fibre in focus

I started knitting daily in graduate school and almost immediately realized that the stereotype of knitters as old ladies in rocking chairs is still very strong, even as famous men and women like Ringo Starr and Madonna have received publicity as knitters. A few weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to showcase the diversity of the stitcher community and reveal the wide range of people who find the craft to be life-changing. I launched a photo series in partnership with the photographer Sarah Marcella, inspired by famous IG accounts like Humans of New York. Each week we feature a photo of one of our community members along with their story – what inspired them to start knitting, how or where they learned, or even their most meaningful project.

Pam learned to knit during the federal shutdown last year and shared with us her craftivism and the first sweater that she made to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Drew shared how he found a sense of belonging at his local yarn shops after learning to knit in graduate school. And Tanisha shared how she learned to love and take care of herself when she learned to knit during her first pregnancy.

Pam

Drew

Tanisha

The project has been really inspiring and has allowed us to share what makes our store and community space so special – the people who are part of our unique and often quirky community. The entire series can be seen on our Instagram and by following #fibreinfocus.

• About the author
• The latest from Danielle
• About the shop

Danielle Romanetti

Owner | fibre space

https://fibrespace.com/

danielle@fibrespace.com

703.664.0344

Danielle, owner of the fibre space shop, has been knitting since the age of six or so, when she completed her first project – a Cabbage Patch doll scarf. A Pittsburgh native with a degree in international development, she moved to the D.C. area to find a job and quickly established a career in non profit management and fundraising. For extra cash, she decided to turn her hobby into a job and taught knitting classes in the evening at area shops. With a heavy dose of sarcasm and a tough love style of teaching, Danielle quickly developed a following of students – busy D.C. professionals looking for a creative outlet. In October 2006, she struck out on her own with Knit-a-Gogo, Inc. – offering knitting classes and events all over the D.C. metro area. Before she knew it, Knit-a-Gogo had grown out of control and Danielle moved to the next natural step – a full service yarn shop. In July 2009 fibre space was born and has been rockin’ ever since. When she isn’t behind the scenes with a mocha in hand, Danielle is hanging with her daughter or lobbying for small business needs at City Hall.

• 

  DIY Alpaca Silk Accessory

  By Danielle Romanetti

  06.23.21
• 

  Cork – Sustainable, Durable, and Fashionable

  By Danielle Romanetti

  06.15.21
• 

  Street Style: Ayana Close

  By Danielle Romanetti

  06.11.21

fibre space™ specializes in unique yarns and fibres from hand dyed, independent, local and U.S.-made sources for knitting, crochet & spinning. Enjoy our wide selection of classes, designer workshops, yarn tastings, movie nights & more. Join the community in our comfy lounge, and let the helpful staff at fibre space™ get you started on your next handmade creation!

www.fibrespace.com

1319 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

703.664.0344