…Dragon’s Breath Cowl by Nim Teasdale!

This cowl is knit using just one skein of the light and fluffy Alpaca Lace from Cascade Yarns. This yarn is super soft 100% alpaca that has a beautiful loft and the magical alpaca ability to keep you nice and warm. The total cost for this project is (hold on to your butts!) $8.50, needles not included but the pattern is free. That’s right kids, eight dollars and fifty cents! We added beads to ours, which you can pick up at any craft store (check out the Potomac Bead Company on Main Street in Mechanicsburg for bead overload) for around $3. Talk about knitting bang for your buck!

Have fun and stitch on my fellow theorists!

…Stockholm Scarf by knittedblissJC!

This cowl is knit using five skeins of the soft and lovely Acadia from The Fibre Company. The silk noils in this yarn give the finished project some visual depth. We’ve made some modifications to the pattern so it can be knit in the round, just ask us for them when you pick up your yarn. The total cost for this project is $70, needles not included but the pattern is free.

Have fun and stitch on my fellow theorists!

…the Not Knit Cowl by Benjamin Matthews!

This is the perfect weekend project to help keep the chilly air away. The cowl is crocheted using a size P hook that will help you finish this in no time (ours took about 4 hours total). We used three skeins of Diamond Tradition Chunky, one skein of each color, and we added three rows to each section for a super snugly version. The total cost for this project is $25.50 including the free pattern but not the hook.

Have fun and stitch on my fellow theorists!

…the lovely Koigu Linen Stitch Scarf from Churchmouse Classics!

This is one of those rare magical knits that comes out beautifully no matter what. The pattern states that you can pick any three skeins of Koigu KPPPM and/or KPM and they will make a beautiful finished scarf, and they’re right! Because the linen stitch works and slips stitches on each row it helps the different colors blend perfectly. The total cost for this project is $48, pattern included, needles not.

Have fun and stitch on my fellow theorists!

…the lovely Lychee Mittens and Terra Striped Hat (designed by in-house shop theorist Nicole)!

This set was a fun and quick knit that you can whip up in a flash to shake off the fall chill or stash away for Hanukkah or Christmas gift giving. Making the most of the nicely sized Fibre Co Terra skeins we were able to get both pieces done using one skein of each color, and even had some leftovers. The total cost for these two projects is $64, needles not included but both patterns are free.

Have fun and stitch on my fellow theorists!

Did you know that, as of today, there are only 11 weeks until both Christmas and Hanukkah? If you didn’t, now you do!

Don’t panic! We’ve got you covered. For the next 11 weeks we will be featuring a different project each Fibertastic Friday that’s perfect to whip up for a gift. The closer we get to the holidays the easier and faster the projects will get.

On the 11th week of Christmas Fibertastic Friday gave to me…

…Stocking Cap from Lisa Knits!

We’re currently working up a shop sample of this adorable project using Uptown Worsted in three fantastically bright colors. The total cost for this project, including the pattern but not needles, is $23. Add a fluffy soft pompom for just $5 more!

Have fun and stitch on my fellow theorists!

Well September has snuck up on us. Kids are back in school or off to college, the weather is starting to cool off, and the urge to knit and crochet gets stronger every day. So why not take yourself back to school? Wait, what are we talking about?

CLASSES! Yes, you read that right, our class schedule has been pulled together and we’re ready to help you learn something new. Whether you’d like to learn to knit, see what Fair Isle is all about, learn to read charts, or even try your hand at knitting socks, we’ve got the class for you. 

Pop over to our Classes page to see what classes are scheduled and when. If you see something you like, be sure to drop by the shop to sign up. Classes are available on a first come, first served basis so be sure to save your spot as soon as you are ready. 

We look forward to seeing you in class and hope we can spark some new craft loves for all of you! 

Our Grand Opening Celebration is taking place on Friday, September 2nd and Saturday, September 3rd. In addition to our standard hours, we will be open until 9pm on Friday and 5pm on Saturday. Official celebration times are 5-9pm Friday and 1-5pm Saturday, but you can stop in anytime during the day to check us out and pick up some lovely yarn for your next project. 

We will, of course, have some wonderful prizes up for grabs! You’ll get one entry just for visiting, and you can earn additional entries for each skein or package of yarn you purchase. All of the prizes will be mysteries, but we will have fun descriptions to help you decide where to place your entries. There will be something for everyone!

Light refreshments will be available both Friday and Saturday. 

We’re so excited to meet more of our fellow yarn theorists! Be sure to mingle amongst yourselves and perhaps you’ll find a new knitting or crocheting buddy for life. We are thrilled to be here and hope you’ll continue to come back for many years and create some amazing projects all while creating wonderful memories. 

It’s official! String Theory Yarn Shop is in the works! Keep an eye out here for more information as our first day moves closer and closer.

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