News
10 januari 2012
The book Knitted Lace of Estonia is now also available with DVD !
€23,50
3 januari 2012
Because of the great success of the pilot phase of our Friday afternoon knitting consult,we have decided to continue these afternoons in this new year!
So every Friday between 13:00h and 16:00h, we continue our free knitting consult.
There will be a knitting professional present who would be pleased to answer any of your knitting and crochet questions.
Sale !
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All seasons
(various colours)
from €6,75 for €3,95
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Pure Cashmere DK
(100% cashmere!)
from €19,95 for €9,95
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Calmer
from €10,75 for €7,50
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Donegal Lambswool
from €3,95 for €2,-
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Ecologico
from €3,75 for €2,95
from €4,50 for €2,95
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Felted Tweed Chunky
from €7,80 for €3,90
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Embroidery lists
half price !
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Various winter sweaters
50% till 80% discount !
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Quickly come to the store before it's too late !
22 december 2011
Lecture/workshop Christel Seyfarth - March 4 2012
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10.30 11.30 |
Reception with coffee, tea and sweets Powerpoint presentation by Christel Seyfarth, where she talks about her work and inspiration. She shows pictures of both hand and machine knitted models and much more. This presentation is designed to inspire you and give an impression of her work. |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
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13.30
15.30 |
Workshop in which you learn how the Fair Isle technique works, incision and finishing your knitting (so called 'steeks') and how to wind up in the balls for gradients. After the workhshop there is the opportunity to ask questions. |
Workshops by The Dutch Knitters at De Afstap
| ma 16 jan |
- Start course Het Betere Breiwerk (The Better Knitting) (more info)
Price of this course: 310 euros
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| zo 29 jan | - Workshop Estonian Mittens (more info) |
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| zo 11 maart |
- Workshop Twined Knitting - Basics (more info) |
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| zo 1 april | - Workshop Knitted Lace of Estonia - Traditional Haapsalu Shaw (more info) |
Price per workshop: 75 euros incl material package, lunch, coffee, tea and sweets.
15 december 2011
De Afstap in Amsterdam has got many Estonian knitting books!
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Designs and Patterns from Muhu Island
(previously only available in Estonian, but now finally available in English!) is a true masterpiece. The many pounds and nearly 400 pages thick book is filled with colorful photographs, background informationand knitting and embroidery patterns. A great book, which probably keeps you busy during Christmas.
It is available for 64,50 euro.
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Türi Kindad ja Sukad
is a book with mitten and sock patterns from the region Turi in Estonia. We were very pleased that we could get some copies for sale at 24.50 euros in our store. Be quick!
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13 december 2011
Winter deals: |
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Silky Tweed from €7,95 for only €3,95
(colours: 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 761,
see 'yarns' for shadecard)
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Pure Cashmere DK (100% cashmere!)
from €19,95 for only €9,95
(colours: 820, 825, 826, 827, 828,
see 'yarns' for shadecard)
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8 december 2011
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This month, the new (Dutch) book 'Sjaals Breien' by Hélène Lesger will be released. Friday December 9 from 16.00u to 18.00u, Hélène Leger is in the shop to sign books.
You're welcome to, while enjoying a drink, take a look at the book,
admire the knitted scarves and to get inspired.
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18 november 2011
In the new year we will give a two-day crochet course
on Saturday, January 28 and Saturday, February 18 from 11h to 14h.
The cost for this course are 45 euros.
Coffee, tea and treats are included.
The book "The Haapsalu Scarf" is out ! ! !
11 november 2011
Every Friday in November and December between 13:00h and 16:00h we have a free knitting consult!
There will be a knitting professional present who would be pleased to answer any of your knitting and crochet questions.
9 november
In January 2012 Marjolein starts with a new series of knitting courses.
1. Beginners course: "ïnsteken, omslaan, overhalen, af laten glijden" FULL (click here for more info)
2. "Exercise makes perfect" FULL (click here for more info)
3. "Colour knitting: Fair Isle knitting – steeks – intarsia" FULL (morning) (click here for more info)
4. "Colour knitting: Fair Isle knitting – steeks – intarsia" FULL (afternoon) (click here for more info)
2 november 2011
The new book of our teachers Hilly and Carla is out!
