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Grab a beverage from our sponsor, This Girl Walks Into a Bar, and join us for a lively, yarn-filled evening as we dive deeper into the fascinating world of knitting, crochet, and fiber arts!
A plethora of "ah-ha!" moments will to shed light on the secrets to achieving success with your fiber arts projects. Whether you’re a gift maker, fashion lover, or overall craft enthusiast... Our Purls of Wisdom lecture series will have you inspired and ready to tackle your future projects with new knowledge and confidence!
THE SCHEDULE:
July 2: Color Theory for Colorwork: Ever wonder why some color combinations sing while others fall flat? Learn the basics of color theory and gain confidence choosing colors for stranded knitting, mosaic knitting, and beyond.
July 9: Gauge Matters: Gauge may not be glamorous, but it can make or break a project. Discover why swatching matters, how to measure accurately, and when it's worth the extra effort.
July 16: Knitting Off Gauge With Intention: What happens when your gauge doesn't match the pattern? Learn when you can safely knit off gauge, how to make adjustments, and how to turn "close enough" into a successful project.
July 23: Cast On: Our Favorite Methods & When We Use Them: Not all cast-ons are created equal! We'll explore a variety of cast-on methods, their strengths, and which projects they work best for.
July 30: Modifying Patterns to Fit Better: Patterns are a starting point, not a rulebook. Learn simple ways to customize fit and make garments that work for your unique body and style.
August 6: Cast Off: Our Favorite Methods & When We Use Them: The right bind-off can make all the difference. Explore stretchy, structured, decorative, and invisible cast-off methods and when to use each one.
August 13: Fiber Stash Organization: From overflowing bins to beautifully organized collections, we'll share tips for managing your yarn stash, tracking inventory, and finding inspiration in what you already own.
August 20: All About Plant Fiber: Cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, and more! Learn about the characteristics, strengths, and best uses of plant-based fibers for knitting, crochet, and weaving.
August 27: Needles & Knitting Ergonomics: Your tools matter. We'll discuss needle materials, styles, and ergonomic strategies to help make your crafting experience more comfortable and enjoyable.
September 3: Make Ravelry Work for You!: Ravelry is more than a pattern database. Learn how to use its powerful tools for project tracking, stash management, pattern discovery, and connecting with the fiber community.
September 10: All About Animal Fiber: From sheep and alpaca to yak, cashmere, and beyond, explore the wonderful world of animal fibers and learn how their unique properties affect your finished projects.
All events are from 5-7pm at Fancywork. Cost for the lecture, plus one cocktail or mocktail, is $35 per evening.
Bring your knitting or crochet bestie and something to take notes with. Your registration includes a cocktail or mocktail!
Purls of Wisdom is sponsored by This Girl Walks into a Bar: Mixers + Snacks. Sisters and co-owners, Jordan Catapano and Jocelyn Dunn, created This Girl Walks into a Bar to complete and enhance your bar setup. Set against the backdrop of California outdoor entertaining and dining, their products use fresh, certified-organic ingredients, that are low sugar and taste homemade. Their mission is to create high-quality, non-alcoholic, and responsibly sourced organic mixers for any age and every lifestyle. Cheers!
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.
Zoom 1: Thursday, June 4 at 11am PST
Knit at Fancywork: June 20 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Knit at Fancywork: July 10 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Zoom 2: Saturday, July 25 at 11am PST
Knit at Fancywork: August 4 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Zoom 3: Friday, August 14 at 11am PST
LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/85268720055
Meeting ID: 852 6872 0055
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, how to hold your hook and yarn, how to count rows in crochet, and more.
Materials: Included
Prerequisite skills: None
Instructor: Nancy Scher
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.
Join us for a special trunk show featuring the work of a Fancywork employee! Explore a vibrant collection of hand-spun yarns, plus prepared rolags and fiber kits ready for spinning. Ilana's creations showcase her love of color, texture, and sustainable fiber practices, with each skein and fiber blend thoughtfully crafted to inspire makers of all kinds. Whether you're a spinner, knitter, weaver, or fiber enthusiast, this trunk show offers a chance to discover distinctive materials, learn about Ilana's creative process, and find inspiration for your next project.
In addition to the trunk show, Ilana will be offering an Intro to Drop Spinning class designed for beginners interested in exploring the art of hand spinning. Participants will learn the fundamentals of drafting fiber, creating twist, and spinning yarn using a drop spindle, leaving with the skills and confidence to continue their spinning journey at home.
For those looking to expand their fiber preparation skills, Ilana will also lead a Scrappy Hand-carded Rolag Workshop. Attendees will discover Ilana's process for repurposing yarn scraps on hand carders to create custom rolags. This hands on workshop is perfect for fiber enthusiasts who enjoy experimenting with texture, color, and creative fiber combinations.
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 challenging if 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.
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:
- 1.5 oz Ashford top whorl drop spindle.
- Beginning fiber kit
- Ilana’s basic drop spinners guide book
Meets July 17th from 10am - 12pm
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.
Ways to Score:
- A finished WIP: Bring in your Finished object to show off to a staff member.
- Frog-it Party: Come Frog with us on July 21st!
- Learn something new in Purls of Wisdom: attend a Purls of Wisdom night.
- Join the Scrap-a-long: Attend one meet up of the Seaglass Scrap-a-long.
- Community Stitch: Come work on your WIPs on 7/12 and 8/15.
