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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
July 4-6
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Summer is here along with vacation knitting/crochet. Here at ReBelle, we are year round knitters so the weather doesn't dictate our projects, but we understand that some of you want projects suited for the hotter weather. We decided to make a list of projects types that work best with popular summer activities.
Great projects for air travel- Hats and cowls (anything using a circular needle or a single crochet hook)
Great projects for sitting in the AC and bingwatching your favorite TV series- Sweaters, tops, and blankets
**ProTip- If you happen to be working on your fall/winter projects during the summertime, sit the project on a flat surface like a table, lapdesk or TV tray while you work, anything that allows airflow between your body and your project. This will keep you cool and comfortable while working on those heavier items.**
Finally, a reminder that if you need suppies for the upcoming holiday weekend, you should stop by this week. We will be closed Friday, July 4- Sunday July 6 for the holiday. We will reopen the shop on Tuesday, July 8.
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We have some exciting new notions from Twice Sheared Sheep. To the left is the Sock Sizing Bracelet Ruler to help you knit the perfect sock size for anyone. The ruler has both shoe sizes (American and EU) and traditional measurements (imperical and metric) and rolls up out of the way when not in use. Next we have the Work Until...Measuring Tape. This handy little device hangs from your needle letting you know both how far you have worked and how much farther you have to go. The Quick Gauge Ruler allows you to quickly check your stitch gauge (both kniotting and crochet) without counting. Simply line up the boxes with your stitches and it tells you your stitch gauge. Turn it sideways and it will also give you a row gauge. Last, but certainly not least, are the pastel cat open stich markers, perfect for crochet.
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In 2010, LYS owner Aimee Alexander started handdying yarns inspired by the colors around her in Whitefish, Montana. Polka Dot Sheep Striata Gradient is lovingly hand-dyed in long meandering color blocks with color changes so gradual you'll hardly notice them evolving under your hook or needles. The yarn is a luxurious blend of 80% superwash merino and 20% silk in a fingering weight with a generous 437yds/100g.
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The Felted Dog is the creative business of two sisters from Colorado who specialize in felting kits (both needle felting and wet felting) and felting tools. We grabbed some really fun new needle felting kits from them including this delightful dumpster fire friend. Feeling stabby? Maybe you need an Emotional Support Dumpster Fire to make you feel a little better. Just like our other felting kits, the Felted Dog kits include all of the tools and materials you will need to make the projects.
We also added a bunch of their Hedgie tools to our felting tool section. It's rare that we see a new tool for needle felting that really excites us and the Hedgie tool by Felted Dog did just that! This little hedgehog does more than just sit there and look cute, it holds your small pieces in place and protects your finger while allowing to to really get in and create beautiful clean edges with a felting needle. If you are making creatures, flowers, or other felted projects involving small felt edges you are going to wonder how you ever survived without this little hedgehog buddie.
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We have some new closures from jUL Designs including more of her wonderful shawl sticks and some of her removable stud buttons for the times when a shawl stick is too much. For those who haven't seen her stud buttons before, they are a cross between a shawl pin and a button requiring no button holes and give the finished look of a traditional button. To use the buttons, simply remove the leather backing, slip the button shaft in between the stitches of the knitwear / crochetwear and then pop the leather backing on the shaft on the wrong side of your material. That's it, instant styling. |
Rare yarn alert- Malabrigo Metamorphosis!! Metamorphosis is a gradient version of the Malabrigo Sock you know and love and it isn't always available. We managed to snag this yarn in four colorways- Jaipur Pink, Moreine Lake, Marrakech, and London Alley. Get it while it is here!!
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Heartland Yarn Adventure
Are you ready for a yarn adventure? We are so excited to be participating in the Heartland Yarn Adventure again! Whether you plan to hit 2 shops or all 85, 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 25- Sunday, August 3.
