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Dear
Knitters,
As many of you know, Lynn and I do all of our Fall
ordering in the Spring and while it's one of our favorite tasks, this
year was a little different. The first of our five suppliers came to
us and the mood was a little uneasy and more serious. As I watched
the sweat on his brow, I became suspicious, and then he broke the
news. Wool prices are going up... and not just a bit- quite a bit.
My first
thought was 'greed' and I pictured this fellow looking like the
banker on Monopoly, disappearing into the sunset in his Rolls Royce.
However, we were given the same news by the next four of our
largest suppliers. So there must be a reasonable explantion... Right?
Click here to
read an informative article that tell us why wool prices are going
up.
So, while it
makes me sad to think that we may lose some of you to less expensive
hobbies, we also hope that you will continue to see the value. I
started seriously collecting wool over 25 years ago and when I dip
into my 'stash', I am amazed that the prices have remained so
steady over the years. I guess it is time that we see an
increase afterall. The good news here is that the wool/sheep farmers
may finally be able to do better than 'break even'. We need those
wool producers- big time!
One more
little piece of good news here is that we were given warning and
so we loaded up this year with some of our favorites at the old price
which we are happy to pass along to you until we need to order more.
And remember-
an evening of knitting is still cheaper than a night at the movies!
Especially if you make a mistake and have to rip back.
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Tweeds
Tweeds have been a favourite at the shop since we
opened, and we're happy to say that we've never had so many tweeds
in stock!
Swing by the shop to check out our amazing selection
of tweeds offered in a variety of weights. This classic look
will never date and will make up a garment that you can pull out of
your closet year after year.
Heron by Zealana is a
worsted weight tweed, made in New Zealand that is 20% possum
and 80% merino. That little bit of possum thrown into the mix
makes this yarn so soft that anything you knit out of this will
likely stay on your body until the snow melts next Spring. A
beautiful range of colours is available in this yarn, and we've got
them all.
Lang Donegal is a lighter
weight tweed with amazing yardage that comes in some beautiful
neutral shades as well as some richer tones for those that want
some colour. This yarn has fabulous yardage and would make a
gorgeous cardigan or shawl.
Naturally's Aran Tweed is a yarn we've
had at the shop for a while now, but is quickly becoming an old
favourite! Lynn knit a hat out
of it last winter, and Mary has a vest hanging up in the shop that
she knit for her husband (who has kindly lent it to us until the
weahter starts to nip). Many of you have knit with it already and
for those that haven't, get knitting!
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Classes
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Braided Double Knit Cowl
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It's time for the kids to go back to school, so why
don't you
learn something new this Fall?
Our class list is up and we do hope that you are
able to join us in a class, or a knit-a-long! Christmas will
be here before you know it, and there are lots of classes being
offered this Fall that will help you get cracking on that long gift
list!
 Learn a new technique with us like Entrelac, Double
Knitting or Crochet. Or learn how to finish your garments like a
pro with Mary's Finishing workshop- plus more!
If you aren't finding a class that you'd like to see
on our list, please let us know! We are also always happy to
arrange private lessons in order to meet your needs.
To view our class list, please click here.
We look forward to seeing you all 'in class'!
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Show and
Tell
We have had such a great time the past two years, it's time to do
it again! If you have never been able to attend our Show and Tell,
we certainly hope you can this year!
Come and join us for a night of knitting, tea, door
prizes and inspiration!
When? Wednesday, October 12th from 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost? $10.00 per person with 100% going to SHARE
Agricultural Foundation. To read more about what they do, click here.
Bring something you have knit in the past year and
be prepared to share some info about it! Knitters love other
knitter's knitting (you follow?) so be prepared to leave with
inspiration overload!
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Markham
Fair
It's that
time of year again! If you haven't entered any of your
knitting projects in the fair before, why not this year? We
always love to see our customer's knitting on display! So much so,
that we have donated twelve gift certificates as prizes this year.
Click here to
access the prize book and see what categories your knitting may be
eligible for!
We look
forward to spotting you and your knitting at the fair!
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We want to take this opportunity to thank you all
for your continued support. We trust that you have all had a happy
and healthy summer and we look forward to seeing more of you over
the cooler months.
Be sure to bring in the projects that you have
worked on over the summer! We love to see what our customers have
knit more than words can express.
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From all of us at Mary's Yarns
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