Greetings from space and Happy New Year! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events.
Just Landed
Berroco Ultra Wool – our new workhorse worsted weight yarn!
New Crochet Books: Contemporary Celtic Crochet by Bonnie Barker, Top-Down Crochet Sweaters by Dara Ohrenstein and Crochet Style by Jennifer Dougherty
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok has been restocked
LYKKE Driftwood Interchangeable Needles
Events
The Brooklyn Tweed Winter 17 collection is in space now through January 15th! See and try on the fabulous sweaters and accessories knit out of the range of lovely Brooklyn Tweed yarns.
Learn the differences amongst brioche, tuck stitch and fisherman’s rib in the Brioche and Beyond workshop with Olga Buraya-Kefelian on Saturday, January 14th. Make your own two color brioche cowl while learning everything you need to know! There are just a few spots left, so be sure to sign up today.
Classes
Treat yourself to a new skill this winter with our Introduction to Knitting or Introduction to Crochet classes!
Socks are a great portable project. Try your hand at knitting socks in the Top Down Socks Class. Class begins on Monday, January 9th and you’ll be addicted to sock knitting before you know it! $80.
The Jimi Shawl class starting on Tuesday, January 10th is a great beginner shawl class with the designer, Dee O’Keefe. Learn a variety of useful techniques, including increases, basic lace and striping. $65.
Try your hand at Fair Isle in the Fair Isle Cowl class beginning on Wednesday, January 11th. Make your very own modern accessory that is sure to become a staple winter piece. $65.
Learn top down sweater construction and basic lace in the Lace Baby Sweater course. Class begins on Thursday, January 12th and you’ll create a classic baby sweater that will boost your entire knitting skillset. $80.
Keep the tiny humans in your life warm while learning all about bottom up raglan sweater construction in the Child’s Henley Pullover class. This course begins on Saturday, January 14th and will provide you with the essential sweater knitting techniques need for this sweater and many more! $80.
Project of the Week
Happy Stitching!