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Just as painters begin with a blank canvas before starting a painting, we fiber lovers have blending boards, carders, and more! By using these tools as our blank canvases, an endless universe of fibrous combinations is right around the corner.
A rolag is one of the many ways fiber can be prepared before starting to spin. By reusing yarn scraps, not only are you recycling, you are creating a one of a kind blend! There is no right or wrong way to upcycle yarn scraps. This workshop will supply you with all the fiber scraps you need to get started with spinning! You'll learn helpful tips and tricks for preparing your yarn scraps for carding, best practices for using hand carders, and how to create beautiful rolags. At the end of class you'll have one, two, three, or maybe even ten rolags to spin!
Disclaimer: Hand carding can be challengingif you have issues with dexterity in the hands, wrist, and arm areas – please assess your health before joining this workshop.
Materials:
Included: Colorful yarn scraps
Not included: Hand carders and Drop spindles. Both are available to purchase at Fancywork.
Prerequisite skills: Spinning on a drop spindle
Instructor: Ilana Holland
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
Come on down and get cozy with us at the shop! This Small Business Saturday we'll be serving hot drinks and snacks all day to go along with fun games, opportunities to save on your favorite goods and so much more...
SEA CHANGE FIBERS TRUNK SHOW!
We're so excited to bring back our friend Sarah and her positively luscious climate sensitive natural yarns.Those of you who shop our trunk shows regularly know this one is not to be missed! Sea Change Fibers Trunk Show begins on Small Business Saturday and runs through December 6 — but the early bird, as they say, gets the tastiest worm!
GET CRAFTY, EARN $20!
For every $100 you spend on Small Business Saturday,
you'll get $20 OFF your purchase of $100 or more in January!
PLAY SILVER & GOLD HOLIDAY BINGO!
IN CASH WE TRUST
SPIN TO WIN!
Sea Change Fibers was born by a desire to dye tonal colors on non-superwash bases, primarily from climate responsible producers. The business was founded by Sarah Pederson in 2016 in Portland OR, moving to the Monterey Bay Area for 7 years and is now back in its birthplace of Portland. Sea Change Fibers is a name that reflects both the company's location on the west coast and its commitment to helping the health of the earth as it changes.
Sea Change Fibers' yarn bases are carefully researched and sourced from sustainable fiber producers. Since most of these bases come from small producers, the availability can change over time, bringing in new bases to fill in gaps. All yarn bases to date have been non-superwash wools – often blended with silk, cashmere or plant fibers – that create soft and durable garments. In keeping with the company's commitment to a healthy environment, the vast majority of these bases are created from climate beneficial wool that is fully traceable from the pasture to the mill.
Vibrant colors are a signature of Sea Change Fibers, inspired by the colors of nature, especially those found in and around the Pacific Ocean and the coastal forests. Sarah loves dyeing and knitting with complex jewel tones as well as tonal neutrals. While they do cycle in new colors frequently, colors are rarely retired unless the dye becomes unavailable. After all, there can never be too many colors!
The dyeing process at Sea Change Fibers involves careful and sustainable use of both water and power with reuse of water for similar colors from light to dark throughout the day, each dye pot dedicated to specific color families. This uses acid dyes in a climate responsible manner, including having solar energy to fuel the dye pots. Part of every purchase from Sea Change Fibers goes to supporting positive change in the world.
In Beanie Basics, you'll review the long tail cast on and discover knitting in the round, working with two colors, decreasing, and what to do when the circumference of your work becomes too small for your circular needle. We'll be working with The Conversationalist, by The Plucky Knitter – an adorable, wearable, two-color hat!
Materials: 2 skeins of Malabrigo Rios in contrasting colors. Suggested needles: US 5 and US 7 circular knitting needles, 16" length or size required to get listed pattern gauge plus one set of double-pointed needles in the larger of the two sizes. Stitch markers, scissors and a darning needle.
Prerequisite skills: Casting on, knitting, and purling.
Instructor: Dedra Clark
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
THE SCHEDULE:
This Knitalong meets in person on the following two Sunday afternoons at Fancywork:
- Meetup 1: Sunday, December 7, 1–3 pm
- Meetup 2: Sunday, December 14, 1–3 pm
HOW TO REGISTER:
To register for the KAL, add this item to your cart or come visit us in the shop. Purchase yarn for your project from Fancywork. Your support of our shop helps us continue to offer community events like this one. Thank you!
