The shop is stuffed with new Lorna’s Laces Sportmate in a glorious array of colors. We caught up with Beth Casey, the mastermind behind Lorna’s, recently to find out how […]
Plan Your Projects: knit.wear Premiere 2011
The knit.wear Premiere issue is flying off the shelves at fibre space, and we’re here to help you plan some projects out of it. Boasting “simple handknits for the thoughtful knitter,” […]
Swans Island Yarn: As Soft As It Sounds
We’ve just received Swans Island Certified Organic Chunky in the shop, and it’s just what a yarn with the word “swan” in its name should be: light and soft, yet […]
Teva Durham Improvises in Space
The divine Teva Durham visited fibre space on Sunday to sign her new book, Loop-d-Loop Lace, and teach a unique workshop: lace improvisation. Ten lucky participants learned how to take elements […]
St.-Denis 2 and 3: Get ‘Em While We Have ‘Em
Two years ago, iconic knitwear designer Veronik Avery started her own yarn line, St.-Denis Yarns, to offer knitters and designers versitile and ethically-sourced yarns. Her first yarn, Nordique, is 100% […]
Skein Yarns: Sheepy Goodness from Down Under
The most delightful yarn floated into space just ahead of Hurricane Irene: Skein HandDyed Yarns from Australia. This gorgeous stuff, dyed by Kristen Finlay, is available on Skein’s Etsy site […]
Emergency Prep: Bread, Milk, Toilet Paper, Yarn.
It’s been an interesting week, weather-wise. First, space had a shaky day on Tuesday with the East Coast Earthquake. Our walls really shook, but nothing was damaged, and – most […]
Manos del Uruguay: Knit with Dreamy Fibre, Support Fair Trade
It’s said that, if someone learns to knit with Manos del Uruguay yarn, that person will be a knitter for life. Here at fibre space™, we’ve met lots and lots […]
Holiday Knitting Preview: Knit a Farm
Yes, it’s August, but far off in the distance lurk…the holidays. If you’re thinking of knitting or crocheting your presents this year, it’s time to get started. [We’re not trying […]
A Shawl: Perfect Travel Knitting
“[A shawl] is perfect travel-knitting, as I have proved to myself many times. A round shawl, in fine wool, on a circular needle, is my invariable companion when space is […]
Fit to Flatter with Knitscene and Amy Herzog
The Fall 2011 issue of Knitscene has just arrived in the shop, and we’re cooling ourselves down by planning autumn projects. Stop by and grab a copy! We’re also patting […]