http://folksy.com/shops/Rosyretro Bringing Style to the Stitch....Rosy Retro loves Spinning/Knitting and Sewing! NEW FREE POSTAGE on any extra order added to your main purchase! **STOCK UPDATES EVERY FRIDAY AFTER 10.00a.m GMT** (Plus free gift and wrap with every order!!) Quality & Customer service come first at RosyRetro! Welcome! en-gb Rosy Retro Bringing Style to the Stitch....Rosy Retro loves Spinning/Knitting and Sewing! NEW FREE POSTAGE on any extra order added to your main purchase! **STOCK UPDATES EVERY FRIDAY AFTER 10.00a.m GMT** (Plus free gift and wrap with every order!!) Quality & Customer service come first at RosyRetro! Welcome! Show some retro love when you knit in public!!!! -Approx 2cm x .8mm lettering -Metal -Silver Plated 8mm rings make sure the needle size fits through! (I would use up to a size 9 U.S needle or 5.5mm U.K needle) These have a beautiful 'dingle-dangle' weight too them....not too heavy...not too light! Put some BlINnGGgGgg on those needles!! Happy Knitting!! COME WITH A FREE GIFT & GIFTWRAP! Rosyretro Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:02:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2657209 http://folksy.com/items/2657209 Stitch Markers- LOVE Tempting Juicy strawberries...put some TANG on your needles!! Love fresh fruits & knitting? Show your love of both with the cutest markers ever...(nom...nom...nom....) Pack of 6 Stitch markers These are beautifully made with love and attention to detail.... Approx 15mm x 11mm Varnished Silver Plated 8mm rings make sure the needle size fits through! (I would use up to a size 9 U.S needle or 5.5mm U.K needle) These are lovely and smooth with a nice dingly dangly feel against the yarn Happy Knitting & baking!! COME WITH A FREE GIFT & GIFTWRAP! Rosyretro Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:44:33 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2672293 http://folksy.com/items/2672293 Stitch Markers- STRAWBERRIES NOM NOM Really dainty feminine 1950s inspired stitch markers...... Put some girly bling on your needles while you knit! Beautiful Aqua pearlised beads set against candy pink glass seed beads.... Pack of 6 Markers Each marker approx 1.5cm length x 5mm diameter aqua bead Make sure your needles will fit! These fit needles up to size 5.5mm (U.S 9) COMES WITH FREE GIFT AND WRAP! Happy Knitting!! Rosyretro Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:15:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2672537 http://folksy.com/items/2672537 Stitch Markers- ETON MISS Gorgeous little drops of nature! Little leaves hang delicately from your needles....beautifully lightweight, they feel like glass....in a LUSH shade of fresh green...... These are a beautiful little addition to your knitting accessories.... -Approx 1.5x1.5cm in size -2.5cm drop -Pack of 6 markers FIT NEEDLES UP TO A SIZE 5.5mm (U.K) 9 (U.S) each pack comes carefully gift wrapped with a free gift! Happy clickety clacking!!! Rosyretro Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:09:55 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2752426 http://folksy.com/items/2752426 Stitch Markers- LEAF LOVER Fresh for Spring and Summer! Bringing colour and delicate charm to your knitting needles... Beautiful Flower Bloom markers in red,orange,yellow,green,pink,blue and purple.... Light and simple to work with, these are perfect for keeping your place in the pattern..... -Pack of 7 Markers -Approx 2cm drop FIT NEEDLE SIZES 5.5mm u.k / size 9 american COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:16:48 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2752474 http://folksy.com/items/2752474 Stitch Markers-BLOOM Really pretty delicate translucent flower stitch markers! Bring the beauty and colour of natures bloom to your needles.....perfect for marking your place in the knitting pattern!! -Pack of 6 Markers -Jumprings fit needles up to size 5.5mm (9) -Each flower approx 1cm length, 1.5cm width Blooms come in Pink...rasberry...violet...lilac...bluebell & ivory..... COMES WITH FREE GIFT AND WRAP! Happy Knitting!! Rosyretro Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:39:47 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2885342 http://folksy.com/items/2885342 Stitch Markers- BLOOM PINKS Really pretty delicate translucent flower stitch markers! These remind me of those little gummy sweets you can buy.... Bring the beauty and colour of natures bloom to your needles.....perfect for marking your place in the knitting pattern!! -Pack of 6 Markers -Jumprings fit needles up to size 5.5mm (9) -Each flower approx 1cm length, 1.5cm width Blooms come in lime...lemon...tangerine...cherry...slush puppy & licorice..... COMES WITH FREE GIFT AND WRAP! Happy Knitting!! Rosyretro Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:46:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2885374 http://folksy.com/items/2885374 Stitch Markers- GEM FLOWERS Stunningly elegant, these are part of the RosyRetro Luxury knitting range...make those needles drip with Decadence!!! These were inspired by my love of the Tudor period of history....all