Brioche stitch and Intarsia colorwork are best friends. In fact, it’s easier to do intarsia with 2- color brioche than it is with stockinette or garter stitch! In this class, we’ll review 2 color brioche stitch, then cast on a flat swatch. Using a combination of shaping and intarsia, students will knit a wavy color […]
Learn strategies to help you quickly and efficiently try out exciting yarns and colors in your knitting. First, we will use coloring pages to explore our innate color sense. The fundamental concepts of color interaction and theory will be introduced in a lecture format. During the presentation, students will learn about the color wheel, historical […]
We are delighted to be hosting the Berroco Lucca Fall 2022 collection of patterns! Berroco Lucca is a soft and buttery cotton and cashmere blend yarn. It is a great solution for gift making for those in your life who can't wear wool. Lucca is milled in Italy and has incredible stitch definition and bounce. […]
This class combines demonstration about 3-D knitwear in hand knitting with practical instruction to create the Moko Moko Cowl. Olga will present her 3-D design philosophy to reveal a slightly different angle of knitwear and put your existing knitting skills into a novel path, all while you learn how to create one of her amazing […]
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Historic Old Town Alexandria for tricks and treats from your favorite boutiques and restaurants. Start off at the Lorien Hotel at 12pm and pick up a map or download yours here!
It’s that time of year again. You and your family—especially your doggies—are invited to come to Old Town and trick-or-treat together. There will be treats, sales and a costume contest. Come to The Dog Park in Old Town Alexandria to get your map and have pictures taken, then tour the rest of the participating […]
We are delighted to be the partner for Old Town Books October audio book club! About "A Good Yarn" Here's a story for you: a group of craft-curious makers get together every six weeks to listen to an audiobook and unwind via making: knitting, needlepoint, collage. You name it. To join the club subscribe via […]
We are delighted to be hosting the new collection of designs in Manos Cardo! Two of our favorites have teamed up, and the results are incredible. Manos del Uruguay has been a shop favorite for years, and Kelbourne Woolens has joined them with strong workhorse yarns backed by incredible designs. No matter the project, we […]
From the teacher, about this inspiring lecture: As a Māori artist and designer, many of my patterns draw influence from traditional weaving motifs found in tāniko. I use my work and art to express my stories, values, and perspectives, enrich the knitting community with diverse experiences, remember the past, and leave a legacy for the […]
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit gorgeous shawls but don’t know where to start? We have the workshop for you! Join designer Francoise Danoy of Aroha Knits for this inspiring workshop on shawl creation. Learn your Shawl ABC’s by knitting basic (triangular) shawls. By the end of this 2-hour class, you will […]
Learn how to transform your stories into stitches! Aspiring and beginner knitwear designers will learn the basics and process of knitwear design through creating a design proposal. This workshop will also cover the top 3 most common mistakes beginner designers make and how to fix them. They will also learn about the Yarn Alchemist Archetypes, […]
Loopy Mango has sent us a fantastic trunk show of their Merino No. 5 designs- just in time for holiday gift making season! Each project provides a satisfyingly quick knit. Perfect for selfish knitting or holiday gifts alike! Stop by and see them in person. We are fully stocked on this yarn and you can […]
Join other stitchers at our local beer garden and mussel house! Bring your current work in progress and enjoy some beverages and food while working on your newest project. We are taking over Augie's! To help the venue prepare, please RSVP here.
Join us for a one hour book signing event! Meet author Lesley Anne Robinson of Knit Graffiti and grab a copy of her newest book, Brioche Knitting for Beginners and Beyond: Your Definitive Guide to Creating Colorful, Lusciously Textured Knitwear. Purchase / reserve a copy of the book here! About the book: Get ready to […]
In this class, you will learn the most commonly used two-color brioche increases and decreases needed to create gorgeous brioche lace fabric that will delight and inspire! We will briefly go over basic two-color brioche for a refresher, as well as how to choose the right yarn for your projects. We will be going over […]
Gain confidence with your brioche knitting by learning how to fix mistakes, pick up dropped stitches, place lifelines, and add those finishing touches to your brioche projects! Feel free to bring any of your brioche projects you might want to fix or finish, or you can sit back and treat this as a lecture! […]
Look at knitting a bit differently by exploring different textures created by brioche techniques! In this class, we will dive into several distinct stitch patterns using one, two, and even three color brioche knitting. Together we will look at color choices, and cast on a swatch to practice these new stitches. Consider this a special […]
Kick off the Holiday Season with the Annual Old Town Cookie Crawl About This Event Receive a commemorative tin and stop by all 25 stores on the crawl and receive a pre-wrapped cookie at each location. It is fun for the whole family and a great way to explore Old Town’s walkable shopping district. How […]
Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
