Karla Courtney Book Launch Party

Join us at the official release party for Best Dressed Crab & Friends on September 20th, right here in Toronto!

Sunday, September 20th from 11am - 3pm

Official Book Launch Party with Karla Courtney

Hosted at The Knitting Loft (672 Wilson Ave., North York Toronto)

Sunday Book Release Party

Join us on a cozy Sunday afternoon as we celebrate the release of Karla Courtney’s newest book.


Known best for her viral Blue Jays sweater, which is now featured by the Canadian Museum of History as part of its national sports collection, Karla's knitwear designs continue to grow with the launch of her third book: Best Dressed Crab & Friends. 


Grab a copy of your very own and get it signed in person by Karla herself. Book releases in-store and online at The Knitting Loft on September 8th.

About the Book

Six beautifully lifelike creatures, including a crab, turtle, and puffin, all crafted through simple-to-follow knitting patterns, all with an irresistible wardrobe.

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Includes 44 individual garments and accessories, designed to be mixed, matched, and re-imagined, along with brand new crustacean clothes: ballet crab, varsity jackets, puffer vests, bum bag, overalls, fisherman's braces, and more!

Planning Your Visit

Accessibility, Parking, & More

Stop by The Knitting Loft and spend some time in one of the city’s most welcoming and inspiring yarn spaces.


Our shop combines a yarn boutique, café, and creative lounge that you can enjoy all weekend, and with one of Canada’s most extensive selections of natural fibre yarns, The Knitting Loft’s become a favourite destination for fibre artists while in Toronto.


We'd love to have you at our upcoming Book Release Party! Here are some helpful notes to plan your visit: