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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 in full swing, and in Kentucky that means it's HOT outside. It's so hot, Sarah has put both a Tunisian wave stitch afghan and an alpaca/wool sweater in time out until the cool breezes return. Don't despair, that doesn't mean she's without a knitting project! She's got three on the needles: a cotton car seat baby blanket , a pair of socks, and a fingering weight shawl. All three are light enough to stomach knitting while laying in a hammock or watching an outdoor movie, and small enough to take along on a Summer road trip.
If you've hit the Summer doldrums with your knitting, we've got a slew of Summer classes to help you learn a new skill or walk you through a quick project. Later this month we've got a couple trunk shows, and a yarn crawl and it's never too early to get started on your Christmas list with our Christmas in July knit-a-long! |
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We added a couple of colors of Pandamonium from Cascade Yarns last year as an option for people knitting and crocheting Knitted Knockers, but the yarn was so lovely we decided to add a full range of colors to our selection. Only about half of the colors we ordered have arrived, but we couldn't wait to share them with you. Pandamonium is a DK weight yarn made from a 55/45 blend of cotton and bamboo offering drape and breathability. It is delightfully soft, silky, and durable making it an excellent choice for knitting or crocheting summer garments and accessories, home décor, and it's an excellent option for small amigurumi.
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We just received a restock of the Maker's Mini Messenger bags and Oh Snap Pouches from Della Q and since y'all loved them so much we decide to add some of the Maker's Canvas Rucksacks to the order as well.
The Canvas Rucksacks are crafted from sturdy waxed canvas with quality hardware and accents, this hybrid bag works three ways — wear it as a crossbody, shoulder bag, or carry it like a clutch. Inside, you’ll find maker‑friendly details such as an integrated yarn feeder, a yarn cutter to keep your project moving smoothly, and a decorative pin with emergency stitch markers so you’re always prepared.
The Maker's Mini Messenger bag is also made with their sturdy waxed canvas and it is packed with pockets. There are 2 main zipper close pockets, a shallow zipper pocket on the front, a snap pocket on the back, an interior zipper pocket, and interior open pockets, some which are perfectly sized for your crochet hooks or dpns! It's also got a yarn guide and a place to store your stich markers.
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Emma's Crazy Beautiful Color for the month of July is here to beat the midsummer heat with its icy aqua covered in dreamy lavender, magenta, and subtle golden sunshiny specks! It is absolutely gorgeous and just the thing to cool you down on a hot day. As usual, this colorway pairs perfectly with several other Emma's colors including Lilac You A Lot, Jammin', Down the Rabbit Hole, Mermaid Tavern, and Barbie Girl.
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For the month of July, we will be doing our annual Christmas in July KAL/CAL. 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.
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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 12, 1-4pm
Sunday, August 9, 1-4pm
Sunday, September 13. 1-4pm
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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 84, this passport will give you access to exclusive deals, prizes (over 200 main crawl 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 24- Sunday, August 2.
To sweeten the deal, this year's passport comes with a collectable stitch marker and each shop will have a unique stitch marker for you to collect. As a bonus for our customers, we are including heart shaped clips to store your stitch markers and attach them to your favorite project bag which will come free with your passport.
Passports are $5 and you can buy them on our website or in the shop all the way up to the crawl (or until we run out.)
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For the first weekend of the Heartland Yarn Adventure, Maps Yarn will once again be taking over the classroom of ReBelle with a selection of yarns, patterns, and other goodies.
Conley is a local dyer here in Lexington, Ky. She started Maps Yarn when she discovered the joy of small batch dyeing in her backyard and never looked back. She is an avid knitter and a blooming knitwear designer, her first design, the Dandelion Halter Bralette, was published last year and she has since published 10 more designs that all work well with her yarns.
The yarns will be set up all weekend and Conley will join us in person from 11am-3pm on Saturday for a Meet the Maker. You can ask her questions, get her project advice, and even place custom orders if she doesn’t have exactly what you are looking for. Come discover your next favorite skein!
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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 and each group session is $20 for two hours and space is limited so register early.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Wednesday, July 1. 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, August 5. 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 2. 6:30-8:30pm
1 class, $20
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Half Granny Square Shawl
In a riff on the traditional granny square, this triangular version creates a generous shawl that radiates coziness and comfort when you wrap yourself in it.
