Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week, as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed! Freia Merino/Silk Worsted Ombre JUL shawl sticks De Rerum Natura Gilliatt restock Hazel Knits Cadence restock Surprise Balls of notions Chicken Boots project bags Upcoming Events! Our dear friend Olga Buraya-Kefelian will be… Read More »
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Week Wound Up – Friday, February 9th
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week, as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed! Blue Moon Socks that Rock Lightweight Byrd & Belle wool felt notion cases Hedgehog Fibres Twist Sock and Skinny Singles Binkwaffle project bags Plain & Simple by Pam Allen Farm to Needle: Stories… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Saturday, January 27th
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week, as well as upcoming classes and events. Thank you to those of you who joined us during the government shut down and be sure to stay tuned if there is another shutdown in February. Just Landed! HiKoo by skacel Simplicity Miss Babs… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, January 19th
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this frigid week, as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed! Hazel Knits Cadence Sweater Weather pin by Byron McKoy iLovehandles custom orange leather wrist ruler LOVaFUR faux fur pompoms Latvian Mittens by Lizbeth Upitis Tuck Stitches and Leafy Brioche by Nancy Marchant… Read More »
Westknits Meet & Greet, Trunk Show and Book Signing (SOLD OUT)
Come witness the colorful world of Westknits and try on all of the samples from the new book, Westknits Bestknits Number 2: Sweaters. Stephen will give an inspiring presentation on how he works with yarns, textures, and shapes followed by a book signing of both Westknits Bestknits books! After the book signing, Stephen will be… Read More »
Shawl Design with Westknits SOLD OUT
In this workshop you will explore Stephen West’s shawl world as he demonstrates several of his shawl construction methods and popular stitch patterns and motifs. You will be given a handout in class filled with Stephen’s favorite techniques, stitch patterns, and shaping ideas. Stephen will help you mix your favorite elements together into your very… Read More »
Shawl Design with Westknits
In this workshop you will explore Stephen West’s shawl world as he demonstrates several of his shawl construction methods and popular stitch patterns and motifs. You will be given a handout in class filled with Stephen’s favorite techniques, stitch patterns, and shaping ideas. Stephen will help you mix your favorite elements together into your very… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, January 5th
Greetings from space and happy 2018! Thanks to everyone who came out for our annual New Year’s Day KAL. We hope your cowls are keeping you cozy this week. Here’s what has been happening around the shop this frigid week, as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed! Zauberball Cotton Akerworks Gauge Swatch tool… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, December 22nd
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed! Enamel pins from Shelli.can Yarn ball stitch markers in a little dumpling case Addi Turbo Rockets fixed circular needles Freia Ombre Worsted Lovafur faux fur pompoms Fringe Supply Waxed Field Bags and Army… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, August 11
Greetings from space! Here’s the full scoop on upcoming classes and events here at the shop. Events Join us for the 8th annual Alexandria sidewalk sale on August 12th and 13th. Over 50 participating shops throughout Old Town and Del Ray will be offering select summer items for up to 80% off. We’ll have loads… Read More »
No-Sew Zipper Workshop with Ann Weaver
In this workshop, led by local knitwear designer Ann Weaver, you’ll learn everything you need to know to install zippers into sweaters by installing a 6-inch zipper to join two swatches — with NO SEWING! We’ll use a Knit Picker tool to pick up stitches along our zippers and join these zippers to our knitting…. Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, August 4th
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Miss Babs Yowza, Yummy 3-ply and kits for Starting Point and Find Your Fade Restock of Fringe Supply Co. Field bags in Charcoal and Blue Lots of fabulous new pins from Fringe Supply,… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, July 28
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Berroco Macro Hazel Knits Cadence Freia Lace and Shawl Balls Binkwaffle bags in 5 new patterns Gleener on the Go Events Next week’s Stitching Survival Skills Wednesday will focus on knitting jogless stripes…. Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, July 14
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed The Lemonade Shop Simple Sock Knerd String DK and MCN Fingering Nirvana shawl pins Ann Budd’s Handy Gauge Rulers Events Our Tour de Fleece team is spinning away, but it’s not too late… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, June 16
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Barruntando yarn bowls KOEL Issue 3 Miss Babs Estrellita Restock of Manos del Uruguay Maxima Events Next week’s Stitching Survival Skills Wednesday will focus on the kitchener stitch/grafting. Drop by on Wednesday, June… Read More »