Week Wound Up – February 5

Greeting from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week and upcoming classes and events.

In Case You Missed It – Other Arrivals

Sweet Georgia Superwash Worsted

Sweet Georgia Cashluxe Spark

Knitterly Things Vesper Self-Striping Sock Yarn

Lux Adorna (formerly Pepperberry Knits) Sport Fun Bundles, Lace and Bulky full skeins are fully restocked

Upcoming events

The Take Heart trunk show is in space until mid-February. Be sure to check out these simply beautiful items and pick up the brand new book.

The Bristol Ivy Collection for Kelbourne Woolens has landed! Check out all of the beautiful garments made with Cumbria and Cumbria Fingering through mid-February!

Check out Olga Buraya-Kefelian’s Brioche or Tuck Stitch Hat workshop in March featuring her new pattern Nobi-Nobi (you may have seen Danielle wearing this beautiful hat around the shop too!). Please note that a ravelry ID is required during sign up so you can receive the pattern. There are only a few spots left, so don’t delay in registering!

 

Friday Stitch at the Movies will be happening on February 19^th! We will be watching a movie featuring Channing Tatum while munching on popcorn from our neighbors Olio. Be sure to not miss the fun!

Classes

Treat yourself to a new skill this winter with our Introduction to Knitting or Introduction to Crochet classes!

Learn how to make the Lovely Aphrodite Wristers from the designer herself. The Oyster Stitch Fingerless Mitts class begins on Tuesday, February 9^th and teaches you this unique stitch pattern while creating an adorable pair of mitts that will carry you from winter right into spring. $80.

Socks are a great portable project. Try your hand at knitting socks in the Top Down Socks Class. Class begins on Monday, February 15^th and meets for three consecutive weeks. $80.

Inspired by the flora and fauna of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains, the Culpeper shawl is a great intermediate lace project. Learn the techniques for this semi-circular shawl with a knitted on border from the designer herself in the Intermediate Lace Shawl – Culpeper class beginning on Monday, February 15^th. $65.

Cables need not be limited to scarves or sweaters! Learn the fun technique of cabling and make hats for your entire family in the Cabled Owl Hat class. Class is on February 20^th. $50.

Toe up socks are perfect for using up your entire skein. Learn this great technique by making a pair of thick worsted weight socks in the Beginner Socks from the Toe Up class starting on February 20^th. $80.

If you’ve ever been captivated, yet intimidated, by lace shawls, check out the Introduction to Lace – Ashton class beginning on February 20^th. Learn the basics of lace and triangular shawl construction while knitting the Ashton shawl using worsted weight yarn. $65.

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Happy Stitching!