 Our store in Inverhuron, is on our farm at 2 Alma Street and is open 6 days a week throughout the year and, through July and August, usually on Sundays too.We are normally open from 10 AM to 4 PM but if you are coming from afar, it is a good idea for you to call ahead (519-368-5354).Our store is in an 1851 log cabin, and features 100 or so handknit sweaters which we are happy to sell you ready-made, or the kit to make your own. We have an extensive button collection as well as Addi Turbo circular knitting needles.Apart from wool in 41 colours and 2 weights ( worsted and chunky), we also sell Queen size blankets, milled for us in PEI, hats, scarves, socks, mitts, sheepskins, and various items of sheep art.
Our mission is to support sustainable agriculture, with about 25% of web sales devoted to that purpose. We have always been a fair trade company, producing wool yarn that is as natural and organic as possible. | |||
 Directions https://www.philosopherswool.com/Pages/Directions.htm | |||
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Philosophers Wool Company - Inverhuron on the shores of Lake Huron
Alliston Yarns - new this year Welcome!!
In June 1, 2013 the doors opened for the first time realizing my dream of Alliston Yarns!
Alliston Yarns has hundreds of colourful yarns, buttons, books, patterns, needles and all the accessories needed to work with yarns.
Estelle, King Cole, Berroco, Patons, Bernat, Diamond Yarns,
Schachmayer, James Brett, Redheart
Clover, Knit Picks, Knitters Pride, Aero
Estelle, King Cole, Berroco, Patons, Bernat, Diamond Yarns,
Schachmayer, James Brett, Redheart
Clover, Knit Picks, Knitters Pride, Aero
Our highly qualified staff have crochet, knitting and finishing classes available as well.
Alliston Yarns
Craft & Gifts
21-B Young St
Alliston, Ontario
Tel: 705.434.0880
We are open 6 days a week.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday
9:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday - CLOSED
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
The Purple Sock in Coldwater...
Ahh, sweet Coldwater! A very special place,
where the very special Purple Sock just happens to live! We hope you get a
chance to visit us during the 2015 Yarn Crawl.....
We welcome you to our little yarn haven filled with a glorious selection of yarns and roving including Malabrigo, Madelinetosh, Dragonfly Fibers , Noro, Cascade, Rowan, Cabin Fever, James Brett, Berroco, Fleece Artist, 3 Dog Knits, Briggs and Little, Sweet Georgia, and too many more to list! In addition, we have a great selection of books on everything from lace knitting, crocheting, felting, rug hooking, baby knitting, Celtic knitting...feel free to browse!
Our notions are many and varied including custom-made knitting bags, knitting needles from Hiya Hiya, Knit picks and Knitters Pride , stitch markers, handmade maple buttons, novelty buttons, drop spindles, measuring tapes, needle gauges..if you need it..we have it..
In addition, The Purple Sock carries an impressive array of loose leaf teas from around the world, and a beautiful assortment of tea pots and tea making supplies.
Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12, we offer our Sip &Stitch gatherings, where you can come with your knitting, crocheting, or rug hooking and join in the camaraderie while enjoying tea and treats! On Friday mornings from 10-12 you will find a great group of spinners gathered around with their wheels and drop spindles...we have something for everyone!
Our hours of operation are:
Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday from 10-5PM
Friday from 10-6PM
Sunday from 11-3 PM
Please note: We are CLOSED on Monday and Tuesday.
We are located at 13 Coldwater Road in downtown Coldwater.
Our telephone number is 705-686-3455
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Grey Heron Yarn Shop in Collingwood
Grey Heron Yarn shop is located in the Arts and Culture heritage district of Downtown Collingwood.
Yarns we carry:
Rowan, Cascade, Estelle, Sirdar, Classic Elite, Opal, Regia, Shelridge, Cabin Fever, Noro, Lopi, Mirasol, Malabrigo, James Brett, Lorna's Laces, Fleece Artist, Handmaiden, Austermann, Patons, Drops, Peace Fleece, The Dye Guy, American Brand, Zauberball, Lang, Lana Grossa, Rhichard Devrieze, King Cole, Bernat Baby,
Knitting Notions we carry:
ChiaGoo, Addi, Knit Picks, Clover, Boye, Brittany, HiyaHiya, Denise Needles, Knitter's Pride
Crochet Notions we carry:
Clover, Knit Picks, Denise Crochet, Boye
Magazines: KnitScene, Knitting Traditions, Knit & Purl, Jane Austen,
Binders of patterns: Single leaflets,
Felting supplies: Roving, tools, books,
Binders of patterns: Single leaflets,
Felting supplies: Roving, tools, books,
Notions: buttons, zippers, ribbons, yarn bowls, yarn swifts, yarn winders, Eucalan, Soak,
We have hosted a "KnitFest" Saturday workshop with Kate Atherley and Glenna Harris.
