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Today we`re celebrating the 116th birthday of Elizabeth Zimmermann, one of the first true knitting celebrities. When visiting space, you might have noticed a little placard we keep at the front desk:

“Knit on with confidence and hope through all crises.”

It’s a phrase we have held dear in the last several years—there’s been a lot going on in the world, and sometimes all we can do is stitch on with hope. It’s a reminder to all of us that when faced with all the terrible things in the world, dropped stitches included, that we should continue with confidence.

We don’t always think about the woman who gave us those words. She gave us so much that we take for granted in knitting today. Did you know that “i-cord,” the beautiful clean edge to so many shawls and cowls stands for “idiot-cord”? This simple tube was popularized and celebrated by one woman. Remember when we were all wearing infinity scarves? Or have you ever grafted your own mobius cowl? You can thank our star of the month, and the mother of modern knitting- Elizabeth Zimmermann. Check out the Captain`s Log to learn more about this icon and the mother of modern knitting.

We have freshly restocked our beloved Twice Sheared Sheep tools and notions. We`ve got your favorite row counters, fun spiral stitch markers, gauge rulers, and yarn gators! Shop the gauge ruler and yarn gators in our online capsule collection or land in space to check everything out in person!

Shop the capsule: https://fibrespace.com/shop/search?keyword=Twice+sheared

Just Landed - Malabrigo Sock! This smoothly plied, light-fingering-weight yarn is spun from Malabrigo’s luxuriously soft Uruguayan Merino wool and treated to be machine washable for easy care.

Don’t be fooled by the name—while it’s certainly a treat for the feet, this delightful yarn is also a favorite for lightweight garments, shawls, and scarves, in a gorgeous range of semi-solid and multi-colored shades. Malabrigo Sock’s next-to-skin-soft, machine-washable wool means it’s easy to take care of and to wear, making it a great choice for colorful children’s and baby items!

Check it out on the Captain`s Log!

Here’s a glimpse at our classes starting this week in space! We kick off two sessions of Intro to Crochet for those starting their crochet journey. Go Beyond Basics with Crochet Cowls, or snag a spot for one-on-one help in an independent study. We`ll be kicking off our Fall class registration soon so be sure to sign up for our emails to be the first to know!

Book your spot in class here: https://fibrespace.com/classes/

This yarn arrived so fast that we were even surprised! We have the BRAND NEW yarn from our friends at Malabrigo at the shop!! Torzal is a sport weight 100% Superwash Merino that pairs the softness you love with a unique two-ply construction that gives every skein beautiful depth, movement, and an organic character. It has the appearance of a handspun yarn. No two skeins are alike, and with 16 colorways to choose from, each project will truly be one of a kind. Stop by soon to space for this one, as we think this first order might go quickly. Swipe to see what projects we are plotting with this new one...