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 […]
Have you worked with WoolDreamers Saona yet? Saona is a rich blend of Merino and Manchega wools and Andalusian cotton. The fibres are woolen-spun, so it has the structure to make heritage wardrobe staples, with the lightness we love for the ever-humid weather in the DMV. WoolDreamers is one of our favorite companies for their […]
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 […]
Bring your current work in progress to our community space for a holiday sip n' stitch. We will be open our regular hours, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Grab a beverage from one of our amazing neighbors for a chance to connect, unwind, and stitch in our second-floor lounge! Some of our neighbors that we […]
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.
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 Stitch Sew Shop to bring you a reprieve from your screens on May 30-31. This is a BYO […]
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 […]
Give new life to your beloved knits using visible and invisible mending techniques. Break away from the cycle of fast fashion and learn to fix holes, cover stains, and embellish wardrobe favorites. One 2-hour session Skills needed: Some Knitting or Crochet Experience Preferred Skills learned: Darning Swiss darning Basic reweaving Simple embroidery Materials: An item to […]
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 Stitch Sew Shop to bring you a reprieve from your screens on May 30-31. This is a BYO […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn to work in the round and make your first hat! Two 2-hour classes meeting weekly on same day of the week. Skills needed: The ability to knit and purl is required. Skills learned: Join to work in the round Increasing and decreasing Refresh your knowledge of casting on Working in the round on circular […]
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 […]
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.
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.