Knit Happens

It’s that time of year again, time for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival!  It’s one of our favorite times of year here at Knit Happens – we close the shop and get to go hang out with you and have fun!  I mean, can you think of anything more fun? 

So, on that note, we will be closed both Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd for the festival.  If you see us there, stop us and say hi!  It will be Rachelle and Tiara’s first time at the festival, so share any good tips you’ve got with them.  (I’ve shared mine with them – and it looks like Rachelle has got a plan to her shopping!)

Also, starting Tuesday, May 4th, we will be going to our Spring/Summer hours.  That means we’ll be closing early and opening late a few times a week, but our weekend hours will stay the same.  Also, it means that evening classes will start at 6pm instead of 7pm, so you’ll get home while there’s still light out.  Our new hours will be:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11-5:30
Wednesday: 11-9
Thursday: 11-5:30
Friday: 10:30-7
Saturday: 10:30-7
Sunday: 12-5

(Photo taken from the Maryland Sheep & Wool page – visit them for more details on the festival, vendors and maps of the fairgrounds!)

It’s no secret that I love teaching, especially beginners.  Which is why I get so excited whenever I have a Beginning Knitting class – I get to make new knitters!

If you’ve ever been in my beginning class, you know I try to make it as much fun as possible, as well as teaching a new skill, which always seems to work out well… and last night’s class was no exception.  It was a small class, even by our “small class” standards, but everyone had so much enthusiasm – even if they were a bit dubious that they could actually knit.    By the end of the class, I had some really excited knitters walk out the door, and I was reminded why I do this – because I love it so.

Wait, you’ve never taken a class here before?  Or you didn’t know that the class list was up?  Check our Classes and Events page and take a look at the calendar for the latest classes we’re offering.  We’ve got two classes starting later this week with lots of room in them:

Pattern Reading, Friday 4/16 7-9pm  $35

Do you sometimes look at a pattern and wonder what the heck they’re asking you to do? Or what all those abbreviations actually mean? Holly will explain the mysterious world of knitting (and crochet) lingo, tell you the difference between British/European and American patterns and tell you just what to look for when looking for a pattern to knit.

Bring to class:
pen/pencil; paper to take notes

Circular Knitting Techniques, Saturday 4/17, 9:30-11:30am  $35

Does idea of knitting in the round just confuse you? Are you knitting one way in the round and the idea of other techniques intimidate you? This is the class for you. In this class, Holly will show you how to cast on and get started on DPNs, two circulars and magic loop. By the end of the class you will have mastered the techniques and will know which one is the technique for you.

Bring to class:
200 yds DK or worsted weight yarn; appropriate size needles in DPNs, two circulars (can be different lengths) and a 47″ circular.

If either of these sound like a class for you, just call us at 703-836-0039 and we’ll get you signed up in no time!