57 West Main Street Babylon, NY 11702 (631) 321-7378

News & Highlights!

In Uncategorized on January 15, 2012 at 9:30 am

Sale of the Week!!

Save  25%
on 
Noro Silk Garden
aran weight
45% Mohair, 45% Silk, 10% Wool

Offer ends 2/5

Sale does not apply to special orders, previously purchased merchandise and cannot be combined with guild discounts. all sales are final no returns or exchanges.


Happening This Week:

Tuesday:  

  • Learn to Knit/Learn to Crochet  3:00 – 4:30
  • The Knitting Workshop  5:00 – 7:00  This 10-week series is  designed to meet your goals. The workshop will run every Tuesday through March, pick any 10 sessions and fire up your needles!
  • Socks Two x Two 5:30 – 7:00  Say goodbye to Second Sock Syndrome – in this two part class you will learn how to knit two socks at once on one long circular needle. it is recommended that you have previous sock knitting experience 

Wednesday: 

  • Quick Cable Slouch  11:30 – 1:00 or  6:00 – 7:30  Learn the basics of chart reading & cable knitting while knitting this cute hat by Azure Knits

Friday: 

  • Finishing  4:00 – 5:30 Learn the essential skills you need to properly finish your knitted items. Mattress stitch, picking up stitches, three needle bind off, kitchener and button holes will be covered. homework provided at registration

Saturday:   

  • Drop Spindling 10:00 – 11:30 Welcome to the mystery of making your own yarn! Learn how to spin and ply fiber into yarn. Not only is spinning fun, understanding yarn construction will improve your knitting and crocheting projects.
  • Learn to Knit/Learn to Crochet  11:30 – 1:00
  • Let’s Play Footsie12:30 – 2:00 Saturdays in February are going to be all about the feet! Join in the fun and start knitting socks – let’s explore color, pattern, texture and technique! If you’re brand new to sock knitting, why not sign up for our sock class or get started on some legwarmers? If you’ve already knit socks, but could use some support, then this is the thing for you!
  • Umaro KAL 12::30 – 2:00    “A luxuriously textured wool throw, worked in super-bulky yarn.” Have you seen this gorgeous pattern by Jared Flood? Do you already know how to knit cables & lace? Are you intimidated by the thought of putting them all together? Then this is the Knit Along for you!
  • Socks! 3:00 – 4:30 Isn’t it about time you learned to make socks?  In this three-week class, you will learn to knit a sock from the cuff down, and walk away prepared to tackle almost any sock pattern out there.
Sunday:  
  • Silk Hany Workshop 11:00 – 1:00 Learn how to knit directly from a silk hanky – no spinning required! This class was sold out last year, so now is your chance! In this two part workshop you will learn how to draft from a lighter-than-air silk cocoon and simultaneously knit a gorgeous silk scarf.
  • Thrummed Mittens 2:00 – 3:30 Learn how to knit these charming, extra warm & cozy mittens! Twisted bits of unspun wool are knitted into the mittens to create a fleecy lining. With wear and use, the fleece inside felts into an insulating layer. Fabulous looks & toasty warm!
  • Groove KAL 1:00 – 3:00 ”Stripes and cabled slipped stitches add a punch of graphic sophistication to this stylish scarf.” The Fibre Company is hosting a knit along and we are going to join in the fun!  Check out their group on Ravelry …. prizes and a live chat with Stephen West, Kate & Courtney! as with all KAL’s – complimentary with your Village Knitter purchase of yarn for the project, otherwise the drop-in fee is $5.00/session. 

Open Knit!  Tuesday, 12:00 – 2:00 Thursday, 6:00 – 8:30   No instruction,  just lots of support, ideas and inspiration. Laughs included. BYO refreshments, if desired.No charge for Open Knit – while it is not required to purchase supplies from The Village Knitter, it is certainly appreciated!

Check out our Class Schedule to see what we have planned for the rest of the month!

Hello!

In Uncategorized on January 15, 2012 at 9:11 am

The Village Knitter, located in historic Babylon Village, is a friendly yarn shop that caters to beginning, intermediate and advanced fiber enthusiasts.  We carry a wide range of yarns, notions and patterns and our shelves are stocked with  the newest, most innovative yarns and patterns on the market. Please drop by–we look forward to meeting you!

come on in!

Have you joined our

Village Knitter Ravelry Group?

it’s the next best thing to being here!


Class Projects:

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sock love

cable slouch

cable slouch

silk hanky

thrummed mittens - outside!

thrummed mittens - inside!

Hours & Directions

In Uncategorized on January 1, 2012 at 9:00 am

Tuesday                      10 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday                10 – 6:00 pm
Thursday                    10 – 8:30 pm
Friday                         10 – 6:00 pm
Saturday                    10 – 6:00 pm
Sunday                       11 – 4:00 pm

Open Knit
Tuesdays, 12 – 2:00 pm
Thursdays,  6 – 8:30 pm

Closed  Monday


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The Village Knitter is on the north side of Main Street, just west of Old Town Hall and across the street from the Babylon Cinema.

My creation

*Please note we are set back and our storefront is not visible on Main Street.

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