NATURAL EWE Trunk Show

Isn't it time to look at yarn in a different light? 
Be the first to meet and support an exciting new venture by local dyer-

N A T U R A L  E W E 

On Saturday January 19th from 10 am to 3 pm we start the year off with a premiere trunk show featuring all natural dyed yarns in fingering, dk, worsted, and chunky bases. 

Hope to see you there!  

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Its the HOLIDAY season and knitting has always been such a BIG part of it, from the stockings we hang by the fireplace to the mitts we wear while jingle-jangling outdoors in the freshly fallen snow.


We wish you the very best of the season!


Make IT Merry!!

Muskoka Santa Sock

Pattern available in store or on Ravelry. 

Our January events list is ready for viewing-

MUSKOKA YARN CONNECTION

WINTER HAPPENINGS

PLEASE NOTE:  We are closed on MONDAYS for the winter season.

WEDNESDAY KNIT CLINICS @ 1 to 3 pm. Pre-book your seat for this weekly clinic which provides full one on one instruction for all your knitting projects. Fee: $15.00

THURSDAY KNIT CLINICS @ 1 to 3 pm. Pre-book your seat for this weekly clinic which provides full one on one instruction for all your knitting projects. Fee: $15.00

FRIDAY KAL @ 1 to 3 pm. Take a timeout from your daily routine and join our Knit A Long every Friday. We provide encouragement, inspiration, tea, coffee and laughter.  This is non-instructional and no fee is required. 

JANUARY 5^th, 12^th & 26th @ 1 to 3 pm. Saturday Starters . Begin the NEW YEAR with a fun and creative knitting project. Learn to knit something truly beautiful in this 3 session class focusing on beginner techniques. Fee: $60.00    

JANUARY 15^th & 22nd @ 1 to 3 pm. Sign up for our FIVE x FIVE Workshop  and learn the most useful cast on and cast off techniques to keep in a pocket style folder. Week One focuses on 5 cast on sample swatches. Week Two focuses on 5 cast off sample swatches.  Materials required- 100g worsted weight yarn and 4.50 mm needles. Fee: $45.00

JANUARY 19^th – NATURAL EWE Trunk Show @ 10 to 3 pm.  Its time to look at yarn in a different light… be the first to meet and support an exciting NEW venture by our local dyer. Come and squish all the pretty skeins, naturally dipped and dyed.

Muskoka Yarn Connection  @ 705-645-5819 Location: 345 Ecclestone Dr. Bracebridge https://www.facebook.com/muskokayarnconnection/

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FALL 2018 HAPPENINGS

This week's Muskoka forecast....
Cloudy with 100% chance of falling leaves!