Both fabulously talented designers who have worked with Vogue, Canadian Living and several knitting
magazines.
Wednesday : We offer monthly skills building classes: Project classes: Private Classes: Group Classes:
Thursday: Every Thursday afternoon it's our Drop In Knit Cafe - it's a social time to gather with like minded - "FREE" 1pm - 4pm
We are WIFI friendly!! Coffee and Tea available!! Wheelchair accessible!!
We are located at 65 Simcoe Street, Studio 1, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y1H7
intersection of St. Marie and Simcoe Streets, inside the building address 65 Simcoe, first studio on the left
Open Monday to Friday 10am to 5:30pm Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday - Closed
Follow us on facebook and twitter - Read our blog for class up dates and new product arrivals
Monday, May 4, 2015
Eliza's Buttons and Yarns - Barrie
Welcome to Eliza’s Buttons and Yarn!
Elizabeth welcomes you to her knitting haven.
Our store has everything you might need, from needles and yarn all the way to buttons.
We would love to see you and what you’ve been busy creating! Stop on by!
We are located at:
250 Bayview Dr. Unit 2. Barrie, On. L4N 4Y8
Our phone number is:
705.725.8536
Our e-mail address is:
eliza@elizaknits.com
eliza@elizaknits.com
Drop in
Come to as many or as few classes as you like.
Available times Mon , Fri , Sat 1-3pm cost $10
1st & 3rd Tuesday join Deb for drop ins.
Same time 1-3 pm
Wednesday Nights drop in
6:30– 8:30 donation appreciated
Sock of the Month
1st & 3rd Mon 6:30-8:30
non member cost is $5.00 a session
Crochet classes
Mon 6:00-8:00
Cost $65.00 5 x 2 hr sessions.
Check the web site or in the store for special Saturday morning classes
http://elizaknits.com/
http://elizaknits.com/newsletter
Ravelry link:
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/elizas-buttons-and-yarns
Google map
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Eliza's+Buttons+%26+Yarn/@44.356347,-79.682711,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe985c6ef3c48fd0c
DocKnits of Port Elgin
DocKnits is proudly located on the shores of
beautiful Lake Huron in
Port Elgin, Ontario.
We strive to provide not only high quality products
for knitting and crocheting, but also a unique community experience in our
store.
DocKnits encourages their customers to sit and create in our cozy
lounge during free time, scheduled classes and "open knits" on Thursday
afternoons and Friday evenings.
People of all ages are invited to
reconnect and get to know one another while creating beautiful objects for
family, friends and home.
Knowledgeable and accessible service,
establishing new friendships and a sense of community as well as unleashing
your inner artist are all part of what we offer at DocKnits.
Please join
us!
Products we carry include: Berroco, Cascade, Rowan, Madeline Tosh,
Classic Elite yarns, Biscotte & Cie, Shantiknits, Happy Fuzzy Sock Yarn,
Misti Alpaca, Shelridge, Noro and Georgian Bay Fibre Company, amongst
others.
We are also proud to carry Schact Cricket Looms, a variety of
knitting and crochet books as well as all of the accessories!
Address: 651 Goderich Street, Box 2140, Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada N0H 2C0
Phone: 1-226-453-5648
Email: docknits@eastlink.ca
Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday, 12 noon to 6pm,
Friday 12 to 9pm,
Saturday 10 to 5 pm,
Sunday 1 to 5 pm,
Closed on Monday
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| Dr. Sue, Jeffi, Peggy |
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| Inside DocKnits
Google Maps
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/651+Goderich+St,
+Saugeen+Shores,+ON+N0H/@44.4369227,-81.3881455,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x8829c926b50b3f37:0xba8d51f7672f27a8 |
Saturday, May 2, 2015
The Crawl shop line-up so far...
So, here we are May 1st - the plans for the Lakeside Yarn Crawl 2015 are well under way.
And now we are 10 shops confirmed and are waiting for the remaining 2 to join in the fun.
We have two new shops on the crawl this year:
Purl3 - Orillia - check out their website http://www.purl3orillia.com/
Alliston Yarns - Alliston - check out their website http://www.allistonyarns.com/
We are very happy to have the following shops back again for this year:
The Purple Sock - Coldwater
True North Yarn Co - Barrie
Eliza's Buttons and Yarn - Barrie
Grey Heron Yarn Shop - Collingwood
Creemore House of Stitches - Creemore
Riverside Yarns - Owen Sound
Philosopher's Wool Company - Inverhuron
DocKnits - Port Elgin
DocKnits - Port Elgin
The Crawl will kick off on Saturday June 13th which is World Wide Knit in Public Day... What a terrific day to acknowledge our knitting traditions.
So, do follow the page for updates. As we get a little closer to the start date, we will let you know about the new happenings!!
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