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Boot Socks in Rowan Yarn
A quick knit—boot socks in Rowan Yarns Felted Tweed.
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Lettlopi Icelandic Wool Wall
Sweater season!
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Online Icelandic Sweater Class Almost Full
One space remains in our on-line Zoom Icelandic Sweater Class starting September 20. Registration is by phone (604-874-9665) or in person at the shop.
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2020 Shetland Wool Week Annual Ordered
Fair isle hand and leg warmers from the 2020 Shetland Wool Week Annual, a beautiful book celebrating Shetland wool. We’ve ordered copies, expected to arrive late October/early November.
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Shetland Wool Week Annual Volume 6
Sadly Shetland Wool Week has been cancelled but we’re so happy the Annual will be published as usual and we have ordered copies, due to arrive October/November.
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Help Us Choose Which Istexlopi Icelandic Wool Blankets To Order
We’re ready to make our order for these wonderful Istexlopi Icelandic wool blankets. If you didn’t receive the request in our email newsletter, now’s your chance to help us choose from the 27 beautiful styles (sadly we can’t order them all).
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New Twig and Horn Canvas Tool Pouches
We’ve ordered these Canvas Tool Pouches from Twig and Horn and we’ll let you know when they arrive (could take a while with the slowed down postal systems).
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Additional Icelandic Sweater Class September 2020
Our Icelandic Sweater Class filled quickly so we’ve added another session beginning September 20. Details can be found on the TBF website Classes page. Registration is by phone (604-874-9665) or in person at the shop. Happy Knitting!
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Lunenburg Pullover - One Sleeve Left
Loving this sweater. But, unbelievably, I’m 4000 km away from my yarn stash and I’ve just used the last bit of Donegal tweed on sleeve No. 1. I’ve either lost a skein or very bad planning. Oh well . . .
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Online Beyond Beginner Mitten Class September 2020
Take your knitting to the next level with our Online Beyond Beginner mitten class starting September 29. Registration is by phone (604-874-9665) or in person at the shop. We’re happy to mail supplies if you’re not able to stop by.
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Yucca Blossom Hat Pattern
Hat weather is on its way. For this quick knit with a bit of colour work we used Quince and Co Chickadee in Honey and Chickadee Organic Heather in Torne. Pattern is Yucca Blossom from Makingzine Issue 9/Simple, now on discount at the shop.
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Online Beginner Knitting Classes
Spread the joy of handcraft! Our Beginner Knitting classes have moved online and the first session begins October 7. Melissa has created an exciting program for remote learning so hop on over to our website Classes page for more info.
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Making No. 10 Intricate Released Soon
Makingzine No. 10/Intricate releases late October. All things yellow! More reveals coming soon. Email to be added to our Customer Request List.
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Icelandic Sweater Class
Check out our Icelandic Sweater Class beginning September 19. Registration is by telephone (604-874-9665) or in person at the shop.
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Center Motif of Sophie's Universe
Did you know the center motif of Barberton Daisy‘s Sophie’s Universe began as it’s own afghan block, Sophie’s Garden. So when you reach that point in “Universe”, it’s a lovely milestone.
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Online Classes via Zoom
Next week we will post our class schedule for the fall season. If you're new to online interactive instruction, we think you'll be surprised at how well it works for needlecraft.
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New and Restocked Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair
Just ordered Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair in 16 amazing colours! Some to restock our regular palette that matches all the colours of Rustic Heather Sport and some new additions—Teal Tide, Pewter, Rosewood, Clover and Lichen. Can’t wait for the arrival.
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PomPom Issue 34 Cover Sweater
This beautiful sweater, featured on the cover of PomPom Mag‘s newest Issue 34, is knit in our favourite Shetland wool! The body is knit flat in pieces and seamed, adding new techniques to the knitter’s toolbox. Pompom Quarterly arrives September 21.
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Sophie's Universe Palette Ideas
Every Sophie is a surprise, evolving in unexpected ways from its choice of yarn and palette. Click below to see our palette. Barberton Daisy Sophie’s Universe in Holstgarn Coast.
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Firefly Notes Stitch Marker Advent Calendars
Winter holidays are still a long way away, but we’re thinking about the coziness of December sweater weather now that our special order of Firefly Notes Stitch Marker Advent Calendars has arrived.
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