This class is about using sequence knitting to create a triangular shawl. Sequence knitting is a great way to make textured triangles without having to follow a pattern. 3 hours. Skill Level: Suitable for advanced beginners and beyond. Concepts: Concept of sequence knitting The shaped 1-row method How to read sequence knitting instructions Different shawl… Read More »
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Introduction to Sequence Knitting with Cecelia Campochiaro
This class is a 1-day introduction to the idea of Sequence Knitting. Students will create swatches to get a feeling for the range of possibilities and understand how they can use sequence knitting in their own work. 6 hours with 1 hour lunch break. Skill Level: Suitable for advanced beginners and beyond. Ideal first class on… Read More »
Sequence Knitting and Creative Journeys with Cecelia Campochiaro
Cecelia Campochiaro appeared on the knitting scene in 2015 with her debut book, Sequence Knitting. She lives in Silicon Valley, where for many years she developed specialized microscopes used in computer chip manufacturing. Textiles, photography and the arts have been a lifelong passion running in parallel with her technical life. In high school and college even though her main studies were in… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Saturday, February 24th
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 »
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 »