by Alyssa
A Knitter's (and Crocheter's) Guide to Ballard
December 9, 2008 in Ballard, Ballard Events, Ballard Fun by Alyssa
Need yarn and supplies? Full Circle sells yarn and supplies for knitting, crochet and needlework. Full Circle also does custom framing, and specializes in framing for needlepoint, crewel and cross stitch. There’s also Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft – a source of yarn, knitting/crocheting supplies, buttons and more.
Like to dye your own yarn and fiber? Check out Earthues (previously mentioned in BallardBlog.com).
Looking for other people to knit, spin and crochet with? Each Monday evening from around 5:30 to 10pm, a group of fiber artists meets at Miro Tea for tea, crepes and conversation. Just look for the people with the yarn!
Coming in spring, visit the Nordic Heritage Museum for their exhibit Knitting Along the Viking Trail. The exhibit runs Friday, February 6, 2009 to Sunday, April 5, 2009, and features work by Swedish knitting designer Elsebeth Lavold. From February 7-9 Elsebeth Lavold will be holding knitting workshops at the museum. Additionally, the 2009 Nordic Knitting Conference runs March 13-15, 2009.
Full Circle: 2036 NW 56th St., Seattle, – Phone: (206) 783-3322
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft: 2217 NW 57th St., Seattle – Phone: (206) 782-6242
Earthhues: 5129 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle, – Phone: (206) 789-1065
Miro Tea: 5405 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle – Phone: (206) 782-6832
Nordic Heritage Museum: at 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle – Phone: (206) 789-5707
That’s great information. I’ve sent this post to my mom.
Ballard artist Crochet Genie is known to hang out at Full Circle and sometimes she’s at Miro Tea on Monday nights. She also takes orders for custom crochet and knitted clothes and other things