February 2013
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Fleece Artist Thrumb Mitten Kit from Linda's...
What a great prize. Linda’s Craftique has donated a Fleece Artist Thrumb Mitten kit for the Pucks n’ Purls raffle. Thrumb mittens are so warm and cozy. Perhaps the lucky winner can make some headway on knitting these up during the game. They will be fabulous with all the snow we are expecting to have tomorrow. If you go to the Fleece Artist website, you can see how one talented...
Linda’s Craftique has been serving knitters and other fibre artists in the Mississauga area since November 1983. On February 5, it relocated to a larger space at 237 Lakeshore Rd E. But don’t worry - it’s not far - Just down the road from the old store. The phone number 905-274-4115 and even the postal code L5G 1G8 remain the same. Linda says there will be lots of space to...
Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Hat Book
We have another fabulous pattern book as a Pucks n’ Purls raffle prize donated by a DKC member and Pucks n’ Purls supporter. Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Hat Book is a wonderful collection of modern, chic hats in a variety of styles.
As Knit Picks says in its review:
In The Ultimate Hat Book, the editors of Vogue Knitting present the most comprehensive and stylish collection of...
Estelle Donates 50 Scarf Kits as Pucks n' Purls...
A really big box came today from Estelle. It contained 50 scarf kits as giveaways for the Pucks n’ Purls raffle. Wow! How incredibly generous. Thanks you!
Each kit contains a skein of Sakura Silk yarn, 50% silk/30% cotton/20% acrylic (200m/100g). The Seafoam Scarf pattern included was written for this yarn by Toronto’s own exceptionally talented Kate Atherley. Sakura silk is a beautiful...
Look at All the Hockey Prizes too
For all the Pucks n’ Purls ticket holders, there are both hockey and knitting raffle prizes. And for the raffle all you need is your seat ticket to win.
For your family members - and maybe even you - who are rabid hockey fans, the Marlies have given us some great prizes to give away. We have:
3 autographed hockey sticks, 1 autographed by the whole team
3 Marlies scarves
2 vouchers...
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Dye-Version Sock Yarn Donated by Knit-O-Matic
Knit-O-Matic, a charming yarn store on Bathurst Street, has donated a fabulous skein of Dye-Version Bamboo Sock yarn (370m/115g) which is 93% bamboo 7% lycra as a Pucks n’ Purls raffle prize. Awesome. Thank you. This is a beautiful hand dyed yarn that is so soft and squishy, but because of the fibre content, even people with allergies can wear it.
Although this yarn will make incredible...
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Knit-O-Matic is a charming yarn store nestled into the west side of Bathurst Street south of St. Clair Avenue. It has a wide range of yarns and supplies for knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting and other types of crafty pursuits. Knit-O-Matic has a full range of knitting classes - everything from “Learn to Knit” to interesting projects and techniques. The new list of classes...
Fabulous Yarn from Tanis Fibre Arts
Tanis Fibre Arts has sent two luscious skeins of their fingering weight Blue Label yarn as Pucks N’ Purls raffle prizes. How generous!! The colourways are Cobalt and Mallard. This yarn is super soft merino and nylon (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon, 115g/385m) that is strong enough for socks but soft enough for any project requiring fingering weight yarn including baby knits. What a great...
January 2013
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Terrific Kit With Bamboo Yarn from Old Mill...
Old Mill Knitting has been so generous to Pucks n’ Purls. This is one of the three kits they have donated as raffle prizes.
This kit contains ten skeins of Stella 100% bamboo yarn (50g/175m) manufactured in Italy for Naturally. That is 1,750 m of soft, silky yarn that some have compared to the touch of cashmere. But it is bamboo, which keeps you cool and dry in the summer, warm in the winter...
Addi-ART "Diamond" Limited Edition Needles
Many thanks to Denis and Diane DeBray from Wool and Wicker in Richmond BC. They have very generously donated Addi-ART “Diamond” limited edition needles as a Pucks N’ Purls raffle prize.
“Unique in all respects, the limited edition needle was handcrafted with great patience and care. This once in a lifetime creation features a visible core of genuine Swarovskicrystals which...