those deep colours and dyes...... Beautifully weighted,teal pearl glass beads set on silver plated findings , with royal blue glass seed beads & multi-faceted coloured glass .... -Pack of 6 Markers -Length approx 2.2" -Lovely thick jumprings -WILL FIT NEEDLE SIZES UP TO SIZE 9 (American) or SIZE 5.5mm U.K- Treat your knitting time to some bling!! Comes with free gift wrap & Gift Happy Knitting!! Rosyretro Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:47:43 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2942222 http://folksy.com/items/2942222 Stitch Markers- TUDORS Let the beauty of natural light shine through your markers as you knit! Really unique beautiful one-of a kind selection of blue glass stitch markers. Each bag comes with a 'lucky dip' of 5 blue glass beads.....each and every one is really pretty and has a lovely 'dingle-dangle' weight to them! Blue hues from aqua to royal blue...when they catch the light, they are stunning! Each bead varies from approx 1.5cm to 0.5cm -Pack of 5 'lucky dip' markers - Jumprings fit needles up to 5.5mm (size 9) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:06:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2942314 http://folksy.com/items/2942314 Stitch Markers- BLUE BOP GLASS Really Retro FUnnKKkYyy clicky clacky triangular sweety-looking candy glass knitting stitch markers!! Want to put some 'soul train' vibe on those needles as you knit? Each pack comes with 5 'lucky dip colour' markers (I always make sure there is one of each colour...sometimes you will get a blue triangle ....othertimes a brown....sometimes a zingy pink with a lemon....but they will always be Funkadelic!!) I really love these, they are 'happy' markers!! -Pack of 5 markers -Each triangle approx 1.4cm x 1.5cm -Coloured acrylic beads -Lovely and light to knit with - Fit needles up to size 5.5mm (size 9) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:20:29 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2942358 http://folksy.com/items/2942358 Stitch Markers- MAGIC MOMENTS Stunning chunky little glass & gold painted leaves....these bring both style and some of the tropics onto your needles as you knit!! They have a lovely 'weight' to them ... Each leaf catches the light ever so slightly and reveals the most beautiful creamy jade colour with fine grey stripes every now & then.....the leaf 'veins' are painted with fine gold shimmer...... -Pack of 5 markers -1.5cm x0.8cm approx -High quality Czech Glass beads -Markers fit up to size 5.5mm needles (size 9) These markers are limited edition as I only have a limited amount of the beads...once they're gone...they're gone! Happy Knitting! COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:49:43 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2942478 http://folksy.com/items/2942478 Stitch Markers- JUNGLE JANE Striped Cubes straight from the mods & rockers Style........ Who says knitting can't be funky and stylish?! Retro Style markers perfect for keeping your place in the pattern, putting bling on your needles:) Limited Edition! When they're gone they're gone...... Pack of 6 Stitch markers (red...black...yellow...blue...green...yellow with white stripes) Approx 7mm x 8mm Cube bead These come with delicate little lobster clasps...perfect for clasping onto the very stitch you need to mark!! -.4mm hole in each lobster clasp CLASP CLIPS ONTO STITCH NOT NEEDLE:) these are also great for crochet! These are beautifully made and really bring a touch of style to your knitting! COMES WITH FREE GIFT & GIFT WRAP! Rosyretro Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:38:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2954842 http://folksy.com/items/2954842 Stitch Markers-MOD RULES Sumptuous skein of hand dyed sock yarn in the 'TUDOR' series Colourway; a sunbaked earthy brown set against cranberry red.....it's really hard to capture the exact colour, it is slightly less bright than the pics...softer...beautiful! Wensleydale Longwool Enough for a decent pair of adult socks (or shawlette!) I have knitted socks with this yarn in another colourway and they are beautifully soft and warm to wear. (Please note, this particular colourway is not self striping, but more of a handpainted random effect) 400 yards (enough for a decent pair of adult sized socks/shawl!) Approx 112g 4ply/Fingering weight Handwash I would recommend needle sizes 2 to 5 (U.S) 2.75mm - 3.75 (U.K) Lovingly dyed with non-toxic dyes, can also be wound into a centre-pull ball if preferred! (just ask at checkout:) 100% colourfast (there may be a very,veryslight color run the first few washes, but it has really been tested for strength of colour staying put!!) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP Rosyretro Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2969042 http://folksy.com/items/2969042 Sock Yarn 400 yards TUDOR EARTH The original 'Jazz Hands'!! Beautiful little hand stitch markers with the words 'Hand Made' in print on both sides..... Pack of 5 markers Beautifully made to last with teeny jumprings and lobster clasps (perfect for crochet or knitting!!)