CALL FOR SUBMISSION: Help Robyn Love Make Knitted Squares for the Cheongju Avenue of Trees! (Deadline: September 3, 2011)

tara — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:53:26 +0000

Photo courtesy of Robyn’s blog; http://myfairisle.blogspot.com

This just in from NFLD/NYC fibre artist extraordinnaire Robyn Love…a call for submissions of knitted or crocheted squares to put towards a massive piece of public art for the 2011 Cheongju International Craft Biennale! Robyn’s work is well known and loved for her understated and often profound takes on public art. The following text was scooped up from a recent post on her blog, My Fair Isle. Read on for [...]

CRAFTY BIZ: Complete a Survey for a New Craft Shop in Hamilton & Win a Gift Certificate (deadline: June 26, 2011)

jen — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:49:29 +0000

:::NOTE: link to survey originally posted is not working & cannot be corrected (long, uninteresting story!). Please head over to the original blog post and follow the link there. Thanks!:::

While I am loving living in Hamilton, one thing I find is missing from the craftscape here is a permanent space to get together and make stuff, procure supplies, get inspired by fabric & yarn, and meet other crafty folk looking to do the same. I was spoiled in Toronto with spaces that fulfilled [...]

IT CAME FROM THE FORUM: Cashmere Mill End Fibre for Sale

jen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:49:19 +0000

Act fast if you’d like to snag the rest of this cashmere fibre….it’s hard to imagine something more luxurious than a handknit garment from handspun cashmere – YUM!

moose antler spindle by looseends, on Flickr (not a picture of fibre for sale!)

Posted by Marian Naum on the Swap, Barter, or Sell board on the TCA Forum:

I have approximately 4 kilos of cashmere mill end fibre for sale. I need to raise some money for lodging and travel to the Level [...]

GET TOGETHER: TTC Knitalong (July 10)

rosalyn — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:57:56 +0000

TTC Knitalong

The TTC Knitalong is back for 2010! We’re exploring some new features and a few changes to the routes, but basically the goals stay the same: TTC, knit, shop!

So save the date Saturday, July 10 2010 and get your pointy sticks and TTC passes ready to go.

To register please check the blog for details or email ttcknitalong@gmail.com

So what is the TTC Knitalong?

3 teams meet at different yarn stores around the city. Travelling by streetcar, subway and bus [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Yard Sale Trunk Show (June 13)

rosalyn — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:07:11 +0000

It’s almost summertime, and the workroom is hosting another fantastic trunk show! The Yard Sale Trunk Show is taking place on Sunday June 13 from 12-5 pm.

More than 15 local crafty vendors will be taking part in this indoor/outdoor yard sale/craft show. Buy local handmade goods and some incredible rummage. Enjoy the workroom’s amazing backyard and have some delicious free snacks. Have your photo taken in our outdoor photo booth by

GET TOGETHER: Worldwide Knit in Public Day – Guinness World Record Attempt (June 12)

rosalyn — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:02:56 +0000

Saturday, June 12, 1:00 – 4:00
Junction Square, 2945 Dundas at Pacific

The 2nd Sunday in June is Worldwide Knit in Public Day (WWKIP Day for those in the know). The celebration started in Europe in 2005, and is rapidly gaining popularity, thanks to the rise of knitting (and other traditional needle crafts) among a whole new generation of hipsters who dig handmade.

June 12, three organizations are [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Classes at the Knit Cafe (May)

rosalyn — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:17:12 +0000

Here at the Knit Cafe we are very excited to be offering the workshop “Introduction to Rug Hooking” for the very first time! Come and try out this amazing craft.

Wednesday May 26, 6:30-9pm
@The Knit Cafe

You can make more then rugs when you learn to rug hook. You can also make rugs and that is pretty neat! Wall art, cushion covers, trivets and coasters are only some of [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 13th Annual Knitter’s Frolic (May 8-9)

rosalyn — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:04:00 +0000

13TH ANNUAL KNITTER’S FROLIC
Saturday & Sunday, May 8-9, 2010.

