Grey Heron bits

Once again, Knit Wear has a fabulous magazine full of interesting styles - Colour blocking section,   24 intriguing projects to make...   As they say - Simple handknits for the thoughtful knitter!!   $15.99

It's our "Relocation Celebration"  Thursday October 3rd to Saturday October 5th Come check out our new shop  space Cake cutting on Thursday October 3rd at 2:00pm Enter our draw to WIN a set of Knitters Pride needles Yarn SALE   10% off      (in stock only) Daily draws too - pattern books - Eucalan - Notions and more Grab your needles & hooks and join our Thursday Drop in afternoon Grey Heron 65 Simcoe Street, Studio 1, Collingwood, ON  

It’s Felting time @ Grey Heron Here's your chance to learn about felted knitting Come join in the fun!!  We are making felted clogs, felted hats, felted mittens, felted handbags +++ Wednesday October 9, 2013      1pm to 3pm   $25.00   Materials extra (includes one FREE pattern) Learn about felting: What yarns to work with:  How to machine felt: How to embellish with "Needle Felting":  We will provide you with a list of "Tips & Tricks" to improve your finished project Preregistration required  by Friday October 9th.  Call or drop by.... Harry Potter inspired felted clogs   Felted Mohair/wool hat

All Namaste bags come in a wide array of colors and are made of extremely durable, animal friendly, easy to clean materials. Namaste believes fashion and function can exist together. We have the Mini Messenger and the Devin Wristlet are in stock. The messenger is a cross body fit for a busy lifestyle. The wristlet is the mini purse, cosmetic bag or the multi faceted wallet. Travel bag - Great quality - Fun - Functional  Pumpkin - Lime - Red - Black - Yellow  Mini Messenger $85.00 Devin wristlets $43.50  More bags coming in soon.

Serendipity Tweed is a beautiful blended yarn - cotton  and wool. This bi-twist has a lovely feel too. 60% Cotton, 40% Wool 210 yards/skein Size 4.5mm (US7) Needle Recommended Average Gauge 5 st / 4" Nice colours - such as  Retailing $10.80 Colorado Columbine      Teal Orchid Oregano Leaves

We're making Mittens It’s heading towards cooler weather and that means “It’s time for Mittens” Thursday morning – Sept 12th and 19th – 10am to 12pm OR Saturday morning – Sept 21st and  Sept 28th – 10am to 12pm Cost $30.00 paid in advance – Tuesday Sept 10th Learn to use double point needles while making mittens. This class prepares you for knitting in a small circumference like, sweater sleeves, hat decreases and small projects. We work on ribbed cuffs, thumb gussets and grafting the closure. Prerequisite – comfortable with the knit and purl stitch Pattern book included Homework – knitting homework between weeks Materials – bring/purchase – 4.5mm double point needles, yarn Call for more information – 705-444-0370

Knitting Refresher "Crash Course"  Have you been away from knitting for some time?, then this is the class for you…. Saturday morning – Sept 14th 9am to 12pm OR Thursday morning – Sept 26th 9am to 12pm Cost $28.00 paid in advance by Thursday Sept 12th. Three hours = This class focuses on 12 segments of 15min increments covering yarn review, needle update, cast on methods, cast off methods, knit/purl stitch, increase/decrease ++++ Prerequisite: knitting experience Bring your needles, notions and scrap yarns