Alexandria Warehouse Sale Top Picks

Alexandria Warehouse Sale Top Picks

This weekend is the annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale, and we have some real treats for you. The Warehouse Sale is ready for you to walk around Old Town to visit the 60 independent boutiques with huge sales. More information and maps can be found for your pre-planning here.

We’re taking the opportunity to make some space for our spring yarns. The yarnistas have picked out some of out top yarns that are retiring that you should stock up on, and some project inspiration.

Lucky Tweed

Yarn details:

  • 100% Merino Wool, 2-ply
  • 210 yards (190 meters) / 100 gram skein
  • 16-18 sts = 4” (10 cm)
  • US 7-8 (4.5-5 mm) needles

York

This cozy beanie incorporates traditional bobbles and lace to create an on-trend textured slouchy profile.

Sizing:

  • 18” 45.5 cm) brim circumference, unstretched, 9.25” (23.5 cm) height.

Yarn & Needles: 

  • Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed (100% Merino wool; 210 yds/100 gm skein): 1 skein.
  • 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 7 (4.5 mm) circular.
  • 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 8 (5 mm) circular.
  • 1 – set US 8 (5 mm) DPNs.

Newbold

This graphic fair isle yoke makes a beautifully modern pullover to snuggle up in all winter long.

Sizing:

  • 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” 91.5 (101.5, 111.5, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm bust.
  • Sweater is designed to be worn with 2–4” (5–10 cm) positive ease.

Yarn & Needles: 

  • Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed (100% Merino wool; 210 yds/100gm skein)
    • (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins, (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skein(s).
  • 1 – 24–40” (60–100 cm) US 6 (4 mm) circular.
  • 1 – set US 6 (4 mm) DPNs.
  • 1 – 24” (60 cm) US 8 (5 mm) circular.
  • 1 – 40–60” (100–150 cm) US 8 (5 mm) circular.
  • 1 – set US 8 (5 mm) DPNs.

Germantown Bulky

Germantown Bulky

Yarn details:

  • 100% N. American Wool
  • 123 yards (112 meters) / 100 gram skein
  • 11-13 sts = 4” (10 cm) on US 9-11 (5.5-8 mm) needles
  • Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
  • Made in the U.S.A.

The Easy One

Sedge Stripes Baby Blanket

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Kerry

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