Optional Add-On KnitCompanion Workshops:
KnitCompanion 101: The Basics
Sunday, November 30, 1–3 p.m. (Register here)
Curious about KnitCompanion? This pattern-tracking app makes it easy to keep your place in any project—whether you’re following one pattern or juggling many WIPs at once! In this beginner-friendly session, Kecia will guide you through all the free Basics features and offer a high-level tour of the powerful paid tools that come with the Setup+Essentials subscription (which we think is well worth the $29.99/year cost!).
Free Basics include:
- Track your row and progress along the row
- Counters for every project
- Link to Ravelry and Dropbox
- Sync across multiple devices
Before class, please download the KnitCompanion app on your device—Apple, Google, or Amazon all work—and we’ll use the complimentary pattern pre-loaded into the app to learn together. Not sure about subscribing yet? Activate your free trial of Setup+Essentials just before class so you can test out the premium tools.
Ready to go further? Join our KnitCompanion 201 class next to explore even more of this powerful app’s robust, time-saving features. Prior use of KnitCompanion or completion of this 101 session is strongly recommended before taking 201.
KnitCompanion 201: The Glowhair Edition
Friday, December 5, 2:30–4:30 p.m. (Register here)
Take your KnitCompanion skills to the next level with Kecia as she guides you through setting up Stephen West’s Glowhair Frost Scarflet pattern from start to finish. This workshop is perfect for those who have already explored KnitCompanion’s basics and want to level up their use of its robust tools.
Key Paid Features we’ll explore:
Creating KEYS that stay visible
- Adding VIDEO links directly in your pattern
- Setting up CHARTS
- Joining Text Pieces for One-Tap progress
- Customizing your Row Marker
- Using Magic Markers to count and highlight stitches
Students should already be familiar with KnitCompanion’s basic features. (If not, join our KnitCompanion 101 class first!) You’ll need an active free trial or a Setup + Essentials subscription, plus purchase of the Glowhair Frost Scarflet pattern so we can all work from the same project file. This class will also get you perfectly prepped for our Bask in the Glowhair KAL on December 7 & 14!
Grab your gradient, power up your app, and come bask in the glow!
FAQs
What's a Knitalong (or Crochetalong, or Makealong)?
A knitalong (KAL), Crochetalong (CAL) or Makealong (MAL) is a social event designed to bring the maker community together around a specific pattern or yarn – or sometimes both. Enjoy connecting with others while knitting or crocheting the same garment or working with a particular yarn together. This is a fantastic time to gather together with others in our fiber arts community, enjoy camaraderie, and get a little guidance and project support along the way.
What ISN'T a Knitalong/Crochetalong/Makealong?
A KAL/CAL/MAL is not a class. You should be reasonably familiar with the techniques required to work through the project at hand. However, help is never far away! If you ever find yourself in need of extended project support, drop in to one of our Help Sessions, offered weekly on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1-3pm.
Free Basics include:
- Track your row and progress along the row
- Counters for every project
- Link to Ravelry and Dropbox
- Sync across multiple devices
Before class, please download the KnitCompanion app on your device—Apple, Google, or Amazon all work—and we’ll use the complimentary pattern pre-loaded into the app to learn together. Not sure about subscribing yet? Activate your free trial of Setup+Essentials just before class so you can test out the premium tools.
Ready to go further? Join our KnitCompanion 201 class next to explore even more of this powerful app’s robust, time-saving features. Prior use of KnitCompanion or completion of this 101 session is strongly recommended before taking 201.
Materials: An Apple, Google or Amazon device (tablets are highly encouraged over phones) with the KnitCompanion app already loaded and your own free account open and ready to go.
Prerequisite skills: Familiarity with your tablet.
Instructor: Kecia Kubota
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
Key Paid Features we’ll explore:
Creating KEYS that stay visible
- Adding VIDEO links directly in your pattern
- Setting up CHARTS
- Joining Text Pieces for One-Tap progress
- Customizing your Row Marker
- Using Magic Markers to count and highlight stitches
Students should already be familiar with KnitCompanion’s basic features. (If not, join our KnitCompanion 101: Basics class first!) You’ll need an active free trial or a Setup + Essentials subscription, plus purchase of Stephen West's Glowhair Frost Scarflet pattern so we can all work from the same project file. This class will also get you perfectly prepped for our Bask in the Glowhair KAL on December 7 & 14!
