Tinshack Co.
Yarn & Fiber From Tinshack Co.
Yarn from Beyond
Minnesota's Central Woodlands
As Heard on Minnesota Public Radio
Brown Sheep Company
Handpaint Originals, Cotton Fleece, Serendipity Tweed, Wildfoote Luxury Sock Yarn,
Lamb's Pride Worsted & Bulky, Top of the Lamb, Burly Spun, Shepherd's Shades,
Nature's Spun, Lanaloft, and Prairie Silks
Kraemer
Bear Creek, Mauch Chunky, Natural Skeins (ready to hand dye), Naturally Nazareth
Summit Hill, and Vintage Alpaca
Lily
Sugar 'n Cream
Mission Falls
1864 Superwash Wool, 126 Cotton
Misti Alpaca
Misti Alpaca Chunky, Misti Alpaca Worsted, and Misti Cotton Pima Cotton & Silk
Moda Dea
Curious
Pagewood Farms
Chugiak and St. Elias hand dyed sock yarns
Shibui Knits
Highland Wool Alpaca, Merino Alpaca, and Merino Worsted
Patons
Classic Wool, Shetland Chunky, Grace, Bamboo
SWTC
Rock
Supplies
Colonial Knitting Needles, Felting Needles, Knitting Supplies
Clover Knitting Needles, Crochet Hooks
MAGAZINES, Books and Patterns
Yarn from Within
Minnesota's Central Woodlands
Tinshack Co.
100% Shetland Roving
100% Shetland Yarn Aran Weight
Hand Spun Yarns
River Oaks
100% Shetland Comb Top & Roving
100% Blue Faced Leicester Roving
Hand Spun Yarns
Lakeland Alpaca
AKME
Original Weavings
Original Ceramic Buttons
Cabin Classics
(All in natural fibers)
Cabin TV Slippers (for the little chipper) - $20
"Green as Grass" Mittens for the big and little chippers - $18-24
Hats for all sized heads - $25 and up
Dishcloths, dishtowels and potholders in 100% cotton - $5 and up
Coming Soon...Farmgirl Aprons in natural fibers - $25 and up
Coming Soon...Homewares featuring recycled wool
Baby Cardigans - $35 and up
Toddler Cardigans - $50 and up
Call, write or email inquiries or purchases to:
Tinshack Co.
P.O. Box 41, Isle, MN 56342
On the Farm: 3564 Kite Street, Isle, MN 56342 320.679.8375 Call to arrange a flock visit.
At the Shop: 230 West Main Street, Isle, MN 56342 320.676.1117
Open Daily. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-3pm
Classes & Retreats
Classes are held on a monthly basis, fees vary.
Beginning Knitting * Beginning Spinning
Beginning Needle Felting * Beginning Crochet
Felting Classes...No Knit Mittens, Bowls, and Hats
Sock Knit! * Knitted Gifts (Projects change each month) * Beginning Weaving
Knitting Hats and Mittens * Dyeing Fibers and Yarn * Sweater Knitting
See something you like? Contact us, we'll send you a current class listing.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Beginning Knitting Group Lessons July 14, 21, 28 4-5pm $30
Beginning Knitting Group Lessons August 4, 11, 18 9-10am $30
Learn to Knit Mini Session July 24 10-noon $20
Let's Knit Socks Sign up & we'll set a date in July! $30
Class Fee includes all materials except spinning wheel. We do have a limited number of wheels available for nominal rent fees. To register, call, email or stop by the shop and sign up and pick up your materials. Payment is expected at time of registration.
"Gone Stitchin' on Mille Lacs"...a weekend retreat on the shores of big, beautiful Mille Lacs Lake. Classes vary. Stop in, email or call to receive full brochure of future retreats. Lodging available at nearby Hunter Winfield's. We can also customize a weekend for you and your fiber friends.
Sit 'n Knits happen on Thursdays from 1-3pm at the shop. Hang out and knit or crochet.
All skill levels are invited. We encourage you to bring your latest project using Tinshack Co. materials.
Learn how to sign up for this opportunity to add to your stash.
Sock Knit! every Tuesday morning from 10 am - noon
Guys Knitting on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3pm
Knit Nite first Fridays from May through September 5-7pm
NEW! Pub & Purls
Every Monday join knitters for our own brand of happy hour at our local watering holes. Meet us at the pub and bring along your current project using materials from Tinshack Co. You'll get an official Pub & Purls button, and a coupon toward Tinshack Co. goodies for purling (and knitting) with us.
Call the shop to find out which pub we're heading to next.
Month of July... Each Monday at Fisherman's Wharf 5pm
Charitable Knitting
Each first Sunday from 1-3pm, we gather at the shop to knit "Green As Grass" Mittens for the Isle Helping Hands Clothes Closet, or pick your own favorite community "charitable" knitting project. Bring your own materials, or purchase ours.
Come find out the story behind the "Green As Grass" name.
Did you know...that small local producers of wool and other fiber products benefit from the trade and you benefit from the luxury quality knitting and crochet yarns and accessories available at fair prices. We at Tinshack Co. thank you for your continued support.
