CustomFit Sweater Kickoff
If you’ve ever dreamed of a knitting pattern sized just for you, we’ve got you covered. If you’ve ever wanted to knit that custom sweater along with the support of dozens of other knitters, we’ve got that, too. And if you want to save $5 while doing it, we’re all in. On Sunday, September 21, from 12:30 to 3:30, we’ll be hosting our CustomFit introductory party. You’ll hear all about this novel way to capture your measurements and generate patterns that fit you perfectly. We’ll be joined by a representative from the CustomFit website, which is the brainchild of designer Amy Herzog, author of Fit To Flatter. And staff members will show off the custom sweaters they’ve already knit. During the party you’ll be able to pick from among the dozens of available sweater styles, you’ll be measured by our trained team, and you’ll pick out your yarn and start swatching. OK, swatching is dull. But it’s essential to this process. Your swatch gives you a chance to test drive your fabric. Is it too tight or too loose? Does it have the drape that your perfect sweater requires? Your swatch also allows the software to generate a pattern that is written to your exact gauge. You never have to try to adjust your knitting or your needles to match a gauge because it’s created just for you! In the next few weeks, you’ll return to the store with your washed and blocked swatch, we’ll measure it and we’ll generate your custom pattern. Over the next three months you’ll be able to attend sit-and-knit sessions where you can get help and chat with other knitters. And we’ll wrap up the process with a finale party in April. The charge for our introductory event is $20. If you can’t make the party, you are welcome to make an appointment during store hours for $25. The charge includes measuring and a .pdf file of your pattern. If you love the process (and you will), subsequent CustomFit patterns will cost $10 to generate. You do not need to preregister to join the party. Please note: We expect very high attendance at this event. If you wish to bring a pre-knit and blocked swatch, we will attempt to generate patterns that afternoon, after we have finished measuring the other attendees. This could take several hours. Thanks in advance for your...
Read MoreNew In The Store
New items for fall are starting to arrive in the store. We’re especially excited about Extra, a new yarn from Blue Sky Alpacas. It’s a luxurious, thicker version of our best-selling Royal Petites in 100 percent baby alpaca. Extra comes with a new selection of patterns, including a triangular scarf that we’ve updated with a Space Needle motif. We’ve also got a slew of new magazines. They include Enchanted Knits, a follow-up to last year’s popular Unofficial Harry Potter Knits; Knitting Traditions; Debbie Bliss Magazine, and Rowan Magazine. Last but not least, check out Botanical Knits 2, a second collection of adorable nature-inspired patterns from Alana...
Read MoreCome Play In The Street!
Saturday, August 9, we’ll be taking to the streets. Or more specifically, the street outside our door. We’ll be participating in the Seattle Summer Streets program, which will close to cars Greenwood Avenue from 67th Street to 87th Street between the hours of 11 and 5. You’re invited to bring your project and join us as we host a knitting/spinning/crocheting/whatever circle. We’ll be part of a neighborhood-wide celebration that will feature a street soccer tournament, food, and all kinds of activities for kids and adults. Even though Greenwood is closed, you can still access our parking lot from 83rd...
Read MoreGreenwood Waltz
Our latest shop pattern is a new spin on an older pattern. Originally created for Kureyon Sock (now discontinued) this simple, top-down, triangular shawl has an easy-to-learn, easy-to-knit pattern. This new version uses Painted Sky and big needles so your work goes even faster. The pattern really shows off the marled, softly striping colors of Painted Sky. It takes just two skeins to create. Due to the lace three-three rhythm we’ve called it Greenwood Waltz. You can purchase the pattern at the shop or on...
Read MoreMerger
Our newest shop pattern (currently only available to our in-store customers) features a simple play on stripes. Two skeins of Rowan Colourspun are knit on the bias, merging and striping near the halfway point. The cowl is started with a provisional cast on, knit flat then grafted into a loop at the...
Read MoreTake Tea With Alice
Our latest knitalong starts Sunday with a tea party! It’s all in honor of the Alice In Wonderland theme of our mystery project, a color-blocked neckpiece. Join us from 3 to 5 for tea, refreshments, and the chance to start your project along with other participants. The pattern will be emailed to those who join in a series of clues, the first one on Sunday. Of course, you don’t have to party to participate. In fact, we’ve already heard from a number of out-of-towners who plan to join along remotely. Either way, call or stop in to join. The cost is $7. You can also check out our recommended yarn, a five-color pack of Cheshire Cat yarn. We have several color schemes...
Read MoreFree, Easy Parking
If you’ve only recently discovered the Fiber Gallery, you may not have noticed what the old-timers already know: We have our own parking lot! It’s behind the building, with the entrance on 83rd Street. Of course, there’s plenty of street parking, too, so you never have to worry about where to put your car when you visit.
Read MoreStitch ‘N’ Pitch Tickets
We have a limited number of tickets still available for Stitch N’ Pitch night at Safeco Field. Join hundreds of other knitters and enjoy a yarn marketplace on the upper level of the stadium for this annual event. Tickets are $15.
Read MoreStill Room to Join Retreat
There are just a few spaces left for our first-ever store retreat. We hope you’ll join us October 24 to 27 for four days of yarn fun on Oregon’s scenic Deschutes River, where we’ll enjoy a visit to Imperial Stock Ranch and view their sustainable sheep farm and their wool processing facility. We’ll also enjoy a day of classes on achieving a better fit with designer Bonne Marie Burns of Chic Knits. All this, transportation, accommodations and fabulous food is included. Please see our website for more details or call us at 206-706-4197 to...
Read MorePajama Party!
We’re going to party late into the night on Friday, July 18. Come as you are (PJs and sweats encouraged) and join us for a slew of activities. We’re planning a stash swap, where you can trade with other knitters and turn your unwanted yarn into something new and exciting. We’ll have refreshments, games and entertainment. There might even be a few ghost stories! We’ll have munchies, but feel free to bring your favorite snack or bottle. And your knitting, of course! The fun will continue until midnight or until we’re too pooped to party. And we’ll be happy to escort you to your car after...
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