Happy Juneteenth! 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 & remembrances.
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 our friends at @manumissiontour to learn about our important local history.
This week we`re learning to stitch our first hats, creating increases & decreases, or helping you one-on-one with your WIPs in an independent study! Grab your spot in class at the link in our profile!
New yarn arrival! Our fall and winter sweater yarns are starting to hit the shelves! This first arrival is Donegal Twists from Baa Ram Ewe. This DK weight 2-ply yarn is created by twisting together worsted-spun British wool with woolen-spun Donegal Merino for the perfect balance of strength, softness, and delightfully tweedy colors. Baa Ram Ewe spins this yarn in Kilcar, Ireland, at the Donegal Yarns woolen mill, in plump 100-gram skeins perfect for cozy sweaters and accessories!
Read more on the Captain’s Log: https://fibrespace.com/2026/06/baa-ram-ewe-donegal-twists/
The Yarnistas are stitching up their summer makes (and beyond!) let’s see what they’re stitching up!
A big box of Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply just landed in space! We asked for an extra colorful selection this time, so you will find a lot more variegated options than usual, ideal for all your fun summer sock, shawl, and travel projects. As with all of Miss Babs yarns, these skeins won’t be here long! Yarn deets: Yummy 2 ply is a 400 yard superwash Merino 2 ply fingering weight.
Tired of losing your row count? We have a tool for that! This deceptively simple counter helps you track your rows as you stitch. This one is in space only, so ask to see it on your next visit!
Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The shop is closed on Sunday, April 26 for a staff retreat.
