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SHOP HOURS
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11 - 5
Wednesday: 11 - 5
Thursday: 11 - 5
Friday: 11 - 5
Saturday: 10 - 4
Sunday: 12 - 4
Holiday Closures
Thursday, July 4
Friday, July 5
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It is officially summer in Lexington, folks! We've moved on from warm weather into just plain sticky and hot. And you might think it's too hot to knit and crochet during these dog days of Summer, but you'd be wrong. Summer is a great time for smaller and lighter weight projects: socks, cotton tanks, linen shawls, or time to pick up a new yarn skill, like tapestry weaving.
We have so much going on at the shop this month from classes to an Emma's trunk show to the Heartland Yarn Adventure and Bluegrass Yarn & Fiber Crawl. Our shelves are filling up with new yarns for the fall and we are doing our best to make everything fit. We hope the heat doesn't keep you away, but if it does, you can always follow along on social media and start planning your Fall fibery adventures.
Also, for those ready for the Fall Sweater Workshops, they are now open for registration on our site. The rest of our Fall schedule will go live on Friday, August 23.
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Noro Akari is a worsted weight, 26% Silk, 21% Cotton, 15% Viscose, 14% Mohair, 12% Wool, 12% Polyamide blend yarn that is the newest addition to our selection of Noro yarns. These 200g skiens contain a generous 528yds, enough for projects like the Aja Wrap by Andi Javori, Gusty by Laura Aylor, or the Shifting Shells scarf by Jenny King. We love the feel and drape of this fiber blend and can't wait to see what you create with it. |
Nua Sport can be described in two words - cozy luxury. Its secret lies in its unique blend of 60% Merino, 20% Yak, and 20% Linen, designed with cables and textured stitches in mind. So if you’re looking for a rustic yarn with a luxurious colour palette to make your textured handknits ‘pop’, then Nua Sport is the yarn for you. It was harder for us to narrow down our pattern suggestions for this yarn, it would work great in so many of our favorite designs. We think it really shines in the Ostinato Cardi by Laura Aylor, the Blueprint top by Joan Forgione, the Bloom Hat by Gillian Harkness, and the Daisy Furrow shawl by PK Olson. |
July's Crazy Beautiful Color of the month from Emma's Yarns is big beautiful bursts of color, like fireworks, only better.
As usual, the color plays well with a huge variety of coordinating colors! Pictured here (top to bottom) with Love Drunk, Barbie Girls, Raindrops, Jackie O, After Dark, Trandy AF, Gnarley, and Salt Water Taffy.
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Every month from May-August, Knitted Wit will release 4 new colorways inspired by National Parks areas, such as National Recreation Areas, Heritage sites, etc. For July we have (clockwise from top left) Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, and Inupiat Heritage Center.
We have a few leftover hanks of the May and June colorways in case you missed out.
As usual, there is a Passport to track your parks purchases from us and other local yarn shops as you travel through the summer. At the end of the summer, there will be a commemorative patch for those with four filled squares and an enamel pin for those with all sixteen. |
Ready to knit socks for the entire family? The 2024 holiday sock yarns have arrived!! This year we picked 5 colorways from West Yorkshire Spinners. From top left to right, we have Gingerbread, Candy Cane and Holly Berry in the regular sock base and Nutcracker and Fairy Lights in the sparkle base. These are self-patterning colorways so you will want to pick a pattern that lets the yarn do the work such as Mina's Vanilla Sock Recipe, the Hansel Mock Cable Knitted Sock, the Blitzen Socks, or the Swallow Hourglass Socks. |
It's our favorite time of the year- time for the Emma's Yarn Trunk Show!! Y'all know we are deeply in love with the color and base yarn combos from Emma's Yarns and judging by your responses to the Super Silky and Marvelous Mohair we carry in the shop, you are too!
We are very excited to be hosting a two week trunk show during the Heartland Yarn Adventure featuring two of their yarns we don't currently carry- Hella Hanks and Simply Spectacular DK as well as a full color range of their Marvelous Mohair. We will have a ton of colors and samples to get you inspired. Time to start planning those fall shawls and sweaters!!
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Heartland Yarn Adventure
Are you ready for a yarn adventure? We had so much fun participating in last's year's Heartland Yarn Adventure that we couldn't wait to sign up again! Whether you plan to hit 2 shops or all 84, this passport will give you access to exclusive deals, prizes, and shop giveaways. It will also provide a roadmap to all participating shops in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan for your future use.
Grab a friend and start planning your 10-day road trip to dozens of beautiful yarn shops in the Heartland this summer! The crawl will go from Friday, July 26- Sunday, August 4.
You can buy passports on our website or in the shop all the way up to the crawl and the first 45 passports come with a collectable enamel pin.
Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl
Looking for something more local? Maybe a few farm visits? Come travel the 3rd Annual Bluegrass area yarn and fiber crawl! Hosted by the Kentucky Fiber Trail, this crawl will take place July 26-August 4 (same as the HYA and yes, you can do both.) Come explore and celebrate some of the best fiber venues in the commonwealth area!!
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Come join other Lexington area knitters, crocheters, and stitchers while we craft away a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Don't forget to stop by and visit our friends next door at Olive's Apron for a warm cup of tea and some tasty treats to nibble on while you stitch away the afternoon. Free!!
Sunday, July 14, 1-4pm
Sunday, August 11, 1-4pm
Sunday, September 8, 1-4pm
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For the month of July (and part of August,) we will be doing Christmas in July for our Thursday knit along theme. Whether you are starting holiday gifts or working on holiday décor, all projects are welcome. Each person will pick their own pattern that falls in the category of Christmas in July and we will knit/crochet them together.
Robyn created two Ravelry bundles here and here with several pattern ideas if you need some help finding the perfect pattern. She is also available if you need help finding a pattern for a particular yarn.
Every Thursday from July 11- August 15, 12-2pm via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 862 1768 7024
Passcode: santa
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Featured Upcoming Classes |
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Monthly Project Help Sessions
Whether you are stuck in the middle of a pattern and want some guidance, need some finishing help, or just need a bit of motivation, join Susan for her Project Help Sessions and get those outstanding projects done. No matter which fiber art you enjoy- knitting, crochet, weaving, felting, Susan can get you and your project back on track. Sessions will take place on the first Wednesday of most months, each group session is $20 for two hours and space is limited so register early.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 Session. $20
Wednesday, June 5, 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, July 3, 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, August 7, 6:30-8:30pm
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Rybka/Wee Fishie Class
It's summertime, time for fun in the sun and some tropical ocean vibes. Can't get to the ocean? Susan's got you covered! Come spend an evening knitting some Wee Fishies and pretend you are splashing around. Rybka is a pattern by Kino Knits and it is probably one of the cutest ways to use up your scraps.
Susan will teach you the Turkish Cast-on (a handy cast-on if plan to try toe-up socks,) and the ins and outs of fishie shaping. You can use any size yarn you choose, you will need about 1 oz and needles in a size that corresponds to the yarn.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Wednesday, July 10. 6:30-8:30pm
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Repairing Mistakes as You Knit
In this class you will learn to fix common mistakes in your knitting as you go, without having to rip out several rows or start over. We will cover reading your knitting, counting rows, identifying common mistakes, techniques for frogging, and making repairs in finished pieces.
Teacher: Robyn Wade
1 class, $30
Saturday, July 13. 1-4pm
Register here-
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Never Ending Star Planter
Show off your lovely plant friends in style with this star shaped plant hanger that crochets up quickly and can be customized to the size of your plant pot. In this class, you will learn how to use the magic ring to start crocheting in the round, and basic crochet stitches to create a growing star pattern to accommodate your plant, along with creating chains that will allow your plant to hang beautifully.
This pattern is written for bulky yarn, but can be used for any weight of yarn and the appropriate sized hook. Bring your favorite cotton yarn, hook, craft ring for hanging, and your plant pot measurements to make your new favorite project!
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
1 class, $20
Wednesday, July 17. 6-8pm
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Intro to Fair Isle
Are you ready to add more color to your knitting? Fair Isle uses two colors in the same row, and you’ll learn different techniques to manage your yarns and floats, keep an even tension, and read Fair Isle patterns and charts. Bring two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn and corresponding needles for knitting in the round.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Thursday, July 18. 6:30-8:30pm
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Basic Granny Square Class
Come learn to crochet 3 different styles of granny squares with Raellyn. You will need to bring a size I crochet hook and worsted weight yarn. Beginners are welcomed, but basic crochet experience is needed.
*Materials needed: Worsted weight yarn in two or three colors and size I crochet hook.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
1 class, $20
Saturday, July 20. 1-3pm
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Grandview Granny Square Class
The Grandview is perfect for your next granny square project. It stylishly shows off a combination of puff and v-stitches to create a beautiful and unique texture in your square. Join Raellyn in class to add this lovely pattern to your crochet skills.
This class requires basic crochet skills, and we will learn to use the magic circle, crochet in the round, and create puff stitches to make the distinctive texture in this granny square.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
1 class, $20
Wednesday, July 24. 6-8pm
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Intro to Cables Class
Here’s the biggest secret in knitting: cables are easier than you ever imagined. Come learn the secrets of knitting your stitches out of order to create different cables. Learn how to read cable patterns and charts. Bring worsted weight yarn, needles, and a cable needle if you have one.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Thursday, July 25. 6:30-8:30pm
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HOURS
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11 - 5
Wednesday: 11 - 5
Thursday: 11 - 5
Friday: 11 - 5
Saturday: 10 - 4
Sunday: 12 - 4
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