So the “yarn bombing” of July 2010 made the front page of Alexandria Gazette today. Here is the full story. That poor hot horse….

If you are a runner, biker or anything else involving lots of sweat, this little guy could be for you. In honor of our half marathon team, who has been training very hard every week, we are ordering technical shirts next week for anyone who wants one. We are selling these at cost but they must be pre-ordered by Tuesday, July 13th. The shirt is a royal blue Augusta Sportswear women’s cap sleeve shirt with our logo on the front and “team fibre space” on the back. The cost is $14. The finished size of the chest of the top:

Small: 35″

Medium: 37

Large: 40″

XL: 43.5″

2XL: 47.5″

To get a shirt on order, please call the shop at 703-664-0344 in the next few days!

Some terrible bandits have yarn bombed the happy horse at Hard Times. I was tipped off by Meanlouise on fb last night. This afternoon, I stopped by to take photos and the horse was gone! When asked, the staff at Hard Times reported that he had been vandalized and was on the move. Then this evening, another customer again reported seeing the horse back in his happy home, complete with some extra warmth.  We here at fibre space™ are concerned that his temperature may rise to a melting level now that his little ears and legs are all covered in cozies.

Celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend by supporting your independent, locally owned businesses. Here in space, we are open our regular hours for your shopping enjoyment!

Friday: 10 am – 7 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm

Monday: 10 am – 7 pm

Visiting from out of town?

We are located just five blocks from the King Street Metro station (blue and yellow line). Little tip: exit the train on the north end (this is the back of the train, if you are coming from the city). That exit is a lot easier and short walk to King Street. Then head away from the Masonic Temple, towards the water, on King Street. We are on the corner of King and N. Fayette. There is a sign on the corner to direct you. Here is the WMATA site.

Driving? There is free street parking on North and South Fayette. Metered parking is available on King street. When in doubt, park farther west and you will face less traffic and find more parking.

And here is what we brought home:

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Lots of news to report! First, we are open all weekend. Come on out to hot hot Old Town this weekend and see us.

Holiday weekend hours

Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm

Monday: 10 am – 7 pm (come in for a day long “Stitch in Space” featuring treats!)

New workshop added

Want to learn to dye your own yarn? Join Rosemary for one of two afternoon dye workshops. Read more and register here.

Summer Class Schedule

This Summer’s classes will focus on one session workshops to get you rolling on holiday knitting! In addition, we will have two Sweater Modification classes and several advanced sweater classes, in addition to another session of the beaded scarf class, an intermediate crochet sweater course, and new things for babies. You can view them all on our registration page.

As you may know, designer Jared Flood was in fibre space™ this weekend, teaching three workshops: top down sweater design, colorwork and his Girasole pattern. Those who were speedy enough to sign up within moments of the workshop becoming available will tell you that it was a wonderful series of workshops. I have had lots of great feedback. I wish that I had been able to hover outside the door for all of the workshops – I learned a ton! Jared is an amazing teacher and an exceptionally educated knit wear designer. I think, more than anything, that he is curious to learn more and investigate everything, and this has made him a very very good educator and designer.

He took a particular liking to Heinz..plopping down on the floor of our backroom to pet him. Heinz was quite smitten with Jared too.

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I am working away at the Lilas Cardigan, along with many other folks who started last week. If you didn’t jump in last week but want to participate, it is not too late! Our goal is to be done before Stitch n Pitch or by the end of May. I have knocked off my sleeves and am working away at the rest of the body. It is the boring section, so it has made great tv knitting. I also have a shawl on needles and the Olga vest, so really, nothing is getting done because I can’t seem to focus on one thing.

We have a sneak peak at the first shipment of the Bundles of Joy club to show you!
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