Arthur Bales Pty

Wimbledon is finally here, and always a busy time for our yarn store. Do you knit or crochet while watching sport? or alternatively do you KnitFlix?
(def KnitFlix: the art of knitting or crochet while watching TV 😁)

Its wonderful to see an appreciation for handwork and the need to repair in this article from the BBC.

Marks & Spencer to launch clothing repairs service The move comes as retailers try to encourage more sustainable habits among their shoppers.

Crochet essentials workshop, this Saturday, space is limited.
Please contact class teacher directly Adriaan 082 882 7009 or email [email protected]

The 1980's Knitting craze was over the top (sometimes scary) but definitely left an impression. Here are a few highlights from our pattern archives this week, we had to share the fun. Original vintage pattern leaflets for sale in store R10 each.
What's not to love?

Odd Pin knitting was quite the rage in the 1980’s. This easy and fast pace knitting trend reflected the go-go attitude of the era. It involved using one needle that is the right size for the yarn that you are working with and one needle that's larger. This creates an easy textured and slightly stretchy textured fabric. Here are some examples from our pattern promotion. Knit it tonight, wear it tomorrow……it is possible 😍

The Kokka-fabric range of fabrics are well worth a gander in store at Arthur Bales.
This Cotton fabric design by Japanese artist +HAyU is an ideal choice for any cat lover. Experience the softness, durability and joy of this pure cotton knit fabric, perfect for a variety of DIY and sewing projects.
R299pm

Men's knitting designs don't always change over time. What do you think of these 1980's and 90's classics, Hit, Miss or a Classic?
Original vintage patterns are part of our vintage pattern bonanza. They are once off and non-repeatable. Instore only - R10 each

Vintage Fashion has a little something for everyone. What do you think of these knitted designs? Hit, Miss or Classic?
Patterns are part of our vintage pattern sale, most are once off and are not repeatable. R10 each

Design highlights from our vintage 1980's knitting pattern bonanza. The pattern party is being held for the month of June, and we are selling all these vintage beauties.
They are either a hit or miss or classic, and sometimes all 3 in one.
Most patterns are once off originals from our warehouse and are not repeatable and can be sold only once. New stocks put out daily. Instore only, pop in to have a look. R10 each...

Bold Fashion knitwear from the 80's & 90's is hugely popular at the moment. We have an amazing vintage warehouse find on offer from 1st June in-store. Original stock of Knitting and Crochet patterns from the 1980's & 1990's to purchase. These patterns are one-of-a-kind treasures that you won't find anywhere.
R10 each instore from 1- 30 June or while stocks last. If you’re a fan of bold fashion, these patterns are like time capsules waiting to be rediscovered!

Expand your crochet techniques with renowned teacher Doortjie Gersbach. This fun filled class runs over 2 days (15 & 16 May) at Arthur Bales. R900 for both days.
Techniques include Tunisian Squares, Barberton Daisy, Turkish tiles, Hexagon flower and more. Booking essential [email protected] or enquire instore.

Please see below list of faulty and unauthorised Styelcraft yarn dyelots.
If you have bought this thinking that it was genuine authorised Stylecraft yarn, we suggest you return it to the retailer that you purchased it from for a refund.

A consumer may, under Section 56(2) of the Consumer Protection Act return goods to a supplier if they fail to meet the accepted requirements and standards of the products due to the identified defects in these unauthorised products.

(The below list as far as we are aware is a complete list)

