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Finger Knitting
Tomorrow we'll be going to The Boy's Grade 2 class to teach finger knitting. We'll be bringing the brightly coloured big and squishy Kureyon Air, perfect for keeping the attention of young knitters.
Learn more »What's On Sale
Our big Winter Sale ended on Monday but we have lots of beautiful yarn still discounted. Check out our Sale page and stop by for a browse.
Learn more »The Joy of Hand-Knit Socks
Learn traditional sock construction in our Beginner Sock class starting January 26, 2016.
Learn more »TBF Winter Sale
Come celebrate the New Year with us and indulge in fibery goodness at our annual Winter Sale on Saturday, January 9 from 11 to 6 pm, Sunday, January 10 from 12 noon to 5 pm and Monday, January 11 from 11 am to 6 pm.
Learn more »January Store-Wide Sale 2016
We're bringing in the New Year with our annual January Store-Wide Sale!! Celebrate with us on Saturday, January 9th from 11am to6 pm, Sunday, January 10th from 12pm to 5pm and Monday, January 11th from 1 am to 6pm.
Learn more »The Perfect "Last Minute" Knit
The "Squishy Soft Cowl" is the perfect project for last-minute gifts. It's knit with one skein of Kureyon Air and can be completed in a few hours.
Learn more »Nancy Walker Talking Clay Yarn Bowls
We have Nancy Walker Talking Clay Yarn Bowls at the shop, which is a great gift for every knitter & crocheter!
Learn more »Baskets!
Our friend Gregory and his wonderful family of weavers came through just in time for Christmas with the arrival yesterday of Baba Tree Baskets from Ghana
Learn more »Beautiful Tools - Part II
Learn more »Beautiful Tools - Part I
All crafters need beautiful tools and our porcelain yarn bowls represent the perfectly designed tool for the knitter and crocheter. These bowls by local artist Nancy Walker combine the best of form and function.
Learn more »Noro Kureyon Air Super Bulky Weight
Look what just arrived.. Noro Kureyon Air!! Super bulky weight that flies off your needles and hooks and keeps you warm for the winter season! This 100% wool is prefect for quick gifts ;)
Learn more »Thermohair Socks in All Sizes
Christmas is approaching and knitting socks maybe pushing it!! Our favourite socks, Thermohair, are back in the shop! We currently have a full stock of sizes - women's and men's small, medium and large!
Learn more »Handmade Needle Holders
We have more beautiful handmade needle holders, which are locally made from recycled Vancouver wood! These cases will hold sewing bodkins and felting needles, and the taller cases will also accommodate repair hooks :)
Learn more »New Colours of Fleece Artist Handmaiden Cashmere
We are excited to share with you... New colours of Fleeceartist handmaiden 100% Cashmere!!
Learn more »The Izzy Comfort Doll
We've been teaching The Girl's Grade 4 Class to knit Izzy Comfort Dolls.
Learn more »Noromania "Scarf"
We love Noro Kureopatora, big squishy 350-yard cakes of 100% wool, dyed in amazing Noro colour combinations.
Learn more »Stay Warm and Cozy with our Canadian-Made Woolens
Stay warm and cozy with our Canadian-made woolens-- lovely blankets and throws for the sofa and bed and silky soft mohair socks for the feet (perfect in boots or wear as slippers indoors).
Learn more »Fair Isle Sheep Heid Hat
We are crazy about Fair Isle! Mayu and I (May) just finished the Sheep Heid hat designed by Kate Davies Designs with support and encouragement by Melissa (Colourwork Instructor) Top hat: May Middle hat: Melissa Bottom hat: Mayu
Learn more »Canadian Woolen Blankets
Our once-a-year order of warm and wooly blankets from Atlantic Canada has arrived, perfectly timed with the cold, wet weather--plaid throws and striped doubles in a lovely mix of heathered neutrals and colours.
Learn more »Fun Holiday-Inspired Classes: Part 2
We're in love with these sweet Advent Calendar Mittens. Join Parisa's workshop and learn a range of techniques, including stranded colourwork, Estonian braiding and thumb gussets, while knitting a mini-mitten.
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