The Continental Stitch - A Knit Boutique -

2012-01-16T17:06:00.001-08:00

Saturday's crochet class was great fun. All participant's were well on their way to having a completed hat.

2012-01-09T16:20:00.001-08:00

PolarKnit Crocheted Hat: January 14th from 11:00 - 1:00. The PolarKnit hat is crocheted using Blue Sky Alpaca Chunky with a size N crochet hook. This project is perfect for the Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Crocheter.

2011-12-16T17:22:00.000-08:00

Xmas News

It's not the last minute yet...

there are still 8 knitting days left before Christmas.

At Continental Stitch we have a wide selection of quick and easy projects for Christmas gift-giving.

Continental Stitch

408 779-5885

2011-11-21T16:33:00.000-08:00

Small Business Saturday 10:30 - 5:30

First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, there's the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday, the day people support small businesses. Pledge to Shop Small^SM on Nov 26th. If millions of Americans shop small, it will be huge. Shop Small at Continental Stitch and receive a 25% discount on all YARN in stock. Continental Stitch will be closed November 25th.Holiday Hours

Friday

November 25th

Reopening Saturday November 26 for Small Business Saturday Sale

2011-11-21T16:32:00.001-08:00

Sock Club: This month we will be having a “Get back on track” sock club day. Bring any socks that you need some extra help to get your projects moving again and we will get you going. There are special hours for this sock club.

2011-11-08T14:41:00.000-08:00

Baby Alpaca Crocheted Scarf: Saturday November 12. 11:00 - 1:00. The holiday season is fast approaching, and we’re here to make sure you have everything you need for your handmade gift needs. This month we will be working on a quick and easy crocheted scarf. The Baby Alpaca Crocheted

Scarf is made using 2 balls Baby Alpaca and a size I hook.

We are also offering the Shell Baby Blanket and the Blooming Scarf this month. If you need help finishing or would like to start a new project. Come on in!!!

2011-10-23T13:03:00.001-07:00

Star Brocade Stocking: Christmas will be here before you know it. Start working on a new family heirloom. Knit Christmas Stockings. This month we will be working on the Star Brocade Stocking from the Knit Christmas Stockings! book. Knit on size 6 16” and size 6 double pointed needles this stocking will look great on your mantle this year.

2011-10-17T13:25:00.000-07:00

Shell Baby Blanket: Fall is upon us and now if the time to work on warm projects for the chilly nights to come. This darling baby blanket has been crocheted using a shell stitch pattern and Berroco’s Comfort yarn.

2011-09-21T16:39:00.000-07:00

Continental Stitch will be at Vogueknitting live this weekend. Therefore the store will be closed September 22 - September 26. We will resume our normal store hours on Tuesday September 27th.

2011-09-06T13:33:00.000-07:00

We know have 2 new magazines in stock.

Vogueknitting Fall 2011

Debbie Bliss Fall/Winter 2011

Come and pick a new Fall project today.

2011-08-24T14:06:00.000-07:00

Sock Club Sunday: Join us as we begin working on a pair of socks using the Knit Night Socks Pattern. There are 7 different socks to choose from in one great pattern. We have a great selection of sock yarn. Come and pick a new sock yarn and start your sock today. Class fee $10.00

2011-07-26T14:36:00.000-07:00

We have the new Noro pattern book in stock. Noro Mardi Gras. Come and get started on a new project today!!!

2011-06-21T16:49:00.001-07:00

Sock Club Sunday: Join us as we begin working on a new sock project. We have 2 new sock yarns in stock. Mountain Colors Crazyfoot and Fortissima Socka Teddy Color. Crazyfoot is 90% Superwash Wool and 10% Nylon and uses needle size 1-3. Teddy Color is 65% Nylon and 35% Superwash wool and uses size 2 - 4 needles. Come and pick a new pattern and start your new sock today.

2011-06-14T14:20:00.000-07:00

Morgan Hill's Thursday Street Dance starts this Thusday, June 16th.

Blooming Scarf

2011-06-08T15:33:00.001-07:00

Blooming Scarf: The Blooming Scarf uses 7 colors and a size I crochet hook. The scarf is from the Mission Falls Goes Crochet booklet using Mission Falls 1824 Cotton. This scarf is for Intermediate to Advanced crocheters.

Peninsula to Pier Yarn Hop 2011

2011-05-23T16:33:00.000-07:00

Here are pictures of our 2 daily drawing winners Claudia and Liz from the Peninsula to Pier Yarn Hop 2011

2011-05-16T15:50:00.001-07:00

Here is a picture of one of our daily drawing winners Amy and her friends from the Peninsula to Pier Yarn Shop Hop 2011.

2011-05-03T16:32:00.000-07:00

We have just received the new KNIT NORO book. There are 30 great designs in this book. Call and reserve your copy today.

2011-05-03T16:30:00.000-07:00

Now through Mother's Day, May 8, 2011 we are having a sale on all of our knitting bags and needle cases.

Save 20% on all in-stock Knitting bags and needle cases.

These bags make perfect Mother's Day gifts for knitters as well as non-knitters.

Come and check out our selection!!!

2011-05-03T16:28:00.000-07:00

Ecco Cashmere Lace Scarf: This month our technique class is the Ecco Cashmere Lace Scarf. This yarn is 100% Cashmere and is the perfect pattern to begin or brush-up on your lace knitting skills. This scarf is knit using size 4 needles. Class fee $10.00

Tax Day Sale

2011-04-13T16:17:00.001-07:00

Tax Weekend Sale

On Tax Weekend April 15- 17 everything in the store will be 15% off! To show our appreciation for you our valued customers.

Ladies Night Out

2011-04-05T17:30:00.000-07:00

Ladies Shopping Night Out

Ladies, get ready for another great night out shopping Downtown! Gather your girl friends on Thursday, April 14^th from 5pm-9pm and hit the town shopping, drinking, eating and more!!

Participants are asked to start at their favorite participating downtown business, and receive a free fun & festive boa to wear around town. Boa’s available while supplies last.

Downtown businesses want to show you what they are all about….and it’s FREE!

Each business will offer goodies for the evening including, food, beverages, and LOTS of giveaways including coupons and raffles! Ladies who make purchases at participating Ladies Shopping Night Out businesses will receive an entry form to be entered into a drawing for multiple “Pamper Me” grand prizes.

2011-04-05T14:33:00.000-07:00

This Saturday April 9th from 11-1 we will be making the Goldilocks Hat from the Goldilocks’s Family of Hats in the Special Issue 2010 of Crochet Accessories. This would be a perfect Easter Bonnet for you little one. The hat is made using Mission Falls 1824 Cotton and size I crochet hook. This hat is for all levels of crocheters.

2011-03-22T16:31:00.000-07:00

Sunday Back on Track Sock Club: Have socks that you are unsure of what to do next? Bring them in and we will get you back on track. Don’t worry if all of your socks are done we have plenty of sock yarn to start another pair. Class time is 12 - 4.

2011-03-15T12:18:00.000-07:00

This Saturday March 19th we are having a Blooming Scarf Crochet Class. Special class hours 11:00 - 1:00. Please pre-register in advance for the class as class size is limited.

2011-03-02T16:36:00.000-08:00

We are having a Mystery Drift Scarf class on Saturday March 5th from 12 - 4. Hope to see you there.

2011-03-02T16:35:00.000-08:00

We have received the latest Vogue Knitting. The Spring/Summer 2011 is available.

Sock Club

2011-02-23T14:17:00.000-08:00

Sock Club Sunday is this Sunday February 27th from 12:00 - 4:00. We will be working with Pico Accuardi La Libera yarn. Hope to see you there!!!

2011-02-08T12:25:00.000-08:00

We now have Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande Glow back in stock. There are alot of Free with Purchase patterns that are available for all Baby Alpaca Grande yarns.

Scarf Class

2011-02-01T17:19:00.001-08:00

This Saturday February 5th from 12:00 - 4:00 we are having a Big Easy Cable Scarf class. This scarf is perfect for the beginning as well as experienced cable knitter.

2011-01-25T14:22:00.001-08:00

The following books are available to preveiw and purchase at Continental Stitch.

New books to preview and order

2011-01-25T14:18:00.000-08:00

The following books are available to preview and order at Continental Stitch.

Knit Noro book pre-order

2011-01-19T15:21:00.000-08:00

Call the shop to pre-order the new Knit Noro book. The book has 30 Designs in Living Color. Pre-order the book and receive 10% off your first yarn purchase from the new Knit Noro book.

Felted Heart Slippers

2011-01-16T13:19:00.000-08:00

Just a friendly reminder. Our Felted Heart Slipper Class is on Tuesday January 18th from 6-8 and on Saturday January 22 from 12-4. See you in class!!!

2011-01-13T15:03:00.000-08:00

We have just received the latest Vogue Knitting Winter2010/2011 edition. There are alot of comfy cozy patterns for you to begin knitting. Get your copy today.

Local Yarn Shop Hop: September 18 thru 21

2008-09-21T11:24:00.000-07:00

2nd Annual Peninsula to Pier LYS Hop Wraps up this Sunday -

Here is a glimpse at the fun!

Here is the 2007 LYS Hop $300 winner (in the blue) - she split the winnings with her "hop partner" (in the green). Can you believe they were our first hoppers this year and last year?They were so excited to hit the yarn shop trail and have lots of fiber fun!!!

Alicia modeling her just completed cardigan in Noro Niji. Looks great!

Here are the "Three Sue's" starting bright and early Sunday morning!

Thank you to all participants of the 2008

Peninsula to Pier LYS Hop -

much fun was had by all!!!

2008-08-09T14:23:00.000-07:00

Local Yarn Shop Hop

-mark your calendars-

September 18 thru September 21, 2008

Come join the FUN!

