Join us for Scrappy Hour! 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!)

• 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!

• Members get in free, but everyone must still reserve a ticket in advance so we can get a headcount

• If you have an orange Scrappy Hour voucher, please present it at the door

• 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!

🧶 Crochet Pumpkin Workshop 🎃

Saturday, October 18th • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Common Thread – 2462 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL

Get cozy and creative this fall with our Crochet Pumpkin Workshop, perfect for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters! In this hands-on class, you’ll make your own seasonal décor while exploring new crochet techniques and textural variations.

All materials are provided, just bring your crochet know-how and fall spirit! 🍁

✨ What You’ll Learn:
• Two different pumpkin styles
• Specialty stitch techniques
• Amigurumi shaping and finishing tips

🧵 Skill Level: Confident beginner or above — must know basic stitches (chain, slip, single, half double, double) and how to read simple patterns.
💰 Registration Fee: $40 (all materials included)

Whether you’re decorating your home, gifting handmade treasures, or just looking for a cozy afternoon project, this class will leave you feeling festive and inspired! 🧡

About the Instructor Kelly:

Kelly is a proud Florida native who can’t imagine calling anywhere but the Bay Area home. With over 24 years of experience, she’s a self-proclaimed crochet addict who loves bringing yarn to life, especially through amigurumi and cozy home décor projects.

Taught the basics by her grandmother as a young girl, Kelly went on to refine her skills through years of trial, error, and creative exploration. She’s now a certified crochet instructor through the American Crochet Association, with expertise spanning everything from amigurumi to wearable designs and intricate home pieces.

Kelly believes crochet is a lifelong art form, one where there’s always something new to learn, and she feels honored to share her passion with others while continuing to grow alongside fellow fiber artists. 🧶✨

🎃 Kids Stuffed Pumpkin-Making Workshop 🧡

Saturday, October 18th • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 The Common Thread – 2462 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL

Get your little maker into the fall spirit! In this 90-minute, hands-on workshop, kids will assemble their very own handmade crochet pumpkin… no crochet experience needed!

We’ll provide everything, including a pre-crocheted pumpkin base, soft stuffing, a real cinnamon-stick stem, and a curly-cue vine for extra flair. Along the way, kids will practice fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination while sewing their pumpkin together with safe, blunt tapestry needles.

✨ Recommended Ages: 7 – 17

👩‍👧 Adult Supervision Required: Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who stays on-site for the duration of the workshop. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Grown-ups can relax with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy our cozy café and free Wi-Fi while the kids create. ☕💻

💰 Registration Fee: $30 (all materials included)

A fun, creative way to spend a fall morning, and every child goes home with an adorable pumpkin they made themselves! 🍂

Join us for Scrappy Hour! 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!)

• 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!

• Members get in free, but everyone must still reserve a ticket in advance so we can get a headcount

• If you have an orange Scrappy Hour voucher, please present it at the door

• 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!

Create a breezy, wear-everywhere summer tee in this two-session workshop featuring the Boxy Lady Top by Loopy Mango. Knit with Loopy Mango Summer, a 100% cotton yarn that drapes beautifully and keeps you cool, this relaxed silhouette is flattering on every body and perfect for warm Florida days.

What You’ll Learn

Over two 2-hour sessions, one week apart, you’ll build a garment from the ground up and practice a variety of beginner-friendly techniques:

• Knitting in the round to create a seamless lower body

• Transitioning from knitting in the round to knitting flat when shaping the armholes

• Working classic 1x1 ribbing for neat edges

• Creating fabric in garter stitch (knit and purl rows for texture)

• Picking up stitches around the armholes and working them in the round

• Seaming shoulders for a clean, professional finish

Pattern at a Glance

• Experience level: Beginner

• Finished chest width: approx. 22"–28" (XS–3X)

• Length: approx. 13.5"–20" depending on size

• Yarn required: 4–6 skeins of Loopy Mango Summer (100% cotton, 90 yds per skein)

• Needles: US 17 (12 mm) circular needles, 20" or longer

The top is worked bottom-up in one piece, then split at the armholes to work front and back separately before seaming the shoulders and adding tidy ribbed armhole finishes.

Class Details

• Two sessions • 2 hours each

• Hands-on, small-group instruction by Amy

• Printed pattern and guided support

• Optional: discounted class + yarn bundle (4 skeins included; extra skeins +$16 each)

Pricing:

• Class only: $70 (includes both sessions)
• Class + Yarn Bundle: add Loopy Mango Summer yarn starting at 4 skeins for a special package price.

Choose your favorite color of Loopy Mango Summer yarn in-shop ahead of time: we’ll help you match dye lots and make sure you have the right yardage. Then join us to cast on a cool, boxy cotton top you’ll be proud to wear all season!

