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The Heron Accessories Club Knit “Must-Haves”: Experiment with new techniques in small projects: Sharing time with others Each month we offer a new technique and a pattern to try – or bring a pattern of your choice Beading: Braided Cast On: Colourwork: Lace: Latvian: Stripes: Brioche: Cables Double Knitting: Miters: Thrums: Slip Stitches: Short rows: Fancy cast ons:   Knit -----    Hats: Scarves: Mittens: Berets: Cowls: Shawls:  Fingerless: Jewellery: Slippers We have chosen patterns from   Ravelry -   “the Cream of the Crop” They might not be the easiest – but they certainly are interesting and well liked!! 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, purchase your materials and get ready to start. If you run into trouble, you can attend the Wednesday FREE help afternoon and/or join in the drop in help ea...

This is Chiao Goo's new line of stainless steel circulars. They have been working hard to get this right for us knitters. The multi-strand, steel cable is coated with a nylon allowing for your yarn to slide right over. The tips and joins are just spectacular! In China, the color red signifies happiness, hence the little slogan, "Knit Red. Be Happy". 12 inch cables in sizes 2mm, 2.25mm, 2.5mm, 2.75mm and 3.25mm = $7.85 each

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 use...

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 inc...

Grey Heron Fall Retreat on the shores of Lake Huron Chantry Breezes B&B in Southampton- steps from the lake (1 1/2 hrs from Collingwood) Thursday Oct 2 to Sunday Oct 5 We have planned for:  6 classes, 3 samplings (Tea, Wine, Chocolate) Delicious food, tons of FUN and laughter with time to visit area yarn shops!! If this is something you would like to participate in,  please let me know. We have booked rooms for arrival Thursday afternoon. This will give you time to settle in, meet and greet with others and enjoy a lovely dinner together If you prefer to check in on Friday - that's fine too we start our program around  9:30am and continue until 4:00pm We have allowed for FREE time for: beach combing, trail walks, and knitting  All meals, snacks are included Cost from $525.00 per person (includes class instruction too) ( price will vary depending on arrival timing/choice of single/double ...

Spinning Daily best discribes " Spindle Spinning"  Learning how to spin is learning the process of drawing out the fibers and adding twist until you have created a continuous thread of stable yarn. Starting out on a hand spindle is a great way to master the craft with a minimum of expense and equipment. Drop spindles are ancient tools that were a necessity in ancient times and are still used in many parts of the world to produce thread and yarn. If you're thinking about picking up a spindle for the first time, you may not know the difference in spindle whorls and why they matter. Learn the drop spinning process from expert spinners and take pride into creating your very own handspun yarn.  So, after reading this - Who would like to learn? No previous experience required!! Jean Thomas has graciously offered to teach us to spin yarn  using your very own Drop Spindle.  We will make a spindle, practice with fibre  and gain a new appre...