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November / December 2011 Updates
Our sales normally do go up and down with the temperature, the warm Autumn
should have been quiet, so being really busy was a nice surprise. That's one of
the reasons we have combined the November and December update
New Items
At this time of year our thoughts turn to scarves, not just for warmth but for Xmas presents too. There are many yarns suitable for making scarves (see our Site Map Scarves Section) but one of the most popular (and quickest) is a super chunky type yarn. Sirdar have brought out a great new super chunky Scarf Yarn called Bohemia in 6 lovely colours which are in stock 'by the ball'. There is a scarf pattern on the ball band which uses a wrap stitch on 20mm needles for an extra fast project or last minute gift.
Apparently Fur yarns are making a come back - they are very popular in the USA at the moment and the UK usually follows a couple of months later. Sirdar are hoping to get in at the beginning by bringing out 6 new colours in their Funky Fur yarn. There are 4 new pattern leaflets to complement these new colours plus a free pattern leaflet when you buy 5 or more balls in any of the current Funky Fur colours.
Hayfield yarns are always popular as they are great low price quality Acrylic yarns. There are 4 new colours in Bonus DK and Bonus Chunky in stock 'by the ball'. There is also a new book in Bonus Aran Tweed - a new yarn that will be online in Pre-order Packs shortly.
We are always being asked for Mohair but there are not many yarns available at the moment. Stylecraft have brought out a new Double Knit yarn called Highlights with 20% Mohair and 20% Wool in 6 multi-colours with 6 pattern leaflets showing the colours off really well.
If there are any yarns or patterns we only do on Pre-order which you would like us to get in stock, or want more details on, please let us know - . Also if there are any current Sirdar or Stylecraft patterns you want us to order for you please email us.
Additions
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New Yarn - Sirdar Bohemia Scarf Yarn - 6 colours in stock 'by the ball'
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New Yarn - Sirdar Snuggly Speckle DK - 8 colours in Pre-order Packs'
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Sirdar Speckle DK Pattern Leaflets
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Sirdar Little Baby Speckles Book 416 (in stock shortly)
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Sirdar Funky Fur - 6 new colours in stock 'by the ball'
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Hayfield Bonus Chunky - 4 new colours in stock 'by the ball'
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Hayfield Bonus DK - 4 new colours in stock 'by the ball'
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Hayfield Aran Tweed Knits Book 420
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New Yarn - Stylecraft Highlights DK - 6 colours in stock 'by the ball'
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Stylecraft Highlights DK Pattern Leaflets 8574, 8575, 8576, 8577, 8578, 8579
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New Yarn - Stylecraft Luxury Wool Rich DK - 12 colours in Pre-order Packs'
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Stylecraft Luxury Wool Rich DK Pattern Leaflets
Craft Kits Website
Our Craft Kits website has lots of kits suitable for that last minute stocking filler, and there are also lots of kits for adults. The following new kits have been put online recently.
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Mouseloft Christmas Stitchlets Kits - 5 New Designs
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Charlie's Ark Knitted Toy Kit - Pee the Dog
Holiday Opening Hours
We have already put details of our opening hours for Xmas and New Year on the DKY Forum plus a link to details on our Main Page and in the Shopping Basket. We will close on Thursday 22nd December 2011 and will fully re-open on Tuesday 3rd January 2012. We may open on Thursday 29th December 2011 if it looks like there are a lot of orders to do. Opening hours will also be noted in the Shopping Basket during those weeks.
This year I will be away over Xmas and New Year as usual, but will be back much earlier than normal. The website may not be updated while I am away although I will try to keep an eye on it and answer some emails - depends how much fun I am having
. If something you order sells out, or is delayed, the DKY Office will let you know, and don't forget that Pre-order items will take longer than normal, we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Don't forget - you can keep up to date and have a chat on the DKY Forum, check out the CPU Blog for background into DKY and become a DKY Fan on Facebook. If you want to comment about anything on our website please e-mail us at .
We really value your comments as it helps us to give you the site that you deserve. Our aim will always be your satisfaction so please keep browsing.
Finally, everyone at Dianne's Knitting Yarns, Craft Kits, Craft Bits and CPU would like to wish you all good health and prosperity over this holiday time and in the new year.
Carole
Dianne's Knitting Yarns
CPU Enterprises
7.12.11
