New Book! Knitting Green

Knitting Green by Ann Budd ($29.95)

Knitting Green is an ideal reference for knitters eager to make their needlework even more eco-conscious. Peppered throughout this resource are nine thoughtful and engaging essays to help you think about your carbon footprint. From Lisa R. Myers's frank look at running a yarn shop in the new era of conservation to Kristin Nicholas's lovesong to sheep, Knitting Green is chock full of information for you to consider while you work your needles. Other essayists include: Carmen S. Hall, Clara Parks, Pam Allen, Sandi Wiseheart, Kristeen Griffin-Grimes, Darlene Hayes, and Amy R. Singer. 

Solstice Skirt		Soy-Silk Kimono
Commuter Knapsack		Cunene River Pullover
On-the-Go Bike Basket-Purse		Honor-the-Buffalo Socks and Mitts

NEW Easy Lacey Slouch Hat Workshop

NEW Easy Lacey Slouch Hat Workshop

Skill Level: intermediate-beginner

Instructor Liane Schwarz

Tuesday May 4 & 11, 6-8pm

Lace is springing up all over! In this workshop you will learn the basic principles of lace—negotiating yarn overs, the slants of your increases and decreases, as well as lace patterns and charts--while making yourself this gorgeous slouchy hat that’s perfect for this time of year. Knowing how to knit in the round is an asset, but not absolutely necessary.

• Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
• $80 + tax (includes materials)

Summer Interweave Knits Summer 2010

The new issue of Interweave Knits Summer 2010 has arrived! It arrived so quickly that the publisher doesn't even have it up on their web site yet!

NEW Amigurumi Workshop!

 

NEW Amigurumi Workshop (Crochet and Knit)

Skill Level: intermediate-beginner

Instructor Liane Schwarz

Tuesday May 18 & 25, 6:30 to 8pm

So creepy, so cute and horribly infectious! Everyone loves an amigurumi! In this workshop, we will knit and crochet a bunch of these little critters. Just bring a pattern you would like to make and we will provide the yarn and the instruction to get you from start to finish.

• 2 sessions over 2 weeks. 
• $60 + tax (includes yarn and instruction)

Yarn Swap! Sunday April 25th

Yarn Swap!

Date:	Sunday, April 25, 2010
Time:	1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:	Knit-O-Matic 1378 Bathurst St, Toronto ON

It's Time for the April Yarn Swap! Get rid of your old yarn (we donate leftovers to charity), and take anything from the donations. The only rule is don't bite other peoples' fingers.

If you can't make it but still want to donate feel free to drop off your donations any time that is convenient, we'll make sure they make their way into the swap baskets. 

As an aside, we could really use some donations this month! We haven't received much in the last few months and the charity we send the bulk of the yarn to, Silver Circle West Toronto Senior's Services, are hard up and really need donations. They especially love the cheap acrylic yarns, so don't be shy about passing those on.

See you on Sunday!

~ Haley

P.S. 

You can find the Yarn Swap on Facebook right HERE!

New Koigu KPPPM Stock!

New Koigu KPPPM stock has arrived! Yes, we have sumptuous new Koigus just for Yous! 

• Meticulously artisan dyed in Ontario
• Sock weight
• 100% merino wool, washable
• 50g/160m
• 2 skeins can make a pair of socks, 3 for bigger socks
• Koigu KPPPM Pattern Ideas