BENEFITS OF KNITTING:
The Knitty Gritty now offers
The Knitty Gritty embarked on her first sweater in 2008 when asked by a friend to make one like a classic NHL hockey jersey for a friend on his team... it was good fun! Now they all want toques!
- Reduces stress, anxiety, isolation and depression
- Boosts the immune system by lowering blood pressure, heart rate, metabolism and rate of breathing
- Balances our high-tech, fast-paced consumer world
- Contributes to positive self-esteem and community through creativity, learning, sharing and a sense of belonging
- Custom handmade items from natural and/or reused yarn
- One on one or group lessons
- Community events and parties
For inquiries or orders, please call (250) 339-7795 or send me an email at the_knitty_gritty@yahoo.ca.
CUSTOM HANDMADE ITEMS AVAILABLE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
CUSTOM HANDMADE ITEMS AVAILABLE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Leg Warmers
- Hats
- Pet Accessories
- Finger Puppets/Stuffed Animals
- Scarves
- Socks
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Decorative Pins
- Baby Clothes
- Bags
- Sweaters
A couple samples from the latest line of arm warmers by The Knitty Gritty, completed in October 2008.
The Knitty Gritty now offers
head bands in a variety of
colors and yarns...
order one now!
Below are photos of The Knitty Gritty's first "line" of arm warmers that sold locally in under two weeks last winter!
The Knitty Gritty embarked on her first sweater in 2008 when asked by a friend to make one like a classic NHL hockey jersey for a friend on his team... it was good fun! Now they all want toques!
A friend of The Knitty Gritty's died in 2007 and she made lots of these flowers in his honor.
Thank you to these local businesses for supporting The Knitty Gritty!
Retroactive Clothing: Consignment, New, Vintage @ www.retroactiveclothing.ca
Eco~Centric Natural Fibre Fashions @ http://www.eco-centric.ca/
Ahead of the Times
Another huge thank you to Tanya Wood of Tanya's Photography. Check out her work at http://www.tanyasphotography.com/index.html
More thanks to my knitting group members and supporters: Misha, Rob, Allison, Sam, Victoria, Ang, Tamara, Toni, Helena, Joanne, Todd, Judith, Claire, Ja, Rebecca, Madhavi, Nicole, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Aunt Karen, Craig, Christie, Derek, Lincoln, Mary, Jay, Chris and other members of the Helmets, Mimi, Dom, Jack, Lily, Graham, Evan, Jen and Judy from Uptown Yarns
Thank you to these local businesses for supporting The Knitty Gritty!
Retroactive Clothing: Consignment, New, Vintage @ www.retroactiveclothing.ca
Eco~Centric Natural Fibre Fashions @ http://www.eco-centric.ca/
Ahead of the Times
Another huge thank you to Tanya Wood of Tanya's Photography. Check out her work at http://www.tanyasphotography.com/index.html
More thanks to my knitting group members and supporters: Misha, Rob, Allison, Sam, Victoria, Ang, Tamara, Toni, Helena, Joanne, Todd, Judith, Claire, Ja, Rebecca, Madhavi, Nicole, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Aunt Karen, Craig, Christie, Derek, Lincoln, Mary, Jay, Chris and other members of the Helmets, Mimi, Dom, Jack, Lily, Graham, Evan, Jen and Judy from Uptown Yarns
