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Brooklyn Tweed Winter 18 Trunk Show
Join us for a cool breath of winter while we host Brooklyn Tweed's Winter 18 collection trunk show from May 16 through June 3! Summer may be on the way, but it's a perfect time to get started on something warm and woolly in Brooklyn Tweed's sustainable, breed-specific yarns Shelter, Loft, Quarry, Arbor, and Vale. Stay cozy in the office AC or get a jump on your holiday gift knitting! (Click individual images to enlarge and view pattern names.) (Digital patterns…
Child or Adult Private Lesson with Kerry
Private or semi-private lessons at the shop: Individual instruction with you and a friend or relative for one hour at our shop (max of 2) Perfect for those with busy schedules or very specific objectives Must be scheduled and paid in advance. You can work on the following with Kerry: children's lessons for ages ten and up knitting basics/refreshers reading patterns/charts increasing & decreasing picking up stitches & fixing mistakes garter tabs/triangular shawls cabling lace working in the round finishing…
Introduction to Knitting (in progress)
Jump-start your knitting hobby and learn all of the basics in our three week class. You will start your very own scarf. Three 1.5 hour classes *Please note that our classes are for adults, unless otherwise indicated. Check out the children's lessons over here. Skills needed: Absolutely none! Our beginner class is ideal for those completely new to the craft or those who haven't knitted in many years and need a full refresher. Skills learned: knit stitch purl stitch cast…
Spinning 101
Learn to spin yarn on a drop spindle. Find out why hand spun yarn is so special and learn how to make your own yarn! Within two weeks you will be spinning and plying your own yarn on an ancient, yet portable form of spinning tool - the drop spindle. You will learn to make yarn suitable for knitting, crochet, weaving, or any fiber craft. Two 2 hour classes Skills Learned: drafting plying finishing the yarn fibres and their properties…
Lace and Garter Child’s Cardigan (in progress)
This seamless top down cardigan is suitable for all skill levels! Worked in garter stitch with a lace raglan pattern, it comes sized 0-3 months through 9 years. three 2-hour sessions Skills learned: top-down raglan construction lace buttonholes increases decreases schematic reading blocking and finishing techniques Materials: 0 – 3 months: 411 yards, 3 - 6 months: 548 yards, 6 - 12 months, 548 yards, 12 - 18 months: 685 yards, 2 - 3 years: 822 yards, 4 - 5…
Child or Adult Private Lesson with Dawn
Private or semi-private lessons at the shop for children or adults ages 10 and over: Individual instruction with you and a friend or relative for one hour at our shop (max of 2) Perfect for those with busy schedules or very specific objectives Must be scheduled and paid in advance. Instructor: Dawn You can work on the following with Dawn: knitting or crochet basics/refreshers pattern and chart reading in knit or crochet cables lace intarsia fair Isle mitering magic loop…
Stitch in Space
Join us in our comfy lounge for our weekly “Stitch in Space” night! We are open until 8 pm and are available for free knit and crochet help. This is a great time to make up missed class time, pick up a dropped stitch or just get some dedicated time to stitch on your current work in progress (WIP). Store owner Danielle is usually in the lounge, and we are frequently joined by local knit-celebs!
Child or Adult Private Lesson with Kerry
Private or semi-private lessons at the shop: Individual instruction with you and a friend or relative for one hour at our shop (max of 2) Perfect for those with busy schedules or very specific objectives Must be scheduled and paid in advance. You can work on the following with Kerry: children's lessons for ages ten and up knitting basics/refreshers reading patterns/charts increasing & decreasing picking up stitches & fixing mistakes garter tabs/triangular shawls cabling lace working in the round finishing…
Child or Adult Private Lesson with Dawn
Private or semi-private lessons at the shop for children or adults ages 10 and over: Individual instruction with you and a friend or relative for one hour at our shop (max of 2) Perfect for those with busy schedules or very specific objectives Must be scheduled and paid in advance. Instructor: Dawn You can work on the following with Dawn: knitting or crochet basics/refreshers pattern and chart reading in knit or crochet cables lace intarsia fair Isle mitering magic loop…