-PLEASE NOTE- the current lobster clasps are slightly bigger than shown in the pics as they also fit on knitting needles! :) :) These even fit on 3mm (size 11) knitting needles through the holes! or you can simply attatch them to the individual stitch (as shown in the last picture with the red coloured knitting!) Each hand approc 1.2cm length x 1.2cm width Each Lobster clasp approx 1.5cm length x .7cm width (big enough to also fit up to size 4mm needles) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2969318 http://folksy.com/items/2969318 Stitch Markers- RETRO HANDS Watchlist; Category 3, Vulnerable. Devon longwool A long-established native breed of South-West England (where I live!!), the South Devon and Devon Longwool, were amalgamated in 1977 to form the Devon and Cornwall Longwool. The breed is dual-purpose, producing a good carcass lamb and heavy fleece of wool. It is particularly suitable for the production of heavy lambs finished on fodder crops for the winter marker, while the hard-wearing quality of the wool renders it both warm and strong. Perfect for 'outer garments such as shawlettes etc (I personally would also make gloves and hats from it as I find it surprisingly soft!) Spun on my Ashford Traveller wheel (sweet Pea!) and 2 plied...I am really proud of this yarn as it is well balanced and a maSSSiiVEe 6 Ounce beautifully big SqUuOooSSShhYY skein!! It is natural and undyed (perfect for dyeing enthusiasts or lovers of eau naturel!) -Approx 170 grams -Approx 377Yards -DK toWorsted weight (light worsted) -Would recommend needle sizes 5mm-6mm (8-10) -Undyed natural (would dye beautifully!!) I can wind into a centre pull cake of yarn if prefferred, no problem! COMES WRAPPED IN TISSUE WITH FREE GIFT:) Happy wool discovering!! Rosyretro Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:08:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2969358 http://folksy.com/items/2969358 Handspun Wool-SALE- 377 yards 6 Ounces White Devon (Rarebreed) Stunning Stitch Markers to mark the place in your knitting pattern so that you know where you are in the pattern! Aqua & vivid blue Crackle glass 8mm beads set on silver plated findings:) I've had a lot of requests from knitters who want the choice of small & dinky markers, so I will be selling new designs of these on a regular basis! Everything in knitting can look stylish as well as functional! Pack of 6 markers To fit needles up to size 9 (american) or size 5.5mm U.K MAKE SURE YOUR NEEDLES WILL FIT Simply slip the marker from one needle to the next when you come to it and hey presto!! These not only look chic, they will also attract admiring glances and direct peoples gaze towards your knitting so you can talk about yarn!! LET'S KNIT!!!!!!!!! COMES WITH A FREE GIFT & GIFT WRAP!! :D Rosyretro Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:11:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3011302 http://folksy.com/items/3011302 Stitch Markers- TOKYO Stunning Filigree Stitch markers, silver plated findings with opaque deepest royal blue glass seed beads with a silver toned filegree bauble at each end... These bring immediate style and contemporary BLING to your knitting (and admiring glances!!) These are Limited edition stitch markers, perfect for keeping your place in a hat, lace, or cable pattern:) -Pack of 6 markers -Approx 1" length -Fit needles of approx size 3mm- 5mm u.k. (3-8 u.s) Please make sure your needles will fit:) -FREE GIFT & GIFT WRAP:D- Happy Knitting!!!!!!!!!! Rosyretro Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:17:14 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3011322 http://folksy.com/items/3011322 Stitch Markers- ROYAL RULES Inspired by the tropics....lush greenery...waterfalls...ferns.... Super soft SMMoooCChhY superwash merino....it really is like 'spinning a cloud'!! Beautiful fibre to work with and easy to draft. -Approx 3.5 Ounces - 100 Grams Dyed with beautiful 100% colourfast non toxic dyes gently so that the fibre is ready to spin. As a spinner myself, all my rovings are tested for 'drafting' quality. Handpainted in stunning semi-saturated shades of teal....banana...lime...fern...bottle green and natural cream. All my fibre braids are priced according to ounce and produced in a clean, non-smoking work environment. Happy Spinning! COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:55:34 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3053850 http://folksy.com/items/3053850 Handpainted Roving Wool - LAGOON Stunning coloured gun metal-effect snag-free markers with a beautiful green Glass shell leader bead. Lovely and light on your knitting! Ideal for marking a place in your pattern All my snag free markers are made with tiger tail nylon coated wire for smoothness! -Pack of 6 markers in total -Approx 2cm 'dangle' -Round beads approx 8mm -Leader bead approx 15mm x 15mm These are ideal for needles up to size 5mm (US size 8) Come wrapped & ready to go with a free gift! Happy Knitting!! Rosyretro Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:30:04 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3084326 http://folksy.com/items/3084326 Snag Free Stitch Markers- WINE BERRY Soft semi-saturated... husky blue set against lilac grey......Beautifully soft 100% wool laceweight yarn hand dyed with 100% colourfast nontoxic dyes. The colours are always hard to capture exactly on a monitor...they are always better 'in person'!...slightly 'softer' beautiful colours..... -Approx 413yards -48g Needles recommended u.s 0-5 ( 2mm-3.75mm) -Handwash gently 1 skein is enough to make a beautifu smalll shawlette or stole....