I'm in TROUBLE ! ! !
I have a couple of local yarn stores fairly close by, but they either don't carry enough of a variety of sock yarn, or don't carry Cascade 220 (my favorite felting yarn) or enough colors, etc. Well . . . . ., a coworker gave me a gift certificate for Christmas to a NEW LYS near work. I went over there and thought, OK, not a whole lot to pick from here - at least not yet. I've gone back a few times and they kept telling me that they were getting some new products in. Oh boy - I went over there today at lunch time to get 2 circular needles I need for a sock class tomorrow and what did I find . . . Cascade 220 just in and organized on the shelves - 55 colors!! Trekking XXL sock yarn which I have been looking everywhere for in about 8 different colorways. Frog Tree fingering weight yarn that feels absolutely scrumptious in several colors. Handpainted sock yarn by a local person that is just beautiful. Addi Turbo needles. Noro. And more that I can't even remember. Did I walk out with just the 2 circular needles I needed? I think not. . . . . :)
posted by Sue @ 3:22 PM
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Hi Sue, I live in Ontario and the closest good LYS I've found is in Brea (where they do have tons of Cascade 220). Where did you find this fantastic shop? Thanks and congratulations on your find!!!
To anonymous: The shop is called Knitwitz and it's on Arrow Hwy just west of Lone Hill in San Dimas. They are new, but are getting in some great stuff. I'd also like to know where the shop is in Brea. . . Thanks.
Hi Sue,
It's on Brea Blvd and Central Ave. Here's their website. http://www.cozycottagefabrics.com/
It's a quilt store but they have a nice selection of yarns as well. They were very helpful when I did my first felted bag and my first socks. They have knitting classes too. I'll be going to check out Knitwitz this weekend. I was looking for their address and came across this. Sounds like the beginning of a great place. http://community.livejournal.com/knitting/5596305.html
Thanks again!!
Oh yeah! Your definatley in trouble.... I'm trying to get a LYS to carry all my favorite espeically those sock yarns.. It's trouble for sure! LOL but whats a woman to do...... Have fun!
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