Indigodragonfly Dyes a Unique Colourway for Us
Kim and Ron have done it again! They have created a special, unique colourway for Pucks n’ Purls 2013. And they have donated three skeins of yarn as raffle prizes for lucky ticket holders. Would you like your yarn prize to be:
Merino Sock (100% superwash merino) 100 g/365m ?
MCN Sock (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon) 115g/365m ?
Merino Silk 4ply Sock (50%...
The Best of Fondle Patterns from Michelle Porter
Michelle Porter has compiled a pattern booklet exclusive to Pucks n’ Purls - “The Best of Fondle Patterns”. The booklet has 20 patterns - everything from scarfs, hats, mittens, cowls, boot toppers, and headbands to vests, ponchos and sweaters. What a wonderful variety of great patterns for some lucky winner.
In the booklet forward Michelle asks “Why “Fondle”?...
Self Patterning Yarn Kit from Old Mill Knitting
What a wonderful raffle prize from Old Mill Knitting. Another kit that includes both yarn and pattern book.
The yarn is a beautiful self striping yarn in a colourway quite aptly named “Heaven” in delicious shades of pinks and grey blues. Perfect to wear with jeans. The kit contains 10 skeins of this 100% wool Freedom Spirit yarn (50g/119m) made in England by Twilleys of Stamford....
Would You Like a Free Pattern Every Week?
It is so easy! Just register at the Old Mill Knitting website and every week you will receive an email with a free pattern that you can just print and use. They will send current patterns for adults, children and babies in all weights of yarn. They will also send you information about specials that your local retailer will be offering on yarns and accessories that Old Mill Knitting distributes...
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Terrific Bamboo Yarn and Patterns Kit from Old...
Old Mill Knitting has been so generous to Pucks n’ Purls. Again this year, the company has donated three great kits as prizes for the raffle.
This is the the first kit that we will show you. The kit contains ten skeins of Stella 100% bamboo yarn (50g/175m) manufactured in Italy for Naturally. That is 1,750 m of soft, silky yarn that some have compared to the touch of cashmere. But it is...
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Autographed Copy of "Inspired Cable Knits" by...
Fiona Ellis is a Toronto knitwear designer, author and international workshop instructor. Fiona graduated from DeMontfort University in England with a degree in fashion knitwear design in 1993 and has been designing professionally ever since. Fiona joined the Downtown Knit Collective (DKC) in early 2001 and became an active supporter from the start. In 2001, she gave her first presentation at...
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Fabulous Blocking Mat from Creative Yarns
Ever wonder where on earth (well at least in your home) you are going to block your latest knitting creation? This prize is the answer!
Creative Yarns has donated a Block ‘n Roll Flexible Blocking Mat as a Pucks n’ Purls prize. This blocking mat is a boon for knitters. When opened flat it is 38” W x 50” L, big enough to accommodate most projects, and the 20mm X 20mm grid lets you...
"Persian Slippers" Patterns Donated by Denise...
Denise Powell is a local designer and a member of the Downtown Knit Collective since the guild’s first meeting in January 1997. She was one of the creative group of women who saw the need for and set about to organize the guild. Denise’s designs can be purchased on Patternfish and some of her new designs are being showcased in upcoming issues of A Needle Pulling Thread. Denise,...
"Stream" Scarf Kit Donated by Lettuce Knit
Lettuce Knit has donated this beautiful “Stream” scarf kit from Queen Anne’s Lace as a raffle prize for Pucks n’ Purls.
The pattern is designed by Anne Corcoran a.k.a. Carol Tomany, a local designer, who gets her inspiration from nature, music, poetry etc. This pattern notes that “Water adds sparkle to the forest. This lovely scarf catches the flow of rippling...
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Knitting Tote Bags from Creative Yarns
What knitter doesn’t want a knitting tote bag! And these are so cute and practical.
Creative Yarns in Scarborough has donated three knitting bags by Knit Happy. Each heavy canvas bag is 12” h x 14” w x 4” d, with double handles and a dome closure. There are lots of places to organize your knitting tools and notions in the four external pockets. The bags are two tone;...
Creative Yarns - Your Local Yarn Store in...
Creative Yarns is a warm and welcoming yarn store tucked away in a small plaza on Ellesmere, just west of Warden. Nina Klecki and Jody May, the owners, have created a wonderful, cozy atmosphere that attracts knitters for miles and miles around. People come to shop, to be inspired, to take classes and to knit in the company of other knitters and friends.
The store has a large inventory of...
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Soak Box Fingerless Gloves from Lettuce Knit
Here is another fabulous kit donated by Lettuce Knit. It is one of the Soak kits, double pointe pink, for fingerless gloves. The kit, developed by Soak Wash Inc., a local company, contains:
Pattern designed by Fiona Ellis, a local knitwear designer and workshop leader
Custom hand dyed yarn by Lorna’s Laces
A bottle of Soak to launder your finished gloves
A bottle of Handmaid luxury...
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Raffle Prize - Vogue Knitting Quick Reference
What knitter doesn’t need a great reference book. A friend of the Downtown Knit Collective has donated this fabulous book edited by Carla Scott. It takes you through basic techniques, understanding knitting instructions, correcting errors, circular and double-pointed knitting, color knitting, assembling, design details and embellishments, all with detailed diagrams and pictures.
A welcome...
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Watch This Video of the Fastest Knitters →
zeeknits:
Watch this bio of Linda Benne and Wannietta Prescod, two of Canada’s fastest knitters.
Come to Pucks n’ Purls 2013 and see these two women in action for a rematch of the Fastest Knitter Face Off.
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Black Cashmere Scarf Kit Donated by Lettuce Knit
Lettuce Knit has donated this fabulous Little Black Scarf kit for a Pucks n’ Purls door prize. Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibres has packaged 200 grams of !00% Cashmere Yarn with a booklet of seven scarf patterns that are all quite different into one little kit they named Cashmere Scarf for Her. What a great wardrobe staple for either a guy or a girl. The picture does not do this yarn justice,...
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Recently a friend and I visited the charming yarn store, Lettuce Knit, located on Nassau Street in Kensington Market, just a block or so from Toronto Western Hospital. Sylvie and her partner bought the store this past summer and they have been working hard over the last six months to make it their own. They have introduced many yarns and patterns from Canadian fibre artists and designers, all...
December 2012
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Had Trouble Getting Online Tickets - All Good Now
The Pucks N’ Purls ticket site is back up and running. Had a bit of hiccup over the weekend but everything is fine now
Get your online tickets now!
If you ever have trouble purchasing tickets, or if you have a group of 10 or more contact Marc Lira and he will get you fixed up. He loves knitters.
CONTACT MARC LIRA: 416-263-3926
We had so much fun last year, we are doing it...
Pucks N’ Purls last year was such fun. Everyone agreed that we had to do it again.
We know it will be a good game. The Marlies are up against the Chicago Wolves, a very competitive team. But really they all are this year since their rosters have a few NHL players on them. The Marlies play great hockey. They made it to the Calder Cup last year. So we know there will be three great...
February 2012
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2012 Pucks N' Purls Fastest Knitter Face Off Bio →
At the 2012 Pucks N’ Purls we had a Fastest Knitter Face Off. You should have seen those needles fly.
Watch this You Tube biography of Wanietta and Linda, the two contestants.
Great Game Day - Thanks Everyone
Great game at Pucks N’ Purls yesterday. Marlies won 4 to 1. Lots of hockey, a little fighting, lots of penalties. In general, a great day. Thanks to everyone that came out to the game. Extra thanks to those who brought along donations to Streetknits, they were very grateful. Hope you had fun. I did!
Denise Powell presented a very grateful Duke the Dog with his scarf at the beginning of the...
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Wow ! More Yarn from Estelle Design and Yarn
Duke the Dog was really busy. In addition to all the yarn that Estelle Design and Yarn donated to knit the scarf for the big guy, they also donated more yarn for Dukes’s Yarn Toss. Thankfully the Marlies dancers could help. Those women know how to throw.
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Duke the Dog has More Yarn to Toss Thanks to...
Thanks to Diamond Yarns, Duke the Dog had more yarn to toss. So much so that he needed help from the Marlies dancing girls.
Thanks Diamond Yarns.
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Three More Fabulous Books from XRX - The Knitting...
Three more books as Pucks N’ Purls prizes from XRX. What a lovely collection. For more information about the books and magazines that XRX publishes and the events they host check out their website at www.knittinguniverse.com.
“Entree to Entrelac: The Definitive Guide from a Biased Knitter” by Gwen Bortner is devoted to the entrelac (a French word meaning “interlaced”) technique which is...
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Three Prizes - Three Classic Sally Melville Books
XRX Inc. “The Knitting Universe” has donated three classic Sally Melville books to the Pucks N’ Purls raffle. Sally is beloved and revered by knitters around the globe, but never more so than in Southern Ontario where she started her career in knitting and has inspired hundreds if not thousands of knitters.
The three Sally Melville book prizes are: “The Knit Stitch”, “The Purl Stitch” and The...
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Subscriptions to Knitter's Magazine
Three lucky people are going to win a one year subscription to Knitter’s Magazine, published quarterly. What a terrific gift for the lucky Pucks N’ Purls ticket holders. This is a magazine with a world wide view that will appeal to many. The current issue has articles on Texture and Form and Shaping Lace as well as a delightful piece on Betsy Hershberg: Confessions of a Left-Brained Knitter. ...
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Patternfish Donates $50 Gift Certificate for...
Patternfish has donated a fifty dollar ($50.00) gift certificate to the Pucks N’ Purls Raffle. The gift certificate can be used to purchase knitting or crochet patterns at their on-line store at www.patternfish.com. What a great gift.
Patternfish is an online store dedicated to buying or selling your knitting or crochet patterns as customized PDF downloads. They offer every type of pattern:...
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You Too Can Have a Flock of Sheep
Knit and felt your own flock of sheep with the felting kit donated by Old Mill Knitting Ltd. Each of your sheep will be individual, their personality developing during the felting and finishing. What fun!! The kit includes a Fiber Trends pattern for a Felt Flock (critical) and two skeins of yarn for knitting and felting; a skein of mohair from the Montage Collection hand painted by Jan Gilray...
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More Raffle Prizes from Eliza's Buttons and Yarn
Thank you to Eliza’s Buttons and Yarns which has given us more prizes for the raffle. One is a package of four note cards themed for knitters. The top one says “Knitting brings me peace”. How true - at least most of the time. And on top of that, there are five prizes of a 10% discount on your next purchase at Eliza’s Buttons and Yarn.
Eliza’s Buttons and Yarn, owned by Elizabeth...
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Unique Accessories from Eliza’s Buttons and Yarn
We are very grateful to Eliza’s Buttons and Yarns which has supplied several fabulous, unique accessories to the Pucks N’ Purls Raffle. I am sure you will enjoy winning any of these three prizes.
The first of these is a very pretty Pollika mother of pearl stick pin. This will be a chic addition to your knit wardrobe for you to fasten your shawls, scarves and cowls.
The second is a double ended...
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Delicious Cupcake Kit for the Wee Ones - All from...
What a marvellous treat! Old Mill Knitting Ltd has donated a kit for the baby and toddler set. There are 8 balls of “Cupcake”, a deliciously soft 50% Acrylic/50% nylon (50 g/approx 90 m) yarn by Peter Pan Yarns. The #818 colourway is called Tutti Frutti and looks so much like the frosting on a delicious cupcake. Then there is the pattern book, Peter Pan #327, with its 21 scrumptious...
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Duke the Dog has More Yarn to Toss Thanks to Old...
Many thanks to Old Mill Knitting Ltd. which has donated 18 balls of “Vero”, a 100% pure wool yarn (50 g/80 m) made in Italy for Naturally Yarns, to the Duke the Dog yarn toss. There are several luscious variegated colourways in the group. The yarn, which has a gauge of 16 stitches to 4 inches is wonderfully soft to the touch.
Old Mill Knitting Ltd is a yarn, pattern and knitting...
