss?  Use the handy filter at the top of each page in our Knitting Yarns category. 

We hope this tool comes in handy when you next visit our site!

Monday, March 14, 2011

A new 8ply Budget Yarn joins our range



We warmly welcome Shepherd Very Crafty 8ply to our Budget category.

At just $6.95 per ball, Very Crafty comes in at just $3.50 per 50 grams, making it an ideal choice for knitters on a budget who still prefer to use pure natural fibre yarns for their work.

Shepherd Very Crafty 8ply is a pure 100% wool yarn, available in large 100 gram balls.  Unlike many pure wool yarns at this price point, Very Crafty is gentle machine washable, making it much easier to care for.

Knitted at a standard tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4mm needles, Shepherd Very Crafty 8ply wool is suitable for most 8ply patterns. 

We'll be expanding the range of Very Crafty shades available in our store over coming weeks as they arrive in our warehouse, so stay tuned!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Knit of the Week - Heirloom Colorworks 8ply

We've just introduced our new 'Knit of the Week' program here at Knitting Yarns by Mail.  What does this mean to you?  Well, it means you'll save each and every time you buy one of our featured products, with a new special every week!

This week only - save 10% off the purchase price of Heirloom Colorworks.  See our home page at www.knittingyarns.com.au for further details.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

New Shades of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino


We've added 2 new shades of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino to our range.  To view, click on the title bar or picture above.  The new shades are 601 Pink (as pictured) and 101 Cream, increasing the versatility of this luxurious yarn.

About Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino: is a luxurious combination of merino wool, cashmere and microfibre.  The soft handle, smaller play and warmth make it an ideal choice for special garments for newborns.  Debbie Bliss have released two gorgeous pattern books for babies using this yarn, found in our Pattern Books category.



Patons Big Baby 3ply - Now Available

Just a quick note to let you all know that Patons Big Baby is now also available in 3ply.  You can find Big Baby 3ply in our new Budget Yarns section for $5.95 per 100g ball.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Budget Yarns now available at Knitting Yarns by Mail

We know you love to knit with the finest natural fibre yarns available; but there are times when the garment you are making or your budget just doesn't justify it. For these occasions, our new Budget Yarns section is the perfect solution.

Here, we've put together a collection of some of the best yarns available for those with value in mind. You'll find an affordable range of yarns in both natural and man-made fibres, with a wide selection of shades to choose from. Many of the yarns are machine washable as an added bonus.

In order to make it into our Budget section, a yarn must cost no more than $4.00 per 50 grams - so whilst some yarns in the section may cost more, they are available in larger balls.

Old friends joining our new Budget section include Panda Feltable Wool, a pure Australian wool yarn at the amazing price of just $3.50 per 50 gram ball. Patons FiFi also made the cut at just $2.95 per 50 gram ball. Patons FiFi has quickly become a favourite, and with the added bonus of our free 'Fun With FiFi' collectable pattern cards with every purchase, it now represents better value than ever.



New to Budget Yarns is Heirloom Dazzle, and at just $2.25 per 50grams we're expecting this yarn to rapidly gain popularity. With 15 shades to choose from, there's something to suit every savvy knitter.

And for a limited time, Patons Big Baby 4ply joins our range. At just $2.75 per 50 grams, Big Baby is both gentle on delicate newborn skin, and easy on the eye in its soft pastel palette. Get in before it's all sold out!

Stay tuned throughout the rest of January and February for further additions to our Budget Yarns range - there's more coming on line soon!