What we’re about
Welcome to The Common Thread: St. Pete’s Yarn Shop & Café! 🧶☕
We’re a brand-new local fiber-arts hub bringing together knitters, crocheters, weavers, embroiderers, rug-tufters, and makers of every kind. Our shop features a curated selection of high-quality yarns and tools, plus a full-service espresso bar to keep your creativity flowing.
Through this Meetup group you’ll find both free socials and ticketed workshops: from casual knit-nights and crochet circles to hands-on classes in embroidery, weaving, rug tufting, and more. Whether you’re a total beginner or a lifelong maker, you’ll find inspiration, guidance, and a warm community of fellow fiber lovers.
Bring your projects, share your skills, or simply sip a latte and soak up the good fibes. ✨
We can’t wait to stitch, sip, and create with you!
Upcoming events
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- $10.00
Scrappy Hour Fridays: Knit, Crochet, Stitch & Sip at The Common Thread!
The Common Thread Yarn Shop & Café, 2462 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, USJoin us for Scrappy Hour at The Common Thread - St. Pete's new yarn store!
This weekly social is all about community, creativity, and connection. Bring your knitting or crochet project, get support, and meet fellow fiber-loving friends.
Details:
- $10 admission includes one free non-alcoholic drink (BYOB welcome until our café license kicks in!)
- We have comfy seating for 25, but if you’re coming later and want to be sure you have a spot, feel free to bring a folding or camp chair!
- Shop will be open if you’d like to browse yarn & supplies
- Please leave pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Parking is available in the lot on the east side of the building in front of Madabolic
Come stitch, sip, and make new friends at The Common Thread!
Reserve your spot1 attendee - $40.00
Beginner Brioche Knitting Workshop
The Common Thread Yarn Shop & Café, 2462 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, USLearn More & Register Here!
Curious about brioche knitting but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class is designed to demystify brioche and help you build confidence stitch by stitch.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to knit brioche flat while creating a simple practice scarf made specifically for learning the technique. We’ll cover both one-color and two-color brioche, giving you a solid foundation and plenty of time to practice with guidance along the way. By the end of class, you’ll understand how brioche works, how to read the fabric, and how to keep going on your own.
You’ll learn:
*How brioche knitting is constructed
*One-color brioche worked flat
*Two-color brioche worked flat
*Tips for fixing common beginner mistakes and building confidence
What to bring:
*US 6 circular knitting needles
*Two skeins of DK-weight yarn in contrasting colors (one light and one dark works best)
You’re welcome to arrive early to pick out supplies from the shop or grab a coffee, tea, or other cozy refreshment from the café before class begins. We recommend coming a little ahead of time if you need yarn or needles so you’re ready to jump right in at 1 PM.
Prerequisites: Participants should already be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, slipping stitches, yarn overs
Instructor:
Brandy has been knitting for nearly 20 years and has spent the last 6 years teaching brioche at yarn shops. When she’s not knitting, she’s a senior software developer and an avid costumer, bringing both precision and creativity to her teaching style.
This class is perfect for adventurous knitters ready to expand their skills in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Come ready to learn, experiment, and fall in love with brioche.
Learn More & Register Here!1 attendee - $10.00
Scrappy Hour Fridays: Knit, Crochet, Stitch & Sip at The Common Thread!
The Common Thread Yarn Shop & Café, 2462 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, USJoin us for Scrappy Hour at The Common Thread - St. Pete's new yarn store!
This weekly social is all about community, creativity, and connection. Bring your knitting or crochet project, get support, and meet fellow fiber-loving friends.
Details:
- $10 admission includes one free non-alcoholic drink (BYOB welcome until our café license kicks in!)
- We have comfy seating for 25, but if you’re coming later and want to be sure you have a spot, feel free to bring a folding or camp chair!
- Shop will be open if you’d like to browse yarn & supplies
- Please leave pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Parking is available in the lot on the east side of the building in front of Madabolic
Come stitch, sip, and make new friends at The Common Thread!
Reserve your spot1 attendee - $40.00
Swatching & Blocking Basics Class
The Common Thread Yarn Shop & Café, 2462 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, USLearn More & Register Here!
Ever wondered why everyone tells you to swatch, and whether you really have to? This workshop takes the mystery (and dread) out of swatching and blocking, giving you the tools to make garments that actually fit and finished projects that look their best.
Join designer and educator Elizabeth Margaret (One Wild Designs) for an interactive, conversational deep dive into the what, how, and why of swatching and blocking, for both knitters and crocheters. Elizabeth will share practical tips, real-life examples, and a brief blocking demonstration, along with the rare and magical moments when you can skip a swatch (yes, really).
This workshop is open to all levels and welcomes curious questions. No supplies are required, but you’re welcome to bring yarn and needles/hooks to swatch along, or a current project you’d like guidance on.
You’ll leave feeling confident, informed, and empowered to make better-fitting, better-looking projects without the guesswork.
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!1 attendee
Past events
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