We’re gearing up to open our doors in our brand new home soon, and want to invite you to be part of a special project that I’ve been putting together. If you have had a chance to swing by 1319 Prince Street to see progress, the building is cheerfully painted, and we have a wonderful large courtyard out front.

We are hard at work to transform our new building into a permanent home for our community. As part of that effort, we have partnered with the City of Alexandria to turn the courtyard out front into an inviting public space that our community and our neighbors can all enjoy.

Beautiful new Loll Adirondack rockers are on their way to offer a comfortable place to sit and knit, along with a cheerful bistro table and chairs for you to enjoy a cup of coffee or meeting with friends. Fresh landscaping and other surprises await you at 1319 Prince Park. My favorite part of this design will be a bit of a surprise, but I can’t wait to show you!

 

Bringing our vision to life will require some creative partnerships and investments. We’re partnering with the City of Alexandria through their “PARKnership” program to make this happen.  The city will replace some of the missing trees and install a bike rack, and we will take on landscaping, maintenance and providing furniture!  But we need your help. Our park design will cost close to $5,000 for furniture and plants. That’s why we’re auctioning off some beautiful handknits! Yarnistas and friends have generously donated finished objects: sweaters, shawls, hats, and more we will be showcasing and auctioning off through our Instagram, and ALL proceeds will go to the 1319 Prince Street Park.

Starting Wednesday, August 30th, jump to our IG account to bid on one of several items. Make your bid in the comments. Auctions will close at 11 pm EST each evening.

Items are already being teased on our Instagram, and in the gallery below, so keep checking and get ready to make your bid this week!

If you want to make a donation to our project, you can always make your good wishes known by sending a paypal donation to 1319PrincePark AT fibrespace.com.

Auction Items and Schedule:

Wednesday, August 30th (Auctions ending at 11 pm EST on this day)

 

Ayase Cardigan

• Designed and knit by Olga Buraya-Kefelian
• Yarn: The Fibre Co Organik (70% Organic Wool, 15% Silk, 15% Alpaca)
• Size: 34″ finished measurement at bust
• Bidding starts at $50

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 Comfort Cowl

• Pattern designed by Yarn-Madness and available on Ravelry
• Knitted by fibre mom
• Yarn: Noro Silk Garden (45% Silk, 45% Kid Mohair, 10% Lambswool)
• 35″ circumference
• Bidding starts at $10

Crochet Baby Blanket

• Vintage Crochet Blanket pattern by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas, available online or in print at our shop
• Crochet by instructor Lesley
• Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted (100% washable wool)
• Size: 30″ x 25″
• Bidding starts at $30

Pixelated Hat

• Pixelated Hat pattern by Jennifer Beaumont, available on Ravelry
• Yarn: Stonehedge Shepherd’s Wool Superwash (100% superwash Wool)
• Size: 19″ at brim, unstretched
• Bidding starts at $10

Cabled Child’s Pullover

• Diggory from Berroco Booklet #345
• Yarn: Berroco Modern Cotton (60% Cotton, 40% Rayon)
• Size: 2 year old (24″ circumference at chest)
• Bidding starts at $20

Color Changing Cowl

• Pattern : Stitch Block Cowl by Purl Soho, available on their website
• Knitted by Jane!
• Yarn: Freia Worsted, Sweet Georgia Superwash and the Fiberists Newton Worsted. (Cowl contains Merino and Silk blends)
• Size: 56″ cirumference
• Bidding starts at $30

Cashmere Retro Norwegian Hat

• Retro Norwegian Hat pattern by Tanis Gray, knitted by Tanis Gray
• Yarn: Lux Adorna DK (100% Cashmere)
• Size: Adult XL, 23″ circumference at brim
• Bidding starts at $10

Aran Sweater

• Cable Lover’s Sweater pattern, by Cascade Yarns. Suitable for man or woman
• Yarn: Cascade Eco Wool (100% Peruvian Wool)
• Size: 43″ circumference at chest
• Bidding starts at $40

