Discover Scotland's Di Gilpin yarns! Renowned Scottish knitwear designer and Game of Wool judge Di Gilpin not only creates amazing yarns but also her own “croft to couture” designs, employing highly skilled knitters across Scotland to make one-off pieces and special commissions for private clients and fashion designers. Visit our Alexandria store now through June […]
Ready for your next crochet project? In this class, you'll make a cozy beanie using single and half double crochet stitches while learning how to crochet in the round. It's a great way to reinforce your skills and try new techniques in a fun, supportive setting. One 2-hour class Skills needed: Chaining Single crochet Slip […]
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.
Note: the date has changed (and an extra day added)! See here for more details about the change. Ready to go analog? Spend the weekend strolling through Old Town Alexandria as you fill your bag with things to keep you off your screen. We are joining forces with Red Barn Mercantile, Penny Post, Pippin, and […]
Note: the date has changed (and an extra day added)! See here for more details about the change. Ready to go analog? Spend the weekend strolling through Old Town Alexandria as you fill your bag with things to keep you off your screen. We are joining forces with Red Barn Mercantile, Penny Post, Pippin, and […]
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 […]
Learn how to knit lace in this crash course while making a vintage-inspired cowl. Two 2-hour classes Skills needed: Only the ability to knit and purl is required. Skills learned: Read patterns Join work in the round Work lace increases and decreases Change colors Materials: 1 ball in two contrasting colors in WoolDreamers Mota OR […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you know that you need to knit a gauge swatch, but don’t understand how? Learn the skills to read your pattern confidently and create garments that fit! One 1.5-hour session Skills needed: Ability to knit and purl Skills learned: How to read a pattern How to swatch in the round How to measure your […]
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 […]
Frustrated by dropped stitches? Tired of starting over when a cable goes awry? Practice your fixing skills and learn how to fix the most common mistakes for all your projects. Bring any existing projects you may have, and we will work through techniques to keep you knitting. One 2-hour class Skills required Knit, purl, cast […]
Does seaming intimidate you? Is weaving in ends always a tangle? Want to learn how to put the final flourish on your finished objects? Join us for this two-hour tutorial! One 2-hour session Skills needed: Ability to knit and purl. Skills learned: Weaving in tails Seaming (mattress stitch) Picking up stitches Materials and preparation: Four […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The shop is closed on Sunday, April 26 for a staff retreat.