The Captain's Log

July 30, 2017

What’s just landed & other out-of-this-world fibre news!

Olga KNIT-IOMS Letter 7: Knitting On the Go

Olga KNIT-IOMS Letter 7: Knitting On the Go

July 30, 2017

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Ever struggled to crochet a magic circle? It is...

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Ever struggled to crochet a magic circle? It is the start to so many crochet projects but can also be so tricky! Sam’s got you covered with this week’s Scholarly Sunday. Watch now to learn this technique for crocheting a magic circle. #magiccirclecrochet #scholarlysunday #grannysquares #crochettips #crochetallday #learnatfibrespace

We are feeling the island vibes with the Caribbean...

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We are feeling the island vibes with the Caribbean Sea Sweater by @mjsoffthehook this week! This open work, lightweight design is ideal for those breezy days at the beach. We love this pattern for De Rerum Natura Antigone - an incredible Belgium linen yarn available in store and in our curated web shop.

#caribbeanseasweater #crochetlace #msoffthehook #summercrochet #onthehook #crochetpatterns #dererumnaturaantigone #antigoneyarn #shopalxva #otboutiques

Heather’s favorite FO involved a high stakes heist...

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Heather’s favorite FO involved a high stakes heist to share with us! Meet Mechanobot! **Disclaimer: No robots were harmed in the making of this reel. Mechanobot was recovered by authorities and returned to his rightful owner** #crobots #crochetedrobot #mechanobot #crochetamigurumi #crochettoys #favoriteFO #finishedobject #FOfriday #shopalxva #otboutiques

This week join us for a workshop with...

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This week join us for a workshop with @olgajazzyknits to make an Origami Raffia Tote, level up your sweater skills at sweater camp, or dive into the craft with intro to knitting! Book your spot online!

#learnatfibrespace #olgajazzyknits #pleattote #olgajazzy #olgaburayakefelian #raffiacrochet #raffiabag #3dcrochet #sweatercamp #learntoknit #shopalxva #otboutiques

Check out some Yarnista favorites in our birthday...

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Check out some Yarnista favorites in our birthday sale starting tomorrow! You might even see some super secret deep discounts…what are you buying during our birthday sale? #sweetsixteen #fibrespaceturns16 #knitting #crochet #wooldreamers #julieasselinyarn #tukuwool #pascualiyarn #pascualirejeans #wooldreamerssaona #woolstoklight #cashmerino #westyorkshirespinners #croftDK #jamiesonsultra #dererumnaturagilliatt

Happy Juneteenth! We are closed today in...

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Happy Juneteenth! We are closed today in observance of the holiday.

Our Alexandria neighborhood is at the heart of Black American history. With so much history to explore in the mile around our shop, we encourage you to use this holiday to learn more about Alexandria's Black History and participate in some local Juneteenth celebrations & rememberances.

Alexandria played a role in everything from the very beginnings of the transoceanic slave trade to the forefront of desegregated public schools. 1315 Duke Street, now called the Freedom Museum, was once owned by Franklin and Armfield, the largest domestic slave trading firm in the US. During and after the Civil War, Alexandria was held by the Union and became a safe haven for those who escaped enslavement. In the summer of 1939, lawyer Samuel W. Tucker organized a peaceful protest at the whites-only library at 717 Queen Street.

Our city is rich with ways to learn about our history, visit Alexandria.gov for information and resources, visit the incredible Black History museum at 902 Wythe Street, and book a walking tour with @manumissiontour to learn about our important local history.

#juneteenth #alexandriavablackhistory #manumissiontours #blackamericanhistory

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