- Seam-it Support Group: Learn about seaming and maybe finish a project on 8/11.
- Block it with a Strucket: Show a staff member a picture of you using the Strucket our favorite blocking tool! (Share on instagram and Tag us and Strucket for a bonus stamp on a space of your choosing.)
- End-Weaving Weekend: all weekend long come to the shop and get those ends woven in on 8/29 and 8/30.
- De-stash with Recraft: Donate an item to keep Craft accessible.
- Organize your stash: Share with a staff member your plans for getting organized!
- Make a list of your WIPs: Show and tell time! Present your list to staff member. (Lists over 10 projects long get a bonus stamp on a space of your choosing!)
- Finish the Scrap-a-long: come in before the end of Bingo with your finished Seaglass project.
- Get $5 OFF one purchase for every finished row, column or diagonal, up to 4 times.
- Blackout the whole card and win a $75 gift card to Fancywork!
Price: FREE!
Times: Sunday, July 12 from 10am-1pm & Saturday, August 15 from 3-6pm
Got a current work-in-progress? Settle in for a relaxing few hours of stitching alongside fellow crafters. This free event is all about creativity, connection, and the joy of crafting together.
We'll have the community table set up and ready for anyone who would like to knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or work on other portable crafts. Make progress on a project, get inspired, and enjoy good company this is a welcoming space for makers of all crafts and skill levels. We hope to see you there!
Price: Free!
Time: Tuesday, July 21 from 4:30-6:30pm
Part of the Great Summer WIP Down, join us for a Frog-It Party!
We all know those projects, the ones that started with excitement but somehow lost their shine along the way. Perhaps you love the yarn, but this wasn't the right project for it. Or, despite your best gauge work, it's not fitting the way you'd hoped. There are endless valid reasons to let go of a project that's only partially complete.
Instead of letting that it sit forgotten in a basket, join us for a fun evening of rip, rip, ripping those stitches out and freeing up the yarn for a brand new beginning!
Bring a project you’re ready to let go of and enjoy the oddly satisfying process of frogging alongside fellow makers. Once your yarn is reclaimed, our staff can help you find inspiration for something new to cast on with it. Alteernatively, we welcome you to donate your yarn to our craft thrift annex, ReCraft Supply, supporting sustainability in craft, creative reuse, and accessible crafting in our community.
Sometimes the bravest thing a crafter can do is start over!
Price: FREE!
Time: Tuesday, August 11 from 4:30-6:30pm
You’ve started the projects, now let’s put on the finishing touches! Join us for Seam-It Support Group, a warm and friendly summer evening dedicated to seaming, finishing, and finally getting those projects one step closer to becoming glorious, wearable finished objects.
Bring your sweaters, toys, blankets, or any project waiting for final assembly, and enjoy the encouragement of seaming alongside your fellow makers. Find moral support for that simple but mentally challenging last step. Or get a refresher on the mattress stitch. Maybe you're just in need of someone to cheer you on. You got it! We’re here to help. A little community support goes a long way when getting that WIP to the finish line.
Price: FREE!
Times: Saturday, August 29 from 10am-5pm & Sunday, August 30 from 11am-3pm
Those little yarn tails have been patient long enough! Join us for End Weaving Weekend, a relaxed and encouraging gathering dedicated to tackling one of the last few steps that takes your project from “Work In Progress” and “Finished Object.”
We bet you have a few loose ends to wrap up, so join us at the shop with your nearly finished projects! Settle in with fellow makers and spend the weekend weaving in ends, adding finishing touches, and celebrating all the progress you’ve made during the The Great Summer WIP Down. Whether you’re down to two ends or two hundred, every stitch counts.
This is the perfect opportunity to gather up those odds and ends from your stash or explore our craft thrift annex, ReCraft Supply, along with those special single skeins you've been holding on to, and turn them into something beautiful! Whether your colors are carefully curated or joyfully eclectic, the Sea Glass patterns celebrate creativity, texture.
Come knit with us all summer long as part of The Great Summer WIP Down and celebrate scrap yarn, community, and mindful making.
THE SCHEDULE:
This Knitalong meets in person on the following Saturday afternoons at Fancywork:
- Meetup 1: Saturday, July 11, 4:30-6:00 pm
- Meetup 2: Saturday, July 25, 4:30-6:00 pm
- Meetup 3: Saturday, August 8, 4:30-6:00 pm
- Meetup 4: Saturday, August 22, 4:30-6:00 pm
We love seeing what our community creates, and when you're able to include yarn from Fancywork in your project, even just a skein or two, it means the world to us. It's your support that makes community events like this possible, and we're so grateful for it.
HOW TO REGISTER:
To register for the KAL, add this item to your cart or come visit us in the shop.
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 and Saturdays from 1-3pm.
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.
*Important*
When you check out there will be a box titled "Order special instructions".
Please write in the box what you would like to focus on in this private lesson.
Examples:
- I have never knit 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 Tyndal will have time to prepare the lesson beforehand! Thank you so much.
*Important*
When you check out there will be a box titled "Order special instructions".
Please write in the box what you would like to focus on in this private lesson.
Examples:
- I have never knit 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 Mari will have time to prepare the lesson beforehand! Thank you so much.
*Important*
When you check out there will 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 Nancy will have time to prepare the lesson beforehand! Thank you so much.
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