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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
Thanksgiving- 11/28
Christmas Eve- 12/24
Christmas Day- 12/25
New Year Day- 1/1
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I am writing this month's newsletter bundled up in my favorite handknit sweater. Seems like we were just enjoying 60 degree days, oh wait, we were!! While not a fan of cold weather, I love pulling out all of my handknits that have sat, neglected, for the past several months.
We have a busy holiday season planned this year- lots of small project classes to give you a break from the holiday hustle and bustle, some fun giveaways for Small Business Saturday, and even a sample sale where you have a chance to buy some of our older shop samples while giving back to a local organization.
This is one of the most exciting times of the year at the shop, lots of people knitting, crocheting, and making things for themselves and their loved ones. We love seeing all of your projects and we hope you keep them coming!
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We just got a huge restock of Butternut Sock from Northwoods Fibers as well as their Hemlock DK Fade kits. In addition to many of the old favorites, we have a nice selection of fall and winter colorways, solids, and brights. The Butternut Sock does well with patterns that really let the colorways shine. Sarah designed the Diamondback Hat (free in shop with yarn purchase) with contrasting garter and stockinette textures to do just that. Other patterns that would be great for showing off the Butternut Sock include: Sockhead Slouch Hat, Aglaisio (cowl), Willow Cowl, Close to You (Shawl), Reach for the Stars (shawl), Venezia Shawl Shawl, Hermione's Everyday Socks, and Business Casual (socks). |
Looking for something to stab? We just got a fresh restock of Woolbuddy- we have a ton of new Woolbuddy needle felting kits and accessories fresh for the holiday season.
The Wool Buddy kits come with everything you need to make cute felted friends including fantastically detailed instructions. These kits make a great gift for anyone crafty and are ranked easy, medium or advanced so you can pick the perfect level for you or the recipient.
**Needle felting involves stabbing wool fiber with barbed needles which are very sharp, so it's recommended for mature kids ages 8 and up.**
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Summer Myers of Sunrise Grove designs knitting tools and jewelry with a slightly dark and witchy vibe. You know we can't resist anything with a woodland themes so we knew right away we wanted to carry her stitch markers, just in time for gnome knitting season. Grab a set to accessorize your favorite knitting project this season!
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We have lots of new needle felted pouches in the shop. These little pouches are popular year round as notions bags but they also make great gifts for kids and adults alike. We added some new designs and restocked some old favorites like the owls and flowers.
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The November Crazy Beautiful Color of the month from Emma's Yarns is peace and love all wrapped up in a skein of yarn. It’s merry and bright, like the most colorful string of lights, and totally embodies their Floridian holiday spirit.
As usual, the color plays well with a huge variety of coordinating colors! Pictured here (top to bottom) with Bobbin, Cactus Flower, Oops! I Did It Again, Poppin’, Later, Gator, Freshly Cut, Zuni, and Trendy AF.
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This year, over the holiday season, we will be doing our first ever ReBelle Sample Sale. As much as we would love to keep each and every sample we have made for the shop, there just isn't space. This is where you come in, take home an amazing handmade piece for a great price. Grab something for yourself or to give as a gift, you can even claim to have made it yourself, we don't judge.
To keep the giving spirit alive, we are donating 100% of the sample sales to Arbor Youth Services, a fantastic local nonprofit that works to end youth homelessness by providing a safe and supportive environment to youth who have suffered abuse, abandonment, or are at risk of victimization. They fill the gap between foster services and adulthood giving kids a better chance at success.
The sample sale will run from Friday, November 29 until Sunday, December 15.
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For our November and December shop KAL/CAL, we will be focusing on holiday projects- both projects with holiday themes (advent calendars, stockings, decor) and projects meant as holiday gifts. This is your chance to get an early start on those holiday projects and get help and support along the way. For those of you longing to get something new on the needles, Robyn created a Ravelry bundle with several pattern ideas if you need some help finding the perfect project. She is also available if you need help finding a pattern for a particular yarn.
All ReBelle knit alongs are free and open to the public. You are welcome to attend as many or as few of the KAL sessions as you like.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 827 4336 5371
Passcode: elves
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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, December 8, 1-4pm
Sunday, January 12, 1-4pm
Sunday, February 9, 1-4pm
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Featured Upcoming Classes |
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, December 4, 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, January 8, 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, February 5. 6:30-8:30pm
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Holiday Help Sessions
These are our regular project help sessions with extra sessions over the holiday season. 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 Holiday Help Sessions and get those holiday projects done. No matter which fiber art you enjoy- knitting, crochet, weaving, felting, Susan can get you and your project back on track.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 Session. $20
Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, December 14, 1-3pm
Thursday, December 19, 6:30-8:30pm
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Cross Stitch Holiday Ornament
Counted cross stitch has made a pretty big comeback, come see why it is all the rage. We will be covering the basics while making adorable ornaments for gifts or for your tree. In this class you will learn to match your materials to your pattern, reading your pattern, the basic stitches, and how to finish your work.
This is a beginning class so you need no previous experience to join us. Class price includes a kit with 10 patterns (9 from previous years and one special for this year,) Aida cloth, needles, embroidery floss, and a hoop, everything you need to get started just bring yourself. This is a beginning class, but all levels are welcome.
Teacher: Robyn Wade
1 class, $25 (materials included)
Thursday, December 5. 6-8pm
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Christmas Crochet Baubles
Colorful baubles add so much joy to the holidays!
Join Raellyn in using basic crochet skills to make these granny style ornaments perfect for gifting or decorating your tree. Sport or DK weight yarn, a size F hook, and any bauble are all you need to make this season more colorful and bright.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
1class, $20
Saturday, December 7. 10am-12pm
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Christmas Lights Amigurumi
These cute little crocheted lights will brighten anyone's holiday with their sweet little smiles! Make a few as gifts, string them together to make a garland, or use them to decorate your holiday presents.
Basic crochet skills are required for this class, and we will be learning to use a magic ring to start a project, how to crochet in the round, how to use safety eyes, and using increases and invisible decreases to create the shape.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
1 class, $20
Saturday, December 7. 1-3pm
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Spry Knitted Bracelet
Join Susan as she teaches you to make the Spry Bracelet by Ashleigh Wempe. This faux braid bracelet is a perfect way to learn mosaic knitting. This colorwork technique looks complicated, but is knit with slip stitches, using only 1 color per row.
Learn a new technique and make a fun accessory perfect for holiday gifting.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Tuesday, December 10. 6:30-8:30pm
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Tinier Trees Class
Come learn to knit a tiny tree ornament/gift embellishment with Susan. This project is perfect for using that little bit of special yarn or a special button that you are having trouble parting with. The tree is knit in the round on two needles, a technique that you will learn in the class.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 classes, $20
Wdnesday, December 11. 6:30-8:30pm
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Mini Snowbuddies
These sweet little snowbuddies are knit in one piece, either flat or in the round, they are quick to knit and safe for your littlest ones to play with. They’re perfect to leave around town as surprises for your favorite people, and give them little extra December smile. Susan will walk you through knitting small circumferences in the round and adding embellishments to your finished snowbuddy.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Thursday, December 12. 6:30-8:30pm
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Felted Snowman Ornament
Come learn how to use cookie cutters as templates to make your own needle felted ornaments with Susan. This is the perfect class for anyone who has been curious about needle felting, no previous experience needed though all levels are welcome. We’ll provide all the materials you need to make a happy little snowman out of wool!
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Saturday, December 14. 10am-12pm
Register here-
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Lovebomb Christmas Ornament
Share a little extra love with family, friends, or even strangers this holiday season with the Lovebomb Christmas Ornament. These will look great hanging on trees, made into garland, or used as gift decor.
Basic crochet skills are required for this class, and we will be learning to use a magic ring to start a project, how to crochet in the round, and using special stitches to create the shape.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
1 class, $20
Monday, December 16. 6-8pm
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Embroidered Gingerbread Hearts
Using 3 simple embroidery stitches and the folded hearts you made as a kid, Susan will teach you to make this sweet ornament for your tree or to hang on a garland. You will learn how to make your own pattern, and using split stitch embroidery, straight stitches, and blanket stitch, you’ll go home with your own gingerbread heart. We’ll provide everything you need for this class.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Tuesday, December 17. 6:30-8:30pm
Register here-
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Holiday Frost Snowflakes
Dreaming of a snowy December? Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you can knit your own snowflakes. These are knit in the round, using either dpn’s, Flexi Flips, or magic loop, your choice. Learn some new shaping and lace techniques to keep you busy until the real snow flies. Perfect to hang in a window or attach to a gift bag. We’ll also discuss ways to finish your snowflake and how to stiffen or starch it.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Wednesday, December 18. 6:30-8:30pm
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Woven Stars
These clever stars were designed by Frankie Brown and are knit by making 2 triangles, then weaving and seaming them together. Susan will teach you new ways to shape your knitting using mitered decreases and each triangle is only 5 rows long, so you can whip these up in no time using any weight of yarn. Make a chain of them to string across your mantle or use them to liven up your desk at work.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Saturday, December 21. 10am-12pm
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Pint Sized Pines
Spend Saturday afternoon trying out a luscious new yarn and learning the basics of knitted cables. These pint-sized pines are knit in the round, and can be displayed on a cork, or used to decorate the top of the beverages that you’re gifting for the holidays. They can be done on dpn’s, Flexi Flips, or magic loop, you decide. Susan will provide the yarn, Malabrigo’s new Seis Cabos, and the corks for display. You will need to buy the pattern before the class and bring a set of US2-US3 needles for knitting in the round.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
1 class, $20
Saturday, December 21. 1-3pm
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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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