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Online Yarn-of-the-Month:

Zoal Angora

Soft & Lovely - 7 colors - While supply lasts, save 15%! In Store Only!

In-Store Feature-of-the-Month:

Art Works by Laura Dumm

Laura hand paints stylized cats to create one-of-a-kind paitnings and boxes. She has also designed a set of greeting cards for cat and yarn lovers.

Stop in Cast On Café to see a selection of Laura’s work.

Cast On Café is proud to offer yarns from these fine manufacturers:

Books & Magazines

  • Bergere de France
  • Berroco
  • Brown Sheep
  • Cascade
  • Classic Elite
  • Claudia Hand Painted Yarns
  • Manos Del Uruguay
  • Dancing Fibers
  • DJ International - Aussie Wool
  • Fiber Trends-New Zeeland Yarn
  • Fiesta
  • Harrisville Designs
  • Joseph Galler
  • Knit One, Crochet Too
  • Noro
  • Mango Moon
  • Misti Alpaca
  • Muench Yarns
  • Oasis Yarns – Aussie Wool
  • SWTC
  • Trendsetter
  • Universal Yarns
  • Zaol
  • Cleckheaton
  • Narvik
  • Robin
  • Patons
  • Phildar
  • Many More!
  • Sterling Publishing
  • Interweave Publishing
  • Martingale Publishing
  • Penny Straker Designs
  • Quayside Publishing

Needles & Notions

  • Bryson
  • Susan Bates
  • Boye
  • Westing Bridge

Cast On Café also offers handcrafted items from these incredible artisans:

  • Debbie Anderson
  • Ellen Brezic
  • Joanne Brezic
  • Natalie Bropst
  • Laura Dumm
  • Linda Lydrickson
  • Marjie Pilcher
  • Peggy O'Grady
  • Shimmer Lite
  • Robin Steinbeck
  • Jean Stokes
 



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Knitting Maven Patterns

topdownpicotbolero

Top Down Picot Edge Bolero Sweater

A quick and simple knit!
Shown in Aussie worsted weight wool.
Knit on size 8 and 7 needles.
$4.95 Free Shipping

saxonribstole

Saxon Ribbed Stole

Warm and lovel!
Shown in a lightly self-stiping wool and alpaca blend. Knit on size 8 needles using about 1060 yards of a DK weight or light worsted weight yarn.
$4.95 Free Shipping
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ruffle button scarf

2 Buttoned Scarves

All the rage!
Simple and quick to knit these scarves make great gifts!
$4.95 Free Shipping
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lilyscarf

Lily-of-the-Valley Scarf

Another Scraf? This one is special - not just any old scarf!
Shown in Brown Sheep Cotton Fine and knit on size 2 needles it is a beautiful accessory to dress up any outfit.
About 440 yards of sock weight yarn required.
Scarf is knit in two panels, joined at the back of the neck using the Kitchener Stitch.
Add beads at the ends as shown or throughout to form small flowers
$4.95 Free Shipping
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wave

Wave Wrap

A great summer wrap
Knit on size 8 needles. Shown in a worsted weight cotton yarn. Use a wool or blend for a warmer wrap.
Requires about 720 yards including the fringe as shown
$4.95 Free Shipping
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Bow Knot Socks

A special pair!
Shown in Marathon Sock Yarn by Universal Yanrs. Knit on size 2 needles.
$4.95 Free Shipping
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marketbag

Market Bag

Go Green with this great, expandable market bag
The pattern uses a variety of needle sizes and is knit in the round.
Only one seam along the bottom.
$4.95 Free Shipping

bathmat

Celtic Knot Bath Mat

A great treat for your feet!
Shown in Inca Cotton by Joseph Galler Yarns. Knit on size 8 needles. Requires about 600 yards of yarn.
Features the Celtic knot in the center and basketweave borders.
$4.95 Free Shipping

climbingarcssock

Climbing Arcs Sock

A fun and easy design

Shown in Aussie Wool Sock Yarn and Cherry Tree Hill Sock Yarn
Knit on size 3 Double Pointed Needles using about 350-400 yards of sock yarn depending on the foot length
This sock was a favorite with Sock-O-Rama Club members.
$4.95 Free Shipping
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pegsbag

Peg's Bag

A knit in the round felted bag.
Shown in Aussie Wool chunky in a variety of colors.
This bag is versatile enough to be a large purse or a great project bag.
Knit on size 11 needles (29 inch circular and double points) using 6 - 128 yard skeins of wool. Less yarn required if making the bag in a solid color or with fewer colors
$4.95 Free Shipping

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Hounds Tooth Clutch

A classic!
Knit this elegant bag using size ^ - 16 inch circular needles. Shown in Elegant Yarns Heavenly.
Requires approximately 97 yards of each color in a DK weight yarn
Zipper is sewn in using a sewing machine or by hand.
$4.95 Free Shipping
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ruffles

Ruffles Scarf and Wristlettes

What fun!
Long scarf with ruffles at each end along with feminine ruffled wrist warmers. Use size 3 and 5 needles. Body is shown in a soft acrilyc yarn with ruffles of Claudia Hand Painted Yarn.
Knit the scarf and wristlettes, then pick-up stitches to form the layers of ruffles.
$4.95 Free Shipping
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raisedrib

Raised Rib Socks

Make these socks regular length or knee sock length.
Knit on size 1 Double pointed needles.
Shown in Aussie Sock Yarn. Use about 350 yards for regular length and 600 yards for knee socks.
$4.95 Free Shipping
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eyeletsock

Julie's Eyelet Sock

Feminine and fun describes this sock.
Shown in Aussie Wool Sock Yarn. Knit on size 2 double pointed needles using about 350-400 yards of sock yarn.
$4.95 Free Shipping
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Hounds Tooth Sock