Alpaca Cowl

• Blue Streak Cowl by Tanis Gray, knitted by Tanis Gray. Pattern free on our site!
• Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Chateau (70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Bamboo)
• Size: 30″ circumference
• Bidding starts at $20

Thursday, August 31st (Auctions ending at 11 pm EST on this day)

Yellow Sakasama Jacket

• Design: Sakasama Jacket by Olga Buraya-Kefelian. Transformable jacket that can be worn upside down and inside out! Auction is for yellow seen above.
• Knit by Jane!
• Yarn: Shibui Pebble (48% Recycled Silk, 36% Fine Merino, 16% Cashmere)
• Size: To fit bust 38-40″
• Bidding starts at $40

Hi Low Skirt

• Heichi Skirt, knit and designed by Olga Buraya-Kefelian. Pattern available on Ravelry
• Yarn: Shibui Knits Heichi (100% silk)
• Size: 32″ Waist (skirt has elastic band at waist)
• Bidding starts at $40

Merino & Mohair Crochet Cowl

• Viking Eternity Cowl by Whisper Twister, available on Ravelry
• Crochet by Lesley
• Yarn: Rowan Cocoon (British Merino Wool and Kid Mohair)
• Bidding starts at $10

Cabled Hat

• Fuego Hat pattern by Justyna Lorkowska, available on Ravelry
• Knitted by fibre space staff
• Yarn: Sweet Georgia Superwash Worsted (100% superwash Merino)
• Size: 18″ circumference at brim
• Bidding starts at $10

British Wool Cowl

• Crofton Cowl pattern by Kelbourne Woolens, available on Ravelry
• Knit by Jane!
• Yarn: the Fibre Co Cumbria (60% Merino Wool, 30% Brown Masham Wool and 10% Mohair )
• Size: 36″ circumference
• Bidding starts at $10

Wool Lace Scarflette

• Sakura by Leila Raabe, available on Ravelry by Brooklyn Tweed
• Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed LOFT (100% American Wool – Targhee-Columbia)
• Bidding starts at $10

Navy Lace Shawl

• Pattern is Shaelyn by Leila Raabe, available on Ravelry
• Knit by fibre mom!
• Yarn: the Periwinkle Sheep Watercolors (100% superwash Merino)
• Bidding starts at $20

Wool Cardigan

• Aly pattern by Martin Storey, available from Simple Shapes Pure Wool Worsted
• Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted (100% wool)
• Size: 40″ circumference at chest
• Bidding starts at $30

Lorelei Cowl

• Lorelei Cowl pattern by Lesley Packel, available free on our website
• Knit by Lesley!
• Yarn: Noro Hitsuji (100% Wool)
• Size: 38″ circumference
• Bidding starts at $15

Polar Cowl

• Polar Opposites pattern by the Plucky Knitter team, available on Ravelry
• Knit by Jane!
• Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Franca (100% Merino Wool) and Neighborhood Fiber Co Loft (60% Mohair, 40% Silk)
• Size: 24″ circumference. Cowl is tall and intended to fold on itself.
• Bidding starts at $10

Stargazing Cowl

• Pattern is Stargazing Cowl by Heather Kinney, available on Ravelry
• Yarn: Highland Handmades Black Ash Worsted (60% Merino, 40% Bamboo)
• Size: 38″
• Bidding starts at $10

Wool Fair Isle Hat

• Design: Carry On Hat by Cheryl Chow, available on Ravelry
• Knitted by Jane
• Yarn: Imperial Yarn Tracie Too (100% American Wool)
• Size: 17″ at brim

Friday, Sept 1 (Auctions ending at 11 pm EST on this day)

Wonder Woman Shawl

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• Design: Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning
• Knit by Olga Buraya-Kefelian
• Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering (100% Merino)
• Bidding starts at $50

Striped Lace Cardigan

• Design by Noro, Lady’s Cardigan
• Yarn: Noro Kureopatura (100% Wool)
• Size: Small (36″ at bust)
• Bidding starts at $30

Rib Slouch Hat

• Design: Lacroagh by Kelbourne Woolens, available on Ravelry
• Knitted by Jane
• Yarn: the Fibre Co Arranmore (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, 10% Silk)
• Size: 18″ circumference at brim
• Bidding starts at $10

