Before we begin today’s email, we have two ‘F.Y.I.’s’ for you …

1. First, the Store will be CLOSED next Monday, May 23^rd for Victoria Day.

2. Second, our Sunday afternoon K.N.I.T. Group has been reinstated!

We have had so many requests to continue this afternoon Group through the Spring & Summer months, that Janet & Judy are more than happy to comply. Sunday afternoon K.N.I.T. Group is held from 1 pm – 3 pm each week. Judy will host the group as she is able, but may not always be in attendance; so you will be able to ‘talk amongst yourselves’ on the Sundays that she is away.

Who of us doesn’t love a ‘Stuffie’ (aka ‘Stuffed Animal’), especially when it is crafted with love. Whether it be knit, crochet, needle felted or sewn both young ones and the ‘young at heart’ tend to adore their friendly companion even more, knowing that it was made by someone who loves them. Not to mention the benefit of each and every handmade ‘Stuffie’ having its own unique, individual characteristics – not like the mass-produced, store bought kind.

And so, today we devote our Monday email to all things Critter Knits – and we have quite a wide selection to choose from!

PUDGY PETS LEAFLET

Toy master designer Cid Hanscom created these cute and clever (and plump!) stuffed animals. Projects include a bear, pig, cat, dog, and monkey. The pig can even be made into a functional piggy bank!

Monkey Business - Patons Pattern Book #500875

These monkeys are up to no good! Fun sock monkeys, accessories, and even a few friends from the animal kingdom to knit and crochet. All patterns are made with Worsted Weight Yarn.

Go bananas with Monkey Around, featuring sock monkey toys and monkey-themed accessories for the whole family! Knit and crochet your family matching monkey sets or create your own family of fun, bright, wacky sock monkey buddies. This new book features some charming characters such as Ballerina Monkey, Cowboy Monkey and Chef Monkey as well as accessories including a cup cozy, felted slippers and a hat. Knit or crochet, patterns range from easy to intermediate. All patterns are made with Worsted Weight Yarn.

60 Quick Knit Baby Essentials

Playful Puppies

Knitters who are familiar with Jean’s work are aware that she rarely designs animal creatures as they are in the real world. And here are her latest creations – Playful Puppies. Ten adorable puppy knits, five for the boys, five for the girls. All dressed in fanciful costumes - not realistic, but lots of fun! The basic puppy measures 21cm [8¼ in] in height from the soles of the shoes to top of the head, not including the headwear.

Knitted Hedgehogs

Eight charming stand-up characters.

Treasured Memory Keepsakes for every occasion.

Good luck Chimney Sweep and Postman with happy greetings. A Hedgehog for Christmas and cute Baby Boy and baby Girl. A splendid Town Crier in authentic costume, Sandwich Board Hedgehog and Clown complete the group.

Each character stands 10 1/4 " in height and comes complete with a gift tag for your personal messages.

Golfing Clown

For golf enthusiasts and for those who enjoy collecting the Clown characters — here comes Binky Bunker, an amazing new member of the Red Nose Gang! Being new to the game of golf, Binky doesn’t know much about driving-off and putting, but in his dazzling outfit of checked plus-fours and rainbow striped sweater, he is sure to outshine everyone else on the golf course! Binky is free-standing and like the other Gang members is over 48cm (19 inches) in height.

Donut Delights (20 Pages)

There are Six Lovable dolls which fit snuggly into knitted Donuts.

Clowns, Cowboy Duckling, Easter Duckling, Christmas Duckling, Stoneage Duckling, Party Girls, Party Treats, Babies, Pop-ups, Snowman, Chef, Knitted Captions and Plastic Greetings Captions.

Size of Dolls 4 3/4 " and Donuts Diameter 5 1/4"

Ideal for keepsakes, special occasions, charity fundraising or simply as charming ornaments.

Bazaar Knits (20 pages)

Over 40 imaginative novelties for charity fund-raising and gifts.

Fabulous Pedlar Doll sets the bazaar theme. Family of Egg Cosies, Message Medals, Comical Cacti, Pop-up toys and Finger Puppets. Pincushion Cakes and Wristwatches. Brooches, Liquorice Allsorts Jewellery. Scented Sachets, Handbag Accessories, Spooky Money Bank, Playballs. Hot Air Balloon, Aeroplane Toy and Mobile, Little Bugs, Desk Tidy and Picture Frame.

Splendid variety of Designs

Mirabelle the Beautiful Mermaid which measures 13" - Accessories include a knitted Stone Chair, Pebbles, Seaweed & Pink Seashells. Her tiny companion Kevin the Baby Crab (2 1/2 "). Roly-Polys Balance toys(2 3/4 "). Cowboy Bill and Cowgirl Kate (both 7 1/2 " in height. Mini Sports Car (2 3/8") in length. Knitted Desert Island (6 3/4"). Baby Ladybird ( 2 1/4") and Mummy (2 3/4"). Pumpkin Pies (3/4"). Tiny Tortoises (2 3/8") across the shells. Plus a Knitted Garden with grass, bushes and flowers.

A brand new book is in bloom! Cid Hanscom’s Purl the little knit girl is a unique hybrid of storybook, pattern collection and playtime. Paper dolls and a short story accompany the adorable garden inspired toy patterns. Each knit doll has a coordinating felt home and a child’s sized hat to match.

“PURL – the little knit girl” Pattern Book includes written instruction for knitting & felting each of the 6 characters and their respective homes, as well as, a child's hat to match.

BLANKET, BUNNIES & BEARS - Bernat Book #530209

Quick and easy patterns to knit and crochet using Bernat Pipsqueak. Make a snuggly blanket, hoodie, or toy for baby with these fun patterns and this oh-so-soft yarn!

KING COLE LEAFLETS

SIRDAR LEAFLETS

SNOWFLAKE CHUNKY LEAFLET #3081

So many fun & lovable ‘Critters’ to create!! How will you choose?!?!? Happy ‘Stuffies’ making!!

Patti-Ann

LONDON YARNS

519-474-0403

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