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

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario
(near DVP & Eglinton)

Getting there: TTC access via 100 Flemington bus from Eglinton or Broadview subway station. For out of towners, HWY 401 to the Don Valley Parkway, south on the parkway to the Wynford Drive exit, west on Wynford to Garamond [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Yarn Bombing at the Textile Museum of Canada (deadline: May 15)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:53:18 +0000

Yarn Bombing at the Textile Museum of Canada

Hello Fellow Yarn Bombers,

We are excited to announce a special project we’re working on with the Textile Museum of Canada. As patrons of the museum we’ve noticed that there is fairly low visibility from street. After talking with one of the museum Board Chairs, and observing the many city bike racks and planter in front of the museum we decided that it would be fun to form a crew and “yarn bomb” the racks and planter.

Yarn Bombing is the act [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Classes at Passionknit (May)

rosalyn — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:40:54 +0000

May Classes at Passionknit
3355 Yonge St. 416-322-0688
info@passionknit.ca

For pictures of each project, please check out:
http://fibreperson.blogspot.com

Absolute Beginner Knitting
Wed. May 5, 7 – 9pm
$30 plus materials.

If you are interested in learning the basics of knitting this is the class for you!
This class is for those of you who have never knit before and want to get started.
We will learn how to cast on, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. We will talk about different ways of knitting as well [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Learn to spin yarn (February 28)

jen — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:24:22 +0000

Yarn by Pleasurecraft

Make Yarn with Kristyn Woodfine!

The Toronto Church of Craft is hosting a very special workshop happening this Sunday at The Workroom (1340 Queen Street W.). Lovely proprietor of Pleasurecraft, Kristyn Woodfine, is making a trip to our metropolis from the idyllic wilds of eastern Ontario to teach us to spin yarn! On a spindle!

We’ll be congregating at 3pm on Sunday, February 28. The workshop will follow the regularly scheduled programming of Quilt Sunday (1-3pm).

Come learn & make! Class is free, some small [...]

GET SCHOOLED: March classes at Passionknit (March)

rosalyn — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:41:53 +0000

March Classes at Passionknit
3355 Yonge St. 416-322-0688
info@passionknit.ca | passionknit.ca

For pictures of each project, please check out:
http://fibreperson.blogspot.com

Sock Knitting!
Wed. March 10th AND Wed. March 24th, 7 – 9pm

This is a two-part class where students will learn the basics of sock knitting. We will be working on four needles from the cuff down. Please know how to work on 4 needles, read a pattern, cast on/off and be available for both classes. (Pinchy)

GET SCHOOLED: Learn to Crochet in 3 Hours at the Knit Café (February 11)

rosalyn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:34:57 +0000

Learn to Crochet in 3 Hours
Thursday, February 11, 6-9pm

Crochet Crash Course

In 3 hours, learn the basics of how to crochet: chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, crochet in the round. By the end of the class, you’ll have the basics to continue on your own. You’ll also leave with some basic patterns for a granny square and a crochet flower. Bring a 5mm hook or larger, and some yarn to match (you can buy what you need at the Knit Café).
Cost: $35 (materials not included)

Call the [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Classes at the Black Creek Pioneer Village (February-March)

rosalyn — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:46:50 +0000

Introduction to Heritage Spinning

Date: Sunday February 7th or Sunday February 28th
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Fee: $150 (includes all materials, taxes and parking fees)
Members Fee: $135

Spend the day in one of our historic homes with a costumed instructor and learn how to spin! Mixing history with practical techniques, this workshop will teach participants all the basic skills in the process that turns wool into yarn. Begin by carding wool and then learn about different natural dyes. Next, spin the woll into yarn on both the drop spindle and on an antique [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Upcoming classes at Passionknit (December-January)

rosalyn — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:17:06 +0000

All classes held at:
Passionknit
3355 Yonge Street
Email: info@passionknit.ca
Phone: 416-322-0688
www.passionknit.ca

DECEMBER CLASS:

Jaquard Crochet Class
Date: Tuesday December 29, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Jaquard Crochet Class with Special guest teacher Danielle Kassner. Danielle Kassner will be joining us to teach her amazing jacquard crochet technique. We will be working on a 2-colour cowl with a roving lining that Danielle has specially designed just for this course! We [...]

