There is construction on Wilson Street in Ancaster but at the other end of town from us. Wilson Street is closed from Fiddlers Green Road to Halson. Our end of Wilson Street has no construction on it.

 

If you are coming from the west on the 403

 

Take the Wilson Street exit

Turn left on Wilson

 

Follow the signs for D2

 

Turn left on Fiddlers Green (St. Annes Church is on the corner)

Turn right on Jerseyville

Turn left on Lover's Lane

Turn right on Sulphur Springs (three way stop sign)

Turn left on Wilson (stop lights)

 

If you are coming from Hamilton/Dundas or from the east on the 403 you will not be affected by the road work.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the upcoming Knitter's Frolic.

Marketplace: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Workshops: Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario

 

This is the big one-the knitting event of the year! 

Vendors, classes, prizes, food and fun.

 

The Knitter's Frolic is Toronto's premiere spring fibre festival organized by the Downtown Knit Collective.

 

Featuring a one-day marketplace on Saturday with vendors from across Ontario, Quebec, New York, and Michigan retailing fibre, knitting, crochet products, and related accessories. The Knitter's Frolic features prize draws, The Knit Cafe, and the beautiful venue of The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre to socialize with like minded fibre enthusiasts.

 

The Knitter's Frolic also features two days of workshops for both knitting, crochet, and spinning on Saturday and Sunday.

 

I love sock yarn. Especially hand dyed sock yarn. I'm always on the lookout for patterns that use sock yarn. I hit the jackpot on Ravelry-Color Affection. Stunning!!

Lynda, one of my knitters, just finished Color Affection for the store. We used three skeins of madelinetosh-tosh merino light-flashdance, jade and nebula.

 Purchase the pattern on Ravelry...

The brochure for Camp should be ready next week. 

Our instructors this year include

Beth Casey-owner of Lorna's Laces who will be teaching hand dying yarn

Josh Bennett-new designer for Rowan-known online as boy meets purl

Fiona Ellis-teaches workshops all over North America

 

We are excited to announce that Kate Atherley will be joining us on Saturday April 14 to teach two workshops. 

 

Baby Surprise Jacket

 

Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket is a very popular and clever pattern. This class guides you through the pattern - learning not only how to read it, but all the key stitches and skills required. Learn about yarn choices, sizing, and ways to customize the pattern - including adding a hood or collar & working with multiple colours.

  

You will make a mini size sweater in the class.

 

3 hour class

10am-1pm

$40

  

Two Socks in One:The War and Peace Method

 

Suffering from Second Sock Syndrome? Bored with your usual way of knitting socks? Looking for a way to impress your friends and challenge yourself? Learn to knit two socks at the same time - one inside the other, on the same set of needles! This class will expand your skills, and add an excellent new trick to your repertoire.

 

3 hour class

2-5pm

$40

Sanibel is Classic Elite's fashion yarn: understated, feminine and chic, with a touch of glitz that makes a statement for both daytime and evening wear . The drape is alluring, the hand soft, and the palette sophisticated. Sanibel is perfect for anyone who wants a little excitement in their stash.