Greetings from space! Here’s what happened around the shop this week.
New Arrivals
After the excitement of Black Friday and the holiday weekend, we’ve been busy restocking. In addition to replenishing the shelves, we’ve received some great new items. Landing firmly in the gifts for yarn lovers category, we have tea towels from Fringe Supply Co. Available in two designs, each towel is 100% unbleached cotton ($16).
We’ve also received new fantastic fingering weight yarns. First up, we have a new base from Gynx Yarn. This is Power Sock in self striping colorways. Each skein is a generous 464 yards of Superwash BFL and Nylon for strength. This combo makes an absolutely perfect sock knitting yarn. $32 per skein
Literally just landing today, we have a new base from Hazel Knits. Piquant, a 9-ply blend of90% merino/10% nylon fingering weight, is 400 yards built tough for some long-lasting, and seriously beautiful socks. We have 12 colorways ready to fly off the shelves. Read more here for pattern inspirations. $26 per skein
A special holiday colorway from baa ram ewe Titus, Wesley Bob is available for a limited time. At $26 for 350 yards of fingering weight, learn more about the holiday traditions of this yarn on our blog.
Events
The Annual Scottish Christmas Walk is this Saturday! Learn more about Old Town’s Scottish history and the event here.
Our winter schedule is filling up with workshops from Molly Miller, Olga Buraya-Kefelian, Stephen West & StevenBe, Anne Weaver, and more. Check out the full schedule on our calendar.
Classes
Our winter semester classes are up and available! If you’re looking to get a jump on that resolution to learn a new skill in December, check out the classes we’ve got coming up.
Start at the very beginning (a very good place to start). We’ve got new sessions of Introduction to Knitting kicking off during the first week of December. Space is still available in both of these classes: Thursday, December 4 at 7 pm and Saturday, December 6 at 3 pm ($75).
Want to give shawls a chance? A new section of the ever-popular Beginner Shawl, Jimi is filling up. BeginningWednesday, December 10 at 7 pm, this two week class is taught by the shawl’s designer Dee O’Keefe ($65).
Looking for a more traditional introduction to lace? Try Introduction to Lace Shawls, Ashton beginning on Tuesday, December 9 at 7 pm ($65).
Step up your hat game with Cable and Bobble Hat. This two week class begins on Monday, December 8 at 7 pm ($65).
Want to learn a special effect? Our Entrelac Scarf or Wrap will teach you the classic interlocking pattern. This two week class begins on Saturday, December 13 at 1 pm ($65).
Got a little one who wants to learn how to knit? We offer a monthly class for children ages 7 and up. On Friday, December 12 at 4 pm, your child could learn the basics to make a scarf. ($40)
What’s Hot
Looking for quick holiday knit ideas? Check out our latest Pinterest board for inspiration.