Late Fall 2024

To register for our workshops, please call  902-542-2656 or toll free at 1-877-634-2737. When you reach our voicemail, please leave a message as you will be placed in the class sign-up queue.

Knit a Hat with Magic Loop

  • with Jamie Whitcomb
  • Tuesday, November 19th 1pm-4pm
  • $30 + HST (includes materials except needles)

Magic Loop is a great technique for knitting small circumference projects like hats, mittens, socks, and sweater sleeves, especially for those looking for an alternative to double pointed needles. Join Jamie to knit a hat and learn:

  • How to set up your project for Magic Loop after casting on
  • How to work each round
  • How to reset if your Magic Loop gets tangled or pulled
  • How to avoid laddering
  • And more!

Skills Required Before Class: Knit, Purl, Cast On (Long Tail Cast On preferred), Simple Decreases (k2tog, SSK)

Materials to bring: 3.5 mm 40” (100 cm) circular needle, bonus if you have locking stitch markers!

Materials provided: yarn and pattern

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Trio of Trees

  • with Cheryl den Hartog
  • Saturday, November 30th 10am-3pm
  • $75 + HST (includes materials)

Danish designer Tina Vejlø Andersen has created a pattern for a sweet trio of evergreen trees. Working with Jamieson’s Spindrift yarn, each tree section is defined by pleats and uses a different stitch motif. A wee challenge to knit, Ms. Andersen combines small twisted cables to create texture and interest all without a cable needle. Completed trees measure 7, 8 & 10 cms tall.

Materials included: Pattern + 6 colours of Jamieson’s Spindrift yarn

Needles & Notions needed:

  • 3.0mm dpns & 2.0mm dpns (5 needles if you have them)
  • Row counter, scissors, and tapestry needle

Please bring:

  • Your completed homework
  • Your lunch – coffee & tea will be provided

Skill level: Intermediate

Learn to Rug Hook

  • with Carrie Clem
  • Sunday, December 1st 1pm-4pm
  • $55 + HST (includes materials)

Come join Carrie Clem and learn to make your first rug hooking piece. Using Deanne Fitzpatrick’s Atlantic Canada-inspired kits, you’ll learn all the basics while discussing the history, resources, tools, and materials involved with this classic craft, all while enjoying tea and homemade oatcakes!

Choose from our selection of beginner kits, including Deanne’s new holiday themed kits.

Skill level: Beginner

Needle Felted Gnomes

  • with Nancy Keating
  • Sunday, December 1st 12pm-4pm
  • $55 + HST (includes materials)

Join us for a fun and creative needle felting gnomes class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of needle felting as you create your very own charming little gnomes. We’ll guide you through the process of shaping wool into a whimsical character, using curly locks from our flock of Cotswold sheep. At the end of the class, you’ll take home your very own handmade gnomes, perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift. All materials provided!

Skill level: Beginner

Creative Crochet Baubles

  • with Nina Poletti
  • Saturday, December 7th 12pm-4pm
  • $35 + HST (includes materials)

Looking to make some colourful and interesting decor this holiday season? These no-sew baubles are a great way to play with colour, gauge, and design– all while using leftover yarn in your stash!

This class will teach how to read and work from a crochet chart. More advanced crocheters will learn basic techniques to modify the pattern and create their own charts. The class will cover techniques like magic loop, colour changes, and how to crochet pieces together.

Pattern and yarn will be provided.

Materials to bring:

  • 3.25-3.75 crochet hooks (to work with various size yarn, some additional hooks can be provided)

Skill level: Advanced beginner. Must be comfortable with basic crochet stitches and terminology- ch, sl, sc, dc.

Skill level: Beginner

Knit Quick and Bulky Mittens

  • with Jamie Whitcomb
  • Sunday, December 8th 12pm-4pm
  • $45 + HST (includes materials except needles and notions)

If you want to make a handknit gift and you want to make it FAST, Quick and Bulky Mittens are a perfect choice! Join Jamie to knit a pair in record time using super bulky, super soft, and super squishy yarn. We’ll be:

  • Beginning the cuff with a stretchy cast on
  • Knitting the thumb gusset
  • Separating the thumb stitches from the rest of the hand
  • Working the hand, ending with decreases.
  • Picking up stitches and finishing the thumb

Skills Required: Knit, Purl, Casting On, Simple Decreases (k2tog, SSK)

Materials to bring: 6 mm and 8 mm double pointed needles, locking stitch markers, darning needle

Materials provided: yarn and pattern

Skill level: Advanced Beginner