Once Upon a Sheep

We Love our Customers!

2012-02-21T11:00:00.000-08:00

Thank-you to all of our customers, both old and new, who came out to the Mad About You sale this past weekend.

I hope everyone had fun - I know I did! We love hearing about what you're knitting and what your plans are for your new stash. I hope you'll all start visiting us in our Ravelry forum and sharing your new projects.

There will be some changes to this site in the next week. We have a new look and a new server so if this page goes away for a day, don't be concerned. The site's address (http://onceuponasheep.ca) is not changing but sometimes when you switch servers there is a small window of downtime.

It's Sale Time!

2012-02-12T09:49:00.000-08:00

Yes, you heard right! It's time for Once Upon A Sheep's "MAD ABOUT EWE" sale!

To prepare for this annual event we'll be closed for 3 days next week (February 14 - 16) and will re-open on Friday February 17 at 10 am.

Great deals to be had, come prepared to stock up! Please note that the PK Discount does not apply to any yarns/books/patterns during this sale.

We'll be open Friday February 17th AND Saturday February 18th from 10 am to 5 pm - we hope to see you then!

HOLIDAY HOURS, Dec 24 - January 2nd

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We will be open Christmas Eve, December 24th - from 10 am to 2 pm.

CLOSED DECEMBER 25th, 26th AND 27th.

OPEN 10 am to 4 pm from WEDNESDAY December 28th thru Friday, December 30th. We will be open from 10 am to 2 pm on New Year's Eve, December 31st.

CLOSED JANUARY 1st and 2nd, 2012. Regular hours resume Tuesday January 3rd, 2012.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our customers from the volunteer staff of Once Upon A Sheep!

Our Customers are Awesome!

2011-11-20T23:48:00.001-08:00

We would like to thank all of customers whocame out last week during the sale and left with armloads of yarn and othergood things!

We appreciate your patience when there were line-ups, we appreciate yourbusiness and most of all we appreciate your continuing support of Once Upon ASheep as your local yarn shop. We wouldn't be here without you!

A reminder that from now until Christmas we have extended hours and will be open six days a week, MONDAY THRU SATURDAY, from 10 am to 4 pm.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE!

2011-11-13T14:25:00.001-08:00

Just in time for your Christmas Knitting projects, we're holding our Customer Appreciation Sale from Tuesday, November 15th thru Saturday, November 19th, during regular hours (10am - 4pm daily).

ALL yarns in the store will be 15% off, but WAIT - there's MORE!

If you are a member of our Passion Knitters Club, you'll receive an additional 10% discount.

Club members are also entitled to 10% off the price of our stock of Namaste knitting bags, Knit Picks needles and other accessories!

Selected sample knits will also be available for purchase and ready to put under the tree.

Drop in to see the exciting things happening at Once Upon a Sheep, and enjoy the savings!

P.S. The Wishlist Gift Registry is back! Be sure to fill out a card, then let family & friends know how to make your Christmas wishes come true.

Shop Closed for Remembrance Day

2011-11-02T18:11:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Friday, November 11th for Remembrance Day.

We will re-open Saturday, November 12th at 10 am.

Now with Knitting Classes!

2011-10-08T11:49:00.000-07:00

After many requests, we are pleased to announce Once Upon A Sheep is going to be offering a Beginners Beaded Lace Class.

This class is suitable for beginning lace knitters, or those knitters with some experience who are ready to tackle a lace project.

This class will focus on completing a beaded lace scarf while learning to:
-Read lace charts
-Chart written lace patterns
-Complete simple lace knitting stitches
-Block lace
-Use a lifeline
-Correct common errors
-Bead using the crochet hook technique
-Use flexible bind offs

Date & Times:
Wednesday Evening 7:30PM to 9:00PM
November 2 to Wednesday November 23
The instructor is Heather Boyd, a member of the Whonnock Weavers and local fiber artist who creates her own beautiful handspun yarn.

Materials: Most materials are provided however, students should bring:
-Scissors
-Blunt end tapestry needles
-A project bag (to carry your project home)
-Pencil
-Highlighter

NOTE: Some knitting homework is required between classes.

Price:
$110 for class and materials (with the exception of above noted items)
$100 to current Passion Knitters.
Payment required at the time of registration. Cheques are to be made payable to Heather Boyd.

A minimum of three students is required to run the class, and maximum size will be six students. Registration deadline: October 29th.