About the Instructor:

Amy Mendelblatt learned how to knit as a child from her grandmother, but did not really begin knitting as a serious hobby until age 25. Since then she's knit countless sweaters, hats, cowls, scarves, and blankets for herself, friends and family. She isn't afraid to knit a project more than once to get it right, and also isn't afraid to do major surgery on a finished piece of knitting. Just ask her about the time she cut a sweater in half to make it longer! She's never without a project nearby, and is happiest when sitting outside on a cool day while knitting.

Get ready for an afternoon of creepy-cute creativity! In this hands-on rug-tufting workshop, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind Halloween rug: whether it’s an adorable black cat, a classic horror-movie icon, a cheeky jack-o’-lantern, or something deliciously eerie from your own imagination. From delightfully spooky to downright precious, your rug will be the perfect seasonal accent.

What You’ll Learn

• How to handle and operate a tufting machine (a power tool!) safely and effectively

• Tips for outlining your design, filling shapes, and controlling speed & density

• The basics of finishing: applying adhesive and backing so your rug is ready to haunt your home (or charm it!)

Workshop Details

• Duration: 3 hours, start to finish

• Capacity: Limited to 5 makers, one frame per person

• Ages: 13+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

• Attire: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes required; long hair must be tied back.

• Rug Size: Up to 26" × 26".

Once you register, you’ll receive a directory of curated Halloween-inspired designs: think classic cartoons, horror icons, creepy cryptids, playful pumpkins, and friendly ghosts. Or, if you’re feeling extra inventive, you can work with the instructor to find a design of your own. Your chosen image will be pre-drawn on the canvas so you can start tufting right away.

What’s Included

Your $140 ticket covers everything you need:

• Prepared canvas with your selected image

• Use of tufting machine, tools, and frame

• Three yarn colors (add extra colors for $15 each)

• All materials for the finishing process
  Gratuity for your instructor is optional and always appreciated.

Finishing Touch

If time allows, you can help apply adhesive and backing yourself; otherwise the host will handle it. After 24 hours of drying, your custom rug will be ready to display—perfect for welcoming trick-or-treaters or adding a cozy, spooky-sweet touch to your home all season long.

Note: Tufting machines are power tools: please treat them with care. Participants are responsible for any damage to the machine during the session.

Instructor Bio

Noah Vessenmeyer discovered his passion for textiles through his studies in Environmental Sustainability Sciences at St. Petersburg College. What began as a capstone clothing brand project in 2017 quickly grew into a deeper fascination with the artistry behind fiber and fabric. After a chance evening spent watching local artist Sebastian Coolidge experiment with a tufting machine, Noah was instantly captivated by the medium’s mix of creativity and machinery.

Entirely self-taught thanks to countless hours of internet research and hands-on trial and error, Noah has spent the years since the pandemic refining his craft. His work blends tufting with upholstery, weaving, and sewing, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that showcase both innovation and sustainability. Today, as the artist behind @lordoftherugz, he’s excited to share the techniques and joy of rug tufting with new makers, inspiring others to explore this unique and tactile art form.

Join us for a fiber-filled celebration featuring local makers, spooky crafts, and cozy café vibes!

11 AM – Show & Tell + Trunk Show
Meet Carolyn Edgar, the dye master behind Swan City Yarns (Lakeland, FL). Bring a project to share, chat with Carolyn about her gorgeous colorways, and shop her yarns. She’ll be with us all day!

12–3 PM – Tufts of Terror Rug Tufting Class
Make your own Halloween-themed mini rug with Noah Vessenmeyer (aka Lord of the Rugs). Just a couple of spots left, so snag one before they’re gone!

Raffle Fun
Every $10 you spend = 1 raffle entry for a $50 store gift card! (Yarn, notions, classes, coffee, it all counts!)

Fresh Brews & Treats by Two Bite Tuesday!
Our brand-new café will be open, so grab coffee, tea, and sweet treats while you shop & stitch. We're proud to feature some delicious baked goodies by local baker Sarah Cate of Two Bite Tuesday

Come for the yarn, stay for the community.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate fiber arts, support local makers, and treat yourself on I Love Yarn Day!

Join us for Scrappy Hour! 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!)

• 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!

• Members get in free, but everyone must still reserve a ticket in advance so we can get a headcount

• If you have an orange Scrappy Hour voucher, please present it at the door

• 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!

Create a breezy, wear-everywhere summer tee in this two-session workshop featuring the Boxy Lady Top by Loopy Mango. Knit with Loopy Mango Summer, a 100% cotton yarn that drapes beautifully and keeps you cool, this relaxed silhouette is flattering on every body and perfect for warm Florida days.

What You’ll Learn

Over two 2-hour sessions, one week apart, you’ll build a garment from the ground up and practice a variety of beginner-friendly techniques:

• Knitting in the round to create a seamless lower body

• Transitioning from knitting in the round to knitting flat when shaping the armholes

• Working classic 1x1 ribbing for neat edges

• Creating fabric in garter stitch (knit and purl rows for texture)

• Picking up stitches around the armholes and working them in the round

• Seaming shoulders for a clean, professional finish

Pattern at a Glance

• Experience level: Beginner

• Finished chest width: approx. 22"–28" (XS–3X)

• Length: approx. 13.5"–20" depending on size

• Yarn required: 4–6 skeins of Loopy Mango Summer (100% cotton, 90 yds per skein)

• Needles: US 17 (12 mm) circular needles, 20" or longer

The top is worked bottom-up in one piece, then split at the armholes to work front and back separately before seaming the shoulders and adding tidy ribbed armhole finishes.

Class Details

• Two sessions • 2 hours each

• Hands-on, small-group instruction by Amy

• Printed pattern and guided support

• Optional: discounted class + yarn bundle (4 skeins included; extra skeins +$16 each)

Pricing:

• Class only: $70 (includes both sessions)
• Class + Yarn Bundle: add Loopy Mango Summer yarn starting at 4 skeins for a special package price.

Choose your favorite color of Loopy Mango Summer yarn in-shop ahead of time: we’ll help you match dye lots and make sure you have the right yardage. Then join us to cast on a cool, boxy cotton top you’ll be proud to wear all season!

About the Instructor:

Amy Mendelblatt learned how to knit as a child from her grandmother, but did not really begin knitting as a serious hobby until age 25. Since then she's knit countless sweaters, hats, cowls, scarves, and blankets for herself, friends and family. She isn't afraid to knit a project more than once to get it right, and also isn't afraid to do major surgery on a finished piece of knitting. Just ask her about the time she cut a sweater in half to make it longer! She's never without a project nearby, and is happiest when sitting outside on a cool day while knitting.

Join us for Scrappy Hour! 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!)

• 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!

• Members get in free, but everyone must still reserve a ticket in advance so we can get a headcount

• If you have an orange Scrappy Hour voucher, please present it at the door

• 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!

Kick off spooky season with us at The Common Thread as we launch our very first Knit & Crochet Along!

On Tuesday, October 1 (6–9 PM), we’ll gather in the shop to cast on together, enjoy Halloween treats, and celebrate the start of 13 days of mystery stitching fun. Whether you’re knitting Stephanie Lotven’s Halloween Party MKAL or crocheting one of our curated fall-themed projects, you’ll be part of the same stitch-along community using Emma’s Yarn kits.

What to Expect:
Cast on your MKAL or CAL project with your Emma’s Yarn kit
Halloween-themed snacks + a spooky drink menu
Fun extras in the shop (stitch markers, yarn, & more)
A cozy, social evening with fellow makers

Admission: Free when you purchase an Emma’s Yarn kit through The Common Thread. Your kit = your ticket! Just bring your yarn + pattern and join the spooky fun.

Kits are available for local pickup or drop-shipping straight to your door, but quantities are limited, so don’t wait.

Reserve your kit now and join us for our first-ever Cast-On Party!

✨ Crochet Class: The Lovergirl Headband ✨

Join us on Saturday, September 27th from 2-4PM for a fun and creative afternoon learning to make the Lovergirl Crochet Headband with Jasmine! This two-hour class is perfect for crocheters who are already comfortable with the basics and ready to take on a beautiful new project.

📖 What’s included:

• Hands-on instruction from Jasmine

• A printed copy of the Lovergirl Headband pattern (includes written instructions, diagrams, and photos)

• Guidance on techniques and finishing touches

🧶 What to bring / materials:

• BYO sock or fingering weight yarn or choose from a curated selection in our shop (arrive early to browse!)

• Crochet hook size 2.0mm or 2.75mm

💡 Skill level:
This is a great project for beginner crocheters who are already comfortable with single crochet, double crochet, decreasing, and braiding.

If you need a refresher or want to learn the basic stitches used in this pattern, we recommend booking a 1:1 crochet lesson first to ensure you’re confident with all the techniques used in this project.

💲 Price: $20 per person
⏰ Duration: 2 hours

The Lovergirl Headband is light, stylish, and versatile! Whether you’re dressing up a summer outfit or adding a playful touch to your everyday look, this handmade piece will be a staple in your wardrobe.

Join us for Scrappy Hour! 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!)

• 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!

• Members get in free, but everyone must still reserve a ticket in advance so we can get a headcount

• If you have an orange Scrappy Hour voucher, please present it at the door

• 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!

Join us for Scrappy Hour! 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!)

• 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!

• Members get in free, but everyone must still reserve a ticket in advance so we can get a headcount

• If you have an orange Scrappy Hour voucher, please present it at the door

• 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!

Join us for Scrappy Hour! 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!)

• 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!

• Members get in free, but everyone must still reserve a ticket in advance so we can get a headcount

• If you have an orange Scrappy Hour voucher, please present it at the door

• 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!