Mesh Lace Shawl

• Design: Dichotomy by Marjorie Dussaud, available on Ravelry
• Knit by fibre mom
• Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co Cobblestone DK (75% Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk) (Color is brown with purple undertones)
• Bidding starts at $20

Rib Pullover

• Design: Hawkes by Hilary Smith Callis, available on Ravelry
• Knit by Jane!
• Yarn: The Fibre Co. Knightsbridge (65% baby llama, 25% merino wool, 10% silk; 120 yds/50gm skein)
• Size: 33″ circumference at the chest
• Bidding starts at $40

Alpaca Wrap

• Design: Cane Bay Wrap by Sarah Smuland, available on Ravelry
• Knitted by fibre mom
• Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Extra (55% Alpaca, 45% Merino)
• Size: 15″ x 50″
• Bidding starts at $20

Sparkle Cowl

• Design: Sweet Memories Cowl by Jacinta – embracingitall, available on Ravelry
• Knit by fibre mom
• Yarn: Sweet Georgia Cash Lux Spark (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere and 10% Stellina
• Size: 48″ circumference
• Bidding starts at $15

British Cable Hat

•  Design: Greenrow by by Kate Gagnon Osborn, available on Ravelry
• Knitted by Jane
• Yarn: the Fibre Co Cumbria (60% Merino, 30% Masham / Massam, 10% Goat – Mohair)
• Size: 18″ circumference at brim
• Bidding starts at $15
  

Child’s Robin Hood

• Design: Capuchon by Tagil Perlmutter, available free on Ravelry
• Knitted by Jane
• Yarn: Imperial Yarn Columbia (100% Columbia wool)
• Size: 4-5 years
• Bidding starts at $40

Cabled Scarf

• Design: Swilly Scarf by Meghan Kelly, available on Ravelry
• Knitted by Jane
• Yarn: The Fibre Co. Arranmore (80% merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk)
• Size: 60″ length
• Bidding starts at $20

Saturday, Sept 2 (Auctions ending at 11 pm EST on this day)

Lace Poncho

• Design: Stone Point by Courtney Kelley, available on Ravelry
• Knit by Jane
• Yarn: The Fibre Co. Luma (50% merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk)
• Bidding starts at $40
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Kenzo Cardigan

• Designed and knit by Olga Buraya-Kefelian. Pattern: Kenzo Cardigan, available from Brooklyn Tweed
• Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool
• Size: 36¼” with 4¼” ease on model
• Bidding starts at $60

Tweed Cardigan

• Design: Killybegs by Meghan Kelly, available on Ravelry
• Knit by Jane!
• Yarn: The Fibre Co. Arranmore (80% merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk)
• Size: 36″ finished measurement at bust. Sweater is designed to be worn with 4” of positive ease.
• Bidding starts at $40

Farthing Lace Scarf

• Design: Farthing by Jared Flood, available on Ravelry
• Knit by Jane!
• Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool)
• Size: 57″ in length
• Bidding starts at $30

 Silk Lace Scarflette

• Design: Waylandia by Amor Esperanza, available on Ravelry
• Knit by Jane
• Yarn: Crave Yarn Filligree (75% SW Fine Merino/25% Mulberry Silk)
• Bidding starts at $20

Gradient Shawl

• Design: Radiant Gradient Boomerang by Susan Ashcroft
• Knit by fibre mom
• Yarn: Miss Babs Yummy 2 ply (100% superwash Merino)
• Bidding starts at $30
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Wool Colorwork Pullover

• Design: Single Stranded Tunic by Cascade Yarns, suitable for man or woman
  
• Yarn: Cascade Ecological Wool (100% Peruvian Highland Wool)
• Size: 40″ circumference at chest
• Bidding starts at $20

Peach Pullover

• Design: Top Down Pullover by fibre space. Pattern available in print at the shop.
• Yarn: Ella Rae Superwash Chunky (100% Wool)
• Size: 36″ circumference at chest
• Bidding starts at $30

 

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