We stock hundreds of patterns and books from different sources to support our yarns. We have something for everyone and we offer pattern support for those in need.
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2013
Creative Yarns
Where Inspiration and Creation Meet
Articles by Mairi McKissock
Sep
06
2013
Needles
Sep
06
2013
Yarns
Sep
06
2013
Special Orders
Sep
04
2013
Colour Pooling Workshop (Finished)
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Date: Saturday, 26 Mar, 2-5 pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Mairi McKissock
Cost: $35 + HST + materials
For anyone interested in getting the most out of hand-dyed yarns, this workshop explains how to analyse and work with the colour repeat of a space dyed yarn. A simple pattern for a bias-knit, garter stitch scarf will be provided, and you will be able to begin a scarf project in class.
Sep
02
2013
Fall Class List
Needle Felting Art Work (workshop)
Skill level: Beginner. No previous experience required.
Date: Saturday 21/Sep, 1-4pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Mina Amini
Cost: $35 + HST + materials
Details: click here
Gloves that Fit (course)
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Dates: Sundays 22/Sep, 29/Sep, 6/Oct, 13/Oct, 1:30-3:30pm (4 sessions, 8 hours total)
Instructor: Mairi McKissock
Cost: $85 + HST + materials
Details: click here
Basic Pattern Reading (workshop)
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate.
Date: Saturday 28/Sep, 1-4pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Trish Denhoed
Cost: $35 + HST
Details: click here
Finishing (workshop)
Skill level:Intermediate
Date: Saturday 5/Oct, 1-4pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Trish Denhoed
Cost: $35 + HST
Details: click here
Colour Pooling (workshop)
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Date: Saturday 12/Oct, 1-4pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Mairi McKissock
Cost: $35 + HST + materials
Details: click here
Entrelac (workshop)
Skill level: Intermediate
Date: Saturday 19/Oct, 1-4pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Mairi McKissock
Cost: $35 + HST + materials
Details: click here
First socks – top down (course)
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Dates: Sundays 20/Oct, 27/Oct, 3/Nov, 1:30-3:30pm (3 sessions, 6 hours total)
Instructor: Mairi McKissock
Cost: $65 + HST + materials
Details: click here
Swatch bootcamp (workshop)
Skill level: Beginner/intermediate
Date: Saturday 26/Oct, 1-4pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Trish Denhoed
Cost: $35 + HST
Details: click here
Sep
02
2013
Entrelac Workshop (Postponed)
Skill level: Intermediate
Date: Saturday 27 Feb, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Mairi McKissock
Cost: $35 + HST + materials
Date: Saturday 27 Feb, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Mairi McKissock
Cost: $35 + HST + materials
Entrelac knitting is a simple but rewarding knitting technique that you can use to create a seamless piece of knitting with the look of interwoven squares. In one session, you will learn the basics of entrelac technique, and will receive simple patterns for scarves in basic shapes. For those who would like to practice their new skills right away, you’ll receive help after class with choosing appropriate project materials,and getting started with your first project, with follow-up assistance at the store as needed in following weeks.
Sep
02
2013
First socks, top down (Finished)
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Dates: Saturdays 21 Nov – 5 Dec, 10:30 am – 1:00pm (3 sessions, 7.5 hours total)
Instructor: Mairi McKissock
Cost: $80 + HST + materials
For first-time sock knitters, this is a basic class that teaches all you need to know to create socks of any size, using a classic, cuff-down sock structure.
Sep
02
2013
Swatch bootcamp (Finished)
Skill level: Beginner/intermediate
Date: Saturday 29 Oct, 2:00 – 5:00 pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Trish Denhoed
Cost: $41 + HST
Date: Saturday 29 Oct, 2:00 – 5:00 pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Trish Denhoed
Cost: $41 + HST
Yes, we know most people hate making swatches. But if you want a garment to fit properly, swatching is the only way to go. Learn how to make and use them, and why swatches will be your best friends. This is the second essential step to making your garments fit well
Sep
02
2013
Welcome to the new Creative Yarns website
Welcome to the Creative Yarns website. You’ll notice that we have a completely new site design. Please take a look around, and let us know what you think. We’ll be adding some new features over the next few months, and we’d love your feedback about what you’d like to see.
The recent site changes are focused on making the site more dynamic – we hope you’ll come back often to learn what’s new at the store. Our first posts are about current class offerings – check out the Calendar and Classes options on the main menu (top right of the screen).
We also plan to make regular posts about new yarns in the store, and exciting new designs that Nina is working on.