Join us for a special Stitch in Space, featuring a movie! Grab your WIP and join others in our second floor lounge space while we watch Pee Wee's Big Adventure*. Grab your seat anytime after 6. The movie will go on at 7 pm. Registration is $5, which will then be credited toward any future […]
We are hosting a trunk show of designs by Berroco for Coco - their super chunky merino yarn. Stop by and see them in person. The entire collection of patterns are available in Berroco Booklyn #411 available for purchase individually or collectively from Berroco as a digital download. Read more about this yarn here. Here […]
Join us for our first yarn tasting of the fall and winter season! We will be trying out some of our new and fun bulky weight yarns while noshing on s'mores cookies from our friends at Scuttlebutt Bakeshop. We will provide pattern inspirations for knit and crochet. Please plan to bring needles or hooks sized […]
Manos del Uruguay is back with a new trunk show featuring Cardo. This bulky-weight yarn is made from 100% Corriedale wool, and hand-dyed by a woman's collective in Uruguay. With a smooth, traditional spin, this yarn works up into beautiful heirloom-worthy projects. For this season, we have a fresh new line up of colors for […]
The shop will be closed Monday, September 18th. Sorry for the inconvenience.
It's time for our biggest annual event - the fall Miss Babs Pop Up Shop! We are taking it to the streets and will have even more yarn than ever. Shop Friday and Saturday outside in our tents. Meet Babs herself and see her entire fall collection of designs. Shop yarn for her new collection […]
Join us for another Stitcher Takeover! This month we will be trying out Railbird Kitchen in North Old Town - one of the newest dining and cocktail destinations in Alexandria. This spot has inspired small plates and phenomenal cocktails, like its sister bar Captain Gregory's. You will also find vegan options! Bring your current work […]
We are hosting the Après Ski Collection by Berroco in their chunky yarns. Quick, chunky knits to get you cozy for winter- stop by and see them in person. The entire collection of patterns are available for purchase individually or collectively from Berroco as a digital download. Featuring some of our newest Berroco arrivals: Coco, […]
Explore the heart of Old Town Alexandria like never before on our exclusive "Duke Street Black History" Tour. Starting and concluding right at our shop, this 90-minute guided walking journey will immerse you in the captivating stories woven into the very fabric of our neighborhood, where fibre space calls home. This tour along the Duke […]
We’re hosting a trunk show of designs in Loopy Mango Merino No. 5! One of our favorite cold weather yarns, Loopy Mango is our go-to yarn for instant gratification and super satisfaction. With Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 and some gratifyingly large needles, you can whip up these trendy garments and accessories in a few […]
We’re hosting a trunk show of designs in Loopy Mango Merino No. 5! One of our favorite cold weather yarns, Loopy Mango is our go-to yarn for instant gratification and super satisfaction. With Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 and some very large needles, you can whip up these trendy garments and accessories in a few […]
Join us for a special yarn tasting, where we will learn more about the unique characteristics of woolenspun yarns. This unique method of spinning yarn creates a finished strand that is lighter and loftier than the more common worsted spun yarns. We will discuss the two methods of commercially spun yarn and taste the […]
Pamper yourself at our next Stitcher Takeover! We will be "taking over" Salon Meraki for an evening of pedicures and stitching. Join other stitchers while your feet get a freshening with a classic pedicure. We will also enjoy some bubbly while we stitch! What registration covers: Registration price includes a pure classic pedicure, with polish […]
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Historic Old Town Alexandria for tricks and treats from your favorite boutiques and restaurants. Map to download and list of participating businesses will be available here.
Embellish your hand knit gifts by adding embroidered details to sweaters and accessories. Learn basic embroidery stitches as well as tips and tricks for stitching on knits with tapestry wool or yarn from your own stash. Homework: Students will need to bring an 8” x 8” practice swatch plus an accessory, sweater, Christmas stocking or […]
Join The Dog Park and Old Town Business for Doggie Trick-or-Treat on Sunday, October 29th from 1pm-4pm. Pick up your goodie bag and map from The Dog Park at 705 King Street to get started!
This class is about using sequence knitting to create beautiful textured triangular shawls. Each student will receive the eBook Three Sequence Knitting Shawls with the patterns for Anywhere, Conversing, and Careful as part of the class. All three shawls will be swatched in class. We’ll also cover what yarns are best suited to the patterns […]
Who doesn’t love zig zag patterns!? In this class we’ll learn about different zig zag structures, challenges of working with zig zags, and swatch a couple of my favorites. You will be ready to cast on a scarf or shawl right after class. Skills needed: This workshop is suitable for advanced beginners and beyond. Students […]
Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
