fibre space — Local services in Alexandria

Fibre Space is more than a yarn shop, it's a community. While I love purchasing gifts for the knitters and crocheters in my life, what I love most about the owner, Danielle's store is that it creates a real community through community stitching events on Thursdays and Fridays, classes, pop-up shops and events. I usually purchase online to pick-up in store and the staff is so knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and professional. My purchases are sustainably wrapped and marked with my name. For a non-knitter or crocheter, it is helpful to have a store staffed by artisans who can help pick out the perfect fiber or craft kit or class for your intended giftee. I also find lots of small gifts to send to friends and family far away that are unique and one-of-a-kind. For my bestie and her mom, who are serious knitters, the quality of the natural and bespoke yarn is a big hit for their hats and sweaters. For the past several years, I purchase items for my boys' friends birthdays and class auctions because we need more small businesses like Fibre Space, which create community. One of my goals this fall is to participate in the Stich in Space with my needlepoint or maybe finally learn to knit in a course. The store itself is beautiful with two levels of space, an outdoor area and wonderful murals on Prince Street. As my boys state "there is Ms. Danielle's store" because businesses in Old Town are more than just a place to shop--they are the livelihood of our friends and neighbors and a place to really count on community. Stop in and I'm positive you will find something for yourself or others...

Wonderful knitting store, got me started on knitting my first project, a blanket for my daughter. I can't recommend them enough and their prices are very competitive to what you would find online.

That said, don't expect to be walking away from here with some $6 balls of acrylic yarn. They focus on natural fibers and while they do have some synthetic blends, those are more for ensuring you get a strong fiber for durable projects. Not as a cost saving measure.

I have returned there since starting to get some help on project mistakes and they are wonderful. Depending on when you go, you might have to wait a little bit for the shop to clear out of some customers, but they have been phenomenal.

As a father who got into knitting to make stuff for their daughter, you want a project you can enter with confidence, receive help as needed, and use a material that makes the project special. I could have gone to a big box store and gotten some generic acrylic for less than half the amount, but instead I ended up with a beautiful, pure wool material that will make a special item for my daughter.

If you are just interested in knitting, and I'm sure crocheting, please do yourself a favor and go here to get started or continue. I can't speak to their classes, but their customer service and product selection has exceeded expectations.

I had a friend visit from Atlanta and he was blown away by this store. This is the reason why buying local and often is so important for...

I can not recommend this shop. The staff is neither friendly nor helpful. You are made to feel that you are bothering them when asking a question . I have been several times and always thought I will try again. Nope done.

In response to owner: I wanted to cancel only one class because the instructor had given me the wrong instructions in the previous lesson. I did not request a refund for that lesson. But I thought it truly unfair that I should pay a second $40 to the instructor after the first lesson where she incorrectly pinned and seamed the sleeves of my sweater . I did not berate your staff . The person repeated and repeated your policy and would not allow me to explain the issue of the first lesson. I did not write all this the first time because if you had simply refunded me it would have been settled. I did not want the instructor to feel badly. Mistakes happen. On the other hand, as I wrote above ,I have been in your shop several times, and every time your staff has always been the same. They are not welcoming , seem taxed if asked a question , and in general are rather disinterested in providing assistance. A community listens and understands. As far as this issue is concerned, sometimes a policy does not apply 100% percent of the time. Again, this is the only time I requested a refund from you. Believe me, I will be pleased to not patronize your business in...