Visit each participating shop - including The Continental Stitch (19 in all) from Burlingame to Carmel, get your passport stamped, and if you visit all of the participating shops during the 4-day Peninsula to Pier Shop Hop, you can enter to win fabulous prizes!

For more information and details please visit the website http://www.lysshophop.com

Here is last years

LYS Shop Hop $150 certificate winner - Pearl Tover.

She is using her gift-certificate here at The Continental Stitch for a bag of Noro Silk Garden, a hank of Manos of Uruguay and a pair of Rosewood needles. Way to go Pearl!

2008-08-08T12:50:00.000-07:00

FALL IS ON ITS WAY!!!

are you ready?

Vogue Knitting Trends for Fall 2008: Playful layering, complex cables, increased volume, hue news and mixed messages. Shapes from short, boxy jackets to exaggerated chunky cowl necks to generous wraps, and stitchwork from simple stockinette striping to complex cabling and ultrafine Fair Isles, provide ample inspiration to cautious and ambitious knitters alike.

Time to update your fall knit wardrobe, says Knit 'N Style Magazine - October 2008. Following are some highlights!

Sweater jackets are a hot item and look terrific in chunky knits, worked in oversize silhouettes.
One-of-a-kind accessories are on the agenda for fall: the knit hat - in everything from the jaunty beret and slouchy fedora , to the head-hugging cloche.
Knit gloves are definitely "in" this fall, and the newest are in brightly patterned stripes,, pretty florals, and Op Art motifs often matched to a garment.
Knit scarves come into their own and add dash to the necklines of sweaters, as well as to coats and jackets. The newest scarves incorporate such whimsical touches as pom pom trim and deep fringe, or they are shaped into twisted "baguettes."
When it comes to layering, don't forget perky vests and brief shrugs. Both give depth and definition to an otherwise minimalist outfit.

Capes and Ponchos are the latest new trend for the upcoming cool weather, as per the June 2008 Harper's Bazaar.

Come down and peruse the latest new knitting magazines in our knitting lounge

Vogue Knitting
Knit Scene
Knit 'N Style
Interweave Knits
Knit Simple

- you will be inspired in no time.

2008-07-10T12:57:00.000-07:00

Lizzie Kate's Christmas Spirit Cross Stitch Sampler - Stitchalong!

It's hot, hot, hot outside, but Lizzie Kate is offering a super cool new Christmas Sampler. Now is the time for super summer stitching - we've got the cool lounge for your stitching pleasure!

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for our cross stitch - Stitchalong.

First Stitchalong meeting

Saturday, July 19

from

noon to 4:00 PM

Let the spirit of Christmas live in our hearts...and needles!

Stitchalongs are free, but materials must be purhased at The Continental Stitch.

Call for more information or questions 408.779.5885.

Come join our first knitalong!

2008-07-06T20:01:00.000-07:00

Let's Knit Together!

Noro Silk Mountain

Quadrangle Wrap trimmed with Niji.

Come join our first knitalong* on Friday, July 11 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

This is the perfect way to get your project completed. Knitting together on a common group project keeps you focused and keeps you making progress.

We will all be working on the Silk Mountain Quadrangle during the Downtown Morgan Hill Friday Night Music Series. Knitalong dates for this project are the following: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Knitalongs are free, but project must be purchased at The Continental Stitch.

*Question: What exactly is a knitalong?

Answer: Any organized event where people knit together for a common purpose or goal.

From the book "knitalong - Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together" by Larissa and John Brown, page 10.

Spring/Summer Yarns for 2008

2008-03-31T21:09:00.000-07:00

Here's a new sampling of one of the yarn lines we will be carrying for the Spring and Summer.

Let's get earth friendly! This booklet of easy and comfortable pieces reflect the eco-friendly properties of the Terra Collection yarns. You can do something good for the environment and yourself at the same time. The eco-collection consists of three new yarns Sky, Bali and Jeans.

We have the cover sweater done in Jeans on display at the shop and are in the process of knitting the Bali V-neck short-sleeved pullover (see photo below) - so soft and easy to wear.

Come by for a visit to see these completed models and to view all the fashions in this booklet. Or check it out online by copying the following link into your web browser to see the designs

http://www.tahkistacycharles.com/dyn_prod.php?p=TERSS08&k=75888

Yarn Market News Conference March 24 thru March 26, 2008

2008-03-30T11:00:00.001-07:00

We just got back from our YMN Conference in Chicago, Il. What a great 2 1/2 days! We met so many wonderful and inspiring shop owners and speakers. Talk about bursting with renewed enthusiasm and wonderful new ideas! Stay tuned while we roll out these new ideas to make The Continental Stitch bigger and better...

The last afternoon we toured Lorna's Laces Studio/Dyeworks. Here's Shirley enjoying the tour!

The owner of Lorna's, Beth Casey graciously showing us around and showing us her dyeing skills!

Now we know why it might take awhile to get her yarns in stock! Talk about a labor of love!