Greetings from space! Here’s what’s been happening around the shop!
New Arrivals
So many great things arrived in the shop this week! We have a slew of new colorways of Periwinkle Sheep Watercolors. This excellent fingering weight packs a mighty 460 yards to the skein, perfect for knitting a generous shawl.
Hazel Knits Cadence is back in stock! This favorite hand-dye from the West Coast knits up like a dream, making for great sweaters and accessories alike. Stop in and check out one of Danielle’s recent completions.
Hedgehog Fibres Sock just arrived in a beautiful range of colorways. This sock yarn is amazing to work with. It’s blend of 90% superwash merino/10% nylon is so well spun it feels much closer to an MCN blend than what’s actually on the label. Grab some of this luxurious export while it’s fresh on the shelves.
Perfect as a gift for a favorite knitter or a useful set of tools for yourself, Hiya Hiya Accessory Sets are back in stock.
Classes
It’s fall! There are so many great classes coming up. In rough order of appearance:
The next sessions of our introductory classes have seats available! Grab your spot in Introduction to Knitting, Introduction to Crochet, or Spinning 101!
Try your hand at short rows and a provisional cast on with Short Row Cowl starting Tuesday, September 8 at 7 pm. ($80)
Want to learn to read crochet charts? Take our Lace Wrap in Crochet, beginning Wednesday, September 9. ($65)
Our first sweater class of the season kicks off on Monday, September 14 at 7 pm with Top Down Raglan Sweater – Canby Cardi. ($80)
Improve your speed without reinventing the wheel with Efficient English on Saturday, September 19 at 10 am. ($30)
Did you take Introduction to Knitting and are you now looking for a second class? Learn everything you need to know about working in the round with First Hat – Ribbed Beanie or Slouch Hat starting on Saturday, September 19 at 2 pm. ($65)
Have you made a sweater and are looking to build your confidence? Take Danielle’s Open Study Sweater class, starting on Saturday, September 19 at noon. ($80)
Learn how to repair well-loved hand knits with Darn Those Knits on Sunday, September 20 at 2 pm. ($50)
Expand your horizons with Fair Isle Mittens beginning on Monday, September 21 at 7 pm. ($80)
Wade into the waters of lace knitting with Beginner Lace Cowl on Thursday, September 24 at 6 pm. ($50)
To learn more about what’s coming up, check out our full calendar!
Events
Miss Babs will be here next weekend! Stop by the shop Saturday, September 12 or Sunday, September 13 for the annual Miss Babs Trunk Show! This trunk show will feature yarn bases not seen before AND brand new colorways for fall as well as a huge selection of our favorites in the wonderful array of colors that Miss Babs is known for. Meet Babs herself and try on sample garments.
Cecelia Campochiaro, the author of the thoughtful and immensely interesting Sequence Knitting will be here teaching workshops on September 17th and 18th. This different take on knitting and pattern building bring fresh ideas to bear in ways that are bound to push your creativity. Learn more about the workshops here.
What’s Hot
It’s September! People are heading back to school, fall sports are kicking off, and the weather’s just starting to hint at cooler days to come. Time to get excited for sweaters and cold weather accessories. Maybe you’ve had your eye on a pattern or maybe you’re looking for inspiration? We’ve got great new fall yarns landing and tons of ideas for great projects to work on (and wear) while we transition out of the summer heat. Stop by the shop, and we’d be delighted to help you find just the thing you’ve been looking for.