St. Pete Knit, Crochet & Fiber Arts at The Common Thread

Join us for Friday Scrappy Hour, every Friday from 6pm-9pm!

This weekly social is all about community, creativity, and connection. Bring your project, get support, and meet fellow fiber-loving friends. Come knit, crochet, embroider, needle felt and more - if your craft is fiber related and considerate of table space, it’s welcome!

IMPORTANT UPDATE, PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning on attending, you must get your ticket on our website. RSVPing “Yes” on Facebook or Meetup does not reserve a space for you, and this event often sells out. We have a strict maximum capacity and we hate turning anyone away who wants to craft with us, so please grab your tickets in advance (even 5 minutes before the event is fine). Remaining tickets for the night are sold at the door if available, on a first come, first served basis.

Details:

• We have comfortable indoor seating for 20. Seating is first come, first served. If you’re coming later and want to be sure you have a comfy spot, feel free to bring a folding or camp chair! We also have a covered picnic area on our patio.
• $10 admission includes $5 off any cafe beverage (BYOB for anything 21+).
• Bring a couple bucks to tip your hardworking baristas - it is much appreciated!
• Forever Thread Members get in free, but must still reserve a ticket in advance so we can get a headcount.
• If you can no longer make it, please let us know so we can offer your spot to another stitcher
• Shop will be open if you’d like to browse yarn & supplies
• Kids under 16 are welcome with with a supervising adult; each attendee must reserve a seat
• Please leave pets at home (service animals always welcome)
• Parking lot is on the east side of the building in the Rad Power Bikes / Golfology shopping center.

NOTE: Walk-In registrations for Scrappy Hour are possible if we are not already sold out online. We appreciate you registering in advance!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE

Learn More & Register Here!

During class we’ll cover:

• German Twisted Cast-On
• Lace increases and decreases
• Reading and working simple lace stitches
• Tips for tracking patterns and fixing mistakes

You’ll begin knitting your scarf in class with plenty of hands-on guidance throughout. Questions are always encouraged, and Elizabeth will be there to support you every step of the way so you leave feeling confident continuing at home.

### Materials Needed

• 1 skein Fingering Weight yarn*
• US Size 4 knitting needles (or similar size)

*100g / approx. 400 yards recommended

We suggest Noro Sonata (6 colors available at The Common Thread). This fiber blend creates a light, airy fabric with a touch of elasticity that’s ideal for learning lace.

If substituting yarn, look for wool, cotton blends, or silk blends with a slightly “springy” feel. Pure silk or 100% plant fibers can be more challenging for beginners when working lace.

(2 skeins recommended if you’d like to make a longer scarf, though 1 skein is perfect for practice.)

### Prerequisites

Participants should be comfortable with:

• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• Slipping stitches

If you’re ready to move beyond basics and try something new, this is the perfect next step into the world of lace knitting.

About the Instructor:
Elizabeth Margaret is a St. Pete local by way of NYC and the designer behind One Wild Designs. She’s been knitting and crocheting since childhood and has published over 50 patterns since 2020. Elizabeth has taught technique and fit workshops in yarn shops across the country and online, helping makers of all levels feel more confident in their craft.

[Learn More & Register Here!](All participants must register via our website: https://commonthreadstpete.com/shop/p/beginner-lace-class)

Sunday Open Stitch at The Common Thread

Ease into your Sunday with relaxed, come-as-you-are community stitching at The Common Thread, St. Pete’s new fiber arts café. We're located in the Warehouse Arts District just off the Pinellas Trail, in the former location of The Chelsea café.

This casual weekly meetup is open to knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber friends of all kinds.

There’s no ticketing or RSVP required, participation is complimentary with any café or shop purchase. Grab a cozy drink, bring a WIP you’re excited about, and settle in for some low-key social stitching.

• Sundays | 10am–12pm
• All fiber crafts welcome
• Café + shop open
• Seating is first come, first served
• Parking available in the Golfology Shopping Center
• Well-behaved furry friends are welcome to hang with you in our shaded outdoor patio area

Whether you stay for 20 minutes or the whole morning, Sunday Open Stitch is a gentle way to connect, create, and start the week feeling inspired.

We can’t wait to stitch with you!

Join us for Tuesday Scrappy Hour, every Tuesday from 5pm-8pm!

This weekly social is all about community, creativity, and connection. Bring your project, get support, and meet fellow fiber-loving friends. Come knit, crochet, embroider, needle felt and more - if your craft is fiber related and considerate of table space, it’s welcome!

Details:

• We have comfortable indoor seating for 20. Seating is first come, first served. If you’re coming later and want to be sure you have a comfy spot, feel free to bring a folding or camp chair! We also have a covered picnic area on our patio.
• $10 admission includes $5 off any cafe beverage (BYOB for anything 21+).
• Bring a couple bucks to tip your hardworking baristas - it is much appreciated!
• Forever Thread Members get in free, but must still reserve a ticket in advance so we can get a headcount.
• If you can no longer make it, please let us know so we can offer your spot to another stitcher
• Shop will be open if you’d like to browse yarn & supplies
• Kids under 16 are welcome with with a supervising adult; each attendee must reserve a seat
• Please leave pets at home (service animals always welcome)
• Parking lot is on the east side of the building in the Rad Power Bikes / Golfology shopping center.

NOTE: Walk-In registrations for Scrappy Hour are welcome if we are not already sold out online. We appreciate you registering in advance!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE