More Spun Out Arrivals! June 30, 2009

I’m almost holding my breath for the imminent launch of  Spun Out!  For those of you who don’t know, it’s the new spinning arm of The Wool Shack.  New products are arriving weekly and being photographed and popped up on the new website (not that you can seem them yet!).  The website is still being developed behind the scenes and there will still be all the usual testing before it goes live, but hopefully the end of July or early August will see all the yummies online that we have on our shelves.  Here’s a sneaky peak of the goregous Superwash Merino fibre from Squoosh!

Kathleen’s Cabled Shawl June 19, 2009

This is a pattern that ALL of us want to knit (oh for more hours in the day!).  Kathleen knit her Jo Sharp Cabled Shawl from Knit Issue 6 in Silkroad DK Tweed in Magnolia.  It’s so wearable and Kathleen had fun knitting it, with the cables enough to keep her interest going as she knit the length of the shawl.  Great for the cooler months (WHEN they arrive in WA!!).

Jemma’s Baby Ensemble June 18, 2009

One of Jemma’s girlfriends is due to have her second baby in July, and this little collection is the gift that she has knit up for the bub!  Made in light grey, this will be great for either boy or girl and we just LOVE IT!  How cute!!

The pattern for the dungerees is called Florence from Debbie Bliss’s Cashermino Collection and was using Debbis Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Grey.   The gorgeous hat was the Tilli Tomas Baby Beanie Hat Pattern and was knit double with Baby Cashmerino and Blue Sky Alpacas Brushed Suri.  The booties were a free pattern called Puffy Scuffs and were knit in the Brushed Suri.

Toddlers Cupcake Hat May 22, 2009

These little hats are super quick to make and SOOOOO CUTE!!  My son has one (in chocolate browns) that I made many moons ago, and when he recently wore it to kindy, Mrs Murdoch, the loveliest of kindy teachers, excitedly requested that I make one for her to give to her niece!  How could I refuse?  Using any Aran/12ply yarn and 4.50mm needles, I used Cascade 220 for this one, but you could also use Malabrigo Worsted too!  One ball of each colour would be plenty to make two hats.   I also made the Cupcake base/ribbing an extra inch long, as the two inches that the pattern calls for doesn’t quite cover the ears!  The Cupcake Hat Pattern is a free pattern, so a great way to adorn the heads of your little ones.

Star Crossed Slouchy Beret May 21, 2009

If you are a Ravlery fan (and there’s something wrong with you if you’re not!) then you need to check out this gorgeous free Ravelry download called Star Crossed Slouchy Beret.  Using just one hank of the divine Malabrigo Worsted this cabled beret makes the perfect stylish gift for a friend, or a great way to keep yourself  looking good and keeping warm this winter!

Spun Out! May 11, 2009

For the last few months, we have been working hard at getting Spun Out, the spinning arm of The Wool Shack, up and running and we are only a few weeks away!  I wanted to give you a sneek peek into the stock that’s on it’s way, as well as the opportunity to pre-order some items.

We will be stocking a huge array of yummy drop spindles, including Greensleeves, Jenkins, KCL, Spindlewood,  Houndesign, The Spanish Peacock, Kunderts, Sublime Spindles, High Low Whorl Spindles UK & Avi Wasserman spindles.

Majacraft, Ashford and Schacht are the wheels we will be selling, and depending on freight prices, Spinolution & Kromski Wheels.  Currently we have the following wheels available for test drives: Ashford Joy, Schacht Ladybug, Majacraft Rose and Majacraft Suzi Alpaca.  If you are in WA and want to try before you buy, give us a call to arrange a spin!

We also aim to stock a range of fibre preparation tools, as well as some funky spinning accessories that you can’t live without.

Fibre wise, Hanks in The Hook Luxury Batts will be on their way soon (Oooooo YUMM!) as well as Pidgeonroof Studios, Maude & Me, Sock Pixie Fibres.  We will also be selling undyed fibre and Landscape Dyes, for the DIY enthusiast!

Spin-Off magazine, books galore, bags and bootie!  It’s all good!

We have managed to get a good freight price for our Schacht Wheels, so we will be stocking the Ladybug (we already have a pre-order for this) and the Matchless.  If you are interested, please contact us via The Wool Shack with your details and we’ll be in touch.

Ladybug – $930+ $20 shipping within Australia

Matchless – $1495 + $30 shipping within Australia