Calling all color lovers! The Dovetail Sweater by Quinn Reverendo lets you explore gorgeous color combinations. Choose a solid color of Alegria Grande, then have fun putting together your five favorite colors for the eye-catching yoke. This design uses “Bocados”, which are 49 yard mini skeins of Alegria Grande. With a palette of ten […]
Just Landed!
The Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande Trunk Show is now in space!
New solid colors of Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande have landed in space, along with a trunk show of patterns to inspire your stitching! These gorgeous saturated colors are hand-dyed by a fair trade cooperative in South America. With a super-soft blend of superwash Merino and nylon, Alegria Grande is our go-to yarn for colorful […]
Our newest adventure with Olga Buraya-Kefelian
I am so excited to announce the newest collaboration with local designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian! Each season this year Olga will launch a brand new pattern to our customers first. She will pair this pattern with new skill building videos and hand selected colors of yarn for the project. When you pre-order the season’s kit, you […]
Strands of Joy–Joyful Knitting in the New Year!
We’re excited to welcome debut offering by Finnish knitwear designer Anna Johanna. Hailing from Central Finland, Johanna’s previous work in mathematics shows through in her precise, elegant patterns featured as yokes, sleeve details, and hems. Strands of Joy features seamless top-down colorwork sweaters and cozy accessories to keep you warm all winter long. The book […]
Featured Project: Promises in the Dark Shawl in Dream State and Nightshades or Daylights
The brilliant Cheryl Faust has done it again! We’re in love with her latest shawl design, “Promises in the Dark.” This stunning geometric design pairs the slow hue shifts of Spincycle Yarns Dream State with the subtle color flecks of Harrisville Designs nightshades or daylights. While the design looks complicated, the mosaic knitting technique is […]
Freia Merino Silk Worsted has returned
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 3-ply yarn, spun and dyed in the USA Hand wash, lay flat to […]
Just Landed! Norah Gaughan’s Twisted Stitch Sourcebook
Just landed! Norah’s Gaughan’s Twisted Stitch Sourcebook is a veritable tome of stitch patterns featuring simple twisted stitches. This new book features 125 stitch patterns, both charted and written out row by row. Fifteen customizable garment patterns will give you instant inspiration on how to use these beautiful textures. Knit them as written or choose […]
Hazel Knits Cadence is back!
Yarn Details: 200 yards 100% superwash Merino 4.5-5.0 stitches per 1” on a US 7-8 (4.5-5.0 mm) needle $24 Project picks: Crumb Little Squirrel Woodacres
Cozy and Quick Project Ideas featuring Studio Chunky
Looking for a local yarn to fuel some quick and cozy knits? Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Chunky is the perfect blend of springy and soft Superwash Merino and bold bright color sure to liven up any gray winter day. Yarn details: 100% Superwash Merino 125 yards/4 oz 3-4 sts/inch US 9-11 $25 Our top picks […]
Showing love for our community this Valentine’s Day – the Love Yourself Give Box
2020 was a real doozy for our brick and mortar businesses! For this new year, I decided to really focus on partnering with my amazing neighbors in as many ways possible. What makes Alexandria so amazing to do business is the incredible bond that our small business owners have. Even folks who directly compete will […]
The Royal Mile
When we moved into our new store in 2017, several of our amazing yarn companies created custom colorways to celebrate our new permanent location at 1319 Prince St. Spincycle created “the Royal Mile” for us. The colors are inspired by our logo and fibre girl herself, but the name itself has significant meaning. The Spincycle […]