Your Week Wound Up – Friday August 8th

Your Week Wound Up – Friday August 8th

So what’s been happening this week in space, and what do you need to know about? I’ve got it all wound up in one place for you!

New Arrivals

This week an amazing amount of yarn has landed here in space!

Entice MCN by Hazel Knits has made a grand return. It’s luxuriously soft and comes in an amazing array of colors. We’ve even put together a guide with a little inspiration for you, if you’re looking for a project!

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Dipped Infinity Kids from Neighborhood Fiber Co. have returned to space, which pair perfectly with the Dipped in a bit of Lace Cowl.

Dipped in a Bit of Lace

 

 

Superwash BFL Sock has landed from Skein all the way in Austrailia! Come check out this exciting base of sock yarn.

skein

 

 

Looking to make blocking easy? Well, look no further! We’ve got the exciting new knitblockers in stock!

knitblockers

 

Classes

Ramp up your knitting skills in time for fall – learn to make hats in our First Hat Class starting on Monday, August 4th. (click here to register)

First Hat Class - pattern available at the shop

 

 

Looking to master lace this year? Come take this Introduction to Lace Stoles class starting Tuesday, August 5th. (click here to register)

introtolace

 

Have you always wanted to make a sweater? How about a cardigan with cables and lace? Join us and learn to make this awesome raglan sweater. Classes start Thursday, August 14th. (click here to register)

cableandlace

 

Are your kids looking to squeeze in a little more summer fun before heading back to school? Our next session of Intro to Knitting for Children is Friday, August 15th from 4-6pm. (click here to register)

knittinghands

 

Take your crochet skills to the next level with this lovely beret, just in time for fall. Classes start on Monday, August 18th. (click here to register)

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Been looking forward to learning to knit socks? Or wanting to spice up your sock knitting skills? You’re in luck! We’re offering Two Socks at a Time starting on Tuesday September 9th. (click here to register)

jumping sock

 

Events and Such

On August 16th and 17th we’re very excited to host  and the Neighborhood Fibre Co. Trunk Show. Come learn how the Neighborhoods of D.C. and Baltimore have inspired Karida, the artist behind the yarn, to grow her business from a basement apartment in LeDroit Park to her very own dye studio in Baltimore, Maryland.

NFC

We’re so excited to be hosting the Tundra: Elements – Choose Your Own Sweater Adventure Trunk Show! Come check out these sweaters with mix and match elements (color, neckline, etc.) and see which one you might want to add to your sweater drawer!

Kelbourne Woolens Tundra Elements

 

Come out Wednesday nights at 6:30 and sit in on our free workshop each week!  This week we learned the Norwegian Purl – next on August 13th we’re going to learn to block with lace wires! Will we see you then?

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What’s hot?

Have you seen the new Holly Aiken bags made especially for Fibre Space? They’ve got our rocket logo on them with amazing stitch detail!  Come by and check out the colors!

holly aiken rocket

Join us for Alexandria’s 5th Annual Sidewalk Sale on August 9th and 10th!

sidewalksale

 

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Jillian

Jillian taught herself to knit while in college in 2004. For her, knitting has been a source of friendship, entertainment, and sanity. After joining the fibre space™ community in 2013, she began teaching through private lessons and classes. She looks forward to sharing her love of knitting and helping her students reach new crafting heights.
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