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Knit-O-Matic 1378
Bathurst St, Toronto, On M5R 3J1
416-653-7849
E-Mail
About Us
We are a creative & fun knitting, crochet, embroidery,
felting store & other types of crafty things store! you can
check out our main
WEBSITE
or keep up to date on what's going on with our
STORE BLOG.
We're working on our e-commerce site, but in the meantime you can
order from us by
e-mail
or over the phone, (416) 653-7849.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Where is the store
located?
What are the store hours?
Which holidays are you closed?
How
can I find out about what is going on at the store?
Can
I get help with my project?
Do you host a Stitch 'N Bitch? When
is it?
Do you host a Yarn Swap? When?
What is It?
What
do you Sell?
Do you sell Knitting Machines?
Do
you sell hand-made garments?
Do you sell yarns from
Bernat,
Patons, Red Heart, or Lionbrand?
Do you do finishing?
Do you do
repairs?
Do you accept
commissions?
Do you accept knitting &
crochet materials for charity?
Do you accept hand knitted &
crocheted donations for charity?
Location and
How to get to the
Store
1378 Bathurst St, Toronto Ontario M5R 3J1 Canada.
We are
3 blocks south of St. Clair Ave on the West side of Bathurst St
Here is a
MAP!
There is
FREE parking for one hour on the side streets north & south of the store (on
Helena
& Alcina).
The closest subway is
St. Clair West Station on the University subway
line. Alternately, you can take the
Bathurst Street Bus
(number 7), which leaves from
the platform in Bathurst Subway Station, and runs very regularly - get off at
the Nina Street stop, which is the first stop after Davneport. If you have a
disability or are escorting a person with limited mobility please contact us and
we can find closer parking for you: (416) 653-7849.
Contact
e-mail us or
phone
at (416) 653-7849
Hours and Holidays
Regular Store Hours (September to May
31)
Sunday
12pm-5pm
Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11 am -
5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Summer Hours:
June 1 to Labour Day
Sunday
Closed
Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11 am -
6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Holiday Closures
We will be closed Dec 25th & Dec 26th, Jan 1,
and public holidays such as Victoria Day, Labour day, Simcoe day, but otherwise we'll be keeping regular store hours.
Check the
website for up-to date information.
Stay in Touch
Don't
be a stranger! Keeping up to date on what's going on at the store is easy and
you can chose any way that works for you:
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Follow our
News Blog for updates of store products,
sales and events.
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Follow our
Project Blog to see what we are working on,
projects that inspire us, and pattern freebies.
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Join our
Facebook Page and our updates and event
invitations will automatically show up in your Facebook news feed.
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Follow us on
Twitter and you'll get everything that's on
our Facebook page.
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Join our
e-mailing list and we'll send you our
monthly newsletter, event invitations and Sale alerts. We will not
redistribute your e-mail address or spam you - promise!
- We
host a
Stitch 'n Bitch 3 times a week,
so drop by, we'd love to see you!
Project Help and Consulting
We are
happy to help you out with your project! We are friendly, knowledgeable
professionals and we want you to enjoy your hobby as much as we do. Help
comes in many forms, so here is what we offer:
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We'll help you find a project from our store. We can set you up with a
pattern or you can bring in a pattern and we will help you find appropriate
yarn and materials, plus give you the advice you need to make it work out
successfully.
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While choosing a project from our store, we can help you pick out the
perfect colour and yarn to meet your needs. We can even help you combine
colours, match your skin tone, or offer a clothing consultation.
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We'll always help you find a project that is within your skill level. If the
project you choose is beyond your capabilities we will advise you and can
suggest alternatives.
- If
you have a question or need a little bit of quick help to get you on your
way, just pop by and we'll help you out for free. This help is for questions
that take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to address and would be appropriate
if you need clarification on a specific direction or an abbreviation in a
pattern, or if you need some quick help with a small technique, like making
an increase. If your problem is more extensive or will take longer we will
let you know and you can choose to book a private tutorial for $13.50/hour, 1/2
hour minimum.
- If
you want to take on a challenging project that is beyond your skill level we
are happy to provide private tutorials, by appointment, for $13.50/hour. To
make an appointment please call us at least 1 day in advance at (416)
653-7849.
- We
can help you revise, alter or design a pattern or project (subject to
project constraints) for $40/hour, 1/2 hour minimum.
