fibre space™ is hiring a sales associate (aka yarnista) to begin training ASAP. Applicant must be able to work at least two weekday shifts and Saturdays and Sundays. Position will require 4-5 shifts per week (ie this is a full time position). We ask that you be able to commit to at least one year…. Read More »
Jill Draper Kingston is here!
Kingston. Single origin wool. American grown. American Dyed. American spun. I was delighted to see Jill Draper at Edinburgh Yarn Festival in March where she told me about her latest project. I immediately asked if we could get it in our shop!! I am so very excited about this yarn. Lemme explain… Kingston is a… Read More »
Skinny Singles from Hedgehog Fibres
Skinny Singles is a favorite of every shawl knitter! This merino single ply yarn shines in both simple garter stitch or more complex lace or cable stitches, making it very versatile. Better yet, all of Beata’s brilliant colors and speckles simply pop and will make beautiful statement pieces in your knitted wardrobe, if you can… Read More »
What you can shop now at the Hazel Knits Pop Up Shop
The Pop Up Shop starts at 11 am on Wednesday! Stop in to shop the largest selection (over 500 pounds) of amazing hand dyed goodness from Seattle, Washington! About Hazel Knits: Hazel Knits was started in 2007 by Wendee Shulsen in Seattle, WA. After working several years at an LYS and fielding customer requests for… Read More »
Old Town Happenings: Happy Anniversary Bellacara!
Our friends at Bellacara are having their anniversary sale Saturday, March 10, and you won’t want to miss this. The owner, Angela, is a good friend an amazing #ladyboss. Celebrating 18 incredible years, Bellacara is offering 15% off your purchases on Saturday, as well as a big surprise. Regular shoppers know that Bellacara can’t be… Read More »
Freia Merino / Silk Worsted Ombre
It’s back!! Freia Merino / Silk Worsted Ombré is finally back in stock. This gorgeous blend of wool and silk is dyed by the amazing Tina Whitmore. The yarn gradually changes colors across each 165 yard cake. Yarn Details: 70% Merino wool, 30% Mulberry Silk 75 grams and 165 yards Gauge: 16-20 sts/4″ on US#8-11… Read More »
Yak and Brioche – a match made in knitter heaven
This weekend we host designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian for a special two session workshop on the brioche and tuck stitches. The workshop is designed around her Juko Cowl (available on Ravelry). We love this design for its ability to show off the gorgeous texture and colors of the mYak yarn. AND it comes in two versions… Read More »
Socks that Rock Mediumweight
Socks That Rock Medium is here! This is our second base from the hand dyer Blue Moon Fiber Arts. Mediumweight is a tightly plied 3-ply sport weight with a similar bounce to the lightweight yarn base that we received a couple of weeks ago. This is a personal favorite of mine. As a “lazy” sock… Read More »
Pom inspired Valentine’s Day
If you have school-aged children, you are probably tracking down Valentine’s Day cards for their classmates or figuring out what prize or candy to send your kid to school with on Valentine’s Day. My #fibrespacetinyhuman is only four, but I’ve already gone through two years of Valentine’s Day with her. I really wanted to find… Read More »
Welcome Byrd & Belle
I am so excited to now be a stockist for byrd & belle wool dumpling cases! byrd & belle makes gorgeous wool cases and bags, whose sleek design is sure to fit into your stitching wardrobe. Founded in 2008 with a single, small sewing machine and a few yards of wool, byrd & belle has… Read More »
Welcome Blue Moon Socks that Rock!
Before I opened the shop, I taught classes around the DC metro area and at the now closed Knit Happens. One of the classes that I once taught was a prep course for those attending the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. We had copies of the vendor map and plotted out what was hot and… Read More »
Top five reasons for shopping locally!
It is important now more than ever to shift your dollars and support our locally owned businesses. Here’s why! 1. Keep more dollars in the local economy. For every $100 spent in a local store, $68 will stay in the community. But, spend $100 at a chain store and only $43 stays in the community…. Read More »
Faux Fur Pom Poms are back in stock
Our luxury pom poms by LOVaFUR are here! Despite being faux fur and completely vegan, they are amazingly soft, fluffy and very realistic. We have two types of larger pom-poms in stock: Fox ($24.50) and the fun and funky Raccoon ($22). We are happy to ship, if you are out of the area. Here are… Read More »
Just landed – Freia Ombre Worsted
I know that we’ve had this yarn in stock before but for some reason, this batch looks extra rich in color! This lovely ombré yarn is the work of Tina Whitmore of Freia Handpaints. It is made from USA raised sheep in Colorado and hand-painted in Tina’s California studio. Worsted Yarn details: 127 yards 100%… Read More »
fibre space exclusives
Whether you are searching for holiday gifts for a stitcher in your life for a gift for your own stash, we’ve got a pretty nice collection of customs in the shop right now. Tools and goodies We’ve got a brand new orange wristruler in stock! These leather wrist rulers are both jewelry and functional tape… Read More »