Knit Along with Denise Bayron – Cashmere Crown

Join us for a special in-person workshop with Oakland designer Denise Bayron as she teaches the techniques behind her newest pattern, Cashmere Crown.

Saturday, Sept 6 | 10–11:30am
@ Royal Bee Yarn Shop
Kits with yarn + licensed pattern available in-store

Anyone can join KAL (whether you’re a workshop attendee or not) and post their finished cowl with #CashmereCrownKAL for a chance to win a prize! We’ll celebrate with a cozy fall finale at Jack London Square.

Learn with Kira Dulaney – Monthly Classes & Private Help

Aug 23 | Correcting (and Avoiding) Knitting Mistakes
👉 Register here

Sept 13 | Gauge & Blocking
👉 Register here

Private Help Sessions (30 minutes)

Available on workshop days. Perfect for pattern troubleshooting, new techniques, or getting unstuck.
👉 Book a session

August Classes -  Enroll & Save 10%

All enrolled students receive 10% off shop products during class!
Whether you're just starting or leveling up, there's something for everyone:

🧷 7/29 – Pattern Clinic (still time to join!)
🧷 8/1 – Intro to Knitting
🧷 8/3 – Knitting Cables (Only 1 spot left!)
🧷 8/5 – Intermediate: Purl Pouch
🧷 8/15 – Knit Your First Sweater with Angie
🧷 8/16 – Sock Knitting Workshop with Sock Linda
🧷 8/26 – Intermediate: Color-work
🧷 8/27 – Demerara Gift Knit Class
🧷 8/31 & 9/20 – Knit a Beanie in a Day with Harriet

Yarn Destash Party - August 13, 5–7pm

Have too much yarn? (No judgment.)Join our Yarn Destash Party, where you can sell your yarn to the community for Royal Bee store credit or pick up discounted yarn treasures from fellow makers, including special yarns from Glamour Jane.

No signup needed. Just show up and swap, sell, or shop!

Ooey Gooey Sweater Make Along (MAL)

If you're casting on Andrea Mowry’s Rhinebeck Sweater, come knit it with friends!

Every Sunday starting August 17 | 12–2pm

This is a casual make-along, not a class - open to anyone knitting the pattern (or inspired by it!) for Rhinebeck or fall. Come for support, camaraderie, and yarny vibes.

Office Hours Break in August

Our beloved Thursday evening project help with Clara is on pause this month while she’s out of town. We'll keep you posted on when it resumes in September!

New in the Shop

We’ve added lots of fun tools and gifts, just in time for fall planning!

• 🧸 Hardicraft Plushie Kits – adorable knit & crochet critters with everything you need inside

• 🧵 Lantern Moon Tape Measures – elegant & functional

• 🧶 Ergonomic Crochet Hooks – smooth grip, smooth stitches

• 🧰 New stock of needle threaders & sock blockers – because finishing matters!

Perfect for gift-giving or treating yourself!

Extended Shop Hours

We’re open late three nights a week to fit your schedule:

• Tuesday 5–7pm

• Wednesday & Thursday 1–7pm

• Friday–Sunday 11am–5pm

Gift Cards + Class Perks

Yes! We now offer gift cards, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or surprise yarny encouragement.

And don’t forget: All class participants receive 10% off shop purchases while enrolled!

📸 Tag Us in Your Makes

We love seeing your finished objects, WIPs, and happy yarn faces!

📍 Tag @royalbeeyarn or come snap a photo in front of our mural wall, we might feature you next

💛 Thanks for being part of the Royal Bee community

Whether you’re just popping in for a tape measure or spending the afternoon stitching with friends, we’re so glad you’re here.

With wooly love,
Jamie & the Royal Bee Team
🧶 royalbeeyarn.com | @royalbeeyarn