I Love the Loom

09/05/2024

The result of spinning the natural dyed wool and mohair
With a wee sparkle from the plier!!

03/20/2024

Knitting used for secret codes.
Sue Southwick.

I have been investigating war time knitting
patterns and was amazed to find that knitting and knitted garments were used to deliver secret messages following the morse code. The knit and purl stitches became the dots and dashes.

Apparently, there exists quite a long history between knitting patterns and espionage. Some would knit codes into the fabric, while others used knitting as a cover. Spies have been known to incorporate secret messages into knitting, embroidery, and rugs.

Sue Southwick

Evaline Brueton: Consulting Historian, Make Do, and Mend.

02/29/2024

01/19/2024

Sale!!
The sale is on for the month of January!!!
11-3

12/01/2022

The Loom will be closed Nov 29 - Dec 9. Please phone 250 746-5250 to arrange an appointment during this time

12/01/2022

The Loom will be closed Nov 29 - Dec 9
If you phone 250 746-5250 and leave a message an appointment can be made.

05/22/2022

Especially on a sunny long weekend !!

02/20/2022

01/31/2022

Leg warmers!!

01/31/2022

Open hours Monday-Friday
11-3
Phone 250 746-5250

01/13/2022

Knitting on stilts whilst watching sheep! Quite a feet!