Events
Stitch 'n Bitch
What is a Stitch 'N
Bitch? A Stitch 'N Bitch is a
social knitting group. We gather and chat while we knit
and/or crochet. Stitch 'n Bitch is free and you can just drop in and join us.
You don't have to bring anything other than yourself and your knitting/crochet (or you
can purchase a project here).
Stitch 'n Bitch is strictly a social event, teaching is NOT conducted
during these hours by staff or other attendees. If you need help with your
project please call us at (416) 653-7849 or
e-mail
to
make an appointment for a
private class/tutorial.
- Tuesdays
12pm to 4pm (Mondays during July & August)
- Thursdays
5pm to 8 pm
- Sundays
1pm to 5pm (Saturdays from June15 to Labour Day)
Yarn Swap
What is a Yarn Swap?
A yarn swap is a big eco-friendly
redistribution of yarn, needles and other craft supplies. Bring in the crafty
stuff you never want to see again and deposit it in one of our baskets. Poke
around at all the other donations and take home whatever you like. It's
OK If you don't have any yarn to bring, you can still take whatever you like.
Don't be embarrassed by the quality of yarn you bring, whatever is left over
is donated to charities like
Street Knit,
Sistering Toronto,
Women's Shelters and the Hospital for Sick Children, most of whom prefer
acrylic!
- Upcoming
yarn swaps for 2010:
May 30, July 3,
July 24, August 28, September 26
- Held monthly on the
4th Sunday of every month (Saturdays in June, July & August), 1pm to 5pm
What do we sell?
We've got
lots of great creative stuff for both adults & kids for hand knitting, crochet,
needle felting, corking, etc. We'll be able to provide you with online
shopping soon. All our prices are in Canadian dollars.
- Yarns,
roving
- Beginner
kits for adults & children, baby blanket kits, sweater kits for babies and
adults,
- Knitting
needles, crochet hooks needle sets
- Felting
needles and accessories
- Knitting
& crochet accessories
- Needle
cases and project bags
- Purse
handles
- Pom-pom
makers and corking tools
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Patterns, Magazines and Books
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Group and private classes
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Hand made gift cards
We Do Not Sell:
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Yarns from Bernat, Patons, Red Heart, or Lionbrand. We suggest you look for
these brands at the following stores:
Ontario Fashion Textiles, Walmart, Zellers,
Michael's Arts & Crafts,
Mary Maxim.
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Knitting Machines (sorry, Knit-O-Matic is just a catchy name)
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Needlepoint and Embroidery supplies. We suggest you contact
The Enchanted Needle, located in Woodbridge
on Steeles Ave W.
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Crochet thread. For old fashioned crochet materials we suggest you visit
Melody Crochet, located on Dundast St at
Grace St.
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Finished garments - sorry, we only sell the materials and help you use them.
For hand-made garments we refer people to
Scratch Espresso Bar
(just 5 doors south of us) or
Nathalie Roze & Co
(located in Leslieville on Queen St. East).
Knitting on
Commission, Finishing?
We refer all
commission and finishing projects directly to a specialist, Liane Schwarz of
'Needles to Say': (416) 944-3742. For all other store enquiries (like
classes) please contact us at the store, (416)
653-7849 or
e-mail.
Repairs
- For
repairs of hand
knitted or crocheted garments, please contact Liane Schwarz of 'Needles to
Say': (416) 944-3742.
- For
machine made products and very fine repairs, we refer our cleints to
Cheesworth Invisible Mending: (416) 481-2251, 645B Mount Pleasant Rd.
Toronto ON (South of Eglinton Ave. East), see a
MAP.
Charity Knitting
You can
drop off your hand knit and crochet donations at Knit-O-Matic and we'll
send them to
Sistering,
Street Knit and
Afghans for Afghans.
We also accept donations of yarn, which are given to school groups,
Sistering,
Street Knit,
Silver Circle West Toronto Services for Seniors,
and a seniors group affiliated with the Canadian Jewish Congress who make
blankets for the Hospital for Sick Children and for Women's Shelters.
You can
drop off donations any time the store is open (see our hours
above
or on our
home page). Please drop off donations in
a sealed plastic bag or garbage bag and we'll make sure it makes it to happy
hands!
If you
would like yarn donations for your group, please contact us at
(416)
653-7849 or
e-mail and tell us about your organization and
needs. If you would like donations for an individual (like your granny) we
host a yarn swap once a month (see
above) where you can take what you need from whatever is in our donation
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