(you could add it to another laceweight from the same colour family to add an interesting 'accent' of colour!) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:55:37 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3088334 http://folksy.com/items/3088334 Laceweight Yarn 413 Yards- MOON POWDER Soft semi-saturated..soft aqua set against a whisper of grey green.......Beautifully soft 100% wool laceweight yarn hand dyed with 100% colourfast nontoxic dyes. The colours are always hard to capture exactly on a monitor...they are always better 'in person'!...slightly 'softer' beautiful colours..... -Approx 410yards -46g Needles recommended u.s 0-5 ( 2mm-3.75mm) -Handwash gently 1 skein is enough to make a beautifu smalll shawlette or stole....(you could add it to another laceweight from the same colour family to add an interesting 'accent' of colour!) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:27:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3088670 http://folksy.com/items/3088670 Laceweight Yarn 410 Yards SEA GLASS Italian ice cream parlours with plenty of flavours...pistachio...mint...vanilla...strawberry....these pretty markers bring to mind 1950's dolce vitas jetsetting around Milan and Rome on their Vespas...knitting shoved in a chic little bag....these little 'accents' of colour peeking through.... Big bouncy mint aqua beads topped with little 'rubberised' shimmering ball beads.... Bring some retro Italian style your knitting! Ideal for marking a place in your pattern... All my snag free markers are made with tiger tail nylon coated wire for smoothness and crimped at either end! -Pack of 5 markers in total -Approx 3.5cm 'dangle' -Round Aqua beads approx 14mm -Rubberised beads approx 5mm These are ideal for needles up to size 5mm (US size 8) Come wrapped & ready to go with a free gift! Rosyretro Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:16:09 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3119470 http://folksy.com/items/3119470 Snag Free Stitch Markers- ICE CREAM PARLOUR Beautiful fresh colours! 23 mic/64's merino & bamboo fibre Handpainted in 100% colourfast non-toxic wool dyes gently so the fibre is ready to spin:) As a spinner myself, all my rovings are tested for 'drafting' quality. Handpainted in stunning semi-saturated shades of banana...peach...violet...candy and rasberry.... This is a really pretty fibre and lovely to spin! -Each Fiber braid comes with 2 free exclusive stitch markers which can't be bought separately! -Approx 3.7 Ounces - 106 Grams All my fiber braids are priced according to ounce and produced in a clean, non-smoking work environment. Happy Spinning! COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! (packaged in a grip-seal bag to keep it clean and fresh!) Rosyretro Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:54:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3126350 http://folksy.com/items/3126350 Roving Wool-Fiber - DAIRY QUEEN- Bamboo merino We have the 2012 Olympics here in the U.K this year! So it's time to get out your red...white & blues and celebrate in the sun!! The Olympics torch relay will be run from 19 May – 27 July 2012, prior to the games.This will be followed by the London 2012 Olympic Games, which are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012 These Stitch Markers bring immediate style and contemporary-BLING- to your knitting (and admiring glances!!) These are Limited edition stitch markers, perfect for keeping your place in a hat, lace, or cable pattern:) If you are out in the sun celebrating this year...what better way to show your support than to knit with the union jack! Beautiful shimmering Union Jack shell bead (approx 20mm diameter) with really solid thick 1mm jumprings and 4 stunning blue glass beads set against red and white seed beads. -Pack of 5 markers (4 blue, 1 leader) -Approx 12mm blue bead length -Fit needles of approx size 7mmu.k. (10.5 u.s) -Please make sure your needles will fit:) These are made to last with attention to detail.Due to the vintage/retro styling of the shell beads, there will be deliberate variation and colouring of aged effect on each bead, this adds to their charm! These are also available with the loop/snag-free fittings (these are also snag free as I make sure the jump rings and findings are smooth!) -FREE GIFT & GIFT WRAP:D- Happy Knitting!!!!!!!!!! Rosyretro Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:59:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3152726 http://folksy.com/items/3152726 Stitch Markers- OLYMPICS Softness & itself in a skein of yarn! Really soft hues of lilac and rasberry..........Beautifully soft 100% wool laceweight yarn hand dyed with 100% colourfast nontoxic dyes. The colours are always hard to capture exactly on a monitor...they are always better 'in person'!...slightly 'softer' beautiful colours..... -Approx 863yards -100g Needles recommended u.s 0-5 ( 2mm-3.75mm) -Handwash gently 1 skein is enough to make a beautifu shawl or stole...