Crochet "potted plant coasters" made from a rainbow of cotton yarns. Here are the places that keep me stashed. (When of course I'm not knitting my momma's Starcroft yarn.)
1. Imagiknit (18th @ Sanchez in the Castro) - Cozy as Grandma's attic and packed floor to ceiling with yarns of every fiber & color, Imagiknit has a great book selection and their needle prices can't be beat. The comfy couch keeps the boy happy while I browse (manly reading material required). Say hello! to Marcie for me, she always has the most adorable vintage-chic outfit on.
2. Noe Knit (24th @ Noe in Noe Valley) - Beautiful and creative window displays (knitted sushi, a whole knitted coffee & donuts cafe setting) get you inspired before you even get in the door. Noe Knit has a fantastic selection in both classes, yarns & needles, and a sweet staff - plus the decor makes me think, "if I had a yarn shop, I'd want it to look like this."
3. Artfibers (Sutter @ Montgomery in Downtown/Financial District) - Tucked away up a staircase is this in-house-label-only yarn shop, making a trip to Artfibers feel like discovering a secret stash. Sit in one of the big leather chairs at the back and try their "yarn tasting" - needles, hooks and a little ball of each of their yarns waits for you to sample them. Then make sure to treat yourself to a couple skeins.
4. Atelier (Divisadero @ California in Lower Pac Heights) - Only got to press my nose against the glass and peek in the other day, but I hear lovely things about the yarn & classes here.
5. Urban Knitting Studio (Fell @ Gough in Hayes Valley) - The crisp, minimalist, chic interior certainly lives up to its name, and there is a variety of fibers too choose from, plus needles. Last time I was in the owner chatted with me about her WIP knitted cupcake from One Skein while she rung me up - nice to see what LYS peeps have on-needle.
1. Imagiknit (18th @ Sanchez in the Castro) - Cozy as Grandma's attic and packed floor to ceiling with yarns of every fiber & color, Imagiknit has a great book selection and their needle prices can't be beat. The comfy couch keeps the boy happy while I browse (manly reading material required). Say hello! to Marcie for me, she always has the most adorable vintage-chic outfit on.
2. Noe Knit (24th @ Noe in Noe Valley) - Beautiful and creative window displays (knitted sushi, a whole knitted coffee & donuts cafe setting) get you inspired before you even get in the door. Noe Knit has a fantastic selection in both classes, yarns & needles, and a sweet staff - plus the decor makes me think, "if I had a yarn shop, I'd want it to look like this."
3. Artfibers (Sutter @ Montgomery in Downtown/Financial District) - Tucked away up a staircase is this in-house-label-only yarn shop, making a trip to Artfibers feel like discovering a secret stash. Sit in one of the big leather chairs at the back and try their "yarn tasting" - needles, hooks and a little ball of each of their yarns waits for you to sample them. Then make sure to treat yourself to a couple skeins.
4. Atelier (Divisadero @ California in Lower Pac Heights) - Only got to press my nose against the glass and peek in the other day, but I hear lovely things about the yarn & classes here.
5. Urban Knitting Studio (Fell @ Gough in Hayes Valley) - The crisp, minimalist, chic interior certainly lives up to its name, and there is a variety of fibers too choose from, plus needles. Last time I was in the owner chatted with me about her WIP knitted cupcake from One Skein while she rung me up - nice to see what LYS peeps have on-needle.
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