We're celebrating the early aughts with a springtime SAL! We've been inspired by seeing the trends loop back to the era of whimsical stitching and big lace shawls. Make yourself a lace accessory as simple or as complex as you desire. We have a selection of patterns below at various levels, from beginner to advanced. Feel […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 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 […]
Join local designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian to explore 3D knitwear! Olga will share her 3D design philosophy and her inspiration process, and will reveal a different angle on knitwear that will put your existing skills on a new and novel path. Part demonstration, part hands-on, this workshop will show you how to create 3D textured accessories […]
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 […]
Connect with other makers at this year's Make in Public Day in Old Town, Alexandria! We have a full schedule of events and treats to celebrate all the Makers in our lives. Make in Public Day is a vibrant, community-wide celebration of creativity and craft. Originally launched 16 years ago as a small local meet-up […]
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 […]
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 round Work lace increases and decreases Change colors Materials: 1 ball in two contrasting colors in WoolDreamers Mota OR […]
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 […]
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.