Once upon a time in the early aughts (or naughties if you prefer), we stitchers were experiencing community on the internet for the first time. Ravelry was in beta mode, the Yarn Harlot had us all captivated with her every post, Franklin was publishing The Panopticon, and we were all stitching lace. Lace accessories were a must-have for every stitcher, appearing in our socks, skinny scarves, and classic triangle shawls.
We held yarn double. We copied tiny, barely legible charts out of magazines so we could enlarge them to a reasonable size. We beaded things. There was no pattern too frilly; there was no accessory too twee. It was a time of whimsy. And so, we find ourselves looking through the Spring 2026 trends and realizing that’s exactly what the world needs right now: a little bit of nostalgia, a lot of whimsy, and some lace.
We invite you to join us from April 2 to June 4, 2026, for our Nostalgia Stitch Along (or SAL for those of you new to the lingo). Stitch up a little bit of whimsy! Make yourself a lace accessory as simple or as complex as you desire. We have a selection of patterns below at various levels, from beginner to advanced. Feel free to knit something easy breezy or challenge yourself to go wherever the whimsy takes you. We’ll have in-person support at some of our Stitch in Space and Cosmic Craft Night gatherings, so be on the lookout for those dates as well!
What’s a Stitch Along?
A Stitch Along (or knit/crochet along) is when a group of stitchers work on a similar pattern, or work towards a shared purpose, together–that’s it! Some are more formal, others less so. You guessed it—we want this to be low-stress, so we’re on the less formal side.
How do I join?
Pick your pattern. We have a collection of pattern suggestions to get you started, but the goal is simple: find a lace pattern that you like. If you have another pattern in mind, go for it!
Share your progress on social media with #fsnostalgia26, and cheer your fellow stitchers forward!
Meet up, if you’re local! You can join us in person on Thursday nights for Stitch in Space, in our second-floor space, as we stitch together. We’ll also be stitching at our Cosmic Craft Nites in April and May, a gathering for queer stitchers. We’ll post more details on dates and times with specialized help, and on socials.
The fun part
If you buy your project yarn from us, let us know that you are jumping into our Nostalgia SAL, and we will give you a custom fibre space x Katrinkles 2″ ruler for quick gauge checks on the go.
Show off your makes and cheer on your fellow stitchers by tagging your makes on social media using #fsnostalgia26!
Yarn Recommendations
*in-store only
Fingering Weight Yarn
- Knitting for Olive Merino Fingering (100% non-mulesed Merino wool, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified | 273 yards per 50g ball)
- Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Fingering (100% pure Raw Silk | 273 yards per 50g ball)
- WoolDreamers 90 Varas (100% transhumant Merino wool | 246 yards per 50 gram skein)
- Pascuali Arctic Pearl* (100% Lyocell (SEACELL) fiber | 268 yards per 50 g ball)
- mYak Fior Di Lino* (50% Tibetan Cloud Wool, 35% Baby Yak, 15% Italian Linen | 218 yards per 50g ball
Optional enhancements to texture and sparkle to your shawl:
- Miyuki Seed Beads (sizes 8/10 or 6/10)*
- Kremke Soul Wool Twinkle
- Kremke Soul Wool Stellaris
- De Rerum Natura Bérénice
- Knitting for Olive Soft as Silk Mohair
- Rosários 4 Aurora*
- The Periwinkle Sheep Wolke*
Knitting Pattern Picks
Beginner
Ghost Flowers by Amy Christoffers
Skills Needed
- Knit, purl
- Experience increasing and decreasing
- Basic pattern reading
Finished Measurements
- 47 (61)” long x 14 (16 ½)” deep
Materials
- 270 (540) yards fingering weight yarn
- US#6 (4mm) circular needle, 32” or longer.
- Tapestry needle for bind off and for weaving in ends.
Intermediate
Kira-Kira by Olga Buraya-Kefelian
Skills Needed
- Knit, purl
- Increases, decreases
- Reading charts
- Prior experience with lace
- Experience with provisional cast-on is helpful but not required
Finished Size
- 22″ length along the spine, 60″ wingspan, approx 40″ along the side
Materials
- 476 yards of fingering weight yarn
- US#5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 24” or longer
- Stitch markers
- Scrap yarn
- Crochet hook
Advanced
Ishbel by Ysolde Teague
Skills Needed
- Knit, purl
- Increases, decreases
- Reading charts
- Prior experience with lace
- Experience with a garter tab cast on a plus, but not required
Finished Sizes
- S[M, L, XL]
Materials
- 330[435, 610, 910] yards of fingering weight yarn
- US#6 (4 mm) 24” or longer circular needle
Diamond Fantasy Shawl by Sivia Harding
Skills Needed
- Knit, purl
- Increases, decreases
- Reading charts
- Prior experience with lace
- Prior experience with beading is recommended but not required
Finished Sizes
- Scarf (Shawl)
Materials
- 350 – 750 yards of fingering weight yarn
- US#5 (3.75 mm) 32″ or longer circular needle
- Bead requirements: 91 (213) size 6/0 seed beads
- Small crochet hook to aid with beading
Crochet Pattern Picks
Advanced Beginner
Falling Blossoms
Skills Needed
- Chain stitch
- Single crochet
- Double crochet
Finished Sizes
- 40” x 46”x 29″ and 23” deep
Materials
- US E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
- 440 – 450 yards light fingering weight yarn
Diamond Grid Wrap
Skills Needed
- Chain stitch
- Foundation single crochet
- Single crochet
- Double crochet
Finished Size
- 70″ x 35″ after blocking
Materials
- 400 – 420 yards of fingering weight yarn
- US 7 (4.5 mm) hook (Sometimes called G+ or GH)
- Tapestry/darning needle
Intermediate
Granny Stitch Triangle Bandana
Skills Needed
- Magic ring (adjustable loop)
- Chain stitch
- Single crochet
- Double crochet
Finished Sizes
Head Circumference / Width of Triangle
- 16” = 2-5 years
- 18” = 5-12 years
- 20” = Teen
- 22” = Adult
- 24” = Adult Large
Materials
- 100 – 135 yards fingering weight yarn
- US F-5 (3.75 mm)
- Stitch marker
- Tape measure
- Tapestry/darning needle
Green Olive
Skills Needed
- Chain stitch
- Single crochet
- Double crochet
- V-stitch
- Shell stitch
Finished Size
- 72″ wide by 27″ deep, excluding tassels
Materials
- 383 – 437 yards of fingering weight yarn
- US G-6 (4.0 mm) hook
- Tapestry needle
Advanced
Vārpa Shawl
Skills Needed
- Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (Crochet Yarn Council standards)
- Experience with crochet short rows and working slip stitches in back loops
Finished Size
- 63.75 x 11″
Materials
- 495 yards of fingering weight yarn
- US H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
