We are having a special event all about socks for 10 days.  Summer is the perfect time of the year for knitting socks, so we are getting you ready with

• lots of new sock yarns including Noro, Kaffe Fassett, Patons Stretch, Oceanwind Knits ( a beautiful wool hand-dyed in Teeswater ), On Your Toes Bamboo, Hot Sox, and great new colours in TOFUtsies.
• FREE sock patterns with purchase
• FREE mini samples of TOFUtsies
• 1 day sock knitting class - Sat. May 10th from 1-5pm  - We will teach you how to knit on 4 needles by knitting a cute little baby sock.  You’ll learn all the elements of sock construction in one afternoon, then look out - you’ll be hooked.    You will need a set of 5  2.25mm-2.75mm double pointed needles, and sock yarn for this class.  There is no charge, but we ask if you can, please bring a donation of a canned good for the Salvation Army Food Bank.  Please call to register - and please note the store will be closed during this event  519-371-4311

Learn how to knit, or refresh your skills if it’s been awhile as you make a scarf or a baby hat

FELTED SLIPPERS 1 night – Thurs. Feb. 7 6:30-8:30pm $15.00

These were extremely popular gifts last Christmas. Get a head start on next years presents, or make some of these comfy slippers for yourself.

SWING KNITTING 1 night – Tues. Feb. 12 6:30-8:30pm $15.00

No, this isn’t a combination of dancing and knitting ( although that does sound like fun! ) This class will teach you how to knit with swing needles and hand dyed yarn, a technique used for
Fleece Artist Celtic vests, lady of the lake sweaters, or a manos lace scarf.

SOCKS ON CIRCULARS 3 nights –

Wed. Feb 13, 20, 27 or
THURS,.Apr. 2,7, 14 6;30-8;30pm
$40.00

This course is suitable for first time sock knitters, or seasoned pros who want to learn a new faster technique. A copy of Cat Bordhi’s reference book “Socks Soar on Circulars” is included
with this class.

CHILDS FAIR ISLE VEST
3 nights – Mon. Feb. 18, 25 or Mar. 3 6:30-8:30
$40.00

Create a easy patterned vest ( and matching hat or headband if you like ) as you explore the method of 2 colour knitting.

EARFLAP HAT 2 nights – Thurs. Mar 6 and Thurs. Mar 13 6:30-8:30pm
$25.00

Knit a simple adult or child’s earflap hat in chunky yarn. Suitable for beginners who know how to knit and purl.

BEGINNER CROCHET 3 nights – Tues. Mar. 18,25 Apr. 1 6:30-8:30pm
$40.00

This class will teach you the basics stitches in crochet. We’ll make squares of different patterns which you can join together to make a pillow top, or baby blanket. Includes book.

NEEDLE FELTING 1 night – Wed. Mar. 19 6:30-8:30pm
$25.00

Needle felting uses colourful unspun wool and felting needles to embelish your knitted and felted projects, or sculpt 3 dimensional objects. Included in this class is a beginner needle felting kit.

GRANNY’S NO SQUARE 2 nights – Tues. Apr. 8, 22 6:30-8:30pm $25.00

If you know the basic crochet stitches you can make granny squares. And the good news is they’re cool again. We’ll work on a cute baby sweater, purse or blanket.

FINISHING 1 night – Wed. Apr. 16 6:30-8:30pm $15.00

I don’t think anyone really enjoys sewing their knitted projects together, but some tricks of the trade can make it easier and lead to professional looking results. Bring your knitted project ready to sew.

KNIT KNIGHTS Thurs. Jan. 31, Thurs. Feb. 28, Thurs. Mar. 27 Thurs. April 24 6:30-8:30
FREE

Join us the last Thursday of the month for a night out of knitting and socializing. What could be better.

*MATERIALS FOR ALL CLASSES ARE EXTRA (THERE IS A ONE-TIME 10% DISCOUNT ON CLASS MATERIALS)

*CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED, SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY, IN STORE, OR

BY PHONE 519-371-4311

*CLASSES MUST BE PAID IN FULL IN ADVANCE

Felted Clogs - Thurs. Nov. 15th 6:30 - 8:30pm $15

You’ll love these cosy slippers that knit up quickly. We’ll
get you started, show you the different stitches and
discuss the technique of felting. These make great
Christmas Gifts.

Thrum Mittens - Wed. Nov. 21st 6:30 - 8:30pm $15

Hand-knit mitts are all the rage this year, and these ones
are especially warm with tufts of fleece knitted right in.
This class is a great introduction to working with double
pointed needles, and requires the purchase of a colourful
Fleece Artist mitten kit ($27).

Finishing - Thurs. Nov. 22nd 6:30 - 8:30pm $15

So you’ve got your project knitted, but you hate sewing it
together - you’re not alone. We’ll teach you some great
finishing techniques to give your projects professional
looking results. Come with your knitted project pieces,
or 3-4 stocking stitch squares that you can use to practice
these new stitches.

Cabled Scarf - Tues. Nov. 27th 6:30 - 8:30 $15

This one-night class will teach you how to create cables
(you won’t believe how simple it is). We’ll work on a scarf
in chunky yarn, so there’s lots of time to complete this for
someone special for Christmas.

Fair-Isle Wrist Warmers - Tues Dec. 4th 6:30 - 8:30 $15

These are the perfect project to learn 2-colour fair-isle
knitting. They’re quick and they’re fun. Once you’ve
mastered this technique- you’ll be able to create beautiful
intricate patterns with colour in your knitting.

Knit Knight - Thurs. Nov. 29th 6:00 - 8:30 free

This is our last knit knight until the new year. Bring your
finished projects for a show and tell, and enjoy a night out
of knitting with friends.

Thanks again for a great year and we hope to see you at the shop.

What else is new you ask? The new fall yarn stock is starting to arrive. New colours for the season and an number of new patterns to keep you busy as the days grow shorter.

Our new schedule of knitting classes will also be posted shortly. As we iron out the dates and times you will be able to find more details here. Or you could sign up for Riverside Review, the shop newsletter and we’ll keep you up to date.