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“A Tribute to Women” Our roundtable knitters have decided the following  yarns   are the chosen ones for the  International Women’s Day SALE SALE – Save 20% until Sat March 12th The Dye Guy – fingering weight - Socky Talky $19.20 The Dye Guy – fingering weight – Paca Toes $ 19.20 Regia – sock yarns $14.00 Rowan Felted Tweed DK - $10.36 Cascade Eco chunky - $21.60 Estelle Gladstone chunky - $10.40 Estelle Murrina chunky - $10.40 Sale applies to in stock product only.  ALL sales final – No exchange, No Refund

Thrum Mitten class Perfect for dog walking, keep your fingers warm/toasty - keep the winter winds out. Saturday Feb 27 th 10am to 12pm                          OR Wednesday March 9 th 10am to 12pm $25.00 (includes pattern) Materials extra Please purchase your supplies @ Grey Heron Learn this wonderful technique called thrumming. We teach you how to make a thrum, several techniques for knitting in your thrums and general discussion. Intermediate: must have experience using DPNs/Magic Loop – knitting small circumferences Homework – must have cuff knit so we are ready to start the thrumming process Class fees are to be paid in full at time of registration – in person, call in with credit card Grey Heron #1 65 Simcoe St, Collingwood greyheron@bellnet.ca     705-444-0370   

Getting the Best Fit from your Hand Knit Socks I hear this over and over again… My socks fit OK, but the fit could be better I have a wide foot but a narrow heel… how do I get a good fit? We are offering the “Sock Secret Weapon to getting the Perfect Fit” Class Join us on Wednesday March 23, 2016 from 9:30am to 12:30pm During this 3 hour class:  $30.00 + HST We will discuss fit, measure your feet and design your special fit The class is limited to 6 participants Payment required at time of registering. You will discover techniques that will make socking knitting so much easier!!  Be ready to take your boots off to measure your feet!!   Must have previous sock knitting experience – Not for beginners Bring yarn and needles - fingering - worsted We will be practising different techniques Contact Karen at the shop – email – phone – drop in 705-444-0370     greyheron@bellnet.ca ...

Here’s your chance to make the most popular Felted Clog – Slipper pattern Felted clog class - Learn from the Expert!! These felted clogs by Bev Galeskas are so thick & warm -  you can't just make one pair!! We are hosting a Felted Clog class with Donna B She's the expert for sure with over 150+ pairs made to date Grab your needles- head to Grey Heron for your intro to making Felted Clogs. Thursday February 18, 2016 – 9:30am– 12:00pm We review the pattern, help you choose your yarn, get you started – and keep you going until the clogs are finished. Discussion about felting - offer ideas on needle felting - suede bottom options Fee for class: $25.00 for 2 ½ hours  Pre-register for the class required Materials and pattern extra     (must know how to knit in the round)  Grey Heron #1  65 Simcoe St, Collingwood, ON   705-444-0370          greyheron@bellnet.ca

Hi Everyone, Here’s the schedule for the next Absolute Beginner classes. This is a two part class. Please let me know if you are interested in this class and timing as we only have 4 spots per class. Beginner Knitting Class – 2 sessions 4 hours = $50.00 For the absolute beginner - 2 consecutive weeks Wednesday morning – 10am to 12pm Feb 17 and 24 Saturday morning – 10am to 12pm Feb 13 and 20 You will learn: setting up the ground work to knit - discussion cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, cast off, read your pattern abbreviations, yarn weights, needles, knitting notions, etc… Cost $50.00 paid in advance by Wednesday Feb. 10th. Class fee includes - instruction handout and practice yarn Materials: need 5mm needles, FREE scarf pattern available to work on Grey Heron Yarn Shop 65 Simcoe St. Collingwood, ON L9Y 1H7 greyheron@bellnet.ca       705-444-0370

Cable Sweater Class with Guidance We have chosen several pullover and cardigan patterns for you to choose from. Each design has been selected based on interesting features, Traditional aran look, fun/new techniques, well known designers, some Canadians in the group, suggested skill level, worsted weight yarn and well written patterns. Details FREE overview of patterns review morning – approximately 10 patterns to choose from, or bring along a pattern you would like to knit  Sneak peek of 3 = Antler- tincanknits, Catherine - Glenna C, Dark & Stormy- by Baby Cocktails Check them out on ravelry!! 5 classes of 2 hours each session – Thursday or Saturday 6 th bonus session FREE (more details to follow on using this 2 hr period time) 10% off sweater yarn purchase for class Pattern overview meeting – we get together to chat about the pattern selections and any modifications you might consider adding. What size do I knit? – We will measure you to choose ...

2016 is the Year of the Monkey!!  It's a special year for me and I'm a Monkey...so stay tuned  for  fun happenings at  the shop... until then Happy New Year!!   It's the Year of the Monkey!!  We are closed until Monday January 4th  @  10am. Cheers, Karen