MUSKOKA YARN CONNECTION

FALL HAPPENINGS

 
OCTOBER 1^st- We will now be closed on MONDAYS for the winter season.
OCTOBER 8^th- Closed on Thanksgiving Monday.
OCTOBER 13^th- WOODSTOCK FLEECE FESTIVAL BUS TOUR
Hop onboard for a 1 day excursion to Woodstock, Ontario for the 10^th anniversary of this fun-filled fibre festival.  Check out the hands on demos and more than 70 vendors. Call Muskoka Travel Service to register @ 705-645-2583.
OCTOBER 20^th to NOVEMBER 3^rd– BEGINNER KNITTING CLASSES @ 10:30 to 12:30 pm. Learn the basics of beginner knitting in this 3 session class that allows you the option of choosing your own project. Fee: $60.00 (materials extra)
OCTOBER 23^rd & 30^th– TIPPY TOES SOCK WORKSHOP @ 1 to 3 pm.  Learn the magic of knitting two socks at a time on circular needles from the toe up.  Fee: $45.00
WEDNESDAY KNIT CLINIC @ 1 to 3 pm. Pre-book your seat for this weekly clinic which provides full one on one instruction for all your knitting projects. Fee: $15.00
THURSDAY KNIT CLINIC @ 1 to 3 pm. Pre-book your seat for this weekly clinic which provides full one on one instruction for all your knitting projects. Fee: $15.00
FRIDAY KAL @ 1 to 3 pm. Take a timeout from your daily routine and join our Knit A Long every Friday. We provide encouragement, inspiration, tea, coffee and laughter.  This is non-instructional and no fee is required. 
NOVEMBER 16^th @ 1 to 3 pm. Meet our Maker of the Month- Muskoka Soapbox  will in the house with a pre-holiday pop up shop and a bounty of scent-sational gift ideas. 
*Register for our felted soap ball workshop @ 1 to 3 pm.   
NOVEMBER 17^th – DROP SPINDLE WORKSHOP @ 11:30 to 2:30 pm. Learn the meditative art of creating yarn from fibre with a wooden drop spindle.  Fee: 50.00 (materials extra).
NOVEMBER 28^th @ 5 to 7 pm. Muskoka Shoebox Party- Join our sit n knit social as we fill up as many shoeboxes as we can with luxury gift items.  Inquire for further details.     
NOVEMBER 30^th @ 1 to 3 pm. Meet our Maker of the Month- Raven Art Muskoka will be here for a pop up shop featuring her sheepish line of unique handmade pottery-  mugs, yarn bowls, spinning tools, shawl pins and more….

ALPACA MY SOCKS

This new sock design was inspired by our recent knitting group outing to a wonderful alpaca farm tucked away in the rolling hills of Magnetawan.
A meet n greet with a herd of alpacas is similar to the first day at a new school.  There is plenty of staring going on except its by a bunch of sweet-eyed charming creatures with the wildest mop tops since the Beatles!

ALPACA MY SOCKS

Pattern now available on Ravelry

If you have a chance, this is the link to view our outing to Bear Den Alpacas in Magnetawan. 
https://www.facebook.com/muskokayarnconnection/videos/1790258407695488/

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN SEPTEMBER

It has been an amazing summer hasn't it??...  with temperatures languishing in the 30s on most given days.  All that heat just makes it much easier to sit quietly in a cool spot and knit away the hours. 


Our FALL EVENTS schedule is now printed with lots of fun things going on in the month of September.


Please have a look at the list and feel free to call or message the shop for further info-


Aug. 31st- FALL KAL starts in store @ 1 to 3 pm.  We are taking a dip into the exciting world of fairisle knitting with SIPILA, a top down pullover knit with just two colours in fingering weight yarn.  This very popular design has been knit by thousands around the world and offers short or full length sleeve options.  Join in the fun every Friday @ 1 to 3 pm or follow along on our EVENTS page on Facebook through the month of September and October as we knit our way through this gorgeous pattern. 
Sept. 1st- BACK TO SWEATERS TENT SALE @ 10 to 3 pm.  Our once a year 50% off knitwear sample SALE is getting even BIGGER with deals on added store merchandise.  Stock up on knitwear for Christmas gifts.
Sept. 3rd- FINAL DAY OF COTTAGE COUNTRY YARN CRAWL. All good things must come to an end and this road trip has been a summer blast!  Check in at http://www.cottagecountryyarncrawl.blogspot.ca after Sept.3rd to see if you are one of the lucky winners!  All EIGHT CLUES for the MYSTERY COWL will be posted on Ravelry later this month.
Sept. 8th- BLING YOUR BAG WORKSHOP @ 11 to 1 pm.  We are going BAG FREE as of Sept. 1st and this creative workshop will give you the opportunity to personalize your own cotton tote bag through applique techniques.  All materials are supplies.  Fee: $20.00. Call the shop to register. 
Sept 14th to 16th- BRACEBRIDGE FALL FAIR is on at the fairgrounds and its a great time to round up your favorite knitted pieces to enter into the juried exhibits.  You may just win a shiny ribbon or gift certificate!  Or take a stroll through the buildings to admire the handiwork of others in your community.  For further info- https://www.bracebridgefair.com
Sept. 22nd- LIZZIE-ANNE YARNS TRUNK SHOW @ 10 to 3 pm. This mother/daughter dye team hail from rural Ontario and are the creators behind the Gilmore Girls Yarn Club.  Drop in to see their luxurious collection of OOAK speckles and semi solids in merino, silk, cashmere and kid mohair blends. ONE day only. 
Sept 29th- 3DOGKNITS TRUNK SHOW @ 10 to 3 pm. If you are a knitter or spinner you won't want to miss this trunk show.  Stop in and squish all the pretty hand dyed yarns and rovings created by Jane, a local dyer and spinner. Tell all your spinner friends too!....  Jane's rovings are to dye for.  ONE day only. 
OCTOBER 12 to13th- WOODSTOCK FLEECE FESTIVAL BUS TOUR. Join us on this exciting two-day excursion to Woodstock, Ontario for the 10th anniversary of this fun-filled fibre festival. Wander through the grounds and enjoy the hands on demos and more than 70 vendors. Pre-register early to reserve your spot in one of the morning or afternoon workshops @ https://www.fleecefestival.com/. Book your excursion at 705-645-2583 or https://www.muskokatravelservice.ca/
THURSDAY KNIT CLINIC @ 1 to 3 pm. Pre-book your seat for this weekly clinic which provides full one-on-one instruction for all your knitting projects. Fee: $18.00.
FRIDAY FINISHERS @ 1 to 3 pm. take a timeout from your daily routine and join our drop in sit n knit group. We provide encouragement, inspiration, tea, coffee and a few laughs. This is non-instructional and no fee is required. 