There is a sample of the project on display at the shop, please drop by and check it out!

Have a class request? Leave a comment here or let us know the next time you are visiting us.

WELCOME TO FALL

2011-09-23T17:28:00.000-07:00

It was a busy summer and with the arrival of Fall we have many changes in the shop! We'll be updating the blog soon with all the details, but if you really can't wait then please drop by and say hello.

We have beautiful Namaste Knitting bags in stock, and KnitPicks Harmony wood needles will be making their way onto the shelves by the end of September.

As well, we are back to our regular hours:

10 am to 4 pm - TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

Our knitting night is every Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENT - SUMMER HOURS

2011-06-21T22:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

To give our volunteers a break and because traffic in the shop during the summer is very slow, we're changing our summer hours.

Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Tuesday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Thanks for all your support!

Have a great summer. Keep an eye on the blog for postings and sale announcements!

Farewell Night!

2011-06-17T18:41:00.000-07:00

What a great night it was on Tuesday! I want to thank all the women who came out to say farewell and wish me all the best in my new appointment in London, Ontario. Here we are in the picture (missing in action - Benita, who left a bit early) we all squeezed in and spread out the lovely gift the women made for me. I'm not sure who all was in on the knitting, but some of them knit squares and Benita put it all together for me. This lovely pattern is found in Berroco's book, Comfort: Knitting & Crochet Afghans and it is so lovely and soft. I love Berroco's Comfort Yarns, and for those like me, allergic to sheep wool, it's the perfect yarn!

I'm so going to miss all my yarn girls! I've been running the Tuesday night drop in for eight years now, we started in the fall of 2003, right after the shop opened. I've lost count of the number of people I've taught how to cast on and off! Every week on Tuesday nights I show up at the shop and over the years our numbers have gone up and down according to the season and if it's time to get your gardening done! But the last few years there have been a consistent number of women who've attended and a few years ago we started going through the summer as well. Each and every night I've gone, I've been so blessed. I've formed relationships with so many women, and I love each one of them! They are all special. Even though I won't be there physically, I plan to be there at least virtually! This fall I'll be skyping in from London!

If you haven't yet tried out the Tuesday night drop in, I want to encourage you to do so. You'll find a warm and inviting group of women who are all ready and willing to let you into their hearts! After a while, you won't know what you ever did without them. Together we share a laugh, unburden our stresses, talk about our families, gripe about our problems, pray for each other when we're ill, rejoice with each other in our successes. Have I convinced you yet???

Anyway, thank you girls for your lovely gift, the lovely night and all the years of Tuesday nights that have brightened my life!

Happy Knitting!

Kathie

We Don't Want to do Inventory Sale!!!

2011-05-16T18:49:00.000-07:00

Inventory! Yuck! All that counting! Ball after ball of yarn, it takes all day and an army of volunteers. Now, if we had one of those fancy, shmancy computer systems with a barcode scanner and automatic inventory updater... well, then we'd be set! But then think about it... we wouldn't be having this awesome sale either!

So here's the scoop.....

May 18th - 28th

Winter Yarns 30% off
Spring/Summer 15% off
Discount card applies for extra 10% off! (Aren't we just awesome!???)

Hope to see you there!

And while you're in the shop, why not make a donation to The Salvation Army and help a deserving child go to camp this summer! That's right, an awesome way to bring a smile to a child's face... Make it $10 or $20 or sponsor a child for $250.00. (Charitable Donation Receipt will be provided by mail.)

Happy shopping....

Kathie & the Yarn Girls!

Closed Easter Weekend

2011-04-22T13:40:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

We want to take this opportunity to wish you all a blessed Easter Weekend! For those who have a different faith tradition we hope your weekend is a restful one and that you have an opportunity to rejeuvenate over the holiday weekend.

Once Upon a Sheep will be closed this weekend. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but our volunteers have worked very hard this year and deserve a well needed break! We will re-open on Tuesday 26th of April.

See you then!

Kathie & the Yarn Shop Girls!

New Exciting Spring/Summer Yarns

2011-04-13T15:39:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! Check out these new yarns:

From Nashua
Creative Focus Linen
50% Linen & 50% Cotton
20sts tension

From Berroco

Lindsey

64% Cotton 36% Linen

20 sts tension

From Rowan
Kid Silk Haze
70% super kid mohair 30% silk
18-25 sts tension

From Berroco

Weekend

75% Acrylic, 25% Peruvian Cotton

18sts tension

These yarns are on the shelves now! We also have Creative Focus Silk, a lovely yarn from Nashua. This yarn is 100% silk with a 20st tension.

