When You Just Need to Complete Something 

As a maker, I love a complicated color work project or a pair of socks on tiny needles. But sometimes, I just need a project that is quick and satisfying. A few years ago, we started working with the brand Loopy Mango because their yarn and projects are focused on just that – quick, satisfying knits that are also super cute and trendy. My team and I have seen an increase in interest this year for their projects, which are soft and cuddly and done almost entirely on huge needles or crochet hooks. They work up quickly and leave you with something that is both satisfying and comforting – the perfect project for a year like this one, am I right?!

If you are a complete beginner to knitting, this is one of my favorite projects for this year. It’s cute and also quick to complete! No one will believe that you made it yourself.

 

 

The kit includes the yarn, needles, and pattern for this hat. But Loopy Mango also has a great tutorial that works really well for learning from home while quarantined!

 

The Completed Hat

 

  • The latest from Danielle
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.

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

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