Looking for knitting supplies and knitting classes in Toronto? There are many great knitting boutiques across the city that offer popular patterns, a wide variety of yarns and classes where knitters can meet up, knit and chat. Check out these three bustling Toronto knitting shops:
The Naked Sheep
This Beaches knitting boutique offers a massive selection of yarns ranging from luxurious Malabrigo and Mirasol to Classic Elite and Cascade, as well as a selection of made in Canada items such as bags, buttons and shawl pins. The Naked Sheep hosts "Knit Nights" every Wednesday night starting at 6:30p.m. as well as refresher knitting classes and crocheting basics, and learn to knit workshops. Knitters are welcome to drop in anytime to knit, chat and have a cup of coffee absolutely free.
Where is the Naked Sheep? 2144A Queen St. E. (416) 691-6320.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - 11am to 7pm, Wednesday - 11am to Late - Knit Night starts at 6:30pm, Thursday 11am to 7pm, Friday 11am to 6 pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday noon to 5pm. Closed Monday in the summer.
Knit-o-Matic
Social knitters will love this Toronto knitting and crochet store, which offers monthly yarn swaps, weekly “Stitch and Bitch” sessions and beginner knitting classes. The store donates leftover yarn from the yarn swap to hospitals and women’s shelters, and it also accepts hand knit and crochet donations for charities. In addition to a wide array of patternsand knitting and crochet items, Knit-o-Matic also sells other craft items like felting accessories. Free patterns are available on the store website.
Where is Knit-o-matic? 1378 Bathurst Street, three blocks south of St. Clair Ave. (416) 653-7849
Hours of Operation: Summer and winter hours apply; visit the Knit-o-Matic website for current store hours.
The Knit Cafe
Veteran and beginner knitters alike will feel right at home in the cozy west-end knitting shop. The Knit Cafe is the hub of a vibrant knitting community and it opens it's doors every day of the week at noon. The shop hosts several events including a Tuesday night Stitch and Bitch, monthly High Tea Sundays and popular Mother’s Day Brunches. Fiber lovers will appreciate the selection of natural fibre yarns from around the world and fibre jewellery creations by local artists. Knitting classes are offered for all skill levels, starting at "Absolute Beginner" and other workshops include lace class and felt-making for beginners.
Where is The Knit Cafe? 1050 Queen Street West, one block west of Ossington Ave. (416) 533 - KNIT.
Hours of Operation: Store opens every day at noon. Knitters can also shop online at the Knit Cafe Toronto website.
Whether you are already a pro with your needles or just dipping your toe into the knitting world, these Toronto knitting shops offer the tools and expertise for knitters of all levels in warm and welcoming environments.
Author Paul Nchemba
The Naked Sheep
This Beaches knitting boutique offers a massive selection of yarns ranging from luxurious Malabrigo and Mirasol to Classic Elite and Cascade, as well as a selection of made in Canada items such as bags, buttons and shawl pins. The Naked Sheep hosts "Knit Nights" every Wednesday night starting at 6:30p.m. as well as refresher knitting classes and crocheting basics, and learn to knit workshops. Knitters are welcome to drop in anytime to knit, chat and have a cup of coffee absolutely free.
Where is the Naked Sheep? 2144A Queen St. E. (416) 691-6320.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - 11am to 7pm, Wednesday - 11am to Late - Knit Night starts at 6:30pm, Thursday 11am to 7pm, Friday 11am to 6 pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday noon to 5pm. Closed Monday in the summer.
Knit-o-Matic
Social knitters will love this Toronto knitting and crochet store, which offers monthly yarn swaps, weekly “Stitch and Bitch” sessions and beginner knitting classes. The store donates leftover yarn from the yarn swap to hospitals and women’s shelters, and it also accepts hand knit and crochet donations for charities. In addition to a wide array of patternsand knitting and crochet items, Knit-o-Matic also sells other craft items like felting accessories. Free patterns are available on the store website.
Where is Knit-o-matic? 1378 Bathurst Street, three blocks south of St. Clair Ave. (416) 653-7849
Hours of Operation: Summer and winter hours apply; visit the Knit-o-Matic website for current store hours.
The Knit Cafe
Veteran and beginner knitters alike will feel right at home in the cozy west-end knitting shop. The Knit Cafe is the hub of a vibrant knitting community and it opens it's doors every day of the week at noon. The shop hosts several events including a Tuesday night Stitch and Bitch, monthly High Tea Sundays and popular Mother’s Day Brunches. Fiber lovers will appreciate the selection of natural fibre yarns from around the world and fibre jewellery creations by local artists. Knitting classes are offered for all skill levels, starting at "Absolute Beginner" and other workshops include lace class and felt-making for beginners.
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Where is The Knit Cafe? 1050 Queen Street West, one block west of Ossington Ave. (416) 533 - KNIT.
Hours of Operation: Store opens every day at noon. Knitters can also shop online at the Knit Cafe Toronto website.
Whether you are already a pro with your needles or just dipping your toe into the knitting world, these Toronto knitting shops offer the tools and expertise for knitters of all levels in warm and welcoming environments.
Author Paul Nchemba
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