HELP WANTED: Handmade hats, scarves, mitts for women at the Redwood Shelter (by December 15)

rosalyn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:31:29 +0000

WANTED: Handmade hats, scarves, mitts for women at the Redwood Shelter

Please help make this holiday warmer and more beautiful for women who have fled violence. Bring your handmade hats, mittens and scarves to Wise Daughters Craft Market by December 15th.

Wise Daughters Craft Market
3079B Dundas Street West
416-761-1555
www.wisedaughters.com

GET SCHOOLED: 3-hour Crochet Crash Course (November 26)

rosalyn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:23:38 +0000

Learn to crochet in 3 hours at the Knit Café!

Bring a 5mm hook or larger, and some yarn to match (you can buy what you need at the Knit Café).

Call the Knit Café to register.

There are still a few spots [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Wool at 25% off

rosalyn — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:53:09 +0000

Wool @ 25% less, taxes included
This stock came from a store that never opened.

We have Super 10 cotton, bamboo, silk, soysilk, sock yarn, alpaca, merino, baby wool, Icelandic lopis. Most of the wool is 100% pure, a small amount are blends.

We also have knitting needles in Rosewood, Ebony & Palm, both straight & double point from Lantern Moon
Knitting pattern books for Istex Lopi yarns, Freedom wool and Mirasol at great prices.
Cut lamb measuring tapes from Lantern Moon – pull the tail [...]

HELP WANTED: Spinning, Knitting, and Crocheting for the Toronto Zoo

toronto craft alert — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:42:27 +0000

Spinners, Knitter and Fibre Artist plus Animal Lovers!!!

Project Proposal

Do you love animals? Do you have skillz in the processing, spinning, knitting, crocheting department? Interested in making a difference in your community. Want to be a part of an exciting project from the ground up? I am looking for like minded folks to help me out with a fundraising project for the Toronto Zoo. I have big ideas, but alone I can only do so much. So here’s the deets:

The Toronto Zoo has told me [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Sale @ The Knit Cafe (July 11 – 18)

toronto craft alert — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:23:04 +0000

Each year and only once a year the Knit Café has a big and bold SALE. This year’s sale is hot on our heels coming up Saturday July 11 and ending July 18. Like years previous there will be a bonanza of bargains, deals from 10%-70% off and grab bins of monster deals too (better come early for these). Get a head start on filling up your fall stash with woolen goodies. The Knit Café stocks some of the best and brightest natural fibre yarns hailing from all [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Crochet Crash Course at The Knit Cafe (May 21)

rosalyn — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:52:41 +0000

Kim Hume is teaching another crochet crash course at the Knit Cafe
on Thursday, May 21, 6-9pm.

Crochet Crash Course
In 3 hours, learn the basics of how to crochet: chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, crochet in the round. By the end of the class, you’ll have the basics to continue on your own. You’ll also leave with basic patterns for a granny square and a crochet flower. Bring a 5mm hook or larger, and some yarn to match (you can buy what you need [...]

TCA ON THE ROAD: Audax Textielmuseum (Tilburg, The Netherlands)

jen — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:14:58 +0000

I am excited to post another crafty report from Leah from Europe – this one is definitely drool inducing for textile freaks like me! For more images, check out the flickr set here.

The Patron Saint of Dutch Textiles at work

I got tipped off to the Audax Textielmuseum by my friend Linda who runs a sewing studio here in Berlin called Linkle (http://www.linkle.de). I had a few hours to kill before my real reason for being in Tilburg, Holland occupied the rest of my [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 12th Annual Knitter’s Frolic (April 25-26)

rosalyn — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:21:01 +0000

Saturday, April 25-26, 2009.

