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New Sophie's Universe Blanket
Start of a new Sophie’s Universe in holstgarn Coast. This one will be light weight and ethereal!
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Deconstructing Sophie’s Universe Crochet Class
A new session of the amazing crochet class, Deconstructing Sophie’s Universe, has just posted. The course starts in June, details on our website
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Quince & Co Crane
We’re in love with Quince and Co Crane!
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Beyond Beginner Hilo Hat Class 2020
Interested in moving to the next level of crochet? Sign up for our Beyond Beginner Hilo Hat Class starting February 27.
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Beginner Crochet Classes March 2020
We’ve just posted a new session of Beginner Crochet classes starting March 3. Class meets Tuesday evenings, 7 to 9 pm. Details on our website. Call (604-874-9665) or stop by the shop to register. Happy Crochetting!
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Holiday Hours Feb. 2020
We’re open today with Holiday Hours 12 noon to 5 pm. Stop in and plan your next pair of socks. Ours are mismatched Koigu from the Slate Series.
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Koigu Mismatched Socks
Mismatched socks on the needles.
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Wound Koigu Slate Series
Three cakes of koigu Slate Series, wound and ready—bottom two for mismatched socks, top for swatching. We’re knitting little squares in all the Slate Series colours for shop samples.
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Socks from Toe Up 2-at-a-Time Sock Class
Start of socks from our Toe Up 2-at-a-Time Sock Class. The best way to knit socks! Watch for postings coming soon for the next spring/summer sessions of this fun class. Details on our website Classes page.
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Mismatched Socks Winding
Winding these two beauties for a pair of mismatched socks, 2-at-a-time of course.
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Shibui Knits Pebble and Silk Cloud Hat
The best hat! We used 2 skeins of Shibui Knits Pebble and 1 skein Silk Cloud. Weighing the leftovers shows adding one more skein of Pebble will make two hats. The pattern has updated versions.
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Koigu KPM + Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair
A beautiful pairing: Koigu KPM + Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair.
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Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair
We’re a bit obsessed with the possibilities of Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair, shown here in colour Seagrass.
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Limited Koigu Sale 2020
We’re putting some Koigu colours on sale to make room for new stock. Stop by and have a look while the sale selection is plentiful. Koigu is one of our “desert island” yarns and our back wall is always overflowing with colourful skeins.
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Lichen and Lace Winding for Pullover
Getting ready to wind another skein of lichen and lace Rustic Heather Sport in preparation for “sleeve island” on our lunenburg pullover BTW, the table top swift in this photo is the one I’ve used at home for the last 6 years and I love it
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Red Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair
Red Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair
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New Session of Beginner Crochet 2020
Curious about crochet? Join us to learn this fun craft. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a knitter looking to complement your skills, this course covers all the basics.
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Lichen and Lace Mohair
Dreamy! Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair.
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Moosehill Woodworks Darning Supplies
Form meets Function in these beautiful crafting accessories from Canadian artisan Moosehill Woodworks. We just received a new supply of handmade darning eggs, darning mushrooms and accessory bowls.
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German Short Rows Progress
Progress. Gotta love German short rows (worked just below the colour work in this pattern).
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