18,00 euro
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14 october 2011
22,50 euro
13 october 2011
New: Lotus-yarns from China!
Super strong yak in two thicknesses:
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21 september 2011
Rowan Lace 50 gram voor €7,95 Rowan Lace special €15,50
10 august 2011
De afstap is the pilot-shop in Amsterdam for Rowan yarns.
The store is packed with new yarn, no less than seven species.
We have them in large quantities and in all colors.
Alpaca Chunky - 100 gram voor €12,50 Colourspun - 50 gram voor €6,95
Creative Focus Worsted - 100 gram voor €9,50 Fine Lace - 50 gram voor €7,95 (heerlijk zacht kantgaren)
Rowan Fine Tweed - 25 gram voor €3,50 Rowan Tweed - 50 gram voor €6,95
Sweet Harmony - 100 gram voor €12,95 Sweet harmony special €15,50
The ROWAN ANNIVERSARY book (number 50)is in!
Anniversary book €20,50 Dalesmen €15,50 Evolution €15,50
Winter Warmers €15,50 City Retreat €15,50 Nordic Tweed €15,50
Farmhouse Knits €15,50 Purelife Home €15,50
07 juli 2011
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Its getting even more colourful at de Afstap in Amsterdam! We have just received Schoppel Wolle Zauberball (single thread) and Crazy Zauberball (double-threaded). Just looking at those lovely colours makes you feel happy, can you imaging knitting with them ;-) Price is €9,90 a ball and that suffices for a pair of socks up to size 46. |
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For the knitters of socks who like to knit 2 socks with an identical gradient we have the FLYING SAUCER. Make a hole in the middle of the ball, pull a thread through it and hang it. Knit on two sets of double pointed needles or on one long circular knitting needle 2 exactly the same socks. isn't that brilliant ? Price is € 11,90 a ball and that suffices for a pair of socks up to size 46. |
01 juli 2011
Sale.
Due to our efforts to create space for our new forthcoming winter yarns, we are having a sale, starting today, for the following yarns:
| From | For | |
| Bamboo Tape | € 7,90 | € 4,95 |
| Cashmere DK | € 19,40 | € 12,50 |
| Cotton Braid | € 9,00 | € 4,50 |
| Cotton Jeans | € 5,40 | € 3,95 |
| Donegal | € 4,00 | € 2,50 |
| Glimmer Print | € 7,50 | € 4,95 |
| Kidsilk Aura | € 10,80 | € 7,95 |
| Milk Cotton | € 10,10 | € 7,50 |
| Pure Cashmere | € 19,95 | € 14,95 |
| Purelife Organic DK | € 6,05 | € 4,50 |
| Pure Silk DK | € 10,95 | € 7,50 |
| Scottish Tweed 4-Ply | € 4,50 | € 3,50 |
| Scottish Tweed Aran | € 12,50 | € 8,50 |
| Scottish Tweed DK | € 7,85 | € 5,50 |
| Silk Cotton | € 9,40 | € 5,95 |
| Silky Tweed | € 7,95 | € 5,95 |
1 June 2011
We are adding new thread to our collection and have recieved the first two types avalible
The ITO Tetsu, this thread consists of 61% silk and 39% stainless steel with a length of 269y per 15 grams
€ 9,90
And the ITO Serishin, this thread consists of 100% hand painted silk with a length of 267y per 40 grams
€ 16,90
19 May 2011
| Regularly new knitters say they are ready to start with knitting lace, but some have cold feet. With The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting by Lynne Watterson that is no longer necessary. Based on the super clear explanations in this book you will be knitting beautiful lace in no time. General lace knitting techniques, patterns, stabbing edges and beautiful patterns, it is all in there and only costs 19.50 euros. |
11 May 2011
| The Knitting Collection of designer Marion Foale is now avalible at De Afstap in Amsterdam. We didnt know her yet, but directly grew fond of her work for the lovely vests with simple lines, beautiful necklines, lapels and subtle ruffels. In addition there are a number of beautiful sweaters, hats and a nice pair of stylish scarves. This generously filled book can be purchased at De Afstap for 23.50 euros. |
