We have a fresh collection of tools to share with you this fall, and we’re starting off with my personal favorite: row counter rings! For those of us who are constantly misplacing row counters and other tools not attached to the body, this ring is ideal. With two spring-loaded, rotating outer rings, progress is marked… Read More »
What’s New
Portside Happenings at the King Street Waterfront
The waterfront plaza on King Street has been undergoing changes this summer, and is ready to welcome guests this fall with the Portside in Old Town Festival. October 12-14 the new King Street Waterfront Park, located on the site of the Old Dominion Boat Club, will celebrate Alexandria with food, drink, music, historical tours, and… Read More »
Exclusive shawl design in Manos del Uruguay Maxima
We are so excited to have a brand new and exclusive design for us from Fairmount Fibers and Manos del Uruguay. This shawl pattern is only available through fibre space at the moment. If you aren’t in the area, we are happy to ship the yarn and pattern to you! Just give us a buzz…. Read More »
New tool arrivals
We just got in these adorable wool pouches from Brooklyn Haberdashery. These Merino wool felt pouches are handmade in Brooklyn and adorned with wool pom poms. Each pouch is 15″ wide, 9″ tall and 4″ deep. They stand open very nicely when you unzip and would hold tools and notions or a sock knitting project…. Read More »
Spincycle Dream State is back!
The very popular Spincycle Dream State is finally back in stock! It has arrived just in time for fall stitching, especially sweaters. Spincycle Yarns is the creation of Kate Burge and Rachel Price, who dye, design, and spin in their own beautiful mill in Bellingham, Washington. Dream State is their newest yarn – a worsted… Read More »
Studio Chunky is back!
After a bit of a break, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Chunky is back and in a new yardage. The yarn itself is the same super squishy Studio Chunky that you know and love, but now in 4 oz skeins! 6-ply construction keeps pilling to a minimum. Perfect for heavier weight sweaters and cozy accessories. Studio… Read More »
Summer vacation book list (nah, just kidding)
Who am I kidding, when packing for a week at the beach, it’s the knitting lineup that I’m most concerned with. Sure, I will probably take a book with me, but most of my time will be spent knitting. So for this year’s big family vacation, I am focusing on smaller projects that I can… Read More »
Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 26: Autumn 2018
As autumn nights close in, we spend ever more time with the moon. Pom Pom’s Autumn 2018 edition features dreamy knits that call to mind moon phases, clear nights, lunar eclipses, and all things beautiful and mystical. Read Pom Pom’s resident columnist’s musings on the cycles of age, take a behind-the-scenes look at a photo… Read More »
The Lemonade Shop Simple Sock is Back!
The Lemonade Shop Simple Sock is back and is as colorful as ever! Dyed in Colorado by Heather Rhoads, The Lemonade Shop is known for its unique use of rainbows, speckles and color that are so delightful, they’re hard to resist. Paired with the Simple Sock base, the colors really shine. Simple Sock is as… Read More »
Welcome to Sweater September!
The end of summer is coming fast, and we’re getting our fall and winter knitting all planned out. This year, fibre space is dedicating the entire month of September to making sweaters. Bulky and fast, cozy cables and lace details are all ready to go on our needles as soon as possible. Check out what… Read More »
Just landed: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed
Another new fall yarn arrived in the shop this week – Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed. Rich, soft and luxurious, tiny nubs of color scattered throughout the yarn echo the changing hues of the natural world. About Silkroad Aran Tweed 85% Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere 104 yards / 50 grams Gauge: 18 sts per 4″… Read More »