Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Store Closue
As you all know by now the lovely and talented Annie Modesitt will be teaching classes at the Sheep tomorrow and Thursday. The classes will be running all day, so there just won't be the space for us to open the store! We'e sorry for any inconvenience, but hope to see you soon. And we will be hoping for no major knitting crises until we're open again!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Knit with Silk Garden Sock
Have a look at these lovely samples that were kindly loaned to us ...
This is the Simple yet Effective Shawl pattern by Torontonian (Yay!) Laura Chau. Naomi (Mschatterbox on Ravelry) knit this shawl with 2 balls of silk garden sock in colour #S84! Isn't it pretty?!
and up next is Suzie's (Gloxie on Ravelry) beautiful Clapotis, a pattern from designer, Kate Gilbert! Suzie knit her Clapotis using 2 balls of colour #S245.
This is the Simple yet Effective Shawl pattern by Torontonian (Yay!) Laura Chau. Naomi (Mschatterbox on Ravelry) knit this shawl with 2 balls of silk garden sock in colour #S84! Isn't it pretty?!
and up next is Suzie's (Gloxie on Ravelry) beautiful Clapotis, a pattern from designer, Kate Gilbert! Suzie knit her Clapotis using 2 balls of colour #S245.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
TTC Knit-along!
Team East A and B both began their days at the Sheep.
We had balloon-popping door prizes, refreshments: cookies, cakes, fruit, and coffee.
It was a great time for everyone, and hopefully Team East A and B had a great time at the other shops on the route!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Annie Modesitt is Coming!
Just a reminder about the exciting celebrity guest that will be visiting our store next week! Annie Modesitt will be teaching at the Sheep next Wednesday and Thursday. Each class is $60 individually, or 2 classes for $100, and here is what she will be teaching...
Wednesday June 10:
Modualr Knitting 2-5pm (9 spaces left)
Combination Knitting 6-9pm (7 spaces left)
Thursday June 11:
Combination Knitting 2-5pm (12 spaces left)
P.S. Combination knitting is Annie's own knitting technique. If you want to knit faster, but still be gentle on your hands, combination knitting may be for you! Who better to learn it from than the creator of the technique?
Oh, and did we tell you already that the new Rowan magazine came in, and it is LOVELY!
Wednesday June 10:
Modualr Knitting 2-5pm (9 spaces left)
Combination Knitting 6-9pm (7 spaces left)
Thursday June 11:
Combination Knitting 2-5pm (12 spaces left)
P.S. Combination knitting is Annie's own knitting technique. If you want to knit faster, but still be gentle on your hands, combination knitting may be for you! Who better to learn it from than the creator of the technique?
Oh, and did we tell you already that the new Rowan magazine came in, and it is LOVELY!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Ergonomic Crochet
...well, we have the right tools for the job anyway. If you're anything like me you get into a knitting/crochet frenzy; I become so obsessed with certain projects that no amount of wrist pain can keep me away! (I know, thats a bad thing)
If you aren't as dye-hard as I am, and I hope you're not, you should try out the cute new crochet hooks that just came in earlier today. They have a soft grippy handle, and a smooth slippery hook, so your yarn slides easily, but not your fingers! Another great idea from Clover, my favourite purveyor of cute and handy notions.
We have a fresh supply of lots more Clover goodies, including their needle felting pen, Kacha Kacha's, stitch holders, cable needles, blocking pins and more!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Cheese and Knitting
Hey everybody!
In case you weren't able to make it out to knit night last week, I thought that I'd fill you in on all the excitement you missed!
It was not your average knit night; it turns out that we have a large number of foodies amongst us, and last Wednesday we savoured a delicious selection of gourmet cheeses! Our little cheese night was so popular that we just might make it into a semi-regular event...it doesn't hurt that cheese is especially delicious with our weekly staple of wine! Even our more timid cheese eaters found something they liked. And thanks to everyone who brough bread and crackers!
It was also great to see a lot of new faces out last week, so many new faces in fact that we ran out of chairs (but don't worry, there is always room for more!) We even had a gues knitter from the UK, hi Judy! (that's her on the right)
OH, and one more piece of exciting news before I go...if you missed Cookie A's Sock Innovation the first time around, we just got in a BUNCH more copies, so grab one before they're gone again!
In case you weren't able to make it out to knit night last week, I thought that I'd fill you in on all the excitement you missed!
It was not your average knit night; it turns out that we have a large number of foodies amongst us, and last Wednesday we savoured a delicious selection of gourmet cheeses! Our little cheese night was so popular that we just might make it into a semi-regular event...it doesn't hurt that cheese is especially delicious with our weekly staple of wine! Even our more timid cheese eaters found something they liked. And thanks to everyone who brough bread and crackers!
It was also great to see a lot of new faces out last week, so many new faces in fact that we ran out of chairs (but don't worry, there is always room for more!) We even had a gues knitter from the UK, hi Judy! (that's her on the right)
OH, and one more piece of exciting news before I go...if you missed Cookie A's Sock Innovation the first time around, we just got in a BUNCH more copies, so grab one before they're gone again!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
OOPS!
There is so much stuff going on at the store every day that we sometimes forget to let you folks know when we get new yarn in...sorry...
