I have a confession to make – I’m a wool-a-holic. I LOVE wool. I’ve been known to walk into a wool store without any intention of buying a ball – and leave with a lighter wallet and no clue as to what I’m going to make… all because I fell completely in lust with a particular color or texture of the cuddly stuff: Alpaca, cotton, silk, hemp, cashmere – ummm – cashmere…
Take for instance this – my latest splurge… This is yarn from Manos Del Uruguay.
The colour got me right away. It’s called Mist and I couldn’t leave it behind. Now I have 7 balls of it (I would have bought more but it’s all they had in the same dye lot) and I still need to figure out what I’m going to do with it (suggestions would be greatly appreciated)!
Oh - Did I mention that I bought this wool last September and it’s still in the same bag? What can I say I got side tracked with another project and just found it in one of my many supply chests…
Anyway – I can’t say I’m a great knitter – but I do love yarn stores so to celebrate this being one of my first entries I thought I’d share some of my favorite retailers and get a list of shops started for everyone. If you have a favorite in your neck of the woods let us know!
Knitomatic - Toronto, Ontario
1378 Bathurst St (416) 653-7849 or 1-866-310-3322
http://knitomatic.blogspot.com/
Romni Wools - Toronto, Ontario
658 Queen Street West (416) 703 0202
http://www.romniwools.com
One of my favorite weekend haunts – before or after a pastry at Dufflet! ;-)
Baadeck Yarns - Baddeck, Nova Scotia
16 Chebucto St (902) 295-3303 or Toll Free: 1-877-707-5512
http://www.baadeckyarns.com
Hey – chances are if you’re visiting Cape Breton you’ll be stopping by Baddeck… and you never know when a knitting emergency is going to strike – best be prepared!
Moraff’s Yarns & Crafts – Sydney, Nova Scotia – 2 locations
752 Victoria Rd. (902) 564-8339 or 1 (800) 463 9276
45 Keltic Drive (902) 539-5949 or +1 (800) 463 9276
** These guys don’t seem to have a webpage but their stores are awesome. I really liked their staff too – these ladies really know their wool!