MARCH - A - LONG

The first robin has been sighted and its all uphill from here!!  Spring is officially within grasp.  To keep our spirits soaring and our fingers busy, we have a few fun things planned for the month of MARCH.


First up... our MARCH - A - LONG !!


We have chosen a great project...

S U N S H I N E ~ C O A S T

by Heidi Kirrmaier 

The pattern is available here to purchase on Ravelry or in store.  This stunning A-line pullover is knit top down with NO seams!  There are many ways to customize the style to suit your liking.  Short sleeves or long sleeves... stripes or gradient....ribbed borders or moss stitch edging.... whatever you choose. Here are just a few ideas from fellow knitters to inspire you. 


If you would like to join, just head on over to our EVENTS page and follow along here where we will post weekly updates with hints and tips to get you from start to finish. We will also host an in store KAL every Friday in March from 1 to 3 pm. You are welcome to join in either in person or follow along at home. 


Here comes the BONUS... Receive 20% off your yarn purchase for this KAL... just mention the code: Sunshine Coast

Debbie Bliss Spring/Summer 2013 Magazine

Its here!  Unfortunately not the first signs of Spring, but equally as exciting- the DEBBIE BLISS SPRING/SUMMER KNITTING MAGAZINE has just arrived and it is filled with fresh colour, great styles for the whole family and lots of interesting articles to read.   

In this issue, Debbie Bliss sets up four storyboards for her latest collection of knitwear, Great Gatsby Style, Candyland, Green Pastures, and Flower Children, each section breathtakingly photographed and styled to a daydreamer's delight.  We get a peek inside her London workspace, where she walks us through her design process, and recreates how her colourful inspiration boards come to life.  A recent visit to Mexico is highlighted in Nell's Diary, beaded, pleated, and lace rib stitches are discussed in the workshop section.

Debbie's influence this season is 1920's flapper style and what perfect timing, as a remake of The Great Gatsby will debut in theatres this May. The backdrop for these elegant designs is a posh estate in England. 

A walk through a Spring meadow sets the mood for Greener Pastures, with designs knit in Eco Baby and Bella.

Little tykes are featured in Flower Children, and this fairisle vest is cute as a button for boys sized one to five years. 

This sweet lace edged cardigan is sure to be a favorite project, perfectly suited in size two to five years.

Spring is the perfect time for a light layer of fluffy kid mohair and this pretty pastel shrug will go lovely with all the new florals.