Friday, December 16, 2011

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

Monday, November 21, 2011

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 SmallSM 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


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.



Tuesday, November 8, 2011


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!!!



Sunday, October 23, 2011



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.

Monday, October 17, 2011


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.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011



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.


Tuesday, September 6, 2011



We know have 2 new magazines in stock.
Vogueknitting Fall 2011
Debbie Bliss Fall/Winter 2011

Come and pick a new Fall project today.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011


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

Tuesday, July 26, 2011


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

Tuesday, June 21, 2011


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.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011


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

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Blooming Scarf


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.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Peninsula to Pier Yarn Hop 2011



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

Monday, May 16, 2011



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

Tuesday, May 3, 2011


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


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

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Tax Day Sale

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.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Ladies Night Out


Ladies Shopping Night Out

Ladies, get ready for another great night out shopping Downtown! Gather your girl friends on Thursday, April 14th 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.


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.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011


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.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011


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.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011


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



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


Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Sock Club

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!!!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011


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.


Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Scarf Class


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.


Tuesday, January 25, 2011




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


New books to preview and order






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


Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Knit Noro book pre-order


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.


Sunday, January 16, 2011

Felted Heart Slippers


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!!!

Thursday, January 13, 2011


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.