Friday 30 January 2015

Cricket Cove at The Algonquin, Knit one, Purl two, Wine Three

On Saturday, March 14th, 2015, gather some friends and enjoy a cozy knitting getaway at the Algonquin Resort! The project for this weekend will be a gorgeous scarf/shawl.
You will receive a project kit that includes hand painted KnitEast yarn by Fleece Artist, 100% soft wool, and a pattern. The 11 AM until 4 PM instruction will be taught by instructor Mona. Come early to choose from the wide array of beautiful yarn colours!
Please note that the project kit requires 4.5 or 5mm needles and stitch markers. We’ll have lots on hand for purchase as well as some other knitter goodies.
Don’t miss this relaxing weekend perfect for the knitter of any skill.
The Cricket Cove at The Alonquin, Knit one, Purl two, Wine Three package includes:
•Overnight accommodation (Saturday, March 14th)
•11 AM – 4 PM knitting instruction
•Project kit containing pattern & yarn
•12:30 PM light lunch and glass of wine
•Free knitting time by the fire
•Sunday morning light breakfast
If you are sharing the room with another person who is registered for the week-end get-away - the cost for you for the week-end is $159 - that is, for $159 you check in to the hotel Saturday am, attend workshop with instruction,receive the materials for the workshop, enjoy lunch with a glass of wine, Saturday evening knitting around the many fireplaces, breakfast Sunday morning, more knitting if you wish and then check-out. All of this for $159 if you are sharing a room.
If you are not sharing the room with someone who is registered for the week-end getaway, that is, if you wish to stay alone, bring your husband, bring your friend or bring whoever you like, the cost for you is $213 for the week-end - and includes the same as above.
Wanting to stay the night before? Add a room for Friday night for only $119. Call us directly at 1.855.529.8693 or 1.506.529.8823 to book for Friday night.

Wednesday 21 January 2015

Opal Contest Winner !!!

Congrats to MissMartin8 - winner of the Opal Contest on our Cricket Cove ravelry group!
Join the group for updates,contests and everything knittery. www.ravelry.com and while you're there check out our KnitEast group.


Monday 12 January 2015

Calling all amateur designers…..

Enter KnitEast’s - Top Designer Contest and win a $100 Gift Certificate to Cricket Cove (may be redeemed at Cricket Cove in the Market or any shop).
Many of you design your own beautiful knits all year long. Dream up something for the contest and be KnitEast’s Top Designer for 2015. All entries must be received at the Cricket Cove booth in the market by Friday afternoon…. please have your item tagged with your name and phone number and brief description.
Entries will be on display for all to see in the marketplace - the entry with the most votes wins.
The Top Designer will be announced at the Saturday evening Fashion Show.
(We will do our very best to protect your item but cannot be held responsible in the case that something unforeseen happens)
Let’s Go Designers!!!.

Wednesday 7 January 2015

Knit-In??? ... GET RIGHT OUT !!!! JANUARY 17th at 10 am

Please join us at our third Cricket Cove Knit-In at Brunswick Square in Saint John. There will be refreshments, draws for some great prizes and Starbucks once again will support our event with hot coffee to warm up all of those knitting fingers. Don’t miss this knittery event. Bring your favourite project and enjoy the day with us.
Lots of fun with lots of people.
January 17,10 am
Brunswick Square Atrium 

Turtlepurl in da house !!!

We’re excited to invite you to our Trunk Show which will be hosted by Cricket Cove in Moncton. Come join us in the warmth and coziness of this LYS for a great chance to see many of our yarns up close.
Genevieve, Owner & Creative Guru for Turtlepurl Yarns & notions will share a little about her yarns, the business and some of our upcoming projects.
We hope you’ll join us for a lovely yarn afternoon.
February 7th from 1pm till 4pm