Yarn-Tastic

Nanaimo Yarn-tastic
Closed Tuesday
2nd July

Very excited to see the rest of the world catching up with crochet! I mean, we already knew it was pretty cool. Full article: https://amp.theguardian.com/fashion/article/2024/jun/29/crochet-fashion-taylor-swift

Hot off the press and barely unboxed, we had our Yarn-Tastic Knitting Journal sold to a very happy customer 🤗 With two sizes available, these practical journals track your current and past projects so that all your creative information is just an arms reach away! Happy knitting! 🥰🧶☕️

Running out of yarn for a project? Or perhaps it's been discontinued? At Yarn-Tastic we can help you find solutions. After pouring over some options, our customer decided on Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Wave to complete this pullover pattern available on Ravelry: Avery Sweater by OGE Knitwear Designs. The colours complement each other well don't you think?

A big shout out to all of the lovely people who stopped by our stores today to shop or stitch and chat. We appeciate your help raising awareness of fibre crafts in our communities!! 🤗😍🧶🥰

Knitting in the sun with friends...could life be any better?

Well hello there softness and warmth! This pretty pink ensemble popped by the shop today with it's very talented owner. She chose Sandnes Garn's Double Sunday to work up (or should I say down?😉) Purl Soho's Top Down Circular Yoke Pullover pattern. Just lovely.

We are thrilled to have people pop in the shop and share their creations with us! Today we were treated to a beautiful original shawl knit up with Crafty Jak's The Heartfelt Sock, a luscious combination of Bluefaced Leicester Wool and Kid Mohair. 🐑+🐐=😍

Love love love this baby blanket our customer brought in today! She worked a heavenly ombre using our Rico Baby Classic DK yarn and the result is super soft and cozy. Pattern is free on Ravelry: Heart Baby Blanket by  Ann Saglimbene

Nanaimo store
Will close early
4pm on 4th June

Yarn-Tastic Knit 'n Chat today at our Qualicum store from 3pm to 5:30!!

Over the moon to meet the very talented Catherine of The Small Bird Workshop at the 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair today! Super excited to hold a dye lot's worth of her Pheobe DK Rainstorm colourway...I see a beautiful cardigan in my near future. 🥰❤️🤩

Having a yarn-tastic time at the 100 Mile Fleece & Fibre Fair today! We will be here till 3pm so come on over and rub elbows with fellow yarnies and check out all of the incredible vendors we share the floor with today. 🤗🧶🤩🐑🥰

Having brunch in the sun. Check out the finished Raindrops sweater 😍😍

With Tin Can Knits – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

Tin Can Knits is our designer of the month. Check out their tutorials when you need that extra bit of support xx

Looking for a unique idea for Mum? Mother's Day Toque kits are now available in our stores... everything she needs to make a toque: Ancient Arts yarn, matching faux pompom, toque pattern, wooden decor button and chocolates from Swell Sweets. Did I mention the CHOCOLATES?! 🥰

Exceptionally unique and wonderfully island made - we welcome Mud Buttons to Yarn-Tastic! These handmade buttons are made from porcelain and Canadian black clay that is fired to stoneware hardness. The perfect addition for a handmade cardigan or feature decor on your handknit toque! Love these 🥰❤️🤗

Calling all magic loopers!! You asked, we listened. New 40" lace circular needles now available in 2.0, 2.25, 2.5 and 2.75 mm sizes 🤗🧶🎉

Swatches are dried and measured. Gauge achieved for Brookland Tweed Shelter from deep stash dive. Timber cardigan casting on from Within, new book in store, designed by Jane and Shannon who live on Vancouver Island, drawing inspiration from Island life.

Morning! I'm having a 'get-this-sweater-off-the-needles' moment. The Raindrops sweater and two swatches for my next project are now on blocking mats, but the final decision hasn't been made yet.

Still wondering what to get the knitter in your life for Mother’s Day? We now have pottery yarn bowls in stock made in Comox.

Chilling with Cozy Up Knits, on youtube for a while with my raindrops sweater. They are sisters from Grande Prairie Canada. They are also wearing there Sweatshirts from That Yarn Habit. What are you are doing this afternoon? What’s on your needles? 😘

There's been a lot of buzz around the shop about the Sophie Scarf pattern by Petite Knit - so why not give it a go! It's simply simple with a garter stitch and i-cord edge. Mixing up Borgo de Pazzi Egyptian cotton with Kid-Silk mohair/silk is creating a lightweight soft material I can't wait to wear! 🥰