Marketplace: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Workshops: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario

Getting there: TTC access via 100 Flemington bus from Eglinton or Broadview subway station. For out of towners, HWY 401 to the Don Valley Parkway, south on the parkway to the Wynford Drive exit, west on Wynford to Garamond Court. Turn right and then left into the JCCC parking lot. Click here [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Toronto Toxic Reef Closing Party (April 22)

angelune — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:10:05 +0000

In celebration of Earth Day you are invited to come to the Knit Cafe to view the little replica of a coral reef, crocheted using only yarn made of recycled plastic bags. There is also a trashy mobile representing the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2009. 7-9 pm.
Where: Toronto Knit Cafe, 1050 Queen Street W.
Why: Earth Day!

The team of crafty crocheters will be in attendance: Becky Johnson, Shannon [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Learn To Spin on A Wheel (March 28 – April 18)

jen — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:17:58 +0000

Learning to spin is totally on my lifelong crafty to-do list! The Naked Sheep is offering a class coming up really soon…

A first at the Sheep! Learn how to use and understand your spinning wheel from an expert. Julia will guide you through the process to perfecting your drafting, spinning and plying techniques. This class is suitable for beginners with no previous experience, as well as for those who have already done some spinning.

Julia has her Ontario Handweavers and Spinners (OHS) Spinning Certificate and joins [...]

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Get Er Done Giveaway ends in 5 days!!! (deadline: March 16)

jen — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:58:32 +0000

Just a reminder to those of you gunning to complete your abandoned projects to earn a whopping 5 entries that the Get Er Done Giveaway closes in 5 short days! Need incentive? Check out the prize pack again:

(see all this loot up close in the flickr set)

To everyone else who has yet to do so (ya slackers): it is so easy to enter! Simply join the mailing list (or let us know that you’re already on it), or blog [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Yarn Swap @ The Naked Sheep (Feb 28)

jen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:21:41 +0000

The Naked Sheep in the Beaches (www.nakedsheep.ca) is hosting it’s first ever YARN SWAP on Saturday February 28th, 6pm. We are serving pizza, refreshments and loads of fiber fun. Please RSVP at info@nakedsheep.ca to let us know you are coming.

Purpose:

Tired of looking at the same yarn in your stash? On a self-imposed yarn diet? Feel guilty buying new yarn? Well – we have a solution for you. Come to the shop on Feb 28th with your yarn you once loved to trade for new [...]

CRAFTIVISM: making cozy

angelune — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:41:33 +0000

One of my favourite craftivists, Magda Sayeg, made a visit to London, England. Her guerrilla knitting activities got her some press in the Guardian.

So when is she going to come to the t-dot? I’d like to know. In the meantime, maybe I’ll find some statues that need some warmth…

I happened upon that article while googling some container-gardening tips, and realized that the Guardian has a really awesome contemporary craft series. Enjoy!

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: The Crafty Slacker’s Get ‘Er Done Giveaway (deadline: March 16)

jen — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:17:46 +0000

We all have unfinished projects lying around – be it a pair of pants that need hemming, a quilt that needs binding, or even a vase that need glazing. And most of us are familiar with that pang of guilt we feel when we catch a glimpse of these abandoned projects tucked away, gathering dust.

Still riding the high of our recent website relaunch (months and months in the making!) Toronto Craft Alert presents The Crafty Slacker’s Get ‘Er Done Giveaway – a contest that gives you the incentive you [...]

GET SCHOOLED: The Downtown Knit Collective Annual Skills Exchange Meeting (February 18)

jen — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:44:51 +0000

Toronto’s Downtown Knit Collective is a knitting guild dedicated to advancing the art of knitting through the sharing of ideas and techniques, education and community involvement.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 is our annual Skills Exchange meeting.

We have invited guild members to present a knitting or crochet skill that can be taught in 15 minutes. Eight learning stations will be set up around the auditorium. Members who wish to participate will gather at a particular station, learn the skill presented and then move to the next station. It is a fun evening [...]

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