(you could add a border from another laceweight from the same colour family to add an interesting 'accent' of colour!) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:25:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3257622 http://folksy.com/items/3257622 Laceweight Wool 863 Yards - GIRLY GUMBALL Sealed with a french kiss....soft aqua set against a whisper of jade...........Beautifully soft 100% Blue faced leicester wool laceweight yarn hand dyed with 100% colourfast nontoxic dyes. The colours are always hard to capture exactly on a monitor...they are always better 'in person'!...slightly 'softer' beautiful colours..... -Approx 858yards -100g Needles recommended u.s 0-5 ( 2mm-3.75mm) -Handwash gently 1 skein is enough to make a beautifu shawl or stole...(you could add a border from another laceweight from the same colour family to add an interesting 'accent' of colour!) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:37:34 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3257658 http://folksy.com/items/3257658 Laceweight Wool 858 Yards - OOH LA LA Soft semi-saturated... Soft aqua set against a whisper of lilac and blush pink .....Beautifully soft 100% wool laceweight yarn hand dyed with 100% colourfast nontoxic dyes. The colours are always hard to capture exactly on a monitor...they are always better 'in person'!...slightly 'softer' beautiful colours..... --I HAVE DISCOUNTED THIS YARN BY 20% FOR THE SIMPLE REASON THAT IT HAS 1 KNOT IN THE SKEIN.IT ARRIVED LIKE THIS FROM MY SUPPLIERS -- Aside from this, it is truly a beautiful skein and one of my favourites! -Approx 416 yards -48g Needles recommended u.s 0-5 ( 2mm-3.75mm) -Handwash gently 1 skein is enough to make a beautifu smalll shawlette or stole....(you could add it to another laceweight from the same colour family to add an interesting 'accent' of colour!) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:47:24 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3257690 http://folksy.com/items/3257690 Laceweight Wool 416 Yards - FAIRY WINGS Beautiful soft 100% wool laceweight skein...perfect for a petite shawlette!! Soft aqua....whispers of spring .......lovely fresh colour..... hand dyed with 100% colourfast nontoxic dyes. The colours are always hard to capture exactly on a monitor...they are always better 'in person'!...slightly 'softer' beautiful colours..... -Approx 416yards -48g Needles recommended u.s 0-5 ( 2mm-3.75mm) -Handwash gently 1 skein is enough to make a beautifu smalll shawlette or stole....(you could add it to another laceweight from the same colour family to add an interesting 'accent' of colour!) COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:02 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3257718 http://folksy.com/items/3257718 Laceweight Wool 416 Yards - BLUE SPRINGS BOWL This is the big...LooonnnGGGggg project bag! Perfect for larger knitting projects...a mass of fluffly fibre....AND your needles and notions pouch as well!! -Approx 15" x 9" (please check the size for what you will need it for:) This reminded me of my childhood....Pretty summer flowers print with a retro feel....bringing to mind summer afternoons spent picking strawberries....lying under a willow tree for shade at the end of the garden....reading Milly Molly Mandy stories...... Pretty (slightly sparkly!) pale blue daisy ribboni trim with ditsy little violet flowers...powder blue petals...aqua...blues.....with a white strong Nylon coated drawstring with spring toggle to hold in place with a rectangular base. Each bag comes with 4 free stitch markers to match your bag!(not available separately!) All RosyRetro Knitting bags are sewn to last with the utmost attention to detail.Wherever possible, there are double stitched seams....minimum raw edges and firm toggles and drawstring, beautifully lined in a contrasting aqua fabric. All products made in a clean, smoke-free work environment. Each bag is crafted as a limited edition bag and will be slightly different to the next one but will be made with love and attention to quality and userbility! (if that's a word!?) Happy crafting!! :) Rosyretro Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:09:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3257790 http://folksy.com/items/3257790 Project Knitting Bag SALE - MILLY MOLLY Rock the fairy tale!! Beautiful little Notions bag with little castles all over it! perfect for knitting bits & bobs (tape measures....stitch markers....mini spindle...crochet hook for dropped stitches....dpns.....fibre for spinning...or even yarn for hexipuffs!) Bright happy colours...mint...aqua...tangerine & candy pink with a lilac ribbon trim.... Each bag comes with 4 free stitch