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Starting Purl Soho Garter Ear Flap Hat
Started the best child’s hat— Purl Soho Garter Ear Flap Hat. It’s a brilliant pattern, looks so cute on kids and the stretchy garter stitch gives it longevity for growing.
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Fingering Weight Owlet
Coming soon Quince and Co‘s newest yarn, Owlet, a fine fingering weight version of our favourite Owl. It will be available in three undyed shades, Elf, Albertine and Tawny. We can’t wait to cast on.
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Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift
Spent the day shelving Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift. Here’s a peek at just a few of the 50 shades we now have in stock, including (new to us) 9 natural sheep shades.
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Sherman the Sheep Amigurumi Zoom Class Spaces
Explore the world of amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheted small stuffed creatures. A few spaces are available in our Sherman the Sheep zoom class starting October 27.
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Lunenburg Sample in Shop
Lunenburg #2 will be in the shop this week so come have a look. Then it’s off to Zoe for winter wear.
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Cast On a New Simple Pleasures Hat
We’ve cast on for a new Simple Pleasures hat, this one in Shibui Knits Pebble and Silk Cloud, Velvet colourway.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Holiday Weekend Hours: Sunday 12 to 5 pm Closed Monday and Tuesday (as usual)
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Lunenburg Pullover #2
We've finished our second Lunenburg Pullover, this time in fingering weight yarn.
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Amirisu Shop Issue 21 Fall 2020 Releasing Soon
Amirisu Shop Issue 21 Fall/Winter 2020 releases November 6. Email the shop if you’d like to be added to our wait list. We’ll let you know when the magazines arrive and set a copy aside for you.
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New Box of Lichen and Lace Mohair
Opening a box of Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair—an explosion of colour!
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Canvas Tool Pouches
Just arrived Twig and Horn Canvas Tool Pouches.
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Extended Hours
We’re happy to announce extended hours at the shop: Wednesday thru Friday, 12 to 5 pm and 11 am to 6 pm on weekends. We remain closed Monday and Tuesday.
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Two New Purl Soho Garter Ear Flap Hat's
Two super-cute hats—baby and child size. For the newborn baby cap we shortened the top depth by decreasing every other row. Child size knit per pattern. Pattern: Purl Soho Garter Ear Flap Hat. Yarn: Rosy Green Wool Big Merino Hug.
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More Stitch Marker Advent Calendars In Stock
Firefly Notes has kindly made a few more of her wonderful Stitch Marker Advent Calendars (the original batch sold out months before the holiday season). These are the last until next fall so call (604-874-9665) or email the shop to reserve a calendar.
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Lunenburg Pullover Finished!
Finished! Modelling pictures coming soon. Knit at a loose gauge with fingering weight yarn makes for a light weight wonderful fabric. We also love the slightly cropped style.
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Mary Jane Mucklestone’s Fair Isle Weekend
We’re excited about Mary Jane Mucklestone’s new book, Fair Isle Weekend, published by Laine Magazine. MJM is a knitwear designer, teacher and author specializing in stranded colour work knitting.
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Finishing the Savory Knitting Lunenburg Pullover
One more skein of Darnie wound and ready. Now I can finish this beautiful sweater. Savory Knitting Lunenburg Pullover in Studio Donegal Darnie, Tukuwool Fingering and J&S 2-Ply Jumper Weight.
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Work on The Wool Brokers Lynsey Jumper
Started working again on the epic The Wool Brokers Lynsey jumper. Body complete, two arms to go! Love all the natural sheep colours.
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Pom Pom Quarterly 34 Available Today
Pom Pom Quarterly 34 is on the shelves today! Guest editor Ocean Rose chose the theme of “Home” as inspiration for the 10 patterns in this issue long before home would take on new meaning for all of us with the onset of the global pandemic.
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Sophie’s Universe Progress
Progress on Sophie’s Universe.
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