Until next time... Happy Knitting!




   

WOODSTOCK FLEECE FESTIVAL

Have you booked your spot yet for WOODSTOCK?  We are continuing our 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION right into October and what could be more fun than traveling across Ontario with a happy bunch of fibre enthusiasts?? Pack your birks and funky socks, throw on a colourful handknit shawl or cardigan and come hang out with your knitting tribe!


You are invited to join us on an enjoyable journey to experience all that the WOODSTOCK FLEECE FESTIVAL has to offer.... knitting, rug hooking, weaving, felting, spinning, and much more... with over 80 vendors participating in this  special 10th ANNIVERSARY event. 


Enjoy live demos, and fabulous hands on workshops that are yours for the choosing (pre-register online here).

We start our two day excursion on Friday October 12th with an onboard knit a long, throw in a few snacks, refreshments, and a stop to recharge and enjoy a relaxing dinner.  After checking into our hotel there is time to unwind and get acquainted with other fibre enthusiasts during an evening workshop.


On Saturday morning after a hotel breakfast, we head out for a full day at the festival to soak up the ambience, mingle, shop, learn, interact, connect, and to be inspired before heading home at 5 pm. 


Delicious homemade lunch is available at the festival. 


Trip includes: Round Trip Hammond Transportation, on board snacks and refreshments, one night stay at Holiday Inn Express in Woodstock, breakfast at hotel, and admission to festival plus hst.   


Tour Pricing:
Twin $239.00 each
Double $215.00 each
Quad $199.00 each
Single $310.00 each


Contact Muskoka Travel Service for booking and further info -
705-645-2583
1-800-563-1885
www.muskokatravelservice.ca

A QUARTER OF A CENTURY

We made it!!!! From a tiny yarn shop that opened its door on a hot and sticky July day in 1993 ... whoosh!!! Those twenty-five years have flown by so quickly.  Its because of your loyal support and encouragement that the door is still open and we will continue to serve you for hopefully another twenty-five ! Thank you for helping me to continue to do what I love, ... design, teach, inspire, create, its really not a day job if I love it, ... is it??
If you missed our 25th ANNIVERSARY EVENT on July 7th, here are a few pics of the smiles, the winners, the sheriff and the knitting outlaws. It was an awesome day! 

6,500 days

45,500 hours

2,730,000 minutes

1,250 classes

A QUARTER OF A CENTURY

knitting a community together one stitch at a time!