markers chosen by me in a lucky dip to match your bag! Retro castles fabric with a contrasting aqua lining &White strong Nylon coated drawstring with spring toggle to hold in place. -Measures approx 9" x 7" (please check the size for what you need:) Please Note- the mini skeins of yarn are for illustration only All RosyRetro Knitting bags are sewn to last with the utmost attention to detail.Wherever possible, there are double stitched seams....no raw edges and firm toggles and drawstring, beautifully lined in a contrasting fabric. All products made in a clean, smoke-free work environment. Happy crafting!! :) Rosyretro Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:14:10 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3257810 http://folksy.com/items/3257810 Project Knitting Bag - RETRO CASTLES To celebrate the Queens 60th Jubilee!! To mark 60 years of The Queen's reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 (I went to a street party as a child!! Now that's giving away my age...) and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002. We also have the 2012 Olympics here in the U.K this year! So it's time to get out your red...white & blues and celebrate in the sun!! Warning- this roving is VERY SQUuOOOOsHHyy...a bit like spinning clouds!! Handpainted in 100% colourfast non-toxic wool dyes gently so the fibre is ready to spin:) As a spinner myself, all my rovings are tested for 'drafting' quality. Handpainted in stunning stripes of royal blue and jubilee red set against the cream white of the lovely super soft 23 mic/ 64's merino superwash wool! This is a really pretty fibre and lovely to spin! Each Fiber braid comes with 2 free exclusive stitch markers which can't be bought separately! -Approx 3.5 Ounces - 100 Grams All my fiber braids are priced according to ounce and produced in a clean, non-smoking work environment. Happy Spinning! COMES WITH EXTRA FREE GIFT & WRAP! (packaged in a grip-seal bag to keep it clean and fresh!) Rosyretro Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:20:14 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3257862 http://folksy.com/items/3257862 Wool Roving - JUBILEE Funky striped cubes in lemon...tangerine & Cherry..... Lovely and light on your knitting! Ideal for marking a place in your pattern -Pack of 5 markers in total -Approx 2.7cm 'dangle' These are ideal for needles up to size 5mm (US size 8) Come wrapped & ready to go with a free gift! Happy Knitting!! Rosyretro Fri, 04 May 2012 14:31:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3285086 http://folksy.com/items/3285086 Stitch Markers- FRUIT CUBES Sweet patisserie stripes in cream...strawberry and violet.... Lovely and light on your knitting! Ideal for marking a place in your pattern -Pack of 5 markers in total -Approx 2.7cm 'dangle' These are ideal for needles up to size 5.5mm (US size 9) Come wrapped & ready to go with a free gift! Happy Knitting!! Rosyretro Fri, 04 May 2012 14:42:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3285122 http://folksy.com/items/3285122 Snag Free Stitch Markers- CANDY CUBES Cherrylicious stitch markers to make your project go 'POP!' Rockabilly retro with yummy 3D quality enamel cherry leader marker and 4 green apple markers to keep it company!Thes are my current personal fav as the cherries arebeautifully made with a smooth 'gloss' to them (they are 3d from every side too! except the leaf) Lipstick red and apple green...solid thick jumprings extra big so they can fit your big daddy needles too! (even though I try to capture exact colours....please allow for differences in monitors as this can very slightly alter the colour) Light and simple to work with, these are perfect for keeping your place in the pattern..... -Pack of 5 Markers -cherry 1.5cm x 1.5cm (2.5cm drop) -other markers are approx 2.5cm drop -Lovely thick jumprings for snag free knitting:) -FIT NEEDLE SIZES 6mm u.k / size 10 american - COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 11 May 2012 09:28:27 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3311322 http://folksy.com/items/3311322 Stitch Markers- CHERRY POP Funkadelic itsy bitsy and FULL of piZzazZzzzZZ!! These are the RosyRetro® mini skeins! Perfect for hexipuffs (I admit I am addicted myself!!) you can get 2 hexipuffs from just one of these little skeins:)....toes and heels.....even little amigurumi monsters!! These mini skeins were inspired by Lara Croft...jungle jane...and all those safari exploring jolly female explorers of the fierce jungles in the Hollywood studios! -Superwash wool -75% wool -25% Nylon -Pack of 5 mini skeins -Each has 24 yards approx -Each weighs approx 6g -100% colourfast -Non-toxic dyes -Variegated yarns (not self striping) -Semi-saturated handdyed All RosyRetro® yarns and fiber are produced in a clean non-smoking environment. These packs are strictly limited edition and will never be repeated in these exact colour combos! The colours shown are the exact colours you'll get, I've tried to capture the colours as accurately as possible, but please allow for monitor differences etc. All packs come with a