April's news

Phew! It's been busy here at the K&S offices in Swansea this month. We're constantly adding new items to our stores, both online and in our real store in the city centre, adding to existing ranges and bringing in new ones.

To keep it brief, here's a list of what is new:

• SALE needlework kits are now available online at http://www.needle-work.co.uk/
• Popcorn the Bear and friends range comntinues to expand, now available as cushion & rug kits http://www.needle-work.co.uk/Popcorn_Bear.htm
• We continue to expand our online networking with pages on Twitter and Facebook. Do find us and follow us! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=159279&id=83939721313&saved#!/pages/Swansea-United-Kingdom/Knit-and-Sew/83939721313?ref=nf and http://twitter.com/KnitandSewcouk
• Our original site http://www.knitandsew.co.uk/index.html has had a slight facelift with an easy to navigate front page and links to the needlework site.
• We have introduced a testimonial page, so you can log in and leave comments about the service you have received http://knitandsew.co.uk/comments/gbook.php
• We continue to modernise our storage solutions, with new knitting and sewing bags and boxes being added regularly.

Do call soon and see for yourselves!

New Patterns due in stock July 1st

A wide range of NEW Sirdar patterns is due in stock on July 1st.

With the introduction of new yarns such as Crofter Chunky, Nomad and Persia Sirdar have also designed a range of exciting new patterns to go with these and existing wool ranges.

There are also additions to may other ranges including Snuggly Baby Bamboo, Snuggly Snowflake DK and Chunky, Crofter DK, Big Softie and more!

Many of these ranges have had new wool shades introduced too, so make sure you check out our site to see everything!

You may browse some of these patterns online already, but if you do order, there will be a little wait until they arrive next month.

NEW - Wendy Wools Now In!

Now in stock Wendy Skye and Viva...


Skye - a new tweed DK yarn from Wendy in mohair, polyester and acrylic, in eight appealing colours - the added mohair gives a unique surface appearance.

50 gram ball, approx 120 metres, tension 22sts - 29 rows, 4mm needles.

Patterns 5488-5496 and book 329.



Viva - a super chunky yarn, knitting on 10mm needles, perfect for the predicted big chunky fashion trend next season. In eight subtly printed colours, Viva has a soft feel and is made up of 20% wool, 10% nylon and 70% acrylic.

100 gram ball, approx 80 metres, tension 10sts - 14 rows, 10mm needles.

Patterns 5480-5487 and book 328.

Announcing the arrival of new yarns

We're pleased to let you know that we have received our range of Peter Pan double knit yarn today.

Every new born baby deserves the best and we now stock these hand knitting yarns designed for babies and toddlers.

The range of yarn colours includes white, pretty pastels and a dazzling array of bright colours. Choose from stunning brights with pretty names such as 'poppy' or 'summer pudding', or more subtle shades such as 'freckles' or 'ballet pumps'. There is also a 'speckled' range including such colours as 'speckled rose' and 'speckled blue'. As well as these, there are also random mix shades (pictured) like 'rose surprise', 'tropical surprise' and 'denim crush'.

The yarn contains 55% Nylon / 45% Courtelle and is fully machine washable and tumble drier safe. Knitting up on 3.25-4mm needles, Peter Pan dk contains approx 170 metres per 50g ball.

A wide range of patterns is also available for both babies and toddlers.

We have also taken delivery of new shades in Peter Pan's 'Cupcake'.

Cupcake is a super soft handle tots-teen yarn. We have lovely shades for you to choose from and it is easy to care for as it is mild machine washable and cool tumble dry. Knitted on 3.35 and 4.50mm needles the tension is 19 sts to 26 rows. It is made of 50% acrylic and 50% nylon.

Cupcake is a beautifully soft yarn in subtle colours, some plain and some with the pretty speckled effect (pictured).

Choose from delicious-sounding shades such as 'fruit salad', 'glacier mint', 'jelly tots', 'sherbet lemon' and 'rainbow duet'.