Newsletter April 1st 2017
05 Apr 2017
- Sock it to ‘em sale
- New yarns in store!
- Spring classes are on!
Happy Easter !!
SOCK IT TO ‘EM SALE
All In-Stock sock yarns are 20% off for the month of April
Project of the Month:
Dragon Cowl
Dragon Cowl
Is Spring coming? We hope so! Here is a beautiful cowl to bring you into the start of springtime. Using a free pattern from Ravelry and 1 skein of Misti-Alpaca’s Pima Cotton/Silk(327yds) you can create a colourful, shaded cowl. If a solid is more appealing then knit it with (2) skeins(total 400yds) of Cascade’s Ultra Pima Cotton.
Pattern is Free on Ravelry
15% off yarn required
New Yarns in Store!!
Let’s Think Summer !
Introducing
Juniper Moon Farm’s
Neve
- 100% pure peruvian cotton
- worsted weight
- 7 gorgeous shades in stock
- beautiful spring colours
- knits on 4.0-4.5mm needle
Ella Rae’s
Phoenix dk Prints
- 100% pure Egyptian cotton
- dk weight
- beautiful bright spring colours
- great for kids items or a top for yourself
- knits on 3.5-3.75mm needle
Juniper Moon Farm’s
Zooey
- 60% cotton, 40% linen
- sport(light dk) weight
- gorgeous soft summer tones
- beautiful for summer tanks & tops
- knits on 3.25-3.75mm needle
Spring Classes are On!
April classes:
- Classes MUST be registered and paid for by the Friday prior to the start date; (ie - if the class begins on Thursday March 23, then payment should be made by Friday March 17th)
- Materials need to be obtained before class date. Please take the time to ensure that you have all required materials before attending the first class.
- Some classes require homework to be completed before the first class; this must be done by all participants
- all classes will be offered on Thursdays. There will be an afternoon session 2-3pm or 3-4pm and evenings 6-7pm or 7:30-8:30pm. Please check carefully for your time.
Call (519) 925-6194 to register or for more information
April 6 (2-3pm) OR (6-7pm)
Eye of Partridge sock heel (1 class) $15.00
April 6 (3-4pm) OR (7:30-8:30pm)
Entrelac dishcloth (1 class) $15.00
- must know how to knit & purl
April 13 (2-3pm) OR (6-7pm)
Two at a time sock heel (1 class) $15.00
April 13 (3-4pm) OR (7:30-8:30pm)
Stranded Knitting - 2 hands (1 class) $15.00
- must know how to knit in the round
April 20 (2-3pm) OR (6-7pm)
Magic Loop (1 class) $15.00
April 20 (3-4pm) OR (7:30-8:30pm)
Beginner Lace - Firelight Shawl (1 class) $15.00
April 27 (2-3pm) OR (6-7pm)
2 at a time Toe Up Socks (3 classes) $35.00
- must know magic loop
April 27 (3-4pm) OR (7:30-8:30pm)
Crochet - Level 2 (2 classes) $25.00
- please refer to the website “Classes” section for specific times
Knit-a-Longs (KALs)
KALs are knitting projects that we do together as a group. A dedicated instructor is available to assist you with your on-going KAL project.
- KALclasses are free
- advance sign-up and materials purchase is required
- all materials and patterns for KALs are to be purchased through Wool & Silk Co.
Instruction is on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday evening.
April 4 (1-3pm) OR April 5 (6:30-8:30pm)
Knit-a-Long: Hidden Gem Scarf (1 class) $15.00
- if you have always wanted to try lace but were a bit unsure then this is the project for you. An easy to follow lace chart to knit with a beautifully soft yarn
- Classic Elite Fresco (2 skeins)
- 3.25mm(up to 3.75mm straight or circulars)
- 10% off purchase of yarn for project
April 11 (1-3pm) OR April 12 (6:30-8:30pm)
Knit-a-Long: Ginseng Cowl (1 class) $15.00
- Classic Elite Vail - 1 skein
- 4.0mm needles for light and airy lace
- 10% off purchase of yarn for project
April 18, May 9 & June 21 (1-3pm) OR April 19, May 10 & June 21 (6:30-8:30pm)
Knit-a-Long: Inez top (3 classes) $35.00
- a beautiful sleevless summer top with a nicely scalloped lace edging at the bottom. Enjoy the coolness of a linen & cotton blend. Knitted from the bottom up in 2 pieces.
- Juniper Moon Farms - Zooey
- 60% cotton, 40% linen
- 10% off purchase of yarn for project
A Sock & A Sock!
Y? by Bridgett Landry – pattern available on Ravelry - Free
This sock is knitted from the heel up and from the toe down, allowing you to mirror the pattern using only one chart.
Flying Geese Socks by Yarn & Tacos - free pattern available on Ravelry.
This is a quick, easy sock pattern that knits up surprisingly quickly. Perfect for knitting for a lazy Sunday afternoon or an interesting travel project.
Sit & Knit
Just a note to knitters/crocheters who are new to us. We have wonderful Sit & Knit groups on Wed 1-3pm & 6:30-8:30pm, Sat 1-3pm. Work on your project while enjoying friends, coffee/tea and a nibble of something good!
($6.00 HST incl)
Please note that it is preferred that projects are created with yarns from Wool & Silk Co.
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