February 2026 Newsletter
Diana Zondag
WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING
A Letter to the Customers
Hello everyone,
What a great first month of 2026 with you all! Even though the weather has been extreme at times, we appreciate all of you who made a trip out to see us and thank you for your patience to those who may have experienced delivery delays on your orders.
To celebrate this Olympic season, as a Canadian company we encourage you to take a look at all the wonderful Canadian inspired patterns on Ravelry. And if you haven't done so already, check out this great clip from Canadian Olympic hopeful Adam Runnalls (knitting in pic below) talking about the flow state of knitting.
It's not too late to let us know that you are participating in the February Knitting Challenge put together by the Canadian Cancer Society. Over 25 people have already shared with us that they took up the challenge. You can find more information about this on our February Knitting Challenge – Wool-Tyme.
Are you looking for other ways to support our community with your knitting or crochet? Besides blankets for Project Linus, we are now also a drop off location for Knitted Knockers. Find out more about this charity here Knitted Knockers of Canada – Soft, comfortable, knit prosthetics for breast cancer survivors.
AND we would like to share about a new project aimed at giving refugee children arriving in Canada something comforting to hold on to. See more information on the Welcome Bears initiative below.
Stay warm out there!
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Want to make some Canadian themed projects as you cheer on our nation at the Winter Olympics? Look no further than this 100% Canadian wool from Briggs & Little! This company has a variety of yarn weights perfect for winter wear, in red and white, and other colours of course to cheer on the country of your choice! |
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...WHAT'S NEXT
Upcoming Classes, Sales, and Events
Thank you to everyone who came out to welcome Laura from Red Brick Knitwear to our store at the end of January. We loved having her here and loved watching you pick up some of her stunning yarns. We can't wait for the next one!
Sharing for a Local Crafter:
Hi, my name is Helen, and I’m a crochet artist and content creator. I’m currently working on a project for the CBC Creative Network and I am looking to connect with other crafters who use adaptive tools to create art. This could include fiber arts, painting, sculpting, music, or any other creative practice. I personally use a crochet aid to support my work. Please feel free to reach out to me by email at imhelenzhou@gmail.com.
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CLASSES Share a Stitch Groups: These groups are back in session on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and first Saturday of the month for the stitching group. Learn to Crochet: Held over two classes, this course is for those who have never crocheted before. Focus will be basic stitches like chain stitch, single and double crochet, joining in new yarn, good tension and even edges. The cost of the class includes yarn, hook and a simple pattern to practice what you learn. SOLD OUT. MORE CLASSES TO COME. Knit Socks (cuff down): This course is perfect for the person with knitting experience wanting to try socks. You'll learn how to cast on, knit on 4 needles, turn the heel and finish a sock. SOLD OUT Intro to Weaving: Join fibre artist Tara Morris of Weave Me Be for an afternoon of creative play where you will weave a selection of beautifully coloured and textured fibres into your own piece of art. This hands on workshop will be a wonderful escape from winter cold into the warm and cozy world of wool. SOLD OUT Intermediate Fair Isle and Creating a Steek: This course is for the knitter who is familiar with knitting with two colours at the same time and is looking to go to the next level. This course also includes learning the skill of steeking knitted projects. There will be two (2), three (3) hour sessions with space between sessions to prepare for the next learning objective. |