CLASSES & EVENTS

For two decades, Malabrigo has been bringing color, softness, and joy to knitters and crocheters around the world. Founded in Uruguay by two brothers inspired by their grandmother’s hand-knit artistry, Malabrigo began as a small kitchen-dyeing experiment. What started with a single pot of yarn has grown into an international favorite — a brand beloved for its rich colorways, buttery-soft merino, and dedication to artisanal, sustainable dyeing practices. Today, Malabrigo continues to celebrate creativity and community with every skein, inspiring makers to wrap the world in warmth and color.

Malabrigo Day at Fancywork!

Join Fancywork — and yarn shops across the globe — for the very first Malabrigo Day, celebrating 20 marvelous years of Malabrigo yarns! We’re rolling out a full day of fiber fun, color, and community in true Fancywork fashion.

Sample 20 different Malabrigo bases at our Yarn Tasting Bar, beautifully displayed in wine glasses and ready for you to knit or crochet a little “taste.” Enjoy light refreshments and Malabrigo Mimosas, and if we’re lucky, a few batches of homemade Alfajores — classic Argentinian sandwich cookies.

Each taster earns a raffle ticket for a chance to win two skeins of Malabrigo’s newest yarn, Vientos, plus a Malabrigo project bag. Shoppers can also enjoy Malabrigo swag — hat tags, stitch markers, buttons, stickers, and more — with any yarn purchase, while supplies last.

Browse a selection of limited-edition Malabrigo yarns and tote bags we don’t usually carry, or place a special order for any of Malabrigo's twenty delightful yarn bases! We’ll also have free printed patterns and QR codes for digital downloads from Malabrigo’s pattern library. (Bonus: all Malabrigo patterns on Ravelry are 50% off during the event!)

Don’t forget to wear your Malabrigo makes! Snap a selfie, tag your post with
@MalabrigoDay #MalabrigoFit #FancyworkYarnShop, and show us your share at checkout to receive 10% off all in-stock Malabrigo products.

🌈 Taste the Rainbow!

Let’s raise a glass (of yarn!) to color, creativity, and community. Come celebrate twenty years of Malabrigo magic — sip, stitch, and discover your next favorite yarn. It’s fiber fun you won’t want to miss!

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.

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. 

Andrea Mowry’s Weekender sweaters have become true knitting legends—beloved for their effortless style, cozy fit, and just-one-more-row magic. Now it’s your turn to cast on! Join us for Weekender Sundays, a knitalong at Fancywork Yarn Shop where you can choose from any of the three Weekender designs and knit alongside fellow fans.

Whether you’re swooning over the classic pullover, tempted by the lightweight version, or ready for the pocketed crew-neck, this is the perfect excuse to finally make that sweater. Gather with Kecia and Maricela for three Sundays this fall to stitch, laugh, and bring your Weekender to life—you’ll be wearing yours before you know it!

What will you knit your Weekender in? Here are some of our favorite suggestions:

The Weekender: This worsted-weight classic was originally designed in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, which, sadly, is no longer. mYak Baby Yak Medium, Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino, Fiber MacGyver Merino Alpaca, or Amano Yarns Riti would all make lovely substitutes. 

The Weekender Light: This is a fingering-weight version of the OG Weekender. We're thinking about Knitting for Olive Merino, or mYak Fior di Lino. Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift would also fit the bill nicely. 

The Weekender Crew: Last but not least, the crew-neck version – with pockets – makes a great project for a DK-weight Weekender. Consider Wooldreamers Mota, Caldera DK (check our stock in-store), Malabrigo Verano for a cotton version, or mYak Tibetan Cloud.

Those of you who attended our Purls of Wisdom lecture "Knitting Off Gauge with Intention" this summer have even more options! As always, we're here to help you with your yarn choice 7 days a week. 

THE SCHEDULE:

This Knitalong meets in person on the following three Sunday afternoons at Fancywork: 

• Meetup 1: Sunday, October 12, 2-4 pm
• Meetup 2: Sunday, October 26, 2-4 pm
  
• Meetup 3: Sunday, November 9, 3:30-5:30 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!

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.

Held on the First Friday of every month from 5-7pm!

Join us on the First Friday evening of every month for a FREE community gathering of stitches. We’ll keep the doors open from 5-7pm for community stitching time paired with refreshments, raffles, and discounts on select items.

Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) if possible please. Space is limited in our small shop and seating is available on a first come, first served basis. We can't wait to welcome you,  your project and your great big smile!

Intarsia allows you to work with bold blocks of color without carrying yarn across the back, making it ideal for the modern, geometric designs featured in the Santa Fe Cardigan.

Throughout the class, you'll gain confidence in managing multiple strands, reading intarsia charts, working top-down inset pockets, and finishing your garment with professional polish. This class is the perfect opportunity to expand your knitting skills and create a one-of-a-kind, statement cardigan for your wardrobe. 

Homework: Before the first class meets, please swatch and have met gauge according to the pattern. 

Materials (not included): Yarn: MC: 822-1644 yards, depending on garment size, of Malabrigo Chunky or equivalent chunky/bulky weight yarn; CC1 (yellow), 4 yards;  CC2 (orange), 8 yards; CC3 (light brown), 40 yards; CC4 (green), 14 yards; CC5 (lavendar), 16 yards; CC6 (blue), 31 yards; CC7 (dark brown), 41 yards. Kits for CC sections are available for purchase. Materials for all Fancywork classes must be purchased at our shop. Needles: Size US 10-12/2, or size required to meet gauge. Basic knitting notions such as stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors. Pattern: Santa Fe Cardigan by Alexandra Tavel, available at Fancywork 

Prerequisite skills: Knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, and swatching to meet gauge. We strongly recommend that you have already knit at least one sweater to gauge (of any size) before taking this 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.

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.

*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. 

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!

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.

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.

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.