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Last updated July 19, 2006 by Joy B woolworksjoy@yahoo.ca


Calgary

The Beehive
333 - 36 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, AB T2G 1W2
+1 (403) 243 3699
fax: +1 (403) 243 1824
Large selection of quality yarns.

Birch Hill Yarns
#417 Avenida Place
12445 Lake Fraser Drive S.E.
Calgary, AB T2J 7A4
+1 (403) 271 4042
fax: +1 (403) 271 5722
Owner: Margaret Edwards
email: edwardsc@cal.cybersurf.net
Well-stocked shop featuring a full selection of quality knitting yarns, patterns, and supplies. Wide and varied selection of top quality wools, cottons, and acrylic yarns from around the world for knitters and crocheters. We also carry a full range of supplies including knitting needles (Addi Turbo, Casein (milk needles), Brittany), crochet hooks, patterns, books, and other items. Our staff are all knowledgeable and experienced knitters ready to answer any question and provide on-the-spot assistance. We offer classes to all levels, and specialty workshops on many aspects of knitting from working with colour to thrum mittens. Our yarn selection includes Alafoss Lopi, Alpaca Plus, Classic Elite, Colinette, Custom Woolen Mills, Filatura di Crosa, Gedifra, Hayfield, Jo Sharp, Katia, Noro, Patons, Phildar, Prism, and Zitron. We also offer a finishing service, mail order, and a newsletter. VISA, MasterCard, Interac.

Cone-A-Rama
375B Cantrell Dr SW
Calgary, AB T2W 2T2
+1 (403) 238-4261
Owner: Rita Triebwasser
email: rscot@shaw.ca
Wide selection of high quality coned yarns such as Yeoman, Atkinson yarns from Great Britain. Also sells hand knitted Aran sweaters made of pure wool and knitted in the traditional Aran patterns.

Exotic Fibers of Canada
6012 3 Street Southwest,
Calgary, AB T2H0H9
(403) 253-3172
A worsted processing mill specializing in exotic fiber. Submitter saw mainly alpaca in various wts. Very friendly people - ask to have a tour.

Gina Brown's
107, 5718-1A ST SW
CALGARY, AB T2H 0E8
+1 (403) 255-2200
Owner: DIANA BROWN
This family owned shop was established in 1970. Over 300 yarns from all over the world includes Rowan, Sirdar,Debbie Bliss, Fleece Artist, Phildar, Katia, Garn Studio,Briggs and Little, Patons and more. Books from most publishers,thousands of patterns and classes offered year round.Open Monday-Saturday 10-5.30 Sunday 12-5(September-May)

Kavee Designs Knitting Machines
Calgary, AB T2X 1M5
+1 (403) 560-6488
fax: +1 (403) 256-2035
email: info@kavee.net
World Wide Web: http://www.kavee.net
Knitting machines sales and service Coned yarns for the knitting machine.

Knit One Chat Too
509 1851 Sirocco Dr SW
Calgary, AB T3H 4R5
+1 (403) 685-5556
fax: +1 (403) 685-5121
Owner: Allison Patrick
email: allison@knitonechattoo.com
A knit cafe on the west side of the city featuring a large selection of yarns and patterns, including Rowan, Fleece Artist, Debbie Bliss, Gedifra, Koigu, Mission Falls, Filatura di Crosa, GGH, Berocco, Jo Sharp and many more. We have friendly staff available to help you with your projects at any time. Drop by to knit and relax while enjoying a coffee with friends!

the Knitting Room
#121, 5403 Crowchild TR. NW
Calgary AB, T3W 4Z1
http://www.knittingroomcalgary.com
e-mail: bjscorner@shaw.ca
phone:(403) 288-1959
Owners: Mona and Beth

Sharron's Handworks
2036 34 Av S.W.
Calgary, AB T2T 2C3
+1 (403) 242 6529

Traditional Stitches
261051 Bearspaw Road
Calgary, AB T3R 1H6
+1 (403) 208 9650
+1 866 208 9650
fax: +1 (403) 208-4926
Owner: Janice Spencer
email: janice@traditionalstitches.com
World Wide Web: http://www.TraditionalStitches.com
Traditional Stitches is a needlework shop that has recently expanded to include knitting yarns, magazines, notions, patterns, books and more. We carry sock, scarf and shawl yarns. Special orders and mails order welcome.

