I was on Atlantic Avenue today, killing some time, so I went looking for Knitting Hands, a yarn shop I'd passed a few times but never visited. Turns out it's closed, but just down the street is a FANTASTIC shop, with the friendliest owner ever and an incredible, and unique, selection of yarns.
The shop is called Knit-a-Way, right on Atlantic between Hoyt and, I think, Bond. It's so unique because (a) it's huge, and (b) like no other shop in NYC except School Products, she carries the entire price range of yarns from Red Heart acrylics to Jade Sapphire cashmeres and an amazing range of brands - almost everything except Rowan. It was amazing... almost every single yarn I'd been looking at on the internet but couldn't find in New York was there: Dalegarn Svale, GGH Mystic, Artful Yarns Candy. The store also stocks a wide range of unusual fibers like hemp, flax, and flax blends. AND... so friendly. While I was there several neighborhood folks stopped by, including a knitting police officer, and a funny dude with a scooter.
Anyhoo, I bought three balls of Candy in Sour Apple:
It rocks! The photo, as usual, is bluer than in real life because it's been cloudy here forever. The color is really unique - I struggled between Sour Apple and Taffy. Anyhoo, It's for a baby gift - a cardigan I'm making from Knitting for Two by Erika Knight. The pattern calls for Summer Tweed, but I'll make do.
Anyway, so refreshing to see a yarn shop that doesn't just cater to the yuppiest of New York's yuppies. Highly recommended if you're in the 'hood!
Posted by jess at April 1, 2005 5:13 PMwhat cool lookin' yarn. sounds like a great shop. will add to my list of places to visit when i get up to nyc.
Posted by: froggy at April 2, 2005 11:37 AMi agree -- the variety in there is wonderful! i live a couple of blocks away and am always wandering in to check out the new arrivals. love the relaxed atmosphere.
Posted by: mrspilkington at April 2, 2005 10:52 PMThanks for the hot tip about Knit-Away. I stopped there today en route to the Slope. And I met Debbie Stoller, who was in the store while I was there. I'll go there often, it's mellow.
Posted by: sara at April 3, 2005 9:54 PMCan you tell me what you think of that book? A friend of mine (and fellow knitter) just told me that she's pregnant, and I thought about getting that book for her, but was wondering what you thought of the patterns-- are they clear? few mistakes? etc.
Posted by: kristiface at April 3, 2005 11:04 PMHi, Knit-a-Way used to be Knitting Hands. They changed names, but not ownership as far as I know, sometime within the last year. So you found the shop you were looking for! I haven't picked up my needles since I got this new job in November. Maybe a Slop Knitting Circle will get me back in the act. Know of any cool ones?
Posted by: Nancy M. at April 4, 2005 3:36 PMI just have to say how jealous I am at your plethora of yarn stores!! There are only two here and selection is limited.
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Posted by: countrywide home loans at July 8, 2005 12:55 PMFYI: Knitting Hands used to be at 398 Atlantic. The new business name is Knit-A-Way and it's under new management. The store is currently celebrating their first year's anniversary with a sale for the month of July 2005.
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