Knit.Spin.Weave

Books Books Books

We just got in a whack of new books including some great books for kids. Summer's a great time to teach a kid to knit. After all it's one of the most portable hobbies there is. It's perfect for evenings at the cottage or long rides in the car or as a way to occupy everyone on a rainy day. If you're looking to make a present for a new mom or baby, we've got some lovely new books. One of my personal fav's is "Itty Bitty Nursey" by  Susan Anderson.

If you still don't know how to knit we still have six places in our August 18th Knitting 101 class. But don't hesitate as space is limited. And this is a very popular workshop. We also have some fun felting classes on the horizon such as: Hat Blocking, Felt Flowers and a Mix Media Vest with Tonia.

Last but not least, just a reminder, in honor of National Knit in Public Day this Saturday, everything in our sale bag will be $4.00

The Hintonburg Bike Parade

Knit, crochet, spin - for cycling! Have you ever wanted to yarn bomb a bike, like this? Or this? Here's your chance! Help the Hintonburg Cycling Champions decorate bikes of various shapes and sizes for a Wabi Sabi window display. The window goes up May 4th. 

It's all to promote the first-ever Hintonburg bike parade, on the morning of Saturday, May 28.

There are two chances to add your fun and funky fiber touches to the bikes:

Thursday, May 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 7 from 2 to 4 p.m..

Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and creativity! Give us a call at Wabi Sabi to save your place 613-725-4856

 

Cup of Tea Pincushion.

 

This charming pin-cushion is easy to make, using basic embroidery stitches. Made from wool felt, and nestled in a porcelain tea cup, it is a perfect Morther's Day gift. $25 per person, $30 for Mother and daughter.  May 4th 7-9pm  All materials; including tea cup are provided. 

Dryer Ball Class

Great News.

You have two chances to learn how to make wool dryer balls: Thursday's Mommy Friendly Class on April 14th 2011 at 10am-12 noon or Saturday's Class offered on May 14th from 10 am to 12 noon!

Dryer balls are amazing. There super hand-made wool balls made from roving that can cut in half the time your clothes spend in the dryer. Still not sure what I'm talking about?  I'll let our expert, Pamela Pilon explain.  She has all the nitty gritty as well as photos.

Fiberlicious Lunch Time Club

We're starting something new! Hurrah! Thanks to our wonderful customer, Marie-France.

It's a group, or shall we call it a club that meets once a month to learn about a variety of fiber crafts. It's a great way to meet people with similar interests and to brain-storm with a bunch of like-minded fiber fans. The first meeting will be Wednesday April 13th 11:30-1pm. Give us a shout at 613-725-5648 if you'd like to join us. And don't forget to bring your lunch!
 

Making Trees At The Wab

This weekend volunteers gathered at the Wab and made trees for our Earth Day window. They had a blast. And Tonia had a great time leading the group as well.

But it's not too late to help out. We still need animals, insects and other groovey creatures to fill the landscape. If you're interested check out these animal patterns. And we have a list of animals we need  on the blog. 

Great Knitting, Barb

Barb Irving originally knit this version of Sally Melville's Classic Shirt in off-white and brown striped mohair but she wasn't keen on the colour. Carol helped her select a dye, (Chocolate Brown) and look at it. It's wonderful. Thank you for letting us share your work, Barb.

Animal Patterns For Earth Day

Looking for something to knit for CPAWS? I haven't found a pattern that exactly suits their mandate but I've found some good patterns I feel could be easily adapted. My first is an owl that could be fiddled with to look like one of those listed. He's very cute.

I also found a blue bird I think with some imagination he could become a Jay. I found another sweet bird from Purl in NYC.  I didn't have much luck with fish but I found these felted fish that also could be experimented with.

For more inspiration check out Knitting Pattern Central

A Family Of Crafters

Last year, John Timinski took a Friday Fiber class at Wabi Sabi with Carol and made himself a shirt, all his siblings loved it and wanted one.  So with a little help from Carol this past December he dyed them all shirts and underwear. They are wearing these on their heads in the photo. The kids were amazed that their little brother would put so much effort into gifts for them. They loved his masterpieces. And so do we. Great Colours, John!

The Timinski Family  from the photo left to right, Zach, Elese, Leah, Charlotte, Renee, and Dad, Blaine. The little artist John sits very proudly with his accomplishments.

John is wearing a knitted hat from his sister, Renee.His sisters, Leah and Charlotte are also wearing cowls that Renee knit with wool from Wabi Sabi. Elese and Renee are wearing scarves that Charlotte and their Mum, Carole felted with the prefelt from the Wab. 

If you live in a family of crafters, please feel free to send us work. We love seeing what you make. 

Another stash buster

This is the Una purse. I named it for my good friend, Una who owns Le Hibou, a wonderful cafe in Wakefield. She's very funky. She used to have dreads which the felted wool reminds me of.  I used two strands of 220 Cascade as the base wool because it felts very well. Then I spent ages tying scarps of yarns, lace and old fabric to the base wool. There is nothing exact or measured about it. I knitted it in the round in a V-shape.When I was finished I put it through the washing mashine on hot and felted it.  Then I stuffed it to get the shape right. Lastly I sewed on the handles. I felted it because I wanted it to be long lasting

This another bag I knitted in the same fashion. I call it, Olive after my Gran. I didn't felt this so I worry about things falling out of it. I could line it but alas I love to knit but hate to sew.

Are you making anything with your stash? If so let me know. Or send me a photo and we'll post it on the blog.  info@wabi-sabi.ca  Show us your work. We're eager to hear from you.