January 2026 Newsletter

Diana Zondag

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING

A Letter to the Customers 

I can't think of many people I know whose lives have not been touched by a cancer diagnosis, and that includes the people we love here at Wool-Tyme. When we heard about the Canadian Cancer Society's February Knitting Challenge, we wanted to be involved. It has been our experience that the fibre community is very caring, and it made sense to us to 'knit' these people and this fundraiser together.

If you have not already signed up to be involved, can we encourage you to do so? You can follow this link to sign up: February Knitting Challenge. There is even a Facebook group to share your progress and ideas!

We don't think that you will need help with the knitting part, but to help increase donations, Wool-Tyme is pledging the following. If you email us (orders@wool-tyme.com) a screenshot of, or the link to, the fundraising page you created we will make a donation.

If between 0-15 people send us sign up info, we will donate $2000 to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Between 16 and 25 people: $3000

Between 26 and 40: $3000

Between 41 and 50+: $5000

And we encourage you to send your fundraising information to people in your lives to keep you motivated to complete the challenge, and continue to raise funds. At this time, the Canadian Cancer Society has already reached their goal for this fundraiser, but let's send a strong message of what this community can do. And every dollar will help research and support to people we love.

Thanks for considering supporting this important cause!

Diana

 

Adjustable Sock Blockers

These adjustable sock blockers are great for knitters who frequently wash and block socks. Sold in a pair for you to assemble, they are adjustable at the leg, foot, and heel to ensure the perfect fit. Covering sock sizes for women, men, and children, these sock blockers are just the thing for finishing up any sock knitting or sock crocheting project (adjust approximately from Women’s size 4 to Men’s size 13). Pick yours up or order them online with us today!

 

WHAT'S NEW


       Kollage Square Northern Pine DPN Needles                                  Puro Cotone Tones

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                       addiClick Rocket Tips (Standard)                                       Lang Punto 87

 

...WHAT'S NEXT

Upcoming Classes, Sales, and Events

Pop-Up: We are so excited to host Lauren Stemp of Red Brick Knitwear on January 31st. Laura is a local fibre artist who will be bringing combination of: fingering + DK weight sock yarn and sock sets, mini skein surprise bags, llama blend bouclé, non-superwash bulky, alpaca/silk “fluff”, and lots more! Make sure to stop by between 12-5pm at Wool-Tyme to check out all the fun items Laura will be bringing with her. See you then!

 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.

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 ribbed beanie in the round.

Knit Socks (toe up):This course is perfect for the person with knitting experience (familiar with basics and some experience knitting in the round) wanting to make socks. You'll learn how to cast on, knit on a circular needle, turn the heel and finish a sock. 

Learn 4 Knit Stitches: This 4 session course is for those who have knit before and are looking to expand their knitting knowledge.  Each class will be 2 hours in length.

Needle Felting "Heart-felt" Penguin:This class is for a person new to, or familiar with, the basics of needle felting. Our instructor will review the basics of materials, safety, foundation shapes, and how to build on basics shapes to create a 3D character.  You can expect to have a finished penguin by the end of the class.

Learn Fair Isle Knitting: 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 3 hours in length. You will learn how to read a pattern and knit a bag with fair isle stitches.

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.

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.

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. 
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