Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events.
Just Landed
Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles
Mason-Dixon Knitting Field Guides 1 (Stripes) and 2 (Fair Isle)
fibre girl enamel pins
Restocks of Making Volumes 1 and 2
Books of Haps and Inspired by Islay by Kate Davies
Events
The Berroco Remix Light trunk show will be in space from March 24th to April 17th! Check out all the lovely patterns designed for this lighter weight sister of the beloved Remix yarn.
The Road to China Lace trunk show will be in space for the month of April. We have the projects from both The Pathways Collection and the Effortless Collection for you to see and try on.
Inspired by her lovely collection of kids’ garments, Grown by Kate Oates features beautiful well-fitting sweaters for adults. We have all items from this classic collection in space from April 1st through April 22nd. The color combos are endless, so have a great time playing with yarn options and don’t forget to pick up a copy of the book while you’re here.
Just in time for spring and summer, the Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton trunk show has arrived and will be here in for the month of April. All patterns are beginner friendly and work up quickly as layering pieces as we transition into warmer weather.
Next week’s Stitching Survival Skills Wednesday will focus on picking up dropped stitches. Drop by on Wednesday, April 12th from 6-6:45 for a free lesson!
Our spring Friday Stitch at the Movies will be tonight, April 7th! Join us in watching the classic girl power film Thelma and Louise. Grab a seat starting at 6pm in preparation for the movie at 7pm, and definitely don’t forget your current work in progress!
Search for Easter Eggs at participating shops around Old Town starting today through April 9th. Don’t forget to also collect stamps to be entered to win one of three beautiful Easter baskets filled with goodies.
Join Team Fibrenauts for the GW Parkway Classic on April 23rd. This post will give you all the details on where the register for the race (there are a variety of race options available as well!), and we’ll have a pre-race party at the shop for all team members. Anyone who presents their race bib will get special discounts as well.
Classes
Treat yourself to a new skill this spring with our Introduction to Knitting or Introduction to Crochet classes!
Bring your knitting into the summer while learning to make this summer weight tank! You’ll learn all about fitting a garment and knitting stripes while creating this go-to piece. The Striped Spring Tank class begins on Sunday, April 9th. $80.
Learn top-down raglan sweater construction while making a warm weather top in the Spring Tee class starting on Saturday, April 15th. You’ll then have all the skills needed to fill your closet with cozy sweaters by the time winter returns. $80.
Dee O’Keefe’s Lilyanna Shawl is a gorgeous mix of cables and lace that begins with a sideways border. Check out the Intermediate Lace Shawl – Lilyanna course beginning on Tuesday, April 18th to learn the techniques used in this unique construction shawl. $65.
Inspiring Posts
Tool Tuesday: Cocoknits Stitch Markers
MSNBC Your Business Feature
Check out this Sunday’s episode of Your Business on MSNBC!
