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...
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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 MoreZinnia, a Different Option
We decided to make a second sample of our current knitalong sweater, Zinnia. The original is knit in Kenzie, a delicious combination of merino, nylon, alpaca, angora and silk noil. It creates a tweedy fabric with a light haze. For our second model we chose Spud & Chloe Sweater, a superwash wool and organic cotton blend. Sweater creates a smooth, dense fabric. The stitch pattern really leaps out. Both are lovely. If you haven’t joined the knitalong yet it’s never too late. Stop by the shop for a copy of the pattern and see the models in...
Read MoreZinnia Knitalong Starts June 1
Our first summer knitalong features the Zinnia cardigan, a pattern written exclusively for The Fiber Gallery by up-and-coming designer Andi Satterlund. Zinnia, a vintage-inspired sweater with a simple all-over texture stitch and a lace detail at the waist, is knit in Kenzie, a light-worsted weight blend of merino wool, angora, alpaca, silk and nylon. The knitalong begins June 1 with a kickoff party. It concludes September 13, and as usual we’ll have social and project help sessions along the way. Full details are available in...
Read MoreRescheduled Knitalong Finale
If you’re participating in our Tea Leaves or Tiramisu knitalongs, we’ve updated plans for the finale party. The new date is Sunday, May 4, at 4 p.m. Bring your finished (or partly finished) projects and show them off. You’ll be entered to win one of our prizes, and get to share a look at how everyone else’s projects came out.
Read MoreComing Up February 3-9
Tuesday: Evening sit and knit group, 6 to 9 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Wednesday: Midday sit and knit group, noon to 2 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free. Continuing Knitting, 6 to 8 p.m. $120 for six weeks. Work on your own project in a group setting as you gain confidence, get help and learn new techniques from an experienced teacher. Contact the store for registration information. Thursday: Charity knitting group, noon to 2 p.m. We have suggestions for charities and patterns. Come join us!Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet, 6 to 8 p.m. $20 plus supplies. No registration required.Project Help, 6 to 8 p.m. Stuck on a project? Need to learn a new technique? Drop in for help. Only $5.Saturday: Tea Leaves Cardigan, 1 to 3 p.m. It’s not too late to join our winter knitalong. Join us for help and socialization as you work on this simple top-down sweater. Free with pattern purchase. Sunday: Continuing Knitting, 10 a.m. to noon. $120 for six weeks. Work on your own project in a group setting as you gain confidence, get help and learn new techniques from an experienced teacher. Contact the store for registration information. Sculpting with Felting Needles, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $35 includes foam pad, needles and other supplies to take home. No experience is needed for this fun class, in which we’ll make a small animal figure from unspun wool. The possibilities with this technique are endless. Contact store for registration information.Granny Squares, 3 to 5 p.m. $20. Bring your own hook and small lengths of yarn and we’ll learn the traditional technique of crocheted blanket squares. Must already know how to crochet. Contact store for registration...
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