A New Chapter for Wasatch & Wool

Hello Friends,

I am so excited to continue Wasatch & Wool’s community! It is a dream come true. First, I want to take a heartfelt moment to thank Margaux, the soul of this shop. She created a beautiful, welcoming place to gather, learn, and connect. Her kindness, knowledge and dedication built a true community around yarn, and I feel honored to carry that legacy forward.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME:

My name is Alex (Schwerdt) Wheeler. I have grown up in Utah and live in Park City with my husband, Andy and adorable Goldendoodle, Winston. I come from a construction background going to college at Southern Utah University and living in Salt Lake building/managing many structures around Utah and the Western US.

I learned how to crochet when I was very young helping my mom crochet bandages to be donated. I was taught knitting by my sister-in-law and have been knitting for over 24 years. I’ve since taken up spinning 7 years ago and have loved the process of creating unique yarn. Knitting has been one of the biggest parts of my life but both while growing up and in college, local yarn shops weren’t near me, and we didn’t have YouTube tutorials yet. Because of the isolation I felt not knowing where to go for knitting help when I was stuck on a mistake, when I didn’t understand knitting terms, and had no knitting community, I feel strongly that our local yarn shops are so important to keep our community together.

I want Wasatch & Wool to continue to be a place where people go to meet fellow makers, discover new skills, get inspired and feel at home. I also want to assure you that you will continue to see the same great faces when you come to the shop. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know so many of you! I have felt so supported by our employees, by Margaux, and so many in the community. I hope you share your story with me over some cozy knitting this fall and winter. I’m interested to hear what you’d love to see in the future!

 

ON MY NEEDLES:

I recently finished Caitlin Hunter’s Ghost Horses (which was such a joy to knit, I love colorwork) and have begun Lily Kate France’s Poisoned Apple top. I am knitting in Knitting for Olive’s Merino doubled up and Soft Silk Mohair in Bottle Green. I should finish my short sleeve top just in time for the snow. 

 

NEW THINGS IN STORE:

• Malabrigo Day - October 25th

Come celebrate Malabrigo’s 20th birthday! We’ll be enjoying a yarn tasting from a variety of yarns including their newest line, Vientos, along with door and raffle prizes and a lot of fun! More details coming soon!!

• Prosecco and Purls is BACK!

Starting October 14th, Wasatch & Wool will be open Tuesdays until 8 pm! Come join us for knit night and extended shopping until 8 pm every Tuesday!

 

NEW CLASSES:

Our classes are up on the site! 

Woven Wall Hanging - Saturday, October 18th 1-5 pm

I’m very excited to share with you one of our local farms, Bergstrom Farms out of Bluffdale Utah. Linda Bergstrom is going to be teaching us how to weave using different textures. By the end of the class you’ll go home with a beautiful art piece for your wall. 

 

Learn to Knit Pillow - Saturdays from October 18 & 25, November 1, 8, 15 from 9-11 am

Tori is coming back to teach this beautiful Learn to Knit Pillow. This will be a great course in all the basics; swatching, cables, seams, and buttonholes!

 

Urban Adventure Sweater - Mondays, October 27, November 3 & 17, December 15, January 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm

This beautiful, circular yoke sweater is knit from the top-down, with short row shaping to get the perfect fit. During the class, you will learn how to make a stranded colorwork swatch ‘faux in the round’, the basics of sweater construction (and how to riff off of a pattern to get a fit that works for you!), short row shaping, and more. 

 

Perky Little Hat - Wednesdays, November 5 & 12 from 6:00-7:30 pm

What better way to follow up Malabrigo Day than by a class using Malabrigo’s Rasta yarn! With the holiday season right around the corner, come learn this quick project to make as gifts for your loved ones.

 

GRAND REOPENING:

I love any excuse for a party! Stay tuned for details on the grand reopening party November 15th.

Thank you for being part of this creative family. Margaux built something special, and together we’ll continue to keep it thriving.

 

WEDNESDAY HELP SESSIONS

We are very fortunate to have Annabel Jamail joining us on Wednesdays from 11:00am - 1:30pm. If you need a friendly person to look over your knitting or have a question about a particular stitch, these sessions are for you! The cost is $25 per session. They are free if your yarn was purchased from Wasatch and Wool!

Join us Wednesday mornings at 11 am for our Sit and Stitch! They are continuing!

There is no charge, but we request that you use yarn purchased from Wasatch and Wool.

 

Store Hours:

Closed Sunday and Monday.
Tuesday - 11am to 8pm.
Wednesday- 11am to 5pm.
Thursday - 11am to 5pm
Friday - 11am to 5pm.
Saturday - 11am to 5pm.