Grown Up Booties - they may look a tad funny, but they are super comfortable!
Friday, January 8, 2010
New Yarn - It just Keeps on Coming!
Another 100% wool SALE yarn arrived at our door steps! Deluxe Chunky, Regular price $9.95, SALE price $7.50. Each skein has 110 yards and we have the Grown Up Booties from ysolda.com (you know - one of our most fav desginers!) made with this yarn!
Grown Up Booties - they may look a tad funny, but they are super comfortable!
Grown Up Booties - they may look a tad funny, but they are super comfortable!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
New Yarn Alert!
Our supplier offered us an amazing price on SWTC Saphira - a chunky 100% superwash merino and we want to pass on the good deal to you! Regular price is $12.95, sale price is $7.99. Each skein boasts 131 yards! Wowza, that is good.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
2010 - already?
I can't believe how fast 2009 went by - like a lightning bolt, a flash! Each year at this time, I am totally amazed how quickly we arrive back at January, again. Like it is a big surprise! But here we are, starting fresh, looking forward to the year ahead and all the new and exciting things that will happen.
I don't know about you guys, but I'm up for big changes, moving forward, making a difference. The Naked Sheep has a tonne of things planned for 2010 - a charity drive, a yarn swap, a sock club, our entry into the spinning world - we have our eyes set on WIDE OPEN and we can't wait to share it with you.
On behalf of the Naked Sheep Team, Lisa, Emily, Kim, Naomi, Lorraine and Sarah, thank you for all your support, great times, fun knit nights and spectacular knits.
Happy New Year!
I don't know about you guys, but I'm up for big changes, moving forward, making a difference. The Naked Sheep has a tonne of things planned for 2010 - a charity drive, a yarn swap, a sock club, our entry into the spinning world - we have our eyes set on WIDE OPEN and we can't wait to share it with you.
On behalf of the Naked Sheep Team, Lisa, Emily, Kim, Naomi, Lorraine and Sarah, thank you for all your support, great times, fun knit nights and spectacular knits.
Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Knitmas Photo Album!
Our Knitmas celebration on December 16th was so much fun and here are the pictures to prove it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30285126@N02/sets/72157622925649619/
We all brought an amazing food dish, a secret santa gift and wine! I can't wait for it to happen next year!
Thank you all to the Naked Sheep Knit Night folks! You are the best and I really look forward to knitting with you in 2010 and beyond. Like 2009, next year should be just as fun and we are planning some really great events to keep us together.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30285126@N02/sets/72157622925649619/
We all brought an amazing food dish, a secret santa gift and wine! I can't wait for it to happen next year!
Thank you all to the Naked Sheep Knit Night folks! You are the best and I really look forward to knitting with you in 2010 and beyond. Like 2009, next year should be just as fun and we are planning some really great events to keep us together.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
New Spindles!
We are expanding our stock to include drop spindles, rovings and spinning wheels. Currently we have a selection of drop spindle kits that include, a top whorl drop spindle, about 2 ounces of roving and instructions for 19.99!
We also have the drop spindle for $11.99 without the roving and instructions!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Pollika Shawl Pins!
Now at the shop! We have re-stocked these awesome sweater and shawl pins! They range between $9.00 - $24.00!
And they also have awesome buttons! Each one is $8.00.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Learn To Spin on A Wheel!
Learn how to work with your spinning wheel to create beautiful useable yarns. This series of classes will be geared to the absolute beginner and “still pretty new at it” spinner. It will cover adjusting the wheel to optimize success, learning to treadle, spinning a continuous single thread, and plying. For the first three lessons we will concentrate on spinning wool. After that, who knows…!
Take sometime for yourself after the holidays and learn how to spin yarn on a spinning wheel. Our class is designed for the absolute beginner! Spinning is so relaxing and therapeutic and like knitting totally addictive.
We have three wheels for you to borrow during the class if you don't currently have one!
Spinning On A Wheel 101 - $125, includes roving.
January 9th & 16th & 23rd & 30th 9am to 11am (4-two hour sessions)
Maximum Participants: 6 - 3 spots left!
If you have a wheel, please bring it in good working order, 3 bobbins, lazy kate, solid-coloured apron or lap cloth .
Our instructor, Julia Lee has been knitting since she was a child and spinning for close to 20 years. She is a graduate of the 1994-2000 OHS Spinning Certificate course offered at the Haliburton School. She is an amazing, patient extremely knowledgeable instructor and would love nothing more than to put her spinning knowledge from her head into yours, er, hands!
Take sometime for yourself after the holidays and learn how to spin yarn on a spinning wheel. Our class is designed for the absolute beginner! Spinning is so relaxing and therapeutic and like knitting totally addictive.
We have three wheels for you to borrow during the class if you don't currently have one!
Spinning On A Wheel 101 - $125, includes roving.
January 9th & 16th & 23rd & 30th 9am to 11am (4-two hour sessions)
Maximum Participants: 6 - 3 spots left!
If you have a wheel, please bring it in good working order, 3 bobbins, lazy kate, solid-coloured apron or lap cloth .
Our instructor, Julia Lee has been knitting since she was a child and spinning for close to 20 years. She is a graduate of the 1994-2000 OHS Spinning Certificate course offered at the Haliburton School. She is an amazing, patient extremely knowledgeable instructor and would love nothing more than to put her spinning knowledge from her head into yours, er, hands!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Cascade Eco now comes in Heathers!
Just like Cascade 220 heathers, it's big sister Cascade Eco now is available in heathered colours. We have a few and are waiting for a bunch more. Eack skein cost $19.99 and has 437 yards.
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