Carstairs

Custom Woolen Mills
RR#1
Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0
+1 (403) 337-2221
fax: +1 (403) 337-2221
email: info@customwoolenmills.com
World Wide Web: http://www.customwoolenmills.com/
Canadian wool and mohair processed in a variety of colours. We supply batts, roping, Bulky 4-Str., Lopi, Sport Weight, Aran Knit yarns. Visit our Home Page or better yet, visit our Kaleidoscope Wool Shop and our mill-museum and watch us process with our 1860 - 1910 machinery. We custom process your fibers as well.

Cochrane

Legacy Studio
212 West Terrace Point
Cochrane, AB T4C 1S1
+1 (403) 932-0932
Owner: Laura Johnson
email: info@legacystudio.ca
World Wide Web: http://www.legacystudio.ca
Legacy Studio offers Ashford Spinning wheels, handspun yarn, and fibre for your handspinning, with emphasis on Alberta fibre. Traditional rug hooking supplies and original patterns. Mosaics in stained glass, tile and marble.

Edmonton

Central Sewing Machines
8649 63 Ave NW,
Edmonton, AB T6E 0E8
+1 (780) 469-1147
fax: +1 (780) 486-0047
+1 (866) 469-1147
email: info@centralsewing.com
World Wide Web: http://www.centralsewing.com
hrs: Mon - Fri 9 - 6pm Thurs. 9 - 9 pm. Sat 9:30 - 5:30pm. Brother knitting machines and Bramwell coned yarns.

Ewe Asked for It
6531 111 Street
Edmonton, AB T6H 4R5
+1 (780) 433 8975
Owner: Joanne and Bruce
email: eweaskedforit@powersurfr.com
This cozy store carries a wide variety of wools, cottons, and synthetic yarns. Brand names include Briggs and Little, Phildar/Pingouin, Patons, Colinette, Sirdar, and Marks and Katten to name a few. Also knitting supplies, patterns, and books. Bond machine knitters will find patterns and supplies. A variety of classes and workshops are presented seasonally. They will do their best to accommodate special requests. Mail order service available.

Knit & Purl
10412 124th St. NW
Edmonton, AB T5N 1R5
+1 (780) 482 2150

MacPhee Workshop
Box 10, Site 16
R.R. 8
Edmonton, AB T5L 4H8
+1 (780) 973 3516
Order line/Fax: +1 (780) 973 6216

Namaste Woolens
12214 Jasper Avenue Northwest,
Edmonton, AB T5N 3K3
+1 (780) 425 8389
fax: +1 (780) 493 8164
Owner: Richard Bruce
email: rbruce@compusmart.ab.ca
We carry a wide variety of handknit wool and cotton sweaters from New Zealand, Norway, Canada, England, India and Nepal. As well we have a lot of wool coats, shirts, mitts, gloves, slippers, socks, sheepskins etc. We are open Monday to Saturday with Sunday openings in the fall. Edmonton Center is downtown and connected to all the major hotels, business towers and shopping centers. Wholesale enquiries are welcomed as we have a broad range of styles and designs including the Canadian Cowichan style Indian sweaters.

River City Yarns
#107-10106-111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0B4
Web: http://www.rivercityyarns.com
780-477-YARN (9276)
This bright and well stocked store is centrally located in downtown Edmonton. River City Yarns carry all the latest brands of yarns as well as needles, patterns, books and accessories. Classes are available in knit and crochet, both for beginners and intermediates as well as project related classes, such as weaving, hand-dying and spinning. Comfortable and friendly atmosphere - a place to unwind.

Wool Revival
6513 112 Ave. NW
Edmonton, AB T5W 0P1
+1 (780) 471 2749
Proprietor: Bonnie Burwash
Very active in the guilds. High-end yarns.

