Have a mother figure in your life that loves to craft? We have just the thing for you!
Mother’s Day is May 14th this year, order or visit your LYS very soon to make sure you get your gift in time!
Koigu Hack: How to Fold Triangle Scarves
It may seem simple, but everyone is familiar with those pesky garments that are an awkward shape and you just can't seem to figure out how to fold nicely. Triangle scarves and shawl are one of those things! Taiu Landra, owner of Koigu, herself admits to not knowing how to nicely fold them until a few years ago, despite knitting countless triangle scarves over the years.
Slate Series
Knit Process: Swatching
As discussed in our previous post, its not always easy imagining colours together especially knit up in a pattern or stitch that you haven't tried before. Starting a big project right off the bat can be nerve wracking because of this, not wanting to spend countless hours and skeins on a colourscape and pattern you're not thrilled about. So, naturally, making a little tester (a swatch) helps!
Canadian Koigu Stores
Being based in Canada, most of our retailers do happen to be based throughout our southern neighbour, the USA, but we do have a few proudly Canadian stores that carry Koigu yarn and products. As our countdown to Canada Day 150 continues, we would like to feature our top 8 Canadian retailers across the country. (for our full retailer list: go here.)
1. Espace Tricot
Montreal, Quebec
Bright, modern space with a colourful selection.
3. PassionKnit
Toronto, Ontario
4. Pudding Yarn
Calgary, Alberta
6. Art of Yarn
Kelowna, British Columbia
7. Purlin' J's Roving Yarn Company
Kingston, Ontario
Quirkiest yarn truck to roam the lands!
8. Riverside Yarns
Owen Sound, Ontario
Our local retailer.
We love our Canadian stores! Happy shopping!
Love,
Koigu
Canada Day 150 at Koigu
The big day is almost here! 150 years of our beautiful home, Canada, is only a few days away.
Koigu is based in Grey County, a stunning area filled with green farms, fresh lakes and rock formations. Strawberry season is here and we have been surrounded by beautiful reds. We love that we have been proudly Canadian for 25 years so to mark the special occasion we hand-dyed two limited edition KPPPM yarns!
Both were created with a medley of reds featuring Canada's official Flag Red, the exact same dye used to make our national flag. One is speckled and the other is tie dyed, cheekily and patriotically named "Canada Eh" and "Oh Canada".
Left: Canada Eh. Right: Oh Canada.
You can buy these two vivid colours in our new online store that features unique, not-available-in-stores Koigu yarns and products. Pudding Yarn also is now proudly also carrying them. Act fast because skeins are limited!
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Love,
Koigu.
he holiday season may not be here yet, but if you are hoping to make your “knitworthy” loved ones gifts this year, it’s time to get started! Unless you are very ambitious, smaller gifts and accessories are the way to go.
I’ve put together a list of FREE knit and crochet patterns with Koigu yarn suggestions to help you get your gift making started without a hitch.