free gift and wrap :) Happy Knitting!!! Rosyretro Tue, 15 May 2012 09:43:47 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3326350 http://folksy.com/items/3326350 Mini Skeins -Pack of 5 JUNGLE JANE Funkadelic itsy bitsy and FULL of piZzazZzzzZZ!! These are the RosyRetro® mini skeins! Perfect for hexipuffs (I admit I am addicted myself!!) you can get 2 hexipuffs from just one of these little skeins:)....toes and heels.....even little amigurumi monsters!! These particular little teenies are inspired by the bright glowing colours of indian dyes...saris...heat...and barbie with her manufactured bright cheerfulness! -Superwash wool -75% wool -25% Nylon -Pack of 5 mini skeins -Each has 24 yards approx -Each weighs approx 6g -100% colourfast -Non-toxic dyes -Variegated yarns (not self striping) -Semi-saturated handdyed All RosyRetro® yarns and fiber are produced in a clean non-smoking environment. These packs are strictly limited edition and will never be repeated in these exact colour combos! The colours shown are the exact colours you'll get, I've tried to capture the colours as accurately as possible, but please allow for monitor differences etc. All packs come with a free gift and wrap :) Happy Knitting!!! Rosyretro Tue, 15 May 2012 09:50:14 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3326394 http://folksy.com/items/3326394 Mini Skeins -Pack of 5 BOMBAY BARBIE Inspired by the American diners of the 1950's....the sauce...the seats...the waitresses..Bring some retro style to your spinning! --RosyRetro Fiber is currently featured in Simply Knitting magazine!-- Each Fiber braid comes with 2 free exclusive stitch markers which can't be bought separately! -Approx 3.5 Ounces - 100 Grams Dyed with beautiful 100% colourfast non toxic dyes gently so that the fibre is ready to spin. As a spinner myself, all my rovings are tested for 'drafting' quality. Handpainted in stunning semi-saturated shades (there may be some natural wool which I feel adds a pale beauty when spun with the other colours...) of ..deep aqua...royal blue ...cherry....lilac...& bottle green..... All my fiber braids are priced according to ounce and produced in a clean, non-smoking work environment. Happy Spinning! COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 25 May 2012 09:21:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3359750 http://folksy.com/items/3359750 Roving Wool-Fiber DINER KETCHUP - Superwash Merino This is quite simply yummy fiber!!! --RosyRetro Fiber is currently featured in Simply Knitting magazine!-- This stunningly beautiful rarebreed wool has a similar elegance to mohair. It has excellent luster and has a silky feel.It is a hardwearing fiber, which is why it is typically used in textiles and the like. Spun with a soft twist, Lincoln gets a halo effect. -Approx 3.5 Ounces - 100 Grams Dyed with beautiful 100% colourfast non toxic dyes gently so that the fibre is ready to spin. As a spinner myself, all my rovings are tested for 'drafting' quality. Handpainted in stunning semi-saturated shades of aqua....custard...cherry...pale lime...and lilac All my fiber braids are priced according to ounce and produced in a clean, non-smoking work environment. Happy Spinning! COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 25 May 2012 09:37:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3359790 http://folksy.com/items/3359790 Roving Wool-Fiber - DESERT DELIGHT - Lincoln Longwool This is quite simply yummy fiber!!! --RosyRetro Fiber is currently featured in Simply Knitting magazine!-- This stunningly beautiful wool is really soft and SQQuuOOOOsshes when you hold it... Corriedale sheep produce a thick stapled, bulky fleece, which is popular with spinners and can be used for a range of handspun garments. Their dense fleece is medium-fine and high yielding, with good length and softness, somewhat between medium wool and long wool. -Approx 3.42 Ounces - 97 Grams Dyed with beautiful 100% colourfast non toxic dyes gently so that the fibre is ready to spin. As a spinner myself, all my rovings are tested for 'drafting' quality. Handpainted in stunning semi-saturated shades of cherry...banana...peach... candy and lilac All my fiber braids are priced according to ounce and produced in a clean, non-smoking work environment. Happy Spinning! COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 25 May 2012 09:49:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3359810 http://folksy.com/items/3359810 Roving Wool-Fiber - BANANA BLUSH - Corriedale Funkadelic itsy bitsy and FULL of piZzazZzzzZZ!! These are the RosyRetro® mini skeins! Perfect for hexipuffs (I admit I am addicted myself!!) you can get 2 hexipuffs from just one of these little skeins:)....toes and heels.....even little amigurumi monsters!! -Superwash wool -75% wool -25% Nylon -Pack of 5 mini skeins -Each has 24 yards approx -Each weighs approx 6g -100% colourfast -Non-toxic dyes -Variegated yarns (not self striping) -Semi-saturated handdyed All RosyRetro® yarns and fiber are produced in a clean non-smoking environment. These packs are strictly limited edition and will never be