Summer Sale knitting yarns and kits

The summer sale of yarn and kits has started at Kangaroo, we have offers (for a limited period only) on the following - Hanne Falkenberg knitting kits, Debbie Bliss Cotton DK, Debbie Bliss Eco Aran, Rowan All Seasons Cotton, Rowan Cotton Glace, Rowan Handknit Cotton, Rowan Lenpur Linen, Rowan Milk Cotton DK, Rowan Fine Milk Cotton, Rowan Organic Cotton 4 ply, Rowan Organic Cotton DK, Rowan Revive, Rowan Siena, Rowan Summer Tweed and Kaalund Silk Stralis. The sale price only applies to current stock, so snap up the bargains now!

Kangaloonies knitting group member Caroline

When did you start knitting? I've been knitting since I was 8 years old. My Grandma taught me. I did stop for a while, but when my son was ill four years ago I took it up again.

Favourite yarn? Anything expensive of course! I really love the Noro yarns for the colours and Rowan for the quality. My favourite has to be Rowan's Cotton Glace, it is so lovely to knit with.

Favourite project? I love doing bags, but I also make jumpers and other garments, mostly as presents for people.

When do you knit? I knit all the time... at work, on journeys, at concerts. I also crochet and when I was a witness in a trial at Court, I took in my crochet and an ipod, caught up on the Archers and finished a blanket! I've even taken my knitting to last night of the Proms! Nobody seemed to mind, in fact they are usually very interested to know what I'm making.

Current project? I'm just finishing the Medina Sweater by Martin Storey for my son's girlfriend in Rowan Purelife Organic Cotton DK, she's a size 8 so it should look really nice. I've just got to do a couple of finishing bits and put some tassels on it and it will be done.

Kangaloonies knitting group member Wendy

When did you start knitting? I learnt as a child, but I didn't do very much until my daughter reached her 20's and asked me to teach her, so I did and that started me off again. In fact, I actually like the process of knitting more than I like actually wearing anything I've made.

Why did you come to Kangaroo? I wanted to knit socks, so I came to Kangaroo to learn. Not everyone understands knitting socks (comment from Jo: I can't see the point. Why go to all that bother and then hide them in your shoes?!), but I like the challenge.

Favourite project? Debbie Abrahams Mystery Cushion (pattern available to Knitter subscribers only). I'm a real fan of Debbie, I love everything she does.

Favourite yarn? Rowan Cotton Glace and Noro yarns.

Current project? Which one? I've got several on the go, but at the moment I'm trying out the Double Knitting technique with the Cuthbert Hat by Judy Furlong (the one that Wendy is knitting in the image, whilst modelling her trailing leaf sweater knitted in Rowan Pima Cotton DK). It's for a friend's husband, so I hope he likes it.

Ambition for 2010? To finish what I've started. I've got 'hideous' to finish (a camouflage jumper for my husband which involves lots of bobbins, see a hint of it in the top right hand corner of image). I'm also doing Debbie Abrahams mystery blanket and another mystery cushion from my Knitter subscription, plus a Noro jumper and a Noro waistcoat to finish. I really enjoy following other people's patterns, but ultimately I'd like to design my own patterns!

Rowan Kids

Rowan Kids is now in stock! This great pattern book for childrens' knits features designs for ages 6-12 years and include sloppy denim jumpers and cricket sweaters for boys and pretty boleros and cardigans for girls. The yarns used are Rowan Denim, Cotton Glace, Siena, Handknit Cotton, Calmer, All Seasons Cotton and Fine Milk Cotton.

Rowan Summer Crochet

At last! a pattern book from Rowan dedicated to crochet. Rowan Summer Crochet has 12 gorgeous designs using Rowan Cotton Glace and Rowan Siena 4 ply cotton.