ARTICLE COLOR BALL LOT
SP ARAN WITH WOOL - 3390 AİR FORCE - (LOT No: 23264)
SP ARAN WITH WOOL - 3979 SOFT MINT - (LOT No: 23263)
SPECIAL 4 PLY - 1302 DENIM) - (LOT No: 11198)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1002 BLACK - (LOT No: 11351)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1003 ASTER - (LOT No: 11352)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1005 CREAM - (LOT No: 11612)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1019 CLOUD BLUE - (LOT No: 11411)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1027 KHAKI - (LOT No: 10412)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1027 KHAKI - (LOT No: 11557)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1029 COPPER - (LOT No: 10413)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1029 COPPER - (LOT No: 11080)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1029 COPPER - (LOT No: 11319)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1029 COPPER - (LOT No: 11413)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1064 MOCHA - (LOT No: 11179)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1065 MEADOW - (LOT No: 11418)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1081 SAFFRON - (LOT No: 11419)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1084 MAGENTA - (LOT No: 11493)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1117 ROYAL - (LOT No: 11355)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1203 SILVER - (LOT No: 11421)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1203 SILVER - (LOT No: 11667)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1218 PARCHMENT - (LOT No: 11566)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1302 DENIM - (LOT No: 11422)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1420 CAMEL - (LOT No: 10423)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1420 CAMEL - (LOT No: 11568)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1422 ASPEN - (LOT No: 11359)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1432 WISTERIA - (LOT No: 11570)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1709 GOLD - (LOT No: 11360)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1711 SPICE - (LOT No: 11496)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1712 LIME - (LOT No: 11424)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1722 STORM BLUE - (LOT No: 11425)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1722 STORM BLUE - (LOT No: 23194)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1725 SAGE - (LOT No: 11426)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1822 PISTACHIO - (LOT No: 10437)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1829 EMPIRE - (LOT No: 10427)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1841 CORNISH BLUE - (LOT No: 11428)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1854 FRENCH NAVY - (LOT No: 11429)
SPECIAL ARAN - 1854 FRENCH NAVY - (LOT No: 11574)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1002 BLACK - (LOT No: 11430)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1002 BLACK - (LOT No: 11616)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1003 ASTER - (LOT No: 11578)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1023 RASPBERRY - (LOT No: 10433)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1023 RASPBERRY - (LOT No: 10582)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1023 RASPBERRY - (LOT No: 11675)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1027 KHAKI - (LOT No: 11434)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1061 PLUM - (LOT No: 11676)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1062 TEAL - (LOT No: 11436)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1064 MOCHA - (LOT No: 11677)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1065 MEADOW - (LOT No: 11438)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1080 PALE ROSE - (LOT No: 11582)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1081 SAFFRON - (LOT No: 11439)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1218 PARCHMENT - (LOT No: 11001)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1218 PARCHMENT - (LOT No: 11584)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1725 SAGE - (LOT No: 11443)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1820 DUCK EGG - (LOT No: 11444)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1839 WATERMELON - (LOT No: 11366)
SPECIAL CHUNKY - 1854 FRENCH NAVY - (LOT No: 11592)
SPECIAL DK - 1002 BLACK - (LOT No: 11370)
SPECIAL DK - 1003 ASTER - (LOT No: 11335)
SPECIAL DK - 1005 CREAM - (LOT No: 10524)
SPECIAL DK - 1005 CREAM - (LOT No: 11337)
SPECIAL DK - 1005 CREAM - (LOT No: 11475)
SPECIAL DK - 1011 MIDNIGHT - (LOT No: 11637)
SPECIAL DK - 1019 CLOUD BLUE - (LOT No: 11372)
SPECIAL DK - 1023 RASPBERRY - (LOT No: 11373)
SPECIAL DK - 1027 KHAKI - (LOT No: 11374)
SPECIAL DK - 1027 KHAKI - (LOT No: 11528)
SPECIAL DK - 1054 WALNUT - (LOT No: 11338)
SPECIAL DK - 1061 PLUM - (LOT No: 11639)
SPECIAL DK - 1062 TEAL - (LOT No: 11379)
SPECIAL DK - 1064 MOCHA - (LOT No: 11269)
SPECIAL DK - 1064 MOCHA - (LOT No: 11339)
SPECIAL DK - 1064 MOCHA - (LOT No: 11381)
SPECIAL DK - 1065 MEADOW - (LOT No: 11270)
SPECIAL DK - 1065 MEADOW - (LOT No: 11340)
SPECIAL DK - 1065 MEADOW - (LOT No: 11532)
SPECIAL DK - 1067 GRAPE - (LOT No: 11383)
SPECIAL DK - 1081 SAFFRON - (LOT No: 11385)
SPECIAL DK - 1203 SILVER - (LOT No: 11344)
SPECIAL DK - 1203 SILVER - (LOT No: 11388)
SPECIAL DK - 1246 LIPSTICK - (LOT No: 11482)
SPECIAL DK - 1257 FIESTA - (LOT No: 11389)
SPECIAL DK - 1259 BRIGHT GREEN - (LOT No: 23034)
SPECIAL DK - 1260 BABY SILVER - (LOT No: 11328)
SPECIAL DK - 1277 VIOLET - (LOT No: 11391)
SPECIAL DK - 1302 DENIM - (LOT No: 11063)
SPECIAL DK - 1302 DENIM - (LOT No: 11346)
SPECIAL DK - 1302 DENIM - (LOT No: 11392)
SPECIAL DK - 1420 CAMEL - (LOT No: 11393)
SPECIAL DK - 1422 ASPEN - (LOT No: 11347)
SPECIAL DK - 1711 SPICE - (LOT No: 11333)
SPECIAL DK - 1711 SPICE - (LOT No: 11486)
SPECIAL DK - 1722 STORM BLUE - (LOT No: 11396)
SPECIAL DK - 1722 STORM BLUE - (LOT No: 11545)
SPECIAL DK - 1824 CYPRESS - (LOT No: 11400)
SPECIAL DK - 1828 BOYSENBERRY - (LOT No: 10527)
SPECIAL DK - 1829 EMPIRE - (LOT No: 11402)
SPECIAL DK - 1843 POWDER PINK - (LOT No: 11349)
SPECIAL DK - 1844 TOY - (LOT No: 11550)
SPECIAL DK - 1854 FRENCH NAVY - (LOT No: 11406)
SPECIAL DK - 1855 PROPPER PURPLE - (LOT No: 11350)
SUPER CHUNKY - 1002 BLACK - (LOT No: 11619)
SUPER CHUNKY - 1009 BOTTLE - (LOT No: 11505)
SUPER CHUNKY - 1062 TEAL - (LOT No: 11597)
SUPER CHUNKY - 1080 PALE ROSE - (LOT No: 11453)
SUPER CHUNKY - 1302 DENIM - (LOT No: 11455)
SUPER CHUNKY - 1302 DENIM - (LOT No: 11621)
SUPER CHUNKY - 1820 DUCK EGG - (LOT No: 11456)
SUPER CHUNKY - 1823 MUSTARD - (LOT No: 11043)
SUPER CHUNKY - 1842 SPEARMINT - (LOT No: 11603)
SUPER CHUNKY - 3055 CREAM - (LOT No: 11504)
SUPER CHUNKY - 3059 PETROL - (LOT No: 11329)

