Gain the foundations of the knitting craft and start your first scarf! Three 1.5-hour classes Skills needed Absolutely none! Our beginner class is ideal for those who are completely new to the craft or who haven’t knitted in many years and need a full refresher. Students must be 16 and older to enroll. Skills learned […]
Learn the basics of crochet while making a pair of cute fingerless mitts with one of our amazing crochet instructors! Three 1.5-hour classes Skills needed Absolutely none! Our beginner class is ideal for those who are completely new to the craft, or who haven’t knitted in many years and need a full refresher. Students must […]
Gain the foundations of the knitting craft and start your first scarf! Three 1.5-hour classes Skills needed Absolutely none! Our beginner class is ideal for those who are completely new to the craft or who haven’t knitted in many years and need a full refresher. Students must be 16 and older to enroll. Skills learned […]
Got a dream project you'd like to tackle? Nervous about trying a new technique or something big? Let’s do it together! This group class will allow students to bring in the project of their choice, whether it's a new cast on or something that's been languishing in the WIP pile. Work through questions or tricky […]
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, connect with other yarn lovers and even get help from the yarnistas at our help desk. We are open until 9 pm every Thursday to host this free community event.
In 1959, the city council created a promotion called “Alexandria Days”—a collaboration between the city and Old Town merchants designed to encourage shopping in downtown Alexandria during the hot summer months. Since we now have the amazing Sidewalk Sale tradition, we brought the event back to life last fall! This year, Alexandria Days will be […]
Join our amazing designer and instructor Christina for this independent study, where you can work on a knit or crochet skill or project. Are you a newer stitcher looking to take on the next level? Or a seasoned maker who needs a little help turning a WIP into an FO? This group class is for […]
Ready to dive into a big Sweater Adventure? Looking to explore more complex patterns? Need help getting an existing sweater project across the finish line? This group class will allow students to bring in the sweater project of their choice, whether it’s a new cast on or something languishing in the WIP pile. Work through […]
Ready to tackle the steeking scaries? In this class, we will cover two methods to reinforce your knitting so you can cut into your knits without fear. We’ll go over finishing techniques for making your edges look neat. 1 two-hour session Skills needed: Knitting and purling Increasing and decreasing The ability to single-chain crochet is […]
We're welcoming back one of our favorite Blue Sky Fibers yarns—Sweater! Soft, family-friendly, and machine washable, worsted-weight Sweater is a versatile blend of superwash wool and organic cotton, wonderful for everything from children’s wear to blankets, accessories, and of course, sweaters, in colors ranging from crayon-box brights to sophisticated neutrals. Visit the shop now through […]
Learn how to knit lace in this crash course while making an adorable shawl. Two 2-hour classes Skills needed: Only the ability to knit and purl is required. Skills learned: Read lace charts Work lace increases and decreases Sizes: Approximate measurements after blocking: Length approx. 38½" / 98 cm Width (at the widest point along […]
We will be closed on Thursday, September 24 to prepare for the Miss Babs Pop Up Tent Event on Friday, Sept. 25 & Saturday, Sept. 26, and for a private event that night. However, regularly scheduled classes on Thursday, September 24 will continue. Sorry, Stitch in Space is canceled. We'll see you on Thursday, October […]
Got a dream project you'd like to tackle? Nervous about trying a new technique or something big? Let’s do it together! This group class will allow students to bring in the project of their choice, whether it's a new cast on or something that's been languishing in the WIP pile. Work through questions or tricky […]
Want to advance your knitting career but are confused about how to shape your knitting? Have you made a few shaped accessories but are uncertain that you're doing it the "right" way? Encounter some strange instructions regarding increases and decreases, and you're not sure how to execute them? This is the class for you! One […]
With a dazzling array of yarns in shades from stunning semi-solids to one-of-a-kind variegated colorways, it’s no wonder that Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarns have been a fibre space™ favorite since we first opened! Join the Miss Babs team at our Alexandria shop on Friday, Sept. 25 & Saturday, Sept. 26 for our special pop-up tent […]
Ready to dive into a big Sweater Adventure? Looking to explore more complex patterns? Need help getting an existing sweater project across the finish line? This group class will allow students to bring in the sweater project of their choice, whether it’s a new cast on or something languishing in the WIP pile. Work through […]
This quick crash course will show you how to cable like a pro, while starting a cabled scarf. Two 2-hour classes Skills learned: Refresh your knowledge of the rib stitch Create reversible cables Read cable charts Materials: Approximately 464 - 649 yards of Aran-weight yarn. We recommend 3 (4) balls of De Rerum Natura Cyrano […]
Gain the foundations of the knitting craft and start your first scarf! Three 1.5-hour classes Skills needed Absolutely none! Our beginner class is ideal for those who are completely new to the craft or who haven’t knitted in many years and need a full refresher. Students must be 16 and older to enroll. Skills learned […]
Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
We will be preparing for Miss Babs Pop Up Tent Event, and for a special private event. Regularly scheduled classes will continue.
We are open July 3 from 10 am - 7 pm and July 4 from 10 am - 4 pm