repeated in these exact colour combos! The colours shown are the exact colours you'll get, I've tried to capture the colours as accurately as possible, but please allow for monitor differences etc. All packs come with a free gift and wrap :) Happy Knitting!!! Rosyretro Fri, 25 May 2012 10:02:34 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3359862 http://folksy.com/items/3359862 Mini Skeins -Pack of 5 TUPPERWARE QUEEN Funkadelic itsy bitsy and FULL of piZzazZzzzZZ!! These are the RosyRetro® mini skeins! Perfect for hexipuffs (I admit I am addicted myself!!) you can get 2 hexipuffs from just one of these little skeins:)....toes and heels.....even little amigurumi monsters!! Beautiful jewel woodland tones ...bluebells peeking through the lush green.... -Superwash wool -75% wool -25% Nylon -Pack of 5 mini skeins -Each has 24 yards approx -Each weighs approx 6g -100% colourfast -Non-toxic dyes -Variegated yarns (not self striping) -Semi-saturated handdyed All RosyRetro® yarns and fiber are produced in a clean non-smoking environment. These packs are strictly limited edition and will never be repeated in these exact colour combos! The colours shown are the exact colours you'll get, I've tried to capture the colours as accurately as possible, but please allow for monitor differences etc. All packs come with a free gift and wrap :) Happy Knitting!!! Rosyretro Fri, 25 May 2012 10:15:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3359930 http://folksy.com/items/3359930 Mini Skeins -Pack of 5 BLUEBELL BONANZA Funkadelic itsy bitsy and FULL of piZzazZzzzZZ!! These are the RosyRetro® mini skeins! Perfect for hexipuffs (I admit I am addicted myself!!) you can get 2 hexipuffs from just one of these little skeins:)....toes and heels.....even little amigurumi monsters!! This is what happens when an Bombay explodes into a flower bomb during spring! These colours remind me of the bright colours of India....the dappled leaves and hues of blossom petals and fun!! -Superwash wool -75% wool -25% Nylon -Pack of 5 mini skeins -Each has 24 yards approx -Each weighs approx 6g -100% colourfast -Non-toxic dyes -Variegated yarns (not self striping) -Semi-saturated handdyed All RosyRetro® yarns and fiber are produced in a clean non-smoking environment. These packs are strictly limited edition and will never be repeated in these exact colour combos! The colours shown are the exact colours you'll get, I've tried to capture the colours as accurately as possible, but please allow for monitor differences etc. All packs come with a free gift and wrap :) Happy Knitting!! Rosyretro Fri, 25 May 2012 10:33:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3359970 http://folksy.com/items/3359970 Mini Skeins -Pack of 5 LOLITAS LIPSTICK Gorgeous classy Green Glass 'shell' shaped beads in stunning shades of green....from citrus to soft fern with teeny accents of aqua in the form of a seed bead placed at the tops....these show a subtle soft whisper of light through them and have a beautiful weight , perfect for thicker yarns like worsted, aran etc... (even though I try to capture exact colours....please allow for differences in monitors as this can very slightly alter the colour) Light and simple to work with, these are perfect for keeping your place in the pattern..... -Pack of 4 Markers -Approx 1.7cm x .9cm -Approx 3cm drop -Assorted colours -Lovely thick jumprings for snag free knitting:) -FIT NEEDLE SIZES 6mm u.k / size 10 american - COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP! Rosyretro Fri, 25 May 2012 10:42:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3359986 http://folksy.com/items/3359986 Stitch Markers-GLOW GIRL Cute Rubberised Moon Baby stitch markers!! Bring some disco fever to your needles!! (even though I try to capture exact colours....please allow for differences in monitors as this can very slightly alter the colour) Light and simple to work with, these are perfect for keeping your place in the pattern..... -Pack of 6 Markers -Approx 8mm -Approx 2cm drop -Assorted colours -Lovely thick jumprings for snag free knitting:) -FIT NEEDLE SIZES 6mm u.k / size 10 american - -COMES WITH FREE GIFT & WRAP!- Rosyretro Fri, 25 May 2012 10:53:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3359998 http://folksy.com/items/3359998 Stitch Markers-MOON BABIES Snag-free Funkadelic Roller Derby Markers ...show your disco diva style on your needles!! 'Leader' rainbow bead with 4 'miracle' shine royal blue 8mm beads set against 5mm turquoise crackle glass beads and navy coated tiger tail wire... Lovely and light on your knitting! Ideal for marking a place in your pattern -PLEASE NOTE- Colour on monitors may vary....the aqua beads are brighter than I could capture...they are very pretty! -Pack of 5 markers in total -Rainbow leader bead approx10mm -Approx 2.7cm 'dangle' These are ideal for needles up to size 5.5mm (US size 9) Come wrapped & ready to go with a free gift! Happy Knitting!! Rosyretro Fri, 25 May 2012 10:59:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3360018 http://folksy.com/items/3360018 Stitch Markers-ROLLER DERBY