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Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash Merino Available Now Only
Did you fall in love with the squishy soft skeins of Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash merino at KnitCity? We are very happy to be able to offer a bit of this beautiful organic yarn here at TBF as a one-time pop-up-shop.
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Love Note Sweater in Koigu Speckles
Hand winding is so satisfying! Another skein of Koigu Speckles for the Love Note Sweater.
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Possible Yarn Combinations for Love Note
Another idea for Tincan Knits Love Note. Koigu KPPPM + Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair. Yarn bowl by Nancy Walker Talking Clay
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Intro to Brioche Class 2019
Brioche knitting is magical! It produces a double sided fabric of tucked stitches with amazing loft and squishiness. Join Melissa’s Intro to Brioche class and learn the basics of this fun technique while knitting Drearenee Knits
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Skeins of Yarn Chosen for Love Note
Love Note. Woolfolk Yarn Tynd + Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair.
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Love Note Sweater Yarn Colours
Hand wound and ready Tincanknits Love Note
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Plucky Knitter Conversationalist Hat
Hat weather is here and Plucky Knitter Conversationalist is one of our favourites—especially when knit in the deliciously soft and squishy Woolfolk Yarn Far.
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Moeke Elena in White and Grey has Arrived
We’re happy to announce the arrival of this season’s Moeke Elena in natural white and natural grey. The rustic minimally processed yarn is milled from wool of Romanian sheep using traditional methods that preserve the heritage of Romania.
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Leaving Georgian Bay
Remembering the Georgian Bay light as I drive west.
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Colour and Weave Class 2019
This beautiful woven scarf is the project for our Colour and Weave class. Taught by fibre artist Amanda Wood, the class is suitable for first time weavers and beyond beginners who would like to explore new techniques.
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Fall/Winter Schedule for Beginner Knitting Classes
The Fall/Winter schedule for our Beginner Knitting Classes is up, with plenty of dates to choose from on either Wednesday evenings or Sunday mornings.
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The Shift Cowl
Drearenee Knits The Shift, a fun mosaic stitch cowl with the look of an asymmetrical triangle scarf but without the fuss of styling. Just throw it on and you’re ready to go. Melissa knit our version in 3 shades of Koigu KPPPM
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Summer Yarn Mini Sale 2019
We’re having a week-long Mini Sale starting tomorrow, September 24 through September 30. On sale at 20% discount are all our summery fibre yarns—cottons, linens, and silk blends.
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Giant Beaver Dam
I just couldn’t stop admiring this beautifully constructed beaver lodge. Each piece of wood carefully selected, trimmed of extraneous branches and bark, and woven together in a feat of engineering perfection. Gotta love these giant rodents!
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Laine Magazine Issue 9 Available Now
Laine Magazine Issue 9 is on the shelves!
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Making Issue No. 8 Available Soon
Oops, clarification of our previous posting. Makingzine Forest No. 8 has arrived at the shop but will not be for sale until October 18, the official release date. Do call or email if you’d like to reserve a copy.
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New Fielding Goldenrod Coming Soon
Goldenrod is in full bloom throughout the archipelago, brilliant against the blue green water and pink rock.
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Making Forest Issue 8 Coming Soon
Making Forest Issue 8, a beautifully curated magazine for knitters and makers. Call or email to reserve a copy. Official release date for sale October 18.
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