We are elated to welcome Rowan’s Baby Merino Silk DK into the fold here at fibre space™. (and just in time for my new baby!) This yarn will work up a wonderfully soft treasure for a very lucky little bundle. Bonus: it’s machine washable! Two sweet new books accompany this arrival (and one more on … read more »
I have managed to seam up another baby sweater for the unknown gender baby that will arrive any day now (due in less than two weeks!) I decided on some “hipster” colors to put in this incredibly preppy pattern – a collar cabled baby sweater. I used Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Sienna and Dark … read more »
Five new neighborhoods have joined the Neighborhood Fiber Co. collection of amazing hand-dyed colors! Druid Hill, or “Dru Hill” as Baltimoreans call it, is an urban park in northwest Baltimore built on the site of a former country estate. It’s home to the Maryland Zoo, Druid Hill Lake, botanical gardens, monuments, a farmer’s market, music festivals, and … read more »
I have talked about the Knit a Monster Nursery book before. It is perhaps one of the most adorable baby pattern books EVER! (Two left at the shop!!) So when my friend Sarah got pregnant, I knew that I had to knit her something from this book. Since my nearest and dearest friends get baby … read more »
Everybody’s favorite yarn is back with five awesome new colors to excite and inspire you! (Okay, maybe you have another favorite yarn, but we think Spud & Chloe is pretty darn special. We DID paint the bathroom in the old shop to match the colors on their yarn labels, after all.) There are three happy … read more »
The first shipment of the Rare Imports Club is here! There are spaces still available in this six month club, if you are interested OR you can purchase just this month’s package. Rare Imports Month 1 We didn’t go far to find our first club package. I am so excited to be working with Sweet … read more »
–>Knit and crochet classes at all levels and a DIY dress form workshop! If you haven’t yet made plans for this weekend, come learn all the tips and tricks to finish your sweaters with finesse. Designer Ann Weaver will be here on Saturday for a fun and ultra-informative little workshop, and there’s still space available: … read more »
While supplies last! Zara and Zara 8 are now 20% off ($8.80 and $8.60) per 50 gram ball. The Zara family of yarns is a wonderful staple yarn – machine washable, soft and a nice twist that gives it super stitch definition. If you haven’t yet worked with this yarn, now is a great time … read more »
Come out to Old Town Alexandria to shop great deals all around town in the fourth annual city-wide sidewalk sale! This year the sale lasts for two full days with discounts getting even bigger on the second day. We will have deep discounts on select yarns (of up to 50% off!) Come check out our … read more »
I supposed that I am in “nesting” mode for the new baby because I am taking on quite a few baby hand knits lately. I grabbed two colors of Plucky Knitter Sweater when she was here for the big trunk show. I don’t know why, but I became obsessed with the Repunzel colorway. I am … read more »
Registration will open this week! Looking for some dedicated stitching time to get a jump start on your fall knitting projects? Need an excuse to take a Friday afternoon off? Join fibre space™ at the Zephaniah Vineyard in Loudoun County for an afternoon of summer indulgence. We will first have a wonderful tour of the … read more »
We announced yesterday that a brand new yarn was on its way from the Fibre Co and today the official news is out! Meet Meadow – a unique, custom blend of merino, baby llama, silk and linen (oh my!) The merino and llama provide softness and bounce, the silk sheen and drape and the linen … read more »
We have a great variety of classes starting next week, at all levels. Socks, hats, shawls, sweaters and spinning — truly something for everyone! Click the links to learn more or register. SUNDAY… Beginner Socks – Top Down Socks on Circs or DPNs, SU Jun 2, 16, 23 & 30, 3-4 pm; $75 Learn a … read more »
We are excited to join in on this summer’s Mystery Knitalong with the ladies at Kelbourne Woolens! A brand new gorgeous yarn from the Fibre Co will be released on Thursday (and available here at the shop in all 12 colors), just in time for you to select your color and get ready for the … read more »
After my last post, in which I asked you to consider where your yarn is at, I received several requests for explaining end-weaving in more complex patterns. I’ve made a swatch in a simple lace pattern that I’ll use to demonstrate some intermediate-level end-weaving. Here’s the right side of my swatch: And here’s the wrong … read more »
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