This project requires basic crochet skills, and you will learn how to create granny clusters, treble crochet stitches, and increases to form the triangular shape of the shawl. This shawl uses about 880 yds of sport weight yarn and a US size G6/4.00mm hook.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
Thursday, July 2. 6-8pm
1 class, $20
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Bands and Buttonholes
Learn how to create the perfect bands and buttonholes for your knitted sweaters and vests. If your bands are wavy and your buttonholes are too big or small, this is the class for you. Susan will teach you the best ways to pick up band stitches on different kinds of knits, and how to make a buttonhole that perfectly fits your button.
For this class you will need to bring some worsted weight yarn and needles you like to use. You are also encouraged to bring sweaters that you are working on or ones that you have completed and we’ll analyze their bands and buttonholes together.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Tuesday, July 7. 6:30-8:30pm.
1 class, $20
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Intro to Steeks
How to you turn a pullover into a cardigan? Just cut it down the front! That’s what steeks are, an intentional, pre-planned way to cut your knitting. It sounds crazy, and feels intimidating, but steeks have served this purpose for hundreds of years.
Bring a piece of stockinette stitch knitting with you, at least 5” square, in any yarn. It can be an old gauge swatch, a worn piece of hand knitting, or something you knit just for this class. You’ll learn how to secure and cut the steek, and how to edge it afterwards.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Wednesday, July 8. 6:30-8:30pm
1 class, $20
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Crocheted Frames
Dress up your favorite memories with a cute crocheted frame! Join Raellyn to fancy up those photos with an easy, simple edging or an elaborate, multicolored frame. Many styles are possible if you mix and match your stitches.
Basic crochet skills are required for this class. We will learn the blanket stitch to make our frame foundation, how to space our stitches, and use different stitches to create your desired look. You will need a small wallet sized or 3” square picture, a US size C2/2.75 mm hook. We will provide fingering weight yarn and some pictures/postcards to practice on.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
Saturday, July 11. 10 am -12 pm
1 class, $20
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Sun Coasters
Brighten your table with these cheerful sunny coasters that are easy to make. This beginner friendly project is perfect for adding a little handmade sunshine to your home.
Basic crochet skills are required for this class. We will learn a simple technique for starting to work in the round, use increases to create a flat circle, and learn to make picot stitches. This project can be made with less than 100 yards of DK or worsted weight yarn and the appropriate sized hook. Our sample is made from DK yarn with a US F5/3.75mm hook.
Teacher: Raellyn Hatter
Saturday, July 11. 1-3 pm
1 class, $20
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Specialty Edges and Hems
Are you tired of beginning every hat with ribbing? Have you ever wished that your sweater looks a little more tailored? In this class you will learn alternate edge and hem treatments to spruce up your knitting. Susan will cover folded hems and special edges like scallops and rosebuds and you’ll learn how and when to use them to make your knitting even more special. Come explore some new (knit) beginnings.
Bring to the class some worsted weight yarn and needles you like to use with it.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Wednesday, July 15. 6:30-8:30pm.
1 class, $20
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Seaming Your Handknits
Finishing matters. Your handknit pieces can be perfect, but your seaming technique can make or break your entire project. In this class, Susan will teach you different seaming techniques and when they should be used. This class is perfect if you love to knit, but hate to put pieces together- you will gain new confidence when you seam your projects!
For this class you will need to bring a tapestry needle and some worsted weight yarn.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Thursday, July 16 6:30-8:30pm.
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, July 18. 10am-2pm.
1 session, $25
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Intro to Handcarding
Are you ready to take your spinning and/or felting to the next level? In this class, you will learn basic fiber preparation using hand cards. We will then build on these basic techniques by blending in various fibers for color and texture variations to make truly unique fiber blends that can be used for spinning or felting.
For this class you will need to bring 1-2oz of wool fiber, other fibers and add-ins will be provided. We will provide you with tools to use and after the class, you will have the option to borrow a class set of hand cards for a week to practice and experiment at home.
