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Knitting Stores In New York
Who else needs to know where the best knitting stores in New York are?
If you are looking for knitting yarn, books, needles, hooks, kits, project ideas, patterns, tools, accessories or gifts either in person or over the internet. in a “get what you pay for world”, the intrepid knitter will find New York City to be a plentiful place to purchase these goods.
Oky dokey.
In a world filled with social insecurity, this knitting thing seems like a real interesting subculture. Of course to an outsider like myself, it seems as esoteric as the Black-Scholes options pricing model or whatever Astro-Geo-Bio-ologists do on their day jobs
Here are some contactuals.
Knitty City is a treasure trove. They offer classes, free patterns for their yarns and a community spirit you might not find at home or work. There newsletter profiles artists and teachers who focus on needlework, fiber and/or yarn.
Knitty City 208 W 79th St (between Amsterdam Ave & Broadway) New York, NY 10024 (212) 787-5896
This small Soho retail New York yarn & knitting store packs a punch. Moreover they have a variety of differnt fibers, yarns, needles and patterns. They stock a full line of choice books and magazines on your favorite subject.
Purl 137 Sullivan Street (between Houston St & Prince St) New York, NY 10012 (212) 420-8796
In the Garment District you will discover Vardhman. They have yarns, embroidery, crochet material and acrylic, kiddie, and aluminum needles. In addition to buttons, trimmings, notions, rhinestones, and sewing supplies.
Vardhman 269 West 39th St (between 7th Ave & 8th Ave) New York, NY 10018 (212) 840-6950
Seaport Yarn is located around the corner from Ground Zero & the Centuary 21 Department Store in the Financial District. They call themselves “The Yarnaholics Candy Store.” If there was such a thing as edible spun thread these ladies would stock it.
Seaport Yarn 181 Broadway 5th Floor (between Cortlandt St & John St) New York, NY 1003 (212) 220-5230
School Products offers an overwhelming selection of fibers on balls, skeins and spools. Located inside an office building in the wholesale district on Broadway. It is a favorite of knit-designers and other pros. If you are a serious enthusiast, aficionado and fanatic.Run don’t walk here.
School Products 1201 Broadway Suite 301 (between 28th St & 29th St) New York, NY 10001 (212) 679-3516
A real live studio which offers everything from custom knitting and crochet services, to classes, private events and parties. They feature Lion Brand Yarn exclusively.
Lion Brand Yarn Studio 34 West 15th St (between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas) New York, NY 10011 (212) 243-9070