Materials: An Apple, Google or Amazon device (tablets are highly encouraged over phones) an active free trial or a Setup + Essentials subscription, plus purchase of the Glowhair Frost Scarflet pattern
Prerequisite skills: KnitCompanion 101: Basics or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Kecia Kubota
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
We’ve pulled together a few pattern and yarn pairings to inspire your gift list:
Super Bulky: Malabrigo Rasta
Bulky: Malabrigo Mecha, Chunky, or Vientos
Aran: West Yorkshire Spinners Fable, The Fibre Co. &Make Aran, or Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino + Soft Silk Mohair
Worsted: Amano Riti, Malabrigo Rios, or mYak Baby Yak Medium
THE SCHEDULE:
Join us for three Saturday afternoons of camaraderie, encouragement, and plenty of holiday cheer as we knit our way toward the season of giving.
- Meetup 1: Saturday, December 6 from 3–5 p.m.
- Meetup 2: Saturday, December 13 from 3–5 p.m.
- Meetup 3: Saturday, December 20 from 3–5 p.m.
HOW TO REGISTER:
To register for the KAL, add this item to your cart or come visit us in the shop. Purchase yarn for your project from Fancywork. Your support of our shop helps us continue to offer community events like this one. Thank you!
FAQs
What's a Knitalong (or Crochetalong, or Makealong)?
A knitalong (KAL), Crochetalong (CAL) or Makealong (MAL) is a social event designed to bring the maker community together around a specific pattern or yarn – or sometimes both. Enjoy connecting with others while knitting or crocheting the same garment or working with a particular yarn together. This is a fantastic time to gather together with others in our fiber arts community, enjoy camaraderie, and get a little guidance and project support along the way.
What ISN'T a Knitalong/Crochetalong/Makealong?
A KAL/CAL/MAL is not a class. You should be reasonably familiar with the techniques required to work through the project at hand. However, help is never far away! If you ever find yourself in need of extended project support, drop in to one of our Help Sessions, offered weekly on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1-3pm.
*Important*
When you check out there should be a box titled "Order special instructions".
Please write in the box what you would like to focus on in this private crochet session.
Examples:
- I have never crocheted before. I would like to learn from the beginning!
- I would like to learn the ____ stitch.
- I have this pattern (name and designer), I would like help with it.
This way Ilana will have time to prepare the lesson beforehand! Thank you so much.
If you’re stuck on a knitting project or just not sure how to interpret some tricky pattern directions, never fear! Our knitting experts are here!
Help Sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis, with space for 6 at a time. Stop by the shop and get back on the road to happy stitching again each Wednesday and Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm.
Weekly on Thursdays from 1-3pm
Bring your crochet projects and join your host Fancy Nancy and other crocheters at Fancywork Yarn Shop every Thursday from 1-3pm. This 2-hour hook session is designed specifically to foster community among the crochet crew. All skill levels are welcome in this weekly drop-in event. No need to reserve a spot ahead of time. Just join us in the shop. We can't wait to see what you're working on!
Please note: While we encourage crochet for people of all ages, this event is geared towards ages 18 and above. If you are interested in a crochet event for you or someone you care for under the age of 18, please let us know. We'd love to put together an event just for the younger set!
Join our all-star knitting instructor, Dedra, as she walks you through every detail of making your very own sweater. At the end of this class, you'll have a very cute, very sporty pullover that you'll proudly wear everywhere! Class meets five times over the course of seven weeks to knit Varsity Sweater by Lamb & Kid Designs.
Class 1: Starting out right! In this first class, we'll cover the all-important gauge swatch - how to do it right and what to do if you're not getting gauge. We will also discuss different types of sweater construction, top down, bottom up, cardigans and pullovers.
Class 2: All about the yoke. We'll learn how to use short rows to shape the neckline for elegance and a comfortable fit and, at the same time, we'll be working those raglan sleeve increases.
Class 3: Getting to the meat of it. This week we'll tackle the sleeves and body of the sweater. Once your sleeve stitches are secured, cables are adjusted and a few rows are under your belt, it's smooth sailing from here! We'll send you off on a two-week break to knit, knit, knit on your own with the goal of coming back with a completed, bound off sweater body.
Class 4: School's back in session! We'll gather together again and jump in on those sleeves, learning how to shape them, along with strategies for making them the perfect length.
Class 5: Graduation Day! We will finish our sweaters strong and celebrate the big win! We'll talk about finishing techniques and how to care for your handmade heirloom.
