CLASSES & EVENTS

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 this class you'll learn to liberate your pullovers into cardigans in Icelandic Lopapeysa-style. Working in miniature and with first-hand knowledge passed from Icelandic Knitter, Hélène Magnusson to your instructors, we'll share the secret super powers of knitting stranded colorwork cardigans with Icelandic wool. In order to lessen the anxiety of steeking, our project will be a doll-sized sweater perfect for gifting to a little loved one or keeping as a reminder to yourself that you can do amazing things!

Your takeaways from this class will include color selection, color dominance and tips for maintaining proper tension in stranded colorwork knitting, building in that all-important steek gusset and how to make sure your sweater doesn't unravel on you.

Then we will fearlessly and deftly cut our cute sweaters right up the center, pick up a tidy edge and learn how to finish with it with a zipper!

Along the way we'll talk about Icelandic sheep, the history of the iconic lopapeysa, and why knitting with lopi yarn is different than knitting with other yarns.

All materials and equipment other than knitting needles and notions will be included for this class. Join us for what's sure to be a wildly fun class!

Materials: Yarn and pattern are included. Please bring size US 8 needles in your preferred method for small circumference knitting in the round: double-pointed needles, long circular needles for Magic Loop, or Flexi-Flips, a tapestry needle and pair of nice sharp scissors. Please note: Magic Loop technique will not be taught in the class.

Prerequisite skills: Casting on, joining to knit in the round, knitting, purling, knitting stranded colorwork, knitting small circumferences in the round, and binding off.

Instructors: Elise Jones & Danni Supplee

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.

With this two-hour workshop, you will gain an understanding of how animal fibers are spun into the delightful yarn we love to use and collect. In the class, colorful materials will be included and fun is 100% guaranteed! Plus, an Ashford Student Drop Spindle is yours to keep!

*CAUTION!* Taking this workshop has side effects of extreme spinning addiction.

What you’ll learn:

The stages before yarn:

• Different fibers
• Tops, batts, roving, rolags, etc…
• Staple length

Making yarn with a top whorl drop spindle:

• What is a top whorl drop spindle?
• Park and draft method
• Plying
• Other techniques

Included in your class registration fee:

• 2.5 oz Ashford top whorl drop spindle
• Beginning fiber kit
• Ilana’s basic drop spinners guide book

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.

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 two-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.

Bonus: Once you've completed Learn to Crochet or have equivalent skills, expand your quiver with our continuing classes, covering projects like lacy washcloths, cozies, beanies and wine totes – all designed to teach new stitches and build skills one upon another.

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.

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!

SAVE THE DATE!
Local Yarn Store Day is April 26! 

Local Yarn Store Day is a national day of celebration honoring that unique and ubiquitously beloved entity, the Local Yarn Store, a place where fiber crafters of all kinds can come together to find inspiration, learn a new skill, get all the yarn, and craft together in community. The above-mentioned are among the things we love about being YOUR local yarn store, but the most cherished of them is the idea of "community."

In addition to celebrating all the things we love about YARN and YARN SHOPS, we are thrilled to support and celebrate our Community Giving partner, Hearts Unknown Education (HÙE).

Hearts Unknown Education (HÙE), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Bend that uses the creative arts to offer imaginative experiences in a safe and supportive environment, guiding young people (K-12) who may be struggling emotionally‚ particularly those with anxiety or depression, or who may be having a tough time coping with the state of the world. HÙE's creative wellness programs foster free expression while encouraging youth to explore their inner selves and emotions through art.

As has become our tradition, we're once again holding our HÙGE Community Giving Raffle, benefiting HÙE! Loads of sweater quantities of really beautiful yarn, interchangeable needle sets, kits, gifts, and so much more will be raffled off to many lucky winners. 100% of proceeds from raffle ticket sales will be donated to Hearts Unknown Education in support of their programming for Central Oregon youth.

Mark your calendars for a day at your LYS that you won't want to to miss!

Weekly on Thursdays from 1-3pm

Bring your crochet projects and join fellow crocheters at Fancywork 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!

In this class, we'll use Pacific Knit Co.'s Doodle Decks – a creative collection of colorwork motifs presented as a deck of cards – that you can mix and match for endless customization.

A Doodle Deck and 2 balls of Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift are included with your class registration.

At the end of class you'll be ready to cast on a winter's worth of show stopping stranded colorwork projects spanning the range from accessories to traditional Scandinavian colorwork sweaters and everything in between!

Materials: Materials included with your class registration are one Doodle Deck and two balls of Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift (all items are limited to available stock on hand). Please bring a 24" US 4 and a 24" US 5 circular needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle and scissors.

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.