If you haven't seen it in the shop already then you don't know about the huge new shipment of Malabrigo sock that has graced our shelves for the past few weeks. It is diminished slightly from when it first arrived, but still fabulous. We have a great selection of colours, including the highly coveted "Persia" (I had to stop my self from buying a sweater's worth on the spot!) So for all you Malabrigo justkies who are wondering when you'll be able to get you next fix, come to the Sheep. And for those of you who haven't knit with the splendid Malabrigo sock, its time for you to figure out what the fuss is all about!
ahhhh...its so shiny...
If you haven't seen it in the shop already then you don't know about the huge new shipment of Malabrigo sock that has graced our shelves for the past few weeks. It is diminished slightly from when it first arrived, but still fabulous. We have a great selection of colours, including the highly coveted "Persia" (I had to stop my self from buying a sweater's worth on the spot!) So for all you Malabrigo justkies who are wondering when you'll be able to get you next fix, come to the Sheep. And for those of you who haven't knit with the splendid Malabrigo sock, its time for you to figure out what the fuss is all about!
ahhhh...its so shiny...
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thinking Green
Since we all like to do what we can for the planet, we've got some green things for the blog today:
First, for all of you coffee drinkers out there, we just got in a bunch of these beauties:
Stainless steel mugs perfect for your hot beverages (and cold ones too!) They seal up at the top to prevent spilling while you're juggling your drink, purse, knitting, and metropass getting on the streetcar in the morning, and using them saves you money at most coffee places! You can pick one up at the sheep for 12.00!
Also, starting on Monday, June 5th, plastic bags will cost 5 cents, city wide. This is an inititive to get people to recycle bags, and use re-usable cloth bags. Of course if you're a knitter or crocheter, there are tonnes of patterns available to make your own shopping bag - way prettier then a plastic one anyways, and a great stashbuster!
This is the Everlasting Bagstopper from Knitty, and it's an easy, fast knitted bag project. Knit one up in cotton, or linen, and it'll last forever! This one stretches sideways to fit whatever you buy in it, and has a nice dense garter stitch bottom to keep your stuff from falling out!
Are you a crocheter? check out this bag from Canadian Living. Great for Saturday morning trips to the market!
First, for all of you coffee drinkers out there, we just got in a bunch of these beauties:
Stainless steel mugs perfect for your hot beverages (and cold ones too!) They seal up at the top to prevent spilling while you're juggling your drink, purse, knitting, and metropass getting on the streetcar in the morning, and using them saves you money at most coffee places! You can pick one up at the sheep for 12.00!
Also, starting on Monday, June 5th, plastic bags will cost 5 cents, city wide. This is an inititive to get people to recycle bags, and use re-usable cloth bags. Of course if you're a knitter or crocheter, there are tonnes of patterns available to make your own shopping bag - way prettier then a plastic one anyways, and a great stashbuster!
This is the Everlasting Bagstopper from Knitty, and it's an easy, fast knitted bag project. Knit one up in cotton, or linen, and it'll last forever! This one stretches sideways to fit whatever you buy in it, and has a nice dense garter stitch bottom to keep your stuff from falling out!
Are you a crocheter? check out this bag from Canadian Living. Great for Saturday morning trips to the market!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
SALE!
We have too much yarn, and no where to put it all! Thats right, the Sheep is doing a bit of a destash, which means great deals for you. Rigt now all of our lovely Jo Sharp and Fibre Company yarns are 50% off! Jo Sharp Silkroad aran, ultra and aran Tweed are all just $5.50! Fibre Company Terra and Khroma are $10, and Organik is $7.95! It doesn't get much better than that. We are sad to see them go, but just had to make some room for new yarn (such difficult decisions!)
At this great price these awesome yarns are selling fast, so be sure to check in before its too late!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Project Class
Hey everybody,
I'm sure that most of you out there have that one lingering project that you are eager to knit, but scared of because it might involve a challenging new skill (I know that I have a few of those!) Well we have a solution for you, sighn up for a project class!
Our project classes run for 5 weeks, and are taught by the lovely Kate Atherly (a total knitting genious!). You can knit whatever your heart desires, and each knitter in the class will be working on something different; we really like that part because you'll end up learning about all the projects in the class, not just your own. You can come with your own materials, or purchase them here. As with all of our classes, each registrant receives a one-time use %10 storewide discount (woo hoo!)
Our next prject class will begin Sunday June 7 from 10-12, and will continue for the following four Sundays (14th, 21st, 28th and July 5th). If you are interested in registering drop by the store or give us a call, but sign up quick because we keep our classes small; there are only 6 spaces available!
I'm sure that most of you out there have that one lingering project that you are eager to knit, but scared of because it might involve a challenging new skill (I know that I have a few of those!) Well we have a solution for you, sighn up for a project class!
Our project classes run for 5 weeks, and are taught by the lovely Kate Atherly (a total knitting genious!). You can knit whatever your heart desires, and each knitter in the class will be working on something different; we really like that part because you'll end up learning about all the projects in the class, not just your own. You can come with your own materials, or purchase them here. As with all of our classes, each registrant receives a one-time use %10 storewide discount (woo hoo!)
Our next prject class will begin Sunday June 7 from 10-12, and will continue for the following four Sundays (14th, 21st, 28th and July 5th). If you are interested in registering drop by the store or give us a call, but sign up quick because we keep our classes small; there are only 6 spaces available!
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