Congratulations, you've graduated to Sweater Knitter!
Materials: 905-1648 yards of worsted weight yarn, such as Amano Yarns' Riti depending on the size you choose to knit. (Don't worry, we're happy help you determine yardage.) *Approx. 20 yards of contrasting worsted weight yarn for each sleeve stripe. Suggested needle sizes: US 7 circular knitting needles in 16" and 24-32" length. US 5 circular knitting needles in 16" and 32" lengths, or sizes required to get listed pattern gauge. Darning needle, 4 stitch markers, including a unique one for BOR, and a pair of scissors.
Prerequisite skills: Casting on, joining in the round, knitting, purling and binding off.
Homework: In order to keep pace with the class agenda, you'll need to knit an average of 8 rows per day throughout the length of the class.
Instructor: Dedra Clark
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
Our Learn to Crochet class is designed for never-before crocheters to gain proficiency with the fundamental stitches that form the basis of a world of gorgeous textural designs. In this three-session class, we will learn the 3 foundational stitches that make up most of crochet: single, half-double, and double. You'll also gain proficiency with chaining, slip stitches, and how to hold your hook and yarn.
Materials: Included
Prerequisite skills: None
Instructor: Ilana Holland
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
In Beanie Basics, you'll review the long tail cast on and discover knitting in the round, working with two colors, decreasing, and what to do when the circumference of your work becomes too small for your circular needle. We'll be working with The Conversationalist, by The Plucky Knitter – an adorable, wearable, two-color hat!
Materials: 2 skeins of Malabrigo Rios in contrasting colors. Suggested needles: US 5 and US 7 circular knitting needles, 16" length or size required to get listed pattern gauge plus one set of double-pointed needles in the larger of the two sizes. Stitch markers, scissors and a darning needle.
Prerequisite skills: Casting on, knitting, and purling.
Instructor: Dedra Clark
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
Knitting has seen a resurgence and is bursting at the seams with fresh, modern designs to knit and wear with pride! Get started on the slow fashion path to creating your own hand knits in this 4-week series geared towards absolute beginners.
Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or you’ve dabbled in the past and are in need of a refresher, this class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamentals of knitting. We’ll cover key topics including casting on, binding off, the knit and the purl stitch, plus how to reading a simple pattern, and unknitting and picking up dropped stitches so you’re able to fix mistakes when they happen (and they happen to the best of us). There will also be a short discussion on gauge and how to find patterns.
What you’ll learn:
The Basics & Beyond:
- Cast on
- Knit
- Purl
- Bind off
Fixing Mistakes:
- Tinking (that's "knit" backwards!)
- Frogging
- Picking up a dropped stitch
- Picking up a dropped stitch from several rows down
- Correcting other common mistakes
Gauge:
- The importance of gauge
- How to calculate gauge
- How to adjust gauge
Bonus:
- Reading your stitches
- Reading a pattern
- How to use Ravelry
What you’ll make: A set of four mug rugs to rest your beverage on during future fantastic knitting sessions!
Class meets once weekly on Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm. All materials are included.
Prerequisite skills: None
Instructor: Dedra Clark
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
Knitting has seen a resurgence and is bursting at the seams with fresh, modern designs to knit and wear with pride! Get started on the slow fashion path to creating your own hand knits in this 4-week series geared towards absolute beginners.
Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or you’ve dabbled in the past and are in need of a refresher, this class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamentals of knitting. We’ll cover key topics including casting on, binding off, the knit and the purl stitch, plus how to reading a simple pattern, and unknitting and picking up dropped stitches so you’re able to fix mistakes when they happen (and they happen to the best of us). There will also be a short discussion on gauge and how to find patterns.
What you’ll learn:
The Basics & Beyond:
- Cast on
- Knit
- Purl
- Bind off
Fixing Mistakes:
- Tinking (that's "knit" backwards!)
- Frogging
- Picking up a dropped stitch
- Picking up a dropped stitch from several rows down
- Correcting other common mistakes
Gauge:
- The importance of gauge
- How to calculate gauge
- How to adjust gauge
Bonus:
- Reading your stitches
- Reading a pattern
- How to use Ravelry
What you’ll make: A set of four mug rugs to rest your beverage on during future fantastic knitting sessions!
Class meets once weekly on Sunday from 1-3pm. All materials are included.
Prerequisite skills: None
Instructor: Dedra Clark
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
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