Happy Canada Day!!

Happy Canada Day to all Crawlers!!

Do check each yarn shop on the crawl to make sure 

they are OPEN on Canada Day. 

If you are travelling around our wonderful cottage areas, 

check in @  http://brucegreysimcoe.com/home to find

All Canada Day Celebrations in the towns you will be heading to. 

Ask for your Afghan pattern at each shop!!

Ask for you Draw Ballot at each shop!! 

Spread the word about the crawl to all your knitter friends. 

Have a wonderful Canada Day!!

Alliston Yarns WINS New Business of the Year!!

Karen Morton (on the left) from
Alliston Yarns

Congratulations Karen on winning the New Business of the Year award.

 

Visit the Alliston Farmer's Market 

every Saturday 8am to 2pm @ Victoria and Mill Sts 

 Market and area information found below: 

http://brucegreysimcoe.com/operators/alliston-farmers-market

 

Fabulous event in Alliston - August 7th - 9th 

http://www.allistonpotatofestival.com/

Start your engines - the Lakeside Yarn Crawl has begun...

Here's a few details- 

Start date: Saturday June 13th

Finish date: Monday September 7th

Crawling participating rules:

1. Crawler must be 18 or older to participate

2. Only 1 passport per crawler

3. Crawler must be present when their passport is stamped or signed

NEW - 

This year, every shop will have a draw for a gorgeous basket of goodies. 

           Ballots are available at each shop - ask for yours!!

NEW - 

This year the grand prize basket is filled with donation supplies from 

all of our suppliers!! 

As soon as we have everything in place, I will post an amazing picture. 

To have the chance to WIN the grand prize, a fully stamped passport must be filled in. Leave your passport at the last shop or return it to your LYS from the list below. 

NEW - Every shop has created a lovely pattern for an 8" Afghan Square. 

The pattern is FREE, so please ask for yours. 

Please send us photos of your finished afghans so we can show off your knitting!!

The Purple Sock - Coldwater   http://thepurplesock.ca/

True North Yarn Co - Barrie   http://www.truenorthyarn.com/store/pc/home.asp

Eliza's Buttons and Yarn - Barrie   http://elizaknits.com/

Grey Heron Yarn Shop - Collingwood   http://greyheronyarns.com/

Creemore House of Stitches - Creemore   http://creemorequiltsandyarns.com/

Riverside Yarns - Owen Sound    http://riversideyarns.com/

Philosopher's Wool Company - Inverhuron    https://www.philosopherswool.com/
DocKnits - Port Elgin   http://www.docknits.ca/

Purl 3 - Orillia   http://www.purl3orillia.com/

Alliston Yarns - Alliston   http://www.allistonyarns.com/

Note: 
If you are travelling a fair distance to a shop, please call them a few days before to ensure they are open during the time you will be there. 

Emergencies do crop up - so call first to avoid disappointment. 

Safe driving - Have fun!! - Take a friend - Good Luck!! - Happy Knitting!!

True North Yarn Company in Barrie

Hey summer yarn lovers! All of us at True North Yarn Co. are pumped to be  part of the Lakeside Yarn Crawl again this year. There’s nothing better for  our Simcoe County/Georgian Bay summers than sharing favourite beachside projects!  Check out our cozy new shop location in Cedar Pointe Plaza in Barrie.  We have planned a fun fiber-full summer class schedule. Summer classes include a T-Yarn workshop,  Finishing classes, and a free Lace KAL!  Check out our free Yarn Socials for help between classes, getting a project  started or learning new techniques like Magic Loop. To kick off the crawl we are offering a Free Learn to Knit Class Saturday June 13th from 10am - 12pm. We are also hosting an all day knitfest to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of   WWKIP Day at our store, Saturday June 13th 10am - 5:30pm.  Bring your crochet and knitting projects, and lawn chairs.  We will provide the refreshments. Summer Yarn Highlights: Noro Tokonatsu, Handmaiden Swiss Silk,  Borgo de Pazzi e-co, Punta Yarns Montoya Beach, King Cole Authentic Cotton DK,  Katia Tahiti Spray, Diamond Luxury Collection Summertime,  Kauni 300g Effektgarn kits, Cascade Avalon,  Sirdar Beachcomber and now introducing  Penguin Soup yarns dyed locally in Simcoe County! Notions: HiyaHiya, Susan Bates, Knitter’s Pride, and  Wooden Yarn Bowls/Sock Forms/Darning Eggs made in Gravenhurst! For the full list of brands we carry and to shop online you can always check out truenorthyarn.com for updates follow us at our blog & on Facebook! Our sweet new location! 15 Cedar Pointe Dr. Units 7 & 8 (705) 737 - 4422 All Summer We are Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5:30 pm Open late ‘til 8 on Thursdays! (We will be closed Canada Day, August 3rd, Labour Day)

