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Local Handspun Yarn
Please join me in welcoming Sharon Robinson to the Spun family !Sharon learned to knit at a young age, and always enjoyed knitting with handspun yarn. This love led Sharon to become a spinner of her own yarn... you can see some of her Leicester sheep in the photos. |
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I whipped up a quick hat so you could see how her beautiful colours work up! Much of the fibre is hand-dyed, and is a blend of alpaca and wool, some with silk and some with hand-strung beads. It is truly gorgeous!! |
From our special Crochet workshop with Danielle Kassner...
Just thought I'd update you on the Lined Jacquard Cowl workshop with Danielle Kassner that took place on January 3rd. I finally finished my cowl using the jacquard crochet technique, lining it with roving as you go, making it uber-warm!
I am officially hooked (pun definitely intended!) and plan to do more of her patterns.
You can check them out on Ravelry under Laracroft. Also, the winter Interweave Crochet magazine features her beautiful "Ontario" mittens, which use the Lined Jacquard technique.
ON YOUR LIST...
Spun's even better*
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One Ball Wonders !!A perfect way to keep heads warm and stylish and these hats whip up in no time at all. We have a rainbow of colours available, so come in and choose your favourite. |
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STUFF YOU KNOW YOU WANT.....
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Eucool by Elsebeth Lavold Now you can wear Eucalyptus! Combined with wool, this yarn has a linen-like feel to it, and a new pattern book to go with it. |
Fibres, Fibres and more Fibres We have rovings in natural, solid and variegated colourways for all your spinning, felting and thrumming projects. |
Milk & Honey by Viking Garn A soft blend of milk and cotton, with patterns to suit every taste. |
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Looking for the perfect bag to carry all your needles, patterns, yarn and projects-on-the-go? Well, look no further! This bag is reversible and can be carried as a tote or a backpack. For more info, check out their website: Nantucket Bagg Company. |
Crochet one of our Little Beaver Hats for a "little one" in your life. This is the first in a series of animal hats. |
The Schacht Ladybug Whether you're a seasoned expert or just getting started, Spun is your source for spinning supplies. |
New Bead Shop
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to add sparkle to your knits Welcome to our new neighbour, Bead-Dazzled! They have an outstanding selection of stones, stringing materials, and seed beads as well as tools and books. Bead-Dazzled is a perfect compliment to Spun and Sewing Machines Etc. This trio has your creative needs covered... certainly at 4155 Fairview Street ! For more information about them check out their website www.bead-dazzled.ca or call them at 905-631-0022. |
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New and worth checking out
Interweave Knits CDs
Years available: 2007, 2006, 2005
Over 100 patterns at the flick of your mouse, ready to inspire.
Interact with all of each year's issues of Interweave Knits exactly as they were printed, including the bonus special issue. The full-colour electronic version of these magazines includes an easy-to-navigate table of contents, full color printable patterns, interesting and informative articles, spotlights of featured designers, and all the tips and techniques that Interweave Knits is known for.
New Free Pattern !
Cowl at the Moon is a cowl you can knit up in either worsted or dk weight yarn. It is simple yet fun, and makes the perfect gift !!
Get your copy from our patterns page.
Eco Baby - New From Debbie Bliss
Arriving this spring, just in time for summer knitting!
Debbie Bliss has done it again, adding a sport-weight yarn to her Eco Cotton line. This organic cotton is grown in a Fair Trade environment, with a focus on sustainable farming practices.
And of course, there are lots of adorable baby patterns.....
Malabrigo Chunky
I have fallen in love with this yarn !!!
Okay, so it's Malabrigo so what's not to love, right? Well, this chunky, lovely, soft, vibrant, merino has me drooling and dreaming about the next thing I'll knit with it. There's a tunisian crochet scarf on display, and I'm currently playing with a triangular scarf in another colourway. Yum !!!!!
Amalfi by Debbie Bliss
Another beauty by Debbie Bliss, this blend of cotton, viscose and silk is a joy to work with and will definitely be a classic.
Spring has arrived early - we have Amalfi and the new pattern book to inspire you...
Tattoo Kimono Shrug
Our very own Tattoo Kimono Shrug is available as a kit in the store, or get just the pattern as a pdf download on our Ravelry site - Tattoo Kimono Shrug.
Come on into the store and try on this sweater - we promise you won't want to take it off! It flatters every body type with its shaping, and it keeps you warm without being too bulky. The perfect sweater!!
Bonus - this pattern is so popular that we want to wear it all year and we have a summer-weight version available with 3 new "tattoo" designs....
Interweave Knits CDs
Years available: 2007, 2006, 2005
Over 100 patterns at the flick of your mouse, ready to inspire.
Interact with all of each year's issues of Interweave Knits exactly as they were printed, including the bonus special issue. The full-colour electronic version of these magazines includes an easy-to-navigate table of contents, full color printable patterns, interesting and informative articles, spotlights of featured designers, and all the tips and techniques that Interweave Knits is known for.
New Free Pattern !
Cowl at the Moon is a cowl you can knit up in either worsted or dk weight yarn. It is simple yet fun, and makes the perfect gift !!
Get your copy from our patterns page.
Eco Baby - New From Debbie Bliss
Arriving this spring, just in time for summer knitting!
Debbie Bliss has done it again, adding a sport-weight yarn to her Eco Cotton line. This organic cotton is grown in a Fair Trade environment, with a focus on sustainable farming practices.
And of course, there are lots of adorable baby patterns.....
Malabrigo Chunky
I have fallen in love with this yarn !!!
Okay, so it's Malabrigo so what's not to love, right? Well, this chunky, lovely, soft, vibrant, merino has me drooling and dreaming about the next thing I'll knit with it. There's a tunisian crochet scarf on display, and I'm currently playing with a triangular scarf in another colourway. Yum !!!!!
Amalfi by Debbie Bliss
Another beauty by Debbie Bliss, this blend of cotton, viscose and silk is a joy to work with and will definitely be a classic.
Spring has arrived early - we have Amalfi and the new pattern book to inspire you...
Tattoo Kimono Shrug
Our very own Tattoo Kimono Shrug is available as a kit in the store, or get just the pattern as a pdf download on our Ravelry site - Tattoo Kimono Shrug.
Come on into the store and try on this sweater - we promise you won't want to take it off! It flatters every body type with its shaping, and it keeps you warm without being too bulky. The perfect sweater!!
Bonus - this pattern is so popular that we want to wear it all year and we have a summer-weight version available with 3 new "tattoo" designs....
We have the latest issues of these magazines...
Come and see us for your copies before they're sold out.
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Come in and check out our Bargain Bin
for discontinued or end-of-lot yarn and stock up.
• Did you know we're on Ravelry? Check us out and make us your friend - our user name is Spun (of course!!).
• Download and read our latest newsletter! Fall 2009 newsletter (PDF)
• Watch the Spun Fibre Arts TV interview!
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| Sat | 10 am - 4 pm |
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