WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING
A Letter to the Customers from Diana:
Happy New Year everyone!
This past weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Topsy Farms on Amherst Island to pick up some stock for our store. The farm’s motto is “Get Dirty, Grow Happy”, and from their “hippy” beginnings in 1971, they have continued to practice, and encourage, care for the land and animals.
After a short drive southwest of Kingston, we took a pleasant 20 min ferry ride to the island. We drove around a bit and were treated to sights of large waves, swans, and a running fox. Topsy Farm was easy to find, and two of the first things we saw after parking were sheep and the unique Irish dry stone walls found on the island. At the Wool Shop, I was greeted by Leah, their Director of Retail Operations, who answered my questions about the various locally made items on display alongside their own wonderful products. We also talked about events and tours that they offer; I, personally, would love to return in lambing season when you can visit with the lambs!
While the weather this past weekend wasn’t the best, I would love to go again on a spring/summer day, and would encourage anyone else to do so! In the meantime, if you would like to try some locally ‘grown happy’ wool, we have restocked our supply of Topsy Twist, with a few new colours added.
Happy Knitting!
Diana
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ITEM OF THE MONTH
Have you been curious about the ChiaoGoo Forte 2.0? Now is your chance to give it a try! ChiaoGoo has made their Forte Tips available to try for a fraction of the price of the full set and are compatible with your current interchangeable ChiaoGoo cables. Who knows? Maybe the set will be the perfect thing to add to your knitting wish list! |
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Upcoming Classes, Sales, and Events
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From February 1-14, you will have the opportunity to win an Addi2You Tension Ring. This sterling silver ring is the perfect accessory for any knitter or crocheter, and makes for a great gift. Each time you spend $100 (before tax, shipping, or stamp card redemptions) or more per transaction, you will be entered into our draw to win. This giveaway applies to all online and in-store purchases (with the exception of purchases of gift certificates). The first-place winner will receive an Addi2You ring in the size of their choice. The second-place winner will receive a $30 gift certificate for Wool-Tyme, and the third-place winner a $15 Wool-Tyme gift certificate. The winners will be contacted on February 15th. Good luck everyone! Note: prizes cannot be exchanged/refunded.
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CLASSES Share a Stitch: Needlework - This group is open to those who like to do needlework and are looking to work on their own projects in a social setting. Participants can share what they are working on and support each other in their projects as they see fit. Share a Stitch: Crochet & Knit Group -This group is open to those who crochet and knit who are looking to work on their own projects in a social setting. A staff member will be available to help people work through patterns/projects. Learn to Knit - This 3 session course is for those who have never knit before. You will learn how to cast on stitches, knit stitch, purl stitch, ribbing, increasing, decreasing and binding off. You will learn different stitches. You will learn how to check your gauge. 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. Learn to Knit Toe Up Socks with Magic Loop Method - This course is perfect for the person with knitting experience wanting to try socks. You'll learn how to cast on, knit on a circular needle, turn the heel and finish a sock. Knit in the Round - This course is for the Knitter who is familiar with the basics. In this class you will learn to read a pattern and knit a hat in the round. We will be using the Barley Hat pattern from Tin Can Knits. Introduction to Felting - This class is good for a beginner felter. Our instructor will go over the basics: materials, safety, foundation shapes, and how to approach a new project. You can expect to have a finished sheep/pin cushion by the end of the class. Fearless Finishing - Working on swatches, you will review basic invisible seaming and then move on to seaming ribbing, and garter stitch. Learn to pick up stitches flawlessly. Seam a bound off edge and learn the 3-needle bind-off. Learn how to sew a sleeve into place. You will learn to make and space buttonholes. Learn to Knit Cables - This course is for the knitter who is familiar with the basics and is looking to go to the next level. This course will be 2 hours in length. You will learn how to read a pattern and knit a headband with cables. Needle Felt a Spring Decoration - This class is for a person familiar with felting and is looking for an more advanced challenge. Our instructor will review the basics of materials, safety, foundation shapes, and how to approach a new project, while introducing you to new skills. |