Purl 3 .... located in Orillia

Purl3 is owned and operated by Sandra and Kitrina Typhair, a mother and daughter team. 
The stores name Purl3 is reflecting three generations of active knitters with 105 years of experience.

http://www.purl3orillia.com/

Our goal at Purl3 is to carry a variety of quality yarns (natural and synthetic) with a broad array of colors, softness and fashionable design. Giving customers the opportunity to touch and feel the yarns uniqueness.
 In our shop we‘ve tried to create a warm friendly atmosphere where everyone can knit/crochet no matter the level of experience. 
Allowing crafters the opportunity to relax and express their creativity, socialize and learn through interaction.
We offer workshops, seminars and social events.
Our vision is to bring together the knitting community and encourage growth and continuation of the craft. 

10-425 West Street North, Orillia, ON, Canada

+1.705325.4334

purl3orillia@outlook.com

Mon 10-5

​Tue 10-7

​Wed 10-6

Thursday 10-6

Fri 10-4

​Sat 10-5

https://www.google.com/maps/place/425+West+Street+N,+Orillia,+ON+L3V+3T8,+Canada/@44.628692,-79.452036,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4d2aaf2a661405d3:0x1fd761920e9883f7?hl=en

Creemore House of Stitches - in downtown Creemore

Creemore House of Stitches is located in the lovely rural community of Creemore. 

We have luscious yarn from Acrylics, Blends, Wool and Natural Fibers.

From Famous name brands importing the finest yarn.

Cascade, Estelle, King Cole, Lang, 

You'll want to wrap your fingers around the softness.

Bamboo and Aluminum needles, and many notions.

http://creemorequiltsandyarns.com/Yarn.html

151 Mill Street Creemore, Ontario L0M 1G0   705-466-6363

Creemore House of Stitches
www.creemorequiltsandyarns.com

Spring Hours for 2015
Sunday 12-4
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10-5pm
Wednesday 10-5pm
Thursday 10-5pm
Friday 10-5:30pm
Saturday 10-5pm
Evenings by Appointment or Class Event

http://experiencecreemore.com/

Creemore has so much to offer. Do check out their website. 

http://experiencecreemore.com/stay/gettinghere/

Riverside Yarns in Owen Sound

About Riverside Yarns

Please note: The shop will be closed from Monday June 15th until Wednesday June 24th.

Please give a quick call just to confirm the opening times. 

Riverside Yarns was created when Colleen Raco,an interior designer, rediscovered her “inner knitter” and realized there was nowhere to buy quality yarns in Owen Sound. She opened the store in September 2006 in a historic building in the recently rejuvenated downtown core. 

It is a cozy, comfortable and colourful place to shop for the newest yarns, browse through unique patterns, and be inspired by the many knitted samples. The store has proven very popular with local knitters and tourists alike and has inspired many new knitters to fall in love with fiber.

Please take an opportunity to take a look around the site and if you have any questions by all means get in touch.

 

Visit us in our new location!
928 2nd Ave. East
Owen Sound, Ontario

(519) 371-4311

http://riversideyarns.com/

We are (usually) open:
Tuesday 10AM - 3:30PM
Wednesday 10AM - 5PM
Thursday 10AM - 5PM
Friday 10AM - 5PM
Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Sunday and Monday - Closed

Click here for directions to Riverside Yarns.

There is plenty of parking along 2nd Ave. East.