We also have lots of new colours of the NEW & EXCITING Frill Seeker! You must come and see what's in stock. Knitting scarves is an easy summer project and you can get started for next years Christmas gifts! That's right... Christmas! I've got mine planned out already.

New pattern books are in as well. I'll post some of those in a couple of days, in the meantime, come in and see what we've got! We're so excited!

kathie

ONE MORE DAY FOR THE SALE!

2011-02-11T16:56:00.001-08:00

Friends! The sale is going great and it was crowded today in the shop! We've put some more yarns in the discount section because all the yarns have just disappeared! Wow!

Tomorrow = great deals on....

Sirdar Country Style DK
Sirdar Baby Snowball

You have to come in and see what we've got for you!

see you tomorrow.... kathie & the yarn shop girls!

Shop Closed Thursday to get ready for the BIG SALE!

2011-02-09T20:18:00.000-08:00

We have so much work to do to get ready for the SALE on Friday and Saturday - that we're closing the doors tomorrow to get ready for you.

Lots and lots and lots of stuff to get ready for you... are you excited yet????

kathie & the yarn shop girls!

MAD ABOUT EWE! ANNUAL SALE!

2011-02-07T14:54:00.000-08:00

We are simply just MAD ABOUT EWE, yes YOU, our loyal customers and supporters of Once Upon a Sheep and The Caring Place Ministries. So CRAZY about you that we're once again having our ANNUAL BLOW OUT SALE!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11th & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12th
From 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get there early because we've got some great deals on discontinued yarns and some of your favourites!

EVERYTHING WILL BE ON SALE! UP TO 70% OFF!

TELL YOUR FRIENDS ALL ABOUT IT!

SPREAD THE WORD.....

See you there.... Kathie & the Yarn Shop Girls!

Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T13:23:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to all our loyal customers! It's been a pleasure serving you in 2010. Thanks for keeping us open during some tough times! In honour of you, our special customers, please print out this blog page message and bring it in for an extra 10% off (on top of your discount card 10%) for THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF JANUARY.

This offer is good until January 14th (inclusive).

God bless you all and may you all have a healthy and happy 2011!

Christmas Hours

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Christmas Eve             10am - 1pm
December 25 - 28        CLOSED
December 29               10am - 4pm
December 30               10am - 4pm
December 31               10am - 1pm

January 4th Re-open regular hours:

Tuesday - Saturdays     10am - 4pm

Thanks!

ps. Email onceuponasheep@gmail.com for yarn emergencies! ;o)

Christmas Sale Still On! 15% off!

2010-12-18T11:51:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!

Our Sale is still on till Christmas! 15% off all yarns and discount card applies.

How about knitting one of our sock monkey hat patterns. There is still time left before Christmas. They're done in Cascade 220 but we have one in the store done up in Berocco Vintage. There are several other worsted weight yarns we carry you can use for this pattern, all great quality at affordable prices.

ATTENTION: We have only a few balls of Frill Seeker left! Our apologies but the distributor is sold out and is waiting for a new shipment. We will be receiving some in the New Year so we'll let you know when they arrive.

DECEMBER SALE!

2010-12-04T12:26:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone,

It's early Merry Christmas time. Right now we're having a SALE and ALL YARNS ARE 15% OFF and discount card applies. That's a great savings for all your last minute Christmas presents you're knitting.

FRILL SEEKER is selling like hotcakes and we only have a couple of colours left. However, we will be getting another shipment soon - any day now, so check in to see if its arrived. I'll send out a note when it's in.

Also, we have a couple of other YARN EMERGENCIES. Look through your stash and see if you can help these ladies out:

Rahmouna needs 2 balls of Sirdar Click DK col# 112 which you can see here: http://www.diamondyarn.com/d/yarn/sirdar-click-dk/

Liz needs Berroco Twist in "Tie Dye" and number of hanks will do. This is a discontinued yarn, but you can see it here: http://www.berroco.com/shade_cards/cotton_twist_sh.html

If you have these yarns and are willling to part with them, send me an email at: onceuponasheep@gmail.com

Thanks so much! Come and see us soon!

