Hello from space! Here’s what’s been going on in the shop this week.
New Arrivals
We were thrilled to welcome our second delivery from Gynx Yarns. This time through we received Strong Sock. With 400 yds per skein, and a fiber content of 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon, this highly durable yarn would make long lasting socks or wonderful accessories. THis yarn is available in a variety of fantastic multis and two self striping colorways. You can read more about the dyer here.
We received a shipment of Woolfolk and were fully restocked! This unbelievably soft yarn is available in twelve colorways and two bases: Får, a chain-plied worsted weight yarn in 142 yard skeins ($19), and Tynd, a two-ply fingering weight yarn in 219 yard skeins ($18). We also have hard copies of the full pattern collection designed by Olga Buraya-Kefelian.
Classes
Did you hear the rumor that it’s going to be a cold winder? Fall is a great time to learn to make all those toasty accessories and garments you’ve been eyeing.
Learn the basics of knitting with our next Introduction to Knitting session, kicking off on Saturday, October 18 at 11 am. This three week class costs $75.
Looking for an advanced beginner class? Try our First Hat Class on Wednesday, October 22 at 7 pm. This two week class costs $65 and teaches you to make either a beret or slouch hat. Made a hat or two and want to learn more advanced techniques? Cabled Beret on Tuesday, October 21 at 7 pm is for you. This two week class costs $65.
Looking to step beyond your basic scarf, try Introduction to Lace – Bulky Wrap on Sunday, October 26 from 1 – 3 pm ($40). This single-session class will teach you to make lace increases and read basic lace instructions.
Maybe you’ve tried basic lace and want to tackle something a little more challenging. Try the Intermediate Lace Shawl, Ruxton on Saturday, October 18 at 1 pm. This two week class costs $65.
Want to keep your hands warm? Introduction to Fingerless Mitts will teach you all you need to know. This two week class begins on Monday, October 20 at 7 pm and costs $65.
Looking to combine the challenges of fair isle and sweater construction? Fair Isle Child Sweater teaches stranded color work in a charming sweater for children or toddlers. This three week class begins Wednesday, October 22 and costs $80.
If you’ve been wanting to learn to crochet, we’ve got a new session of Introduction to Crochet starting on Thursday, October 30 at 7 pm. This three week class costs $75.
Perhaps you’ve got the hooking basics down but wanted to expand your crochet skills, Crochet Lace Hat is coming up on Sunday, November 9 at 3 pm. This two week class costs $60.
Feeling good about your knitting and crochet skills but get a little befuddled when it comes time for finishing? You’re not alone. Learn Finishing Essentials on Sunday, November 2 from 12 -2 pm ($40).
Events and Such
Ann Weaver taught a great workshop on color theory this past weekend. Thank you Ann!
Still a few weeks out, Laura Nelkin will be spending the weekend of November 7-8 with us! Please join us as we celebrate the launch of Laura’s first book, Knockout Knits with a book signing on Friday the 7th at 6 pm. Laura will be in space, signing copiers of her book, which you can purchase now in the shop. Laura will also be teaching three workshops: Knitting Jewelry on Friday, November 7 from 3-6 pm, Knitting with Beads – Chaching Mitts or Tam on Saturday, November 8 from 10 am – 1 pm, andKnitting with Beads – Shawls with Beads on Saturday from 2 – 5 pm. Each workshop costs $65, and kits for the jewelry and Chaching mitts or tam workshops are currently available in the shop.
What’s Hot
It’s the third week of the Fall Knitalong with Miss Babs! Four of your intrepid space members and many of you are working away at this sweater, the Westbourne (Kinu Love) by Isabell Kraemer. Last week we fell in love with German short rows (great tutorial here), and this week we’ve been working on raglan shaping and starting to see stripe patterns emerge. You can read this week’s update here. We love seeing what you’re doing with this! Please tag your projects on Ravelry with WestbourneKAL so we can all follow along together. And as a reminder, if you finish your sweater by November 13, you’ll be entered to win free yarn. Read more here.
Did You Know?
New York Sheep and Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck!) is going on this weekend. Held the third weekend in October on fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY, the festival originated in 1972. The decade old festival to draw tens of thousands of visitors? Maryland Sheep and Wool, held the first weekend in May since 1973. One for the fall, one for the spring, and so much inspiration in between. Happy stitching!