Empress

Villa Wool & Crafts
Box 156
Empress, AB T0J 1E0
+1 (780) 565 2018

Fort McMurray

Wicker and Wool
8600 Franklin Avenue 603
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4G8
+1 (780) 790-1151
fax: +1 (780) 791-1174
Small store selling both giftware and knitting supplies. Good selection of Paton's yarns, some novelty yarns, Briggs and Little. Good supply of Bryspun knitting needles.

High River

Alpaca Plus Inc.
PO Box 5789
High River, AB T1V 1P3
+1 (403) 601 4600
fax: +1 (403) 601 4601
Owner: Jill McLeod
email: yarns@alpacaplus.com
World Wide Web: http://www.alpacaplus.com
Features alpaca and alpaca blend yarns, knitting kits, and other alpaca related items.

Innisfail

CAN CAM Creation Centre
Canadian Camelid Fibre Co-op (CAN CAM)
Bay #8
5112 47th Avenue
Innisfail, Alberta Canada T4G 1P8
Phone 1 403-227-6617
Order Desk: 1-877-266-6777
Fax: 1 403-227-6623
Email: info@cancamco-op.com
Website: http:/www.cancamco-op.com
ALPACA! It's soft, warm and durable. On behalf of its members, the CAN CAM Creation Centre features products produced from Canadian Alpacas and Llamas. All fibre used is graded by certified Classers. Quality is assured. Shop on line, by phone or come in. We offer alpaca yarn, socks, blankets, duvets, sleeping bags and pillows. CAN CAM prides itself in quality from the farm to the consumer. While visiting the centre, learn about alpaca fibre, its processing and uses. The CAN CAM Creation Centre adds new items to its inventory all the time, so drop by often.

Lethbridge

Knitting Time
Centre Village Mall
1240 - 2nd Ave A N
Lethbridge, AB T1H 0E4
+1 (403) 320-5648
+1 (800) 663-5648
fax: +1 (403) 380-3660
Owner: Sharon Hudemka
email: sales@knittingtime.com
World Wide Web: http://www.knittingtime.com/
Wide variety of yarns of all kinds, including coned, imported, domestic. We also carry our local Alberta Alpaca and llama and sheep fibre . We have a complete selection of DMC Cebelia crochet cotton including tatting threads. We carry Clea and Anne. Extensive selection of DMC perle cottons, also complete selection of DMC cotton, rayon embroidery floss and DmC tapestry wool. We carry Eucalan Wool Wash, Gloves in a Bottle, scissors, tapestry needles and darning needles. Extensive sizes in Aero, Brittney, Addi and Turbo and Profi Crochet hooks and knitting needles with complementary bamboo or wooden steel needles from .75mm to 25.00mm. 1000's of books in knitting, crochet and tapestry canvases and kits. We have ongoing handknitting and crochet classes, and many special events. See our website or give us a call.

Millet

Celeigh Wool
RR1, Site 11, Box 1
Millet, AB TOC 1Z0
+1 (780) 387 5047
Owner: Margaret Sjostrom
We carry locally produced rare breeds of wool, including shetland 2 and 3 ply; black welsh mountain 3-ply; romney 2-ply; merino 2-ply; llama and alpaca lace weight. We also offer knitting support, spinning and weaving equipment and lessons. Call for directions - we are rural!

St. Albert

Burwood House
205 Carnegie Dr.
St. Albert, AB T8N 5B2
+1 (780) 459 4828
+1 (888) 600 6525
fax: +1 (707) 885 7816
Owner: May Woodford
email: burwood@telusplanet.net
Large selection of quality wools, patterns, books, needles, weaving and spinning supplies. Dealer for Bond knitting machines, Leclerc and Louet spinning wheels and looms. Lessons available in knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning and Bond knitting as well as expert assistance when difficulties occur. Selection of handmade ready-to-wear or -use items available as well as custom ordering. Persons wishing to be on an e-mail list for notification of events and what's new please e-mail to the above address.

Stony Plain

Pam's Woolly Shoppe
5017 50 Street,
Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1T3
+1 (780) 963-1559
+1 (780) 963-1778 (fax)
+1 (888) 563-1559


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Emily Way (emily@woolworks.org) Last updated July 19, 2006 by Joy B woolworksjoy@yahoo.ca