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 […]
We have the Berroco Hearthside Trunk Show visiting space! This is a brand new yarn for the season from our friends at Berroco. A unique chunky weight yarn, Hearthside is a softly durable chainette construction with natural fibers that creates an ultra light and cozy fabric. You won’t want to wait to wrap yourself up […]
Ever wanted to experience ALL the rare breeds ALL AT ONCE? This class will come close! We will start with the finer of the rare breeds and “trek” through the primitive, the medium and the longwools, while discussing their history and applications for today. We will discover new breeds we’ve not worked with before, as […]
Back by popular demand, join us at George Washington’s Mt Vernon for an amazing woolly experience! Meet the critically endangered rare breed Hog Island sheep as we visit an 18th century farm developed by President George Washington. The Farm represents the more than 3,000 acres Washington cultivated during the second half of the 18th century, […]
Fresh from the farm to your fingers! Come out to shop heritage breed yarns at our upcoming pop-up. We are delighted to welcome back Amy Manko and Ross Farm, a family farm that has been in continuous operation for over 100 years. Come out and shop a huge variety of sheep breeds - Jacob, Cheviot, […]
We are sso excited to have the Trunk Show for Talara by Berroco visit space! This luscious baby llama yarn is an excellent alternative to wool. Stop by and see these goodies (and the yarn!) in person. The entire collection of trunk show of patterns is available in Berroco Booklet #446, which is available for […]
We are open regular hours on Monday! Join us in the lounge for a day long Stitch in Space!
We will close at 5 pm on Friday, September 13th for a staff event.
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 […]
Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
