Week Wound Up – Friday, July 22

Greetings from space! Thank you all for coming to our Anniversary Sale last weekend! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events.

Just Landed

The Fibre Co. Arranmore

Berroco Vintage Chunky is back!

Lang Jawoll Color

Freia Ombre Sport and Sock Petites have been restocked!

Events

The Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok trunk show is here just for a few more days until July 25^th. Not only check out this great new yarn, but also the myriad of beautiful things you can stitch up out of it.

Bird Island Dog Sweater by Sys Fredens. (© blue sky fibers)

Trimont Snood by Sylvia Hager. (© blue sky fibers)

Cromwell Pullover by Bobbi Intveld. (© blue sky fibers)

The Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Organic Cotton trunk show will also be here through the weekend. Check out this scrumptious cotton that will be your new favorite yarn for transitioning into the cooler months ahead. We also have the individual patterns available in print in the shop as well!

Afton Shrug

Breezy Point

Caledonia Cowl

Join us for movie night on Friday, July 29^th! We’ll be watching the fun 80s film The Goonies. Grab your seat early since the movie begins right at 7pm!

Mark your calendars for the 7th annual Alexandria Sidewalk Sale happening on August 13th and 14th throughout Old Town and Del Ray. Over 50 boutiques will have deeply discounted summer items that are sure to be a steal!

Classes

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

If you’re ready to try the fun world of knitted cables, check out the Introduction to Cabling – Cabled Scarf class on Sunday, July 24^th. $40.

Try your hand at Fair Isle in the Fair Isle Cowl class beginning on Monday, July 25^th. Make your very own modern accessory that is sure to become a staple winter piece. $65.

If you’re ready to expand your lace knitting skills, check out the Intermediate Lace Shawl – Holbrook course starting on Tuesday, July 26^th. You’ll learn how to read lace charts and do a knitted-on edging, all while creating an elegant shawl. $65.

Pattern of the Week

Waiting for Rain by Sylvia Bo Bilvia

What’s Hot

Join us for the Ravellenics during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio! Check out this thread for more information and to begin plotting your projects.

Looking to start prepping for winter while joining in on a fun year-long MKAL? Kelbourne Woolens’ Year of Mittens fits the bill perfectly! Check out this post for all the info on how to join in on the fun!