Sept 10 News
11 Sep 2023
- Fall is coming
- New from West Yorkshire Spinners (WYS)
- Weaving
Fall is Coming
I hate to say it but the days are getting shorter and fall is coming near. Time to start thinking about some fall/winter knits for those cooler days. Check out our worsted weight yarns. The perfect state of warm. Great for out walking the dog, raking leaves, or enjoying the sunset. Eco Harmony Worsted is our newest addition. 233m of 55% Organic Wool blended with 45% Organic Cotton. The squish factor is high. 12 beautiful colours. All for $14.50/skein.
Ingrid Sweater by PetitKnits
Beautiful top-down sweater. Perfect for worsted weights. You can knit this with a lower rounded neckline. Pattern covers 9 sizes. Purchase on Ravelry
New from West Yorkshire Spinners (WYS)
New colours and some old favourites, as well as our Christmas selection have come into the store. All in Signature 4ply sock. centre: Starling, then starting with the blue in the upper right and going clockwise around the circle. Silent Night (sparkle), Gingerbread, Nutcracker (sparkle), Fairy Lights (sparkle), Vintage Tinsel (sparkle), Swallow. Plus 11 other fun colours!
Lang Yak
70% merino + 30% Yak. Worsted weight. A beautiful, classic yarn. Currently available in 4 beautiful shades. It's so soft you'll want it next to your skin! Hat: July Hat by Courtney Kelley - free pattern on Ravelry
Weaving Classes
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Our lovely guest weaver, Leo Schmidt, will be with us again in October. There are beginnner classes, 3 separate projects and a wall hanging for intermediate weavers. Looms will also be offered for sale ($325 + HST).
Tues Oct 3, 1pm: scarf class $70 + purchase of 2 balls of Autumn Chunky
Wed Oct 4, 6:30pm: dresser/table runner $60 + purchase of (1)ball Colour Flow & (1)ball Celeste
Fri Oct 6, 1:00pm: dresser/table runner $60 + purchase of (1)ball Colour Flow & (1)ball Celeste
Thurs Oct 14, 1pm: wall hanging (advanced) $110 and Leo will supply all yarns & items needed to complete
Come into the shop to register and select your yarns. (Class prices will be cash only). Supplies are to be purchased from Wool & Silk.