Teacher: Robyn Wade
Saturday, July 18. 1-3pm
1 class, $25
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Intermediate Knitting
This will be part class, part help session. In the first hour, you will be learning to read your knitting and repair basic mistakes- it will be a much lighter version of our Repairing Mistakes as you Knit class. The second hour of the class will work like a help session, addressing the questions and problems that you have encountered in your knitting journey so far. As a bonus, students participating in this first round of Intermediate Knitting will receive a copy of Cozy Knits by Tanis Gray with 50 terrific projects to advance your knitting.
For this class you will need basic knitting skills- casting on, binding off, knitting, purling, increasing and decreasing. You will need to come to class with a knitted swatch still on the needles.
Teacher: Robyn Wade
Sunday, July 19. 1-3pm
1 class, $25
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Intro to Punch Needle Embroidery
Ready to try something new this summer? Join us for a fun and creative Punch Needle Embroidery class where you'll learn the timeless art of creating beautiful, textured designs using a punch needle and yarn. Robyn will guide you through the basics of punch needle embroidery, everything you need to get going on your first project. You will learn all about different materials and tools and how they work together, transferring your designs onto fabric, creating and adapting basic stitches, troubleshooting, and ideas for finishing your work. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, offering a relaxing and rewarding experience as you explore this unique form of embroidery.
For this class you will need to bring 2-3 colors of worsted weight yarn. We will provide and an embroidery hoop 6-8" in size and a punch needle for you to use in class as well as the monk cloth, scrap practice fabric, a few simple designs to choose from, and transfer materials.
Teacher: Robyn Wade
Sunday, July 19. 3:30-5:30pm
1 class, $25
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Down and Dirty Socks
Socks are all about the heel and the toe. Socks are just tubes, it’s the heels and toes that are so scary when you learn to make socks. This class uses the Rye Worsted pattern from Tin Can Knits, and boils sock making down to the basics. By focusing on the hard parts and skimming past the easy parts, you’ll get a concentrated, down and dirty lesson on sock knitting that can be done in a single class. Whether you are brand new to sock knitting or you’ve taken the basic sock class and need a refresher, this class is for you. If you’re an adventurous beginner who is confident with knitting in the round on small circumferences, this is the perfect entryway to sock knitting. The class socks will look wonky, but they’ll teach you what you need to know to make a sock.
For this class you’ll need worsted weight yarn and needles for your preferred sock knitting method.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Tuesday, July 21 6:30-8:30pm.
1 class, $20
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Cables and Travelling Stitches
The twisty beauty of cables have long captivated the knitter. They look so complex, but in truth, anyone can make a cable, it’s just a matter of changing the order that you knit the stitches. Travelling stitches are the German version of cables, each stitch twisting and travelling to create stunning small cables. If you can knit, Susan can teach you to knit cables. This class will also teach you to read and use cable charts. It’s time to give your knitting a new twist!
You will need to bring worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles and a cable needle if you have one. We will have some different types of cable needles for you to try as well.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Wednesday, July 22. 6:30-8:30pm
1 class, $20
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Helix Knitting
Helix knitting is a way of knitting in the round that creates one row stripes of many colors with minimal ends to work in, and smooth stripes with no jog. It’s the perfect way to use up small quantities of yarn to knit a cohesive, striped whole. It can be used on hats, on sweaters, on socks, anything that is knitted in the round. If you’re comfortable with knitting in the round and you have leftover yarns from other projects, helix knitting is for you.
Bring several leftovers of worsted weight yarns (I’ll have extras, too), and 16” circular needles in the size you like for worsted weight, and before the class is over, you’ll be well on your way to knitting your first helix hat.
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Wednesday, July 29. 6:30-8:30pm
1 class, $20
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Intro to Mitered Squares
Mitered square blankets have been around for years, but recently they made a huge resurgence in the knitting community via the Cozy Memories Blanket (or any one of the dozens of variations) where you use your yarn scraps to make a blanket over the course of several years. In this class, Susan will teach you the basic mitered square technique as well as a few variations. You will also learn how to pick up stitches to join squares without seaming. If you can knit garter stitch, you can do this!!
Teacher: Susan Winkler
Thursday, July 30. 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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