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Quick Links: Drop Spindles, Felted Jewelry, Knitting Needle Cases, Pattern Counters, Row Counter Bracelets, Sterling Silver Stitch Marker Charms, Stitch Marker Droplets, Table Top Yarn Swifts
| Locally Made, Handcrafted Knitting Needle Cases |
| Darlene Simpson is a local handcrafter with many talents! When Darlene showed us her beautifully designed knitting needle case, we immediately commissioned her to make several more.
Each needle case will hold up to18 circulars and 15 pairs of knitting needles; it has ample storage room for your knitting accessories and beautiful ribbons hold everything in place. Three loops run across the main flap so that you can hang your needles or use the 2 outer ribbons to secure the folded needle case.
Each case is lovingly handcrafted, unique and individual and retails for $150.
Darlene’s love of crafting started as a child when her mother taught her to embroider her first pillowcase, and she’s been in love with crafts ever since. She started sewing her own clothes at the age of 11, and now enjoys knitting, tatting, toll painting, watercolour, and scrapbooking. |
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| Exclusive! Sterling Silver Stitch Marker Charms |
| Designed exclusively for River City Yarns by Red Door Designer Gems here in Edmonton, these limited edition stitch marker charms (a new design comes out each month) have hammered silver rings large enough to fit an 8.0 mm knitting needle yet slim enough for sock knitting. Ranging in price from $14.99—$19.99, they are practical and beautiful—dress up your knitting or slip them on a chain around your neck or wrist. Sterling silver chain bracelets ($49) and necklaces (starting at $99) are available at River City Yarns. These chains come with sterling silver moveable balls that can hold or separate charms. Get on our “charmed list” and we’ll send/hold one for you each month. |
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| Robbi lives in Edmonton with her husband, George, and their dog, Taff. Her Red Door designs are done from her home-based studio. Besides her enthusiasm for jewellery design inspired by the sheer fun of creativity, Robbi enjoys fibre arts and a good ride on the range with George and their horses. |
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| Table Top Yarn Swifts - Locally Handcrafted |
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| These lightweight yarn swifts are locally made from pine wood. Adjustable pegs fit or make multiple sized skeins. The arms fold up for excellent portability. (Mouseover for alternate views/pictures). Sanded to a smooth finish, the swifts are ready to use or can be painted, stained, oiled or varnished as you like. At $45, these swifts are a great value and make a great gift for the yarn-addicted (and for those tired of holding out the skeins of yarn for winding!) |
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| Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles - Locally Handcrafted |
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Made from pine (pictured left) and oak, these handcrafted drop spindles are lightweight and sanded to a smooth finish.
You can pick up one in the store or request one made-to-order. A variety of finishes are available, from simply sanded and oiled to stained and varnished. Each spindle has a hook for easier yarn management and are tested for balance.
Weights range from 35 - 50g and prices range (depending on weight, wood and finish) from $12 - $19 each. |
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| Crimson Orchid Stitch Markers, Row Counters, Pattern Counters |
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Row Counter Bracelets: An abacus for your knitting or crochet project. These unique hand-crafted row counter bracelets are made of silver plated memory wire and feature crystal or glass beads. The focal beads are either lampwork or cane glass beads and are set between two silver plated beads. The band for counting is made up of silver plated beads and four genuine Swarovski crystals. This unique bracelet allows for up to 99 rows of knitting to be counted. Instructions are included with the bracelet as well as an organza pouch for storage. |
| Droplets: Beautiful accessories for your knitting. These droplet stitch markers are perfect for those who prefer "dangle-free" markers. Each stitch marker droplet set is hand crafted with silver plated findings and feature a variety of beads in crystal, glass or gemstone. Each droplet is handwrapped and all have been checked to ensure they are snag-free. Available in three (knitting needle) sizes: Small – Set of 10 (to fit 4mm); Medium – Set of 8 (to fit 6mm); and/or Large – set of 5 (to fit 10mm) |
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Carolyn’s Pattern Counter: A stylish way to keep track of your pattern repeats with a beautiful Pattern Counter, inspired by customer Carolyn. These unique hand-crafted Pattern Counters are made of silver plated wire and are linked together with four silver plated barrel clasps, allowing for adding or taking away rings to customize your repeat count...an easy way to keep track of repeats by hanging the counter on your needles as you work. Available in three (knitting needle) sizes: Small – to fit 3.75mm; Medium – to fit 6mm; and/or Large – to fit 10mm |
| Removable Stitch Markers: These removable stitch marker available in sets of 5 are hand crafted with silver plated findings and feature silver plated hooks that can easily be removed from your knitting or crochet. As with the stitch markers, the Removable Stitch Markers feature beautiful Swarovski crystals, Czech fire polished crystals and glass beads. |
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| Crimson Orchid Designs is a small family owned business based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is proudly owned as a partnership between mother and daughter team of Debbie (mom) and Jenny (daughter) Waddington, although father (Joe) and boyfriend (Jason) are heavily involved. |
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| We are now carrying beautiful felted designs by Donna James aka Wooly Boulevard. Donna has created stylish, and unique wool (felted) bracelets, brooches and stick pins. Throughout her life, Donna has been involved in many artistic pastimes, including jewelry making. She was inspired to take up wool felting after a trip to Scotland last year. Donna also works to support the creation of a new cancer support centre here in Edmonton, called Wellspring. A percentage of all profits from Wooly Boulevard is being directed to this charity. |
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