Secret number 3…..REVEALED!!
Unwind welcomes our new HOUSE YARN!!
So….most of you have seen it by now, but I still wanted to properly announce it.
We are proud to introduce Timothy Street Yarns! (Scroll below to see some samples we’ve knit…..)
A yarn to call our own. Yay!
Our Merino, is Italian spun, aran weight, 100% washable merino–as soft as wool gets.
We have 8 colours and 4 new ones on their way…. The yarn is wound in 100 gram twists, about 150 yards, for $13 each. Seriously.
The idea…
We want to make things easy. We have searched for simple, realistic patterns that are inspiring and classic. We have knit these patterns out of our yarn to take out the guess work. Come in, try them on, ask us questions, come back. We’re here to help if you need us.
Choose from a selection of beautiful designs or do your own thing! Timothy Street Yarn is perfect for any pattern requiring an aran weight wool.
Classic and simple. Sweet.
Why the name ‘Timothy Street’?
For those of you who haven’t noticed, the shop is located at the corner of Timothy St. and Main St. (It’s true!)
AND my family lives on Timothy St. (Seriously!)
Yup. My life revolves around this little street. It is home.
We want the yarn to be part of your home. And part of your family, your neighbourhood, your everyday life.
Knitting is a comfort as well as a passion–just like all the important things in your life.
So come and try it out and let us know what you think…
Oh…and bear with me as I get the website up and going. I’ve posted shots of some of my favourite samples a little farther along so keep reading….
So there’s the third secret! I’m working on a fourth. I’ll keep you posted-teehee!
ATTENTION THOSE WHO ARE OFF ON FAMILY DAY!!!
We will be open from 12-4 for your shopping pleasure : )
So…I was in Pittsburgh this past weekend at the Knit and Crochet Show and I met some really cool peeps. And bought some yarn for you….
I met the lovely Blue Ridge Yarns talent from Virginia….I picked up 3 of her yarns; Footprints, Bambi and Silk Splash. All fingering (sock) weight and all delightful!
The Footprints are fun because they are skeins of sock yarn coupled with mini skeins for the toe and heel. Look at these amazing combination!
She also has this one called Bambi–a bamboo blend fingering weight…look at this. Wow.
And she’s got a great Silk Splash that has a tweedy look to it because of the different ways the fibre hold colour….amazing.
I ran into our good friends from Cabin Fever in Pittsburgh! Always nice to see some familiar faces. They have come out with a new line of beautiful sock yarn. The yarn base is from the extra-ordinary Shelridge Farm; A Canadian Company. The yarn is done in gentle colours, soft and heathered. Thanks Deb and Linda!!
We got totally reloaded with Camelspin and Sea Silk from Hand Maiden….Sandra’s over the moon. ; )
And these amazing hand made ring and stick brooches are back and beautiful…
This amazing interchangeable set of SQUARE circular needles came in. Yes, you heard me correctly–I said square circulars. Weird. In a cool way.
The new Debbie Bliss mag is here….
Here are a few samples we’ve done out of Timothy Street Yarns so far…
Soft Owl Pillow. Teehee–what else can I say??? This one’s for YOU–with the crochet hook!!!
The Herringbone Cowl….4 balls. This is my FAVOURITE COWL. Awesome. We’re doing this in a class…join us!
The Ribbed Baby Jacket…2 balls.
Worth the trip to come and see, yes?? : )
See you soon my friends!!
Wendy
