Grey Heron bits

Beautiful: Bright: Bold Austermann - ahead of the game again This gorgeous hand painted "not just for socks"yarn arrived today.  Terrific blends of colours, just perfect for Spring. 459yds/420m    30sts   2.5mm to 3mm 75%wool 25% nylon $23.00   We have colour: 01, 02, 03, 05, 08 in stock today... come check it out!!

Come join us for a little colourwork class Tuesday April 8th - 10am to 12pm    $18.00  Get your creative juices flowing - bring your scrap yarns Whether you want to start the famous Beth Brown-Reinsel Latvian mitts or start a creative project like this using random charts for interest or start a creative project like this using random charts for interest  Drop in tomorrow - Coffee and Tea are always FREE

We carry over 50 colours of 220 SW. It's fabulous for children's clothing, baby blankets and any garment you want to have machine washable!!    Cascade Yarns presents: Carly's Helpful Yarn Tips! How to block 220 Superwash®   220 Superwash® is designed to be used for no-fuss garments that are washed in the washing machine and dried in the dryer .  The fibers of our 220 Superwash® have been descaled, which prevents them from gripping each other, especially when wet.  You may find that when you pull your piece out of the washer, it looks like it grew.  No worries, put it in the dryer and it will spring back into shape!  Suppose your piece has texture elements like lace or ribbing that need to be opened up after washing and drying.  You can block 220 Superwash® to accomplish this.  There are three common ways that most people block knitwear:  steaming, soak and pin, and pin and spritz.  Because 220 Superwash® tends to ...

Quick Winter class up date: Reminder!! Linen Stitch scarf class -  Wednesday Feb 12th - 1pm to 3pm $15.00 Advanced beginner to Intermediate - FREE patterns supplied -  please bring scrap yarns and needles to practice with  ***** Beginner Cuff down Sock class -  Thursday Feb 20th and Feb 27th - 10am to 12:30pm 5 hours of instruction: patterns included: $39.00 ****** Learn to Knit with Circular needles -  Tuesday Feb 25th - 10am to 12pm $24.00 Beginner to Refresher - Learn to knit "in the round" -  Perfect for knitting hats, cowls etc Drop in to register a few days ahead of the class

Tuesday March 11 th from 1pm to 3pm OR Wednesday March 12 th from 10am to 12pm $38.00 Class includes 2 hours of instruction.  Copy of Kids Knit, 1 set of needles, 1 ball of yarn Learn the fundamentals of knitting: Make a project: Have fun!! Pre-registration required           Class limited to 6 students – ages 10 - 14 Grey Heron 65 Simcoe St. Collingwood    705-444-0370

It's been so cold here that I thought it was time for a lovely warm winter hat. Here's your chance to practice your colourwork skills. This hat features Cabin Fever Northern Lights. The kits will be ready in early February and sold from our online site. http://www.shopcollingwood.com/greyheron/

The rules are simple.  1. Drop in the shop to register – There’s nothing like signing on the dotted line to keep you motivated!! 2. Challenge yourself with a new knitting or crocheting project Try a new technique?? – lace, colourwork, socks 3. Cast on during the SOCHI opening - Cast off during closing Friday Feb 7 th 2014 to Sunday Feb 23 rd, 2014 4. Must bring your project into the shop for a “Show n Tell” to qualify to be entered in all the draws Drop in to the shop with your finished project between Monday Feb 24 th and Friday Feb 28th The Olympic Challenge Wrap-Up Party Winners will be announced at our wrap up party Saturday March 1st from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at the shop Winners receive Grey Heron gift certificates Gold medal $100 - Silver medal $50 - Bronze medal $25   Everyone can enter the draw for other prizes!! SIGN UP TODAY Grey Heron 65 Simcoe St. Collingwood     www.greyheronyarns.com