Calendar

May – June 2013

Boutiques Give Back - help us support Project Knitwell
10:00 am – 7:00 pm Events charity project knitwell
Ready to do a little shopping in Old Town and support 30+ charities at the same time?  Come out to Old Town on Saturday, May [...]
Introduction to Knitting
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Classes beginner hip Holly
Jump start your knitting hobby and learn all of the basics in our three week class. You will learn to knit your own scarf! [...]
Men's Knit & Crochet Group
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Community Events
Join other male stitchers in our lounge to knit, crochet and spin!
Introduction to Knitting
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Classes beginner hip micah
Jump start your knitting hobby and learn all of the basics in our three week class. You will learn to knit your own scarf! [...]
Introduction to Cabling - Cabled Scarf
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes cabling funky micah
This quick crash course will show you how to cable like a pro, while learning this classic aran design by Brooklyn Tweed. One 3-hour class [...]
Cable and Lace Raglan Sweater
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes raglan rockin sweater Tanis
This top down raglan cardigan features a lovely entangled cable and leaf design cascading down the sleeves and is knit in one piece. Three 2 [...]
Fixing Mistakes
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes funky sam
  Learn how to fix those “oops!” situations in your knitting. One two-hour class Instructor: Sam Skills Needed: This class is rated “funky” – ability [...]
Stitch in Space
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Community Events
Sit and stitch in our cozy lounge, and come in for help from our “knit doctor.” This is a relaxed evening of camaraderie and our [...]
First Hat – Beret or Men’s Cap
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes funky Holly
First Hat Class – pattern available at the shop Take your basic skills to the next level with this women’s beret or men’s cap project. [...]
Lace Leaf Beret
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes hat lace lesley rockin
Learn to work a hat from the top down and master double pointed needles or magic loop method. Two 2 hour classes Instructor: Lesley Skills [...]
Introduction to Crochet
10:00 am – 11:30 am Classes beginner crochet lesley
Learn the basics of crochet and learn to make an adorable blanket for baby or home! Begin a new craft or better your knitting technique [...]
Darn Those Knits
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Classes Jennifer
Learn how to repair your well-loved knits. One 3-hour class Instructor: Jennifer Skills needed: This class is rated “uberchic” – Advanced techniques for knitters with [...]
Ravelry 101
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Classes Jennifer
  Learn how to use the Ravelry website to its fullest potential. One 2-hour class Instructor: Jennifer Skills needed: This class is rated “hip” – [...]
Stitch in Space
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Community Events
Sit and stitch in our cozy lounge, and come in for help from our “knit doctor.” This is a relaxed evening of camaraderie and our [...]
First Hat – Beret or Men’s Cap
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes funky Holly
First Hat Class – pattern available at the shop Take your basic skills to the next level with this women’s beret or men’s cap project. [...]
Lace Leaf Beret
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes hat lace lesley rockin
Learn to work a hat from the top down and master double pointed needles or magic loop method. Two 2 hour classes Instructor: Lesley Skills [...]
Introduction to Crochet
10:00 am – 11:30 am Classes beginner crochet lesley
Learn the basics of crochet and learn to make an adorable blanket for baby or home! Begin a new craft or better your knitting technique [...]
Beginner Socks - Top Down Socks on Circs or DPNs
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Classes beginner Holly socks
Four one-hour classes Instructor: Holly Skills Needed: This class is rated “rockin” – some experience knitting in the round is required. Skills Learned: Twisted German [...]
Men's Knit & Crochet Group
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Community Events
Join other male stitchers in our lounge to knit, crochet and spin!
Crochet Women's Hat
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes crochet funky lesley
  One line description of class: Expand your crochet skills by learning to work in the round to create an adorable slouchy hat! Two 1.5 [...]
Yarn - fibre and what they "do"
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes Antonia
Learn the pros and cons of different fibres and their construction. One two-hour class Instructor: Antonia Skills needed: This class is rated “hip” – no [...]
Beanie Hat
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes funky micah
Break out of scarves and take your knitting to the next level with a quick hat project! One 3 hour class Instructor: Micah Skills [...]
Introduction to Lace Shawls
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes funky lace Tanis
Luster is an aran weight shawl featuring a simple yet elegant all-over lace pattern, a wavy border and contrasting stripes. Two 2 hour classes Instructor: [...]
Cable and Lace Raglan Sweater
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes raglan rockin sweater Tanis
This top down raglan cardigan features a lovely entangled cable and leaf design cascading down the sleeves and is knit in one piece. Three 2 [...]
Spinning 101
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes Antonia spinning
Learn to spin yarn on a drop spindle. Two two-hour classes Instructor: Antonia Skills Needed: This class is rated “hip” – no previous experience is required. [...]
Stitch in Space
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Community Events
Sit and stitch in our cozy lounge, and come in for help from our “knit doctor.” This is a relaxed evening of camaraderie and our [...]
February Baby Sweater
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes baby lace Tanis
Uniquely constructed, lacy and full of character, this classic Elizabeth Zimmerman project is sure to boost your pattern-reading and sweater-making skills. Three 2 hour classes [...]
Introduction to Knitting
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Classes beginner hip sam
Jump start your knitting hobby and learn all of the basics in our three week class. You will learn to knit your own scarf! [...]
Alexandria World Wide Knit in Public Day
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Events
Alexandria is Celebrating World Wide Knit in Public day on Saturday, June 8th! We will meet from noon – 2 pm at the Commerce Street [...]
Dragonfly Fibers Trunk Show
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Events dragonfly
Join us to shop a giant Dragonfly Fibers Trunk show in our brand new much larger retail space!! This show takes place the same [...]