Wool room up dates

It's been a busy few days and with the cooler weather arriving everyone is getting a head start on knitting.
We have our Noro order on the way along with a selection of Vikingarn... fabulous pattern support... can't wait

The Sirdar eco wool arrives this week for our group to get started on the giant cowl... should be fun...

Our Craigleith shawl kits are ready to go... well almost... what beautys!!!!
A fine collection of textures and colours hand picked to create a wonderful shawl... stay tuned for pictures on that one...

Don't forget, Wednesday nights from 7 - 9 are our new tutorial nights. Megan is here to help you get your project started, sort out your miss-directions and get you on track.... Ask us for more details... space for 10 at the table... Call to book your spot... As always, we serve organic teas and Ashanti coffee from our friends in Thornbury...

Eucalan is one the way... keep all your hand knits in good order...

Nifty little "knitters must haves" arriving this week too....

And of course.. more sock yarn... Who needs a class? Call us for class details... Wednesdays, or Saturdays... it's your call....

Come and meet Deb Gemmell in person... join in the fun of the Top Down Knit class... Saturday Nov 7th from 9 - 1 ish... hands on class, books available... you won't want to miss this opportunity...

Coming up- "Finishing school"- learn the special how-tos for sewing your patterns together...

Want to make a Moebius Cowl? The super long needles are on the way... call to have your pair set aside...

Start making your Moebious cowl in our "Knit-a-long" call for more details...

So, that's it for today... drop by in your are in our neighbourhood... next door to Dags & Willow cheese shop...

Happy knitting, Karen

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