The Knit Kit's Are Here

2010-11-28T20:53:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

I love my Knit Kit. We had them in the shop last year and I had to have one! I take it with me travelling and I find it so helpful - I love not having to dig through my doo-dad bag for this and that - it's all in the one compact Knit Kit! Our Knit Kits are red this year in keeping with the Christmas Spirit! At $23.95 they're the perfect stocking stuffer for your favourite knitter!

Please Donate Yarn & Needles

2010-11-05T15:11:00.000-07:00

We're looking for donations for a grade six class in a Pitt Meadows school who are learning to knit. Last year they made a box full of scarves for the homeless and it was a wonderful thing for them to participate in helping those less fortunate. If you can help, drop off your yarn at the shop and let them know it's for the grade six class that is learning to knit.

We're looking for:

Worsted or Aran weight yarn - 2 good size balls of yarn for each scarf
4.5mm- 6mm knitting needles

Thanks.... Kathie

2010-11-04T19:38:00.000-07:00

OUR TWO FEATURED SALE YARNS - SALE ON TILL

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2010

FAT NEEDLES & THICK YARN = FAST KNITTING!

This wonderfully soft spun yarn is 100% wool and knits up beautifully! You can also felt with this yarn and from what we've seen, it felts great.

This yarn is on sale till Saturday for $2.50/50g ball.

KNIT A SCARF FOR CHRISTMAS UP IN A JIFFY

WITH THIS POLAR YARN!

Big Softie from Sirdar is just that - SOFT! Beautiful colour range and great patterns. If you haven't come in to feel this yarn, then you don't know what you're missing. This yarn is on SALE for $2.95/50g ball. That's $2.00 off per ball. A great savings!

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE!

2010-11-03T08:52:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, we APPRECIATE you so much we're having a sale in your honour!

Sirdar Big Softie $2.95
Vking Nature Garn $2.50

All new yarns 15% off (discount card applies)

YOU MUST COME IN AND SEE THE CHANGES AND ALL THE YUMMY NEW YARNS.

NOVEMBER 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH
(That's Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week!!!)

The Yarn Shop Girls

New Fall Yarns

2010-10-28T20:42:00.000-07:00

50% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 10% Nylon

Vintage Chunky by Berroco

Here is one of the nicest new yarns that Berroco has come out with. Last year we introduced you to Vintage, a lovely worsted wool/acrylic blend. This year they have come out with a chunky version of the same yarn. It's just as lovely as the worsted version and at $7.25 for 100g/120 mt, this is a great bargain. Lovely designs as well.

Another great yarn from Berroco this year is Remix. Made from recycled fibres of cotton, linen, and silk, its machine washable. Wonderful pattern support as usual from this company. We love carrying their yarns! 100 g/200mt - great yardage for an aran yarn!

Cascade 220 has always become a popular choice for our customers and this season we have a wonderful selection of colours for your delight as you walk in the shop. A new addition to the 220 line is 220 Sport and 220 Sport Superwash. You're going to love these yarns and they'll be arriving soon.

You just have to love this new yarn! Lustra by Berroco is a touch sensation you just have to experience. A 50/50 blend of Peruvian Wool and Tencel, it has a sheen on it you can see from across the store! 100g has 180mts so you're getting a good value for $10.99 for this aran weight yarn. You need to come in and see the lovely colours and feel the softness of this beautiful yarn.

New (for us anyway!) is Mulberry & Merino from Diamond's Luxury line. We love this line of yarns which are just as good quality as many of the designer name brand yarns but much more affordable. This is a DK weight yarn made of 50% Merino and 50% Mulberry Silk. It has 90mts per 50g ball and retails for $8.50, a great value for such a decadent yarn.

We were disappointed when we found out that Diamond Yarns were discontinuing their Fine Merino Superwash 4ply as we know that some of you just love knitting with wool for babies. However, we were happy to find out that Viking Yarns (carried by Diamond) has a lovely baby 4ply call Baby Ull. Great value at $4.95, this yarn has 175 mts per 50g and has great pattern support. We are quite impressed with this Norwegian company and we've had a great reaction to their Naturegarn as well.

Last but not least is Sirdar's newest addition to their baby yarn line - Baby Snowball! It's just like their big Snowball you saw last year, just the little pom poms on the yarn are a bit smaller. There are some really cute patterns for blankets, vests and jackets. This is a really fun yarn that knits up easily and creates soft and cuddly garments. This yarn retails for $5.95.

Stay tuned for another blog post for a few more of our new yarns. In the meantime, why don't you come in and see them for yourself! You won't be disappointed.