Craft Along with Us!
We are launching 3 Knit-alongs (KALs) and a Crochet-along (CAL) -- in person, with a Zoom option as well! We hope you'll join us to discuss your projects and share your progress.
Cost to join is $30 per KAL or CAL, and includes 15% off yarn purchased for your project. Purchase your KAL/CAL membership in store or online.
Scroll down for more details and Frequently Asked Questions!
Festival of Stitches Shawl KAL (pattern by Lisa Hannes, KAL hosted by Sue)
Saturdays, 10-11am: February 18, March 4, 18, and 25
Materials:
Needles: US 4 circular needles, at least 47" long.
Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in 3 contrasting colors (solid/semi-solid recommended), 400 yards each.
Yarn Suggestions:
Kelbourne Woolens Camper
Manos del Uruguay Fino
Cascade Heritage
Malabrigo Sock
Madelinetosh Twist Light
Shibui Pebble
Less Traveled Yarn Paloma
We are making ours using Kelbourne Woolens Camper, in Teal Heather, Natural, and Orchid Heather.
Notions:
Cable needle
Locking stitch markers
Stitch holder (optional)
Pressed Flowers Cardigan KAL (pattern by Amy Christoffers, KAL hosted by Cindy)
Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm: February 25, March 4, 18, and 25
Materials:
Needles: 16" circulars, 30" circulars, and DPNs in US 3 and US 5 (or whatever sizes give you the pattern gauge).
Yarn: Sport weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors, MC: 900-1600 yards, CC: 550-1300 yards, depending on size constructed.
Yarn Suggestions:
Hudson Highlands Sport
Schoppel Edition 3
Stolen Stitches Nua Sport
Cascade Llamerino
Lana Grossa Ecopuno
Malabrigo Arroyo
We are making ours using Hudson Highlands Sport in Smoke and Edition 3 in Day Garden.
Notions:
Locking stitch markers
Stitch holder (optional)
6 x 5/8" buttons (in store only)
Frog KAL (pattern by Claire Garland, KAL hosted by Cindy)
Saturdays, 11:30am-12:30pm: February 25, March 4, 18, and 25
Materials:
Needles: US 4 straight needles, or whatever size gives you the pattern gauge. Optional: DPNs in the same size.
Yarn: Small amount of fingering-weight or sport weight or DK yarn in 2 colors (Colors A and C in pattern). (You can really use any weight of yarn.)
Optional small amount of mohair or suri alpaca lace-weight to match (Colors B and D in pattern).
Yarn Suggestions:
Colors A and C (heavier yarn in wool/cotton/etc.):
Less Traveled Yarn S'Mohair
Cascade Llamerino
Sheepjes Catona (in-store only)
Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Set
Lana Grossa Ecopuno
Stolen Stitches Nua Sport
Kelbourne Woolens Camper
Cascade Heritage
The Fiber Co. Acadia
Less Traveled Yarn Paloma
Colors B and D (optional lace-weight mohair/suri alpaca):
Lana Grossa Setasuri
Lang Mohair Luxe
Shibui Silk Cloud
Shibui Tweed Silk Cloud
We are making ours using Less Traveled Yarn S'Mohair in Transmutation and Llamerino in Ecru.
Notions:
Locking stitch markers
2 resin or plastic eyes
Optional wire for posable legs
Lost in Time Crochet Shawl CAL (pattern by Johanna Lindahl, CAL hosted by Maria Elena)
Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm: February 26, March 5, 19, and 26
Materials:
Hook: G or H.
Yarn: Fingering-weight yarn, 766 - 1094 yards.
Yarn Suggestions:
Less Traveled Yarn Paloma
Manos del Uruguay Fino
Cascade Heritage
Kelbourne Woolens Camper
Malabrigo Sock
Madelinetosh Twist Light
Shibui Pebble
Sheepjes Catona (in-store only)
We are making ours using Less Traveled Yarn Paloma in Forest Floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I join one of the KALs or CAL?
A: You can purchase a membership to one or more of the Craft-alongs here.
Q: Is there a fee to join a Craft-along?
A: The cost to join is $30 per KAL or CAL. This includes 4 sessions (in person or virtual), as well as a 15% discount off yarn purchased for your KAL/CAL project.
Q: Can I use yarn from my stash for the KAL/CAL projects?
A: Yes, you are welcome to use stash yarn for these Craft-alongs.
Q: Can I use the 15% discount online?
A: Yes, you can contact us via email to request a coupon code. You can also call us during store hours to make your purchase by phone with the 15% discount.
Q: Is there a deadline for joining the KALs?
A: No, but it would be nice to have your yarn and be ready to begin on session one.
Q: What if I can’t finish my project by the end of the KAL/CAL session?
A: There is no pressure to work at any particular pace during the KALs. We would love if you shared a photo of your finished project whenever it is ready!