Oh, I know, I promised no more socks for a while.... but so many customers are asking about the new Opal Harry Potter Sock Yarn that I just need to slip in a little update...
This highly-anticipated yarn has now arrived in Australia, and cleared Customs, and is winging its way to Bowral as we speak.
There are eight different colours, and we've ordered five of each, so if you're worried about missing out, just pop along to our WebShop and place your pre-order now!
, and follow the instructions to create your Wishpot account (it's free, of course). Once that's done, just click 'Share my list' to tell all those lovely people who are currently decked out in your hand-knitted socks, hats, sweaters and tea-cosies...
We are delighted to announce that Wool Addiction has recently received the 2008 Southern Highlands Business Award for Excellence in the Small Business category!
Hot on the heels of the fabulous Rosie Posy Tea Cosy comes our second free downloadable pattern ... Toddler Socks!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent online survey!
To celebrate the launch we have spoken to Loani Prior, author of Wild Tea Cosies, and she has kindly allowed us to add her lovely Rosie Posy Tea Cosy pattern to our new shop as a FREE download.
It's here... the gorgeous new book Wild Tea Cosies by Loani Prior has arrived!
We're busy making plans for ways to improve our website.
For a bit of fun, we've popped a survey on the right-hand side of our blog, so you can tick the boxes to tell us what you'd like us to add.
If you have an idea that's not listed, please feel free to post a comment on the blog, or drop us an email. We'd love to know what you think...
We have some great new Art Viva kits arriving soon at Wool Addiction!
There are 5 gorgeous original designs by Art Viva's Louise Willie: two tea-cosies topped with a little knitted tea-cup and saucer, and three different baby/toddler beanie hats topped with pumpkin stems, cherries leaves, and lemur tails!
For someone special, the kit is available presented in a Noodle box, complete with a set of Art Viva's trademark Tasmanian Oak needles (5mm/20cm), disguised as chopsticks! A lovely gift for $39.95.
'The simply Sublime organic cotton dk book' contains 10 beautiful designs for men, women, boys and girls. Sublime organic cotton is entirely natural and untreated - it has been grown organically without the use of pesticides and gently dyed using environmentally friendly products. The suble shades create a calm and tranquil mood.
'The luxuriously exotic soya cotton hand knit book' boasts 15 exquisite designs for girls, boys, ladies and men, in a unique soya dk cotton yarn with a luxurious drape and an extraordinary softness next to the skin. Using only the finest quality fibres, this natural blend produces beautifully defined stitch detail and an incredibly smooth fabric. In a hot palette of spicy, rich shades and contrasting cool, watery colors - Sublime soya cotton creates a luxuriously exotic feel.
The books will be priced at $36 each, the organic cotton yarn is $13.50 per ball and the soya yarn is $12.50 per ball.
Keep an eye on our website www.wooladdiction.com.au, or subscribe to the blog for email updates.
Our Third Birthday Sale is only on for four more days!
You have until 4pm on Saturday 5 July to stock up your stash with great bargains like 20-50% off our entire delicious range of Anny Blatt yarns.
With discounts store-wide there's something for everyone, but you'll never never know if you never never go...
Wool Addiction's fabulous Third Birthday Sale has just this minute begun!
It's a beautiful crisp, blue day in the Southern Highlands: perfect for a day-trip. And we're open until 4pm today, so you've got plenty of time to bag some first-day-of-the-sale bargains.
How about some lovely Filatura di Crosa Zara for only $10 per ball...?
To celebrate our third birthday, and to thank all our fantastic customers for their support, we are having a huge sale! Keep an eye on our website, or subscribe to Wool Addiction by email for more details.
We have been having great fun with our 'Socks Socks Socks!' workshops: new friends, plenty of laughs, not to mention indulgent cakes...
In fact the workshops have proved so popular that we will be scheduling more for June!
Just in time to perfect your skills ready for the new Opal Rendez-vous range, which is due to arrive in July.
We love our socks! Who wouldn't? What could be more fun than knitting and wearing cosy socks in funky yarns from Opal, Noro, Grignasco ... ?
Well, maybe knitting and wearing fingerless gloves!
If you'd like to learn something new, why not enroll in one of our 'Fingerless Gloves' workshops? We'll show you how to make one of this season's most popular accessories, with a simple cable pattern for beginners.
Keep an eye on our website, or subscribe to this blog for the latest news on workshop dates and Opal availability.
Mothers Day - 11 May 2008
Why not spoil your Mum with a gorgeous gift from Wool Addiction?
Whether she's an expert knitter, or a complete beginner, we can help you find something your Mum will really love.
Here are just a few ideas:
We're in the grip of a cold snap here in New South Wales, and what better time to start knitting socks?
Wool Addiction will be closed on Anzac Day, Friday 25 April.
We will be open from 10am til 2pm on Saturday 26 April.
Winter has arrived already in the Southern Highlands, so it's time to snuggle up with a few balls of wool!
This could be a great time so knit up some quick and easy beanies, or challenge yourself to learn a new skill: maybe tackle an Aran sweater, or a pair of cosy socks?
Whatever your project, Wool Addiction can help with irresistable yarns, funky needles, inspirational designs, and plenty of friendly, expert advice!
On Saturday 3rd May 2008, we start our extended winter opening hours, so we'll be open for an extra 2 hours on Saturday afternoons.
Our winter hours are:
| Tuesday - Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
For the first time, Wool Addiction will be open over the Easter long weekend this year!
Our opening hours will be:
| Good Friday (21 March 2008) | Closed |
| Saturday 22 March 2008 | 10am - 2pm |
| Easter Sunday (23 March 2008) | 10am - 2pm |
| Easter Monday (24 March 2008) | 10am - 2pm |
