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The Heron Sock Club Have fun: Knit socks: Experiment with new techniques in sock knitting:  Sharing time with others Each month we launch a new sock pattern – we deem interesting and technically curious Once you register you will receive an email with the pattern. Print your download, review the pattern for areas you need help with, drop in to the club meeting, bring you materials and get ready to start. If you run into trouble, you can attend the Wednesday FREE sock help afternoon and/or join in the drop in help each other group. Have no fear – this is FUN!! Are ready to take up the challenge??  We have planned for an intermediate and advanced beginner pattern for each month so you can choose a design that suits your interest and experience level. You choose if you want to knit a sock a month. No pressure – No deadlines  Membership card - $30.00 Member Benefits A sock club project bag – exclusive Heron design 10% discount on sock yarn used for the sock

The table was full of knitters enjoying each others conversations as the sun beamed in the windows. We have a stack of squares to "dress" the shop sign post with - WOW!! well down knitters...... It is so much fun gathering each week... Drop in on Thursday afternoons 1pm to 4pm. Stop by and you will see what I mean...   It was a terrific day... what could be better??? A yarn sale of course!! SAVE 10% on all in stock yarns Check our clearance section for some great buys!!    

Grey Heron news It’s the time of year I like to take my holidays This year we are heading to the Great Canadian Cheese Festival in Picton http://cheesefestival.ca/ With a few side trips to local wineries such as Stanners Vineyards http://www.stannersvineyard.ca/ We will be closed Friday June 6 th until Reopening on Thursday June 12 th around noon Now, I leave you with this… A new shipment of Manos Alegria has arrived This gorgeous fingering weight merino blend is perfect for a few projects by Megan Goodacre AKA Ticksy Knitter Check her FREEBIES here http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=knitting&query=Megan%20Goodacre%20free&sort=best   See you soon, Karen  P.S. Our Knitting Retreat in Southampton has spaces available only for daily participants. Let me know if you want to join in. Friday October 3rd and/or Saturday October 4th - $125 per day (2 classes and meals included)