The age-old stigma of Grandma knitting ugly afghans and scratchy sweaters has been replaced with a fresher, somewhat funkier version of the hobby, thanks to places like Loop Yarn Shop in Bay View.
Loop Yarn Shop, 2963 N. Humboldt Blvd., will close at the end of September. Owner Caitlin Walsh says the business, which opened seven years ago, is closing because of the economy. Loop Yarn Shop, 2963 ...
The first time Valerie Sherman yarn bombed a bike rack, she sort of expected to get busted. “I went at 5 in the morning,” Sherman said. “I was afraid the police were going to stop and arrest me or ...
Knitting is as popular today as it has been since, well, maybe World War II. The resurgence of knitting and other fiber arts has seen the opening of yarn stores, such as Fibre Space in Alexandria and ...
Dupont Circle awoke to a Valentine's Day surprise. The Phillips Collection (1600 21st St. NW) has partnered with neighborhood knitting store Looped Yarn Works to create dozens of hand-knit hearts -- ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With its signature looped yarn, the bohemian-inspired look is incredibly breezy and textured, lightweight ...