**To sweeten the deal, this year we will be entering everyone who buys a passport through us into a drawing for a goodie bag that includes a ball of Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock Yarn, a rare hand-dyed gradient yarn in your choice of colorway along with some cool notions. You can buy passports on our website or in the shop all the way up to the crawl and the first 20 passports come with the 2025 collectable enamel pin.**
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For the month of July, 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 in July. 12-2pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 892 3118 8625
Passcode: blitzen
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Join Us for a Lazy Sunday Stitch-In
Come join other Lexington area knitters, crocheters, and stitchers while we craft away a lazy Sunday afternoon. This gathering is the perfect opportunity to unwind, share your latest projects, and learn from fellow crafters in a supportive and friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome!
While you're here, don't forget to stop by and visit our friends next door at Olive's Apron. They have prepared a delightful selection of warm teas and tasty treats to nibble on while you stitch away the afternoon. There's nothing quite like the combination of good company, delicious snacks, and the soothing rhythm of crafting to make your Sunday feel truly special.
Sunday, July 13, 1-4pm
Sunday, August 10, 1-4pm
Sunday, September 14, 1-4pm
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Featured Upcoming Classes |
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Needle Felting Shapes with Cookie Cutters
Learn how to create felt shapes using a cookie cutter, a simple way to make shapes and learn the basics of needle felting. Once you have created your base felt shape, Susan will teach you how to embellish them with scraps of yarn to make them truly unique creations. We will supply all of the wool, the tools, and the embellishments for this class. You are welcome to bring a favorite cookie cutter of your own or just use one of Susan's.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Saturday, June 28. 1-3pm
1 class, $20
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Crochet Help Sessions
Struggling with next steps on a crochet project, or just can’t figure out how to make that stitch? Want to learn a new technique, but you’re not sure where to start?
Join Raellyn for a Crochet Help Session as she offers guidance and support to help you with your crochet issues. She can provide help with basics and assistance with more complex projects, as well as troubleshoot any issues you’re facing.
Each group session is $20 for two hours, and space is limited, so register early to secure your spot.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
Monday, June 30. 6-8pm
Thursday, July 31. 6-8pm
Saturday, August 30. 1-3pm
1 class, $20
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Intro to Fair Isle Knitting
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
Tuesday, July 1. 6:30-8:30pm
1 class, $20
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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 and each group session is $20 for two hours and space is limited so register early.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Wednesday, July 2. 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, August 6. 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 3. 6:30-8:30pm
1 class, $20
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Intro to Intarsia
Intarsia is a colorwork technique that allows you to use many colors without floats. Knitting intarsia is like creating a jigsaw puzzle of interlocking colors. We’ll work an intarsia piece in flat knitting, discuss how to manage your yarns, and touch on circular knitting. Bring worsted weight yarn and needles.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Wednesday, July 9. 6:30-8:30pm
1 class, $20
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Bumble the Bee
This quick and easy little bee will get you started into the world of Amigurumi. You will learn how to crochet in a spiral, change colors, shape your bee using increases and decreases, create separate wings and attach them, and use safety eyes to bring your bee to life.
Basic crochet skills, including chaining and single crochet, are necessary to participate in this class. For your bee, you will need to bring worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors, plus some white for the wings, along with a D/3 , E/4, or F/5 hook and a yarn needle for finishing. Safety eyes and fiberfill will be supplied.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
Saturday, July 12. 10am-12pm
1 class, $20
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Intro to Spindle Spinning
Learn how yarn is made! We’ll talk about how fiber is prepared and spun, and you will get a chance to play with wool cards and different types of spindles as you learn one of humankind’s oldest and most important skills — how to make yarn. You’ll leave this class with both new skills and a renewed appreciation to what goes into making all that beautiful yarn that you love.
We’ll provide the wool, wool cards, and spindles to use in class. This is an absolute beginner class so no prior skills or experience are needed.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Saturday 7/12, 1-3 pm.
1 session, $25
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Taco Tuesday
You can’t eat these tacos, but they sure are cute! In this class you will learn to make a tiny taco using simple knitting and embroidery skills. Or if you choose aran or bulky weight yarn, your taco can be life size! You will need to bring the yarn for the taco shell to class along with appropriate needles for that weight of yarn. We will provide the yarns to fill your tacos with woolly goodness.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Tuesday, July 15. 6:30-8:30pm
1 class, $20
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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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