We are closed on Monday and Tuesday, April 8-9th, for upgrades to our second floor space. We will reopen on Wednesday in our first floor space only. Nearly all of our inventory will be available to shop until our renovation is complete, however, it may take us more time than usual to track down extra […]
Join us and other stitchers at Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue) for some cold beers and stitching in public. Choose to meet up in their new amazingly expanded outdoor space or inside, where you can see the beer being brewed. They are family and pet-friendly too! Port City now offers their HOPWELL sparkler […]
Join the amazing Betz White to learn embroidery techniques to enhance your handknits. Create and embellish a cozy pair of wrist warmers with beautiful floral embroidery. Learn basic embroidery stitches and tips and tricks for stitching on knits with tapestry wool or yarn from your own stash. Homework: Students will need to prepare and bring […]
Join the amazing Betz White to learn how to embroider your handmakes! Create and embellish a textured tapestry with beautiful floral embroidery. Learn basic embroidery stitches and tips and tricks for stitching on knits with tapestry wool or yarn from your own stash. Homework: Students will need to bring one knit rectangle OR banner to […]
Local Yarn Store Day (LYS Day) is a day to celebrate and support your local yarn shop. Here at fibre space, we love to give back to you, our community, on this day. Every purchase made that day will earn double the rewards points! Stop in and shop on LYS Day and snag freebies from […]
We will be closed for a staff retreat to Gum Tree Farms to enjoy their baby lambs, squeeze some wool and nosh on a farm to table meal at Hunter's Head Tavern. We will see you again on Monday for regular hours!
Summer means it's time for us to indulge in the soft loveliness of Manos del Uruguay Marina. We have a new trunk show in space that shows off the tonal and space-dyed colorways. At 874 yards per skein, this redefines a one skein project. Yarn details: Lace Weight 100% Merino Wool 874 yards (799 meters)/ […]
Bring your current work in progress (knit, crochet, needlepoint – doesn’t matter!) and meet up with other stitchers in our outdoor park space for Alexandria's version of World Wide Knit in Public Day! We are partnering with Stitch Sew Shop and some of our favorite vendors for a fun-filled afternoon of noshing, drinks, prizes, and […]
Join fibre space owner, Danielle Romanetti, to meet several candidates running for office in Alexandria this year! Learn more about their support for our small business community and a liveable ALX. Our primary election is on June 18, 2024, so this is a great time to become familiar with those running for office. Stop by […]
Delve beyond picking up a dropped stitch into more major fixes. Do you feel like you make a bigger mess when trying to fix lace or shaping? Learn to “tink” or un-knit increases and decreases without losing a stitch. Reverse a cable or add a missing cable many rows down. Fix common mistakes in lace, […]
How many times have you thought, ”I’d like that sweater but I wish it had . . . “. Learn the simple math to change basic sweater elements. Using a simple pattern as a base, we will work through changing a crew neck to a V-neck, changing the sleeve length, adding waist shaping, and more. […]
We know how to knit, but do we know how to build a perfect fabric? There’s always room for improvement! Does your knitting “row out” (your purl stitch is looser than your knit stitch)? Are you looking for a better way to control your gauge? What about alternative ways to tension your yarn when working […]
There are so many excellent knitting tricks that make our lives better. Over the years of knitting and teaching, I’ve accumulated quite a few fantastic tricks. I love it when I’m teaching a class, and a student declares, “I love that tip!”. So, I’ve decided to dig into my knitting bag of tricks and put […]
Ever wondered about the differences and commonalities of Brioche and Tuck and how to work them? Join this special two session weekend workshop to learn these techniques while crafting KOYO hat with local designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian. Breakfast with the designer: What better way to brioche than with...brioche? Let's enjoy some pastries! Join the designer for […]
American Wool production has a long and difficult history. We are so proud to stock several American wools, including Spincycle Yarns, a woman-owned and operated business in Bellingham, Washington. This year they celebrate 20 years in business, and we are so thankful for their contributions to the US wool industry. Celebrating our "Independents" - The […]
It's our 15th year of business, and we are celebrating with a two-day sale! Shop our entire store of in-stock items at 15% off this Friday and Saturday. This sale is in-store only for Friday and Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm. Birthday events: Gift with purchase: Every purchase of $50 or more will receive […]
Join us in our second floor lounge space on Thursday evenings "after work" to stitch with others from our community! Grab a work in progress, get help from our yarnistas and meet other knitters and crocheters for our late night. We are open until 9 pm.
Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