A classic pattern makes for a great pair
Shown in Aussie Wool sock Yarn
Knit on size 2 double points with two contrasting colors.
Use some leftover sock yarn for the contrasting color.
$4.95 Free Shipping

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Garter Rib Sock

A super simple pattern!
Shown in Aussie Wool Sock Yarn
Quick to knit on size 2 double pointed needles using about 350 yards of sock yarn.
So nice, you'll make more than one pair.
Includes instructions for a turned toe.
$4.95 Free Shipping

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Little Girly Sock

Looking for a quick little girl pair of socks? Here is the answer!
Shown in Aussie Wool Sock Yarn, knit on size 1 double points.
Requires just a small amount of sock yarn. The ruffle makes this sock girly.
$4.95 Free Shipping

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Shorty Sock

Sock-O-Rama Club members requested a short sock design for summer.
Quick to knit using 2 size 2 circular needles. A regular sock knitter can convert this pattern to double pointed needles easily.
Requires around 300 yards or less of sock yarn for a pair.
$4.95 Free Shipping

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Scalloped Stole

Elegance makes a come back with this stole.
Knit with mohair and a strand of yarn with a little sparkle.
Size 6 needles, Crochet hook size 5 and size 1-16 0r 24 inch circular needles and about 424 yards of both yarns.
$4.95 Free Shipping

clutch

Clutch Trio

Lightly felted to preserve the seed stitch texture
Includes patterns for all the items shown in the photo! Two clutch purses, eyeglass case and cell phone case.
About 400 yards of wool for all.
Intergal handles on the clutch purses.
$4.95 Free Shipping

petersscarf

Peter's Scarf

Looking for a masculine style scarf? Here it is.
Knit in a window pane design.
Knit on size 10 needles with two strands of Peruvian Tweed Superfine Natural Alpaca.
Soft and warm.
$4.95 Free Shipping

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Fair Isle Purse

Universal Yarns self-patterning Landscapes Yarn is used to create this felted bag.
Knit in the round using one skein!
$4.95 Free Shipping
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bling

Bling Bling Poncho

Shown in Berroco Bling Bling but can be knit in other types of yarn as well

Knit on size 9 needles using just under 300 yards of Bling Bling (3-92 yard balls) and (much less than) 1 ball of Berroco Zen Colors for the fringe. A one piece design creates the traditional poncho point on the front but not on the back.
$4.95 Free Shipping

cabelhat

Cabled Hat

Large cables give this hat a great look.
About 128 yards of a chunky yarn on size 11 - 16 inch circular needles makes this hat a quick knit. Switch to double pointed needles for the crown. This is a great hat for men and women and makes a super gift.
$4.95 Free Shipping

cockleshell

Cockleshell Lace Scarf

Shown in Aussie Sock Yarn and 18 Karat by Knit One Crochet, Too
Great use for sock yarn! Elegant scarf adds a special shimmer to that special outfit. Nice with a little black dress or standard business suit.
$4.95 Free Shipping
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Aussie Sock Yarn

90 percent Aussi Merino Wool and 10 percent nylon
400 yards in a 100 gram skein
Gauge: 7-8 stitches per inch on U.S. size 1-3 needles
Super wash, machine washable
A terrific all around sock yarn you never get tired of. Great colors, too
atlantic waves

Atlantic Weaves

Shades of blues, greens and purples evoke images of the Atlantic Ocean.
Yarn creates small stripes or an interesting spiral depending on where you start the skein.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

charcoal

Charcoal

A beautiful shade of grey.

This color lends itself in a special way to cables and lace.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!
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cherry tomato

Cherry Tomato

A true red.
A knock-out color to inspire your feet!
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

faded valentine

Faded Valentine

A very feminine color combination

Shades of pinks fading into light browns create sweet stripes.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

moca

Moca

Rich, deep brown.
A wonderful traditional sock color. Try it for gloves as well.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

oak moss

Oak Moss

A traditional green sock color.

Gives great stitch definition for patterned socks! Try it as a man's necktie!
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

peach cobbler

Peach Cobbler

As yummy as it sounds!
Lovely peach color. Your feet will be happy with socks made in this color.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

plum rosie

Plum Rosie

Mini-stripes!

Pink and purple combine to make this a whimsical yarn. Fingerless gloves love this yarn.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

sahara dessert

Sahara Dessert

Or Sahara Desert?
Dessert, because this yarn is as good as any dessert you'll enjoy. Shades of browns and ecru bring out exotic images of the great Sahara.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

silver ann

Silver Anniversary

Small stripes or spirals.

Shades of black, silver and grays combine to make this a happy knit.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

spanish fiesta

Spanish Fiesta

What Color!
Bright blue, red, green, yellow and oranges! It's a party for your feet!
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

amethyst

Amethyst

Purple at its best.

A real vivid purple. Nothing subtle about it. Just a pretty shade.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

blackolive

NEW COLOR Black Olive

A wardrobe essential.
True black shade.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

natural

NEW COLOR Natural

The name says it all.
Knit this yarn as-is or dye it yourself!
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

pink

NEW COLOR Pink

Pretty and feminine!
Lace or cables look super in this shade.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!


 

bluedreams

NEW COLOR Blue Dreams

Shades of blues and purples.
Knits into small stripes or swirls depending on where the yarn is started.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!


 

redhotpepper

NEW COLOR Hot Pepper

Shades of red make this yarn steamin'.

Beautiful shades that knit into small stripes or swirls.
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!

autumn

NEW COLOR Fall Medley

Shades of red, orange, blue with hints of green.
This yarn will make you dream of the crisp air of Autumn
$13.00 Includes shipping and handling!


 

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