It’s the little things that bring joy. Opening the meticulously packed boxes from in Japan conveys their sense of thoughtfulness and attention to detail. It’s like receiving a little gift, carefully wrapped. If such care is taken with packing their products, imagine the care taken in manufacturing them. 😍
If you haven’t tried their products, what are you waiting for! Thousands of fans say you won’t be disappointed.
We are expanding our range of Clover sewing, knitting and crochet products all the time. Shop instore or online
www.arthurbales.co.za

Goodbye Cologne, but coming back to SA with "Spring" in our step and so many new ideas....

Tweed all about it! Got to love the heritage feel and look of tweed.

What an overwhelming range . With an infinite world of colours (information overload and decision fatigue is real), its so hard to make up your mind... beige anyone?

At the famous HH show in Cologne.
Oh the world of colour! The endless possibilities, how does one choose.....

Rambling through the old town. On the hunt for some of the most exciting yarns, fabrics and haberdashery in Germany. Watch this space.....

One of our old adverts from the 1910's helps to serve as a reminder. Sale ends this Saturday 10th Feb.
(as the old advert says you save money by spending it here 😍)

Time is running out to grab an absolute steal at the legendary Arthur Bales Summer SALE! Huge savings on yarns and fabrics instore and if you in a hurry online too! Ends this Saturday 10 Feb 2024

Online Haberdashery Shop | Kitting | Fabrics | Quilting | Craft | Arthur Bales Arthur Bales is one of South Africa’s oldest running haberdasheries. Founded in 1902, we are your one stop online haberdashery shop.

One from the archives. Original advert from 1920's. Our Summer Sale on until 10th Feb 2024. Huge reductions on all Yarns and Dress fabrics!

Ready, Steady, Go!!!

Sale now on until 10th Feb. All yarns and dress fabrics reduced. Online and instore

Our Legendary Sale is almost here!
All yarns and fabrics will be reduced.......

What did the Lintu birdie say? 20% off until Saturday! The Poppy Pop collection from the famous Scandinavian design house Scion collection is sure to bring a smile to the everyday. (This birdie design is called Linto – online link below)

https://arthurbales.co.za/product/lintu

T’sC’s apply

Lintu - Arthur Bales The latest Scion collection brings its fun-loving personality with Poppy Pop, a playful range of prints in a spectrum of fresh contemporary colour. The cheerful blend of Scandi design and Arts & Crafts influences combined in this uplifting collection is sure to bring a smile to the everyday. Mr. Fox...

Annual Summer Sale Buildup...
Take advantage of 20% off all purchases over R200 this week!
22-27 January 2024 online and instore
T's & C's apply