Whimsical Patterns, Unique Accessories, and Quality Yarns for Knitting and Crochet
Jean Knapp will be teaching an introduction to Fair Isle knitting this month. You will be making our Felted Fair Isle Purse. The class will be Saturday April 14th and 28th from 1-3pm. The cost of the class is $40 plus materials. You can purchase a kit for this project for $35 extra or you […]
I wove in the last end Thursday night. Isn’t it pretty? I had enough yarn left to start a quick little baby hat from the book 60 Quick Baby Knits I am making the Ruffled Cloche. I don’t have a specific baby in mind yet, just wanted to use some of the left over Kraemer […]
Today I finished my latest hat. This pattern is one I wrote for Brooks Farm Yarn quite a long time ago but I decided to re-do it in Universal Yarn’s Classic Shades. I used one ball of Sapphires to make Natalie’s Hat. The top has me quite enchanted: But the bottom side looks to me […]
New class: Just a few openings left! Melissa is going to show us how to line a knitted or crocheted bag. Bring your bag and she will show us the in’s and out’s of making the lining for your bag perfect. Sept 17th from 10-Noon $20/person Call the shop today to reserve your seat. (214)412-2889
It’s the holiday weekend and (shhh) the cooler weather has been promised to us so it’s time to celebrate! Knitting Fairy will be open regular business hours this week, come and stitch with us all weekend long. Bring your current project or come pick out a new one, we’ll be here today (friday) 12-5, Saturday […]
I am SO totally excited! I unpacked a box of Dream in Color Smooshy today. We now have all 11 of the Fire Scorched colors in stock. These are all semi-solid colors with black undertones and they are, indeed, dreamy! The Smooshy is a fingering weight yarn perfect for socks, shawls and other yummy projects. […]
Top Down Socks – learn to knit socks in the traditional manner, starting with the cuff and working down to your toes. Perfect for first time sock knitters or anyone wanting a refresher. You are welcome to use double pointed needles, 2 circs or magic loop. Not sure which? We are happy to help you […]
Heel!-Do your socks need something different? Tired of your same old routine? Try a new heel! In this class we will be learning to knit several different ways of making heels. Saturday August 6 1-4pm $20/person Alissa Barton – teacher
New this week, LJ Kaelms bags from Jordana Paige, a complete restock of Classic Shades (and yes, Kim, the Entwined Scarf pattern too!) and our newest yarn – Poems Sock in 9 colors! You will LOVE the way it stripes!!!
Tackle Blocking –Tired of unfinished projects or paying someone to do your dirty work? Alissa will show you how to properly wash and block your knitted and crocheted garments to best effect. Saturday July 23 1-4pm Cost: $20/person Bring your items needing blocking with you to class or even swatches. Something to try during […]