Julie stopped in to show off her finished Lacy Chemise and knitted Amigurumi Octopus. The chemise was knitted in a lace weight yarn and the octopus was knit in a sport weight yarn. Two great projects just in time for spring!

This shawl was started by Jali in April 2009 and lovingly finished by Betsy in February 2010.  It was knit with one skein of Noro sock yarn and one skein of kidsilk haze held together

Majic Carpet – Individual jars (2/3 oz) are $6.00 each, or buy all 13 colours in a kit for $53.00. A jar will dye four pounds of wool.

Available colours are: Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Moss Green, Red Violet, Blue Violet, Brilliant Green, Bottle Green, Chocolate Brown, Reddish Brown, Seal Brown, and Black.

Country Classics dyes are $6.00 for a 3 oz jar. A jar will dye two pounds of fabric.

PRO Washfast dyes are $4.00 each – an ounce will dye 6 pounds of fabric.

Gaywool Bush Blends are $12.00 per 80g jar.

Gaywool Original dyes come in a 100g jar.

We carry wheels from Schacht, Louet, Ashford and Majacraft. If we don’t have the one you’re looking for in stock, we are able to order it in. Feel free to drop by and try one out today!

The library here at Gaspereau Valley Fibres is ever changing. We have a wide selection of books covering everything from knitting, to crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting and even dyeing. If you are looking for a particular title, please call the shop and we would be happy to set it aside for you or put it on order if it is currently out of stock. Below you will find a few examples of the magazines and publishers we carry items from. If uncertain if we have the book, magazine or DVD you are looking for, give us a call and we will happily answer any questions you have!

Wild Fibers Magazine is a wonderful, hard-to-find magazine. It covers all aspects of the exotic natural fibres industry, with a focus on sustainability. Interesting stories, beautiful photos – this magazine can let you travel the whole world without leaving your arm chair. 

Rowan Magazine is also available at Gaspereau Valley Fibres. Known for its beautiful, classic designs, it is always in demand. Pair with Rowan yarns for the great knitting experience the designers intended.

Lucy Neatby DVDs – Lucy Neatby is a Nova Scotian fibre artist genius. She has produced a series of 13 knitting DVDs. These are useful for seeing techniques demonstrated.

Interweave Press – Interweave is dedicated to providing the crafting community with books that are both beautiful and full of inspiration. With 40 – 45 books published each year, one more amazing than the last, Interweave is at the top of everyone's list. 

School House Press – Brain child of Elizabeth Zimmerman, arguably one of the most influential knitters in the world, Schoolhouse publishes books that are staples to everyones libraries.  

Potter Craft - In the same vein as Interweave. They produce books that you can't help but reach out and pick up. As you start to flip through your mind starts taking inventory of just how many patterns you could accomplish with your stash yarn at home. These books never disappoint. 

Below are some of the more popular pattern brands we carry in the shop. As our stock is always changing, we welcome you to stop in, pull up a chair and browse through our binders containing many beautiful and fun patterns. Or feel free to call and ask about something you have in mind to knit, and we would be happy to tell you about the patterns we have in store that would fit your need.

Perl Grey stitch markers – Handmade in Nova Scotia!

• ‘Baa’ – Set of four pewter stitch markers on nylon cord; two are sheep, and two say “baa baa.” $22.00
• Set of three wooden beaded stitch markers on nylon cord – $25.00

Buttons – We carry assorted buttons from Mission Falls, Perl Grey, Renaissance & Blue Moon Buttons, and a local company, Driftwood Ornamentals.

Eucalan Wool Wash – 100ml: $2.50 and 500ml: $11

Felting needles – $12 for a set of 10

Foam blocks (for needle felting) – $8

Gingher stork embroidery scissors – $17.95

Plastic sheep tape measure – $8.75

“Darn It” handmade wooden darning egg – $10

Gauge Wizard: A magnifier to put over your gauge swatch for counting stitches – $6.95

Swifts

Ball Winders

Needle Gauge Pendants – A decorative pendant that also doubles as a needle gauge.

Critter Eyes – The perfect finishing touch for dolls, animals and monsters.

The Cotswold is a rare, heritage breed of sheep and their long curly locks give dyed colours great life and depth.
100 grams for $16