TTC KAL

It is back - the TTC KAL. Last year we had so much fun and I am really looking forward to it again. I won't regurgitate all the info on my blog - go HERE to the official TTC KAL blog for more info and to sign up.

Like last year, we will have prizes for everyone, food (and lots of it) AND plenty of fun.

World Wide Knit In Public Day - June 19th

The Naked Sheep is hosting a World Wide Knit In Public event!

Join us on June 19th to celebrate and share your love of knitting, crochet or spinning.

Location:
On the beach at the bottom of Glen Manor, just south of the shop!
Time: Noon til ??
Bring: your knitting, chair or blanket, hat and sunscreen.map link

We will provide water, pizza, watermelon and some fruity drinks!

Please RSVP to lisa@nakedsheep.ca so I know you are coming and ensure there is enough food for you!

Feel free to forward this invite to your friends. ALL are welcome

new book!

I know it is way too early to even start to think about wearing mittens and socks again, but when I saw the patterns in this book I couldn't resist ordering. Summer is the perfect time to knit mittens and/or socks. They are small portable projects and if you would like to try your hand at colour knitting, this is the book for you!

The book is $29.99 and here is a LINK to all the fab projects!

Hiya Hiya Interchangable Needle Sets

We have received Hiya Hiya Interchangable 4" small needle sets. The set includes 4" tips in sizes 2.75mm to5mm plus cords in 16", 24, 32" and 40" and a beautiful chinese fabric case to store them.

Each set is $67.99.

The set with the larger needles from 5.5mm to 10mm are on back order and will of course post about their arrival.

I quite like these needles. I like how short the tips are, the cords are super flexible and the tips are not grippy (is this really a word?). In fact, I like them more than my knitpicks options and I only just figured this out when I was knitting my Linen Stitch scarf and my options needles cord snapped. I changed to the Hiya Hiya needles and my tension loosened! I found I was fighting with the options needles as they were gripping the Louet Gems yarn quite tightly.

I will give the few tips and cords to Sue, as she likes them and they need a good home to go to.

Drop Spindle Class - June 17th and 24th

Back by popular demand is our Drop Spindle Class on June 17th and 24th from 7-9pm.

Want to learn how to make yarn using a drop spindle? The spindle is one of the oldest tools used for making yarn. We include all you need to get you started – a drop spindle, some roving and an excellent instructor!

Price: $50.00, includes all you need
Class Length: 2 – two hour sessions
Instructor: Missy Westgate

New Vogue Arrived

Vogue Summer 2010 arrived and we have a few copies left. Here is a LINK to the preview.

June Newsletter Now Available!

Not on our mailing list? Click HERE to read our June newsletter.

Highlights:

• World Wide Knit In Public Day - June 19th



• Upcoming Classes



• New Stuff....Madelinetosh Sock, Viola Sock and Fancy Sock, Baby Cashmerino, Namaste bags (10%off sale on namaste bags!)



• Samples....Gretal, Splash, Playful Stripes and Cedar Leaf Shawlette

Here is our class schedule - we have great classes scheduled through August!

Finished Object!

Missy finished this awesome Fireside Cardigan and I had to try it on. I think it looks so good on me that she should just give it to me! Isn't that what friends are for, right??? If you agree, you can pester Missy on my behalf.

She knit this sweater with two strands of Cascade 220 and the results could not be more perfect!

Project Class - 3 spots left!

Sign up for one of our most popular classes - The Project Class, run by Kate Atherley. Let Kate help you through from beginning to end: from reading the pattern, understanding gauge, increasing, decreasing, fit for YOUR body, and seaming! This is class is suitable for newer knitters and will increase your confidence to tackle any knitting challenge.

This class is not just for knitting your first sweater, but can include lace, cables,plain stitches, shawls, socks - you want to knit it, Kate will help you. You can also bring in a slew of projects that are in the final stages of completion, but you are not sure how to finish them professionally.

Please sign up soon, we have 3 spots left, which is rare, as our project class is always full before we even get a chance to post our schedule.

The cost is $100 and runs on June 13th, 20th, 27th, July 11th and 18th from 10am to noon.

Beginner Knit Night

June 4th is our next beginner knit night. Ask Lisa anything you want on your project(s), get that mistake fixed, get started on something new - anything goes on this night, as it is a night just for you!

This workshop is from 6-8pm, cost is $20. Please call 416.691.6320 to register or pop in to the shop!