news & events

We'll be offering a 20% discount on yarn and needles

during the Wicker Park & Bucktown Sidewalk Sale

Saturday July 26th from 11-6

and

Sunday July 27th from 12-5

Hope to see you this weekend.

And if you know anyone who has always wanted to learn how to knit,

bring them by for a quick FREE lesson under our sidewalk tent

Saturday July 26th from 11-5 

This pattern by Blue Sky Alpacas calls for sport weight alpaca doubled.  Instead Bree used a single strand of Malabrigo worsted (3 skeins of hollyhock) and it turned out great!  We love it.  

For just $42 you can purchase the yarn and the pattern, and get started.  We have lots of great colors of Malabrigo to choose from.  

We just received SOAK, a line of washing care you'll love.

If you haven't already tried it… stop in for a free sample.

Be sure and check out Soak's great labels too. 

Each pack includes 12 care labels with 4 fun phrases ( Hand knit with love / Look what I made for you / Don't lose me / I made this ).  Plus there are guidelines to help you easily sew them to your finished gift. 

We've anxiously awaited Malabrigo's Silky Merino - and it doesn't disappoint.

So silky!  Such beautiful colors!  Come see for yourself.  

A sumptuous blend of 51% silk and 49% merino wool… here's a photo of what we have now (more is on the way). 

Join us for Wednesday Knit Night at the shop…

the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30-8:00 pm. 

Stop by for knitting, chatting, snacking and 10% off your evening purchases.  

This is a great chance to meet other knitters, share tips and tricks, and show off your projects.  

Here are the dates of the next several Wednesday Knit Nights:

May 28th, June 25th, July 30th, August 27th, & September 24th

All are invited and we look forward to seeing you.

We just started carrying Dream In Color's superwash wool and several of their cute patterns (tulip cardigan, shrug, socks).  

Come check out the great selection of hand-dyed colors.  

We have both Classy (worsted) and Smooshy (sock yarn).

Sunday, April 6th begins our baby blanket knit along.  Every Sunday during April we'll host this fun group event (from 1-3 pm).  Whether this is your first blanket project or your 5th, we'd love to have you join us. 

Buy your supplies here, and we'll offer free guidance from start to finish.  There will be 3 adorable patterns to choose from and many yarn options.  Soon you'll be ready with the perfect baby gift. 

Help us celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Ravelry, the amazing online knitting community (ravelry.com)

Thursday, April 10th from 5-8 pm

We'll have wine & nibbles and 20% off from 5-8 pm.

Wear one of your FO's (finished objects) posted on Ravelry and you'll be eligible for a prize.

This Ravelry Anniversary is being celebrated at many knitting shops worldwide.  Called Bobmas Eve (it's named after Ravelry's mascot, Bob the french bulldog).

We’re excited to host 2 great trunk shows - Twinkle and Blue Sky Alpacas - with lots of projects on display from April 2 - April 6

See many of the fashionable sweaters from the books Twinkle's Big City Knits and Twinkle's Weekend Knits (groovy sweater dress, karate sweater, evening shell, princess capelet, cloudburst cardigan, and more).  There will be autographed copies of both books for sale and lots of great colors of soft chunky wool to help you select the perfect project.

Check out the new spring looks from Blue Sky Alpacas and revisit some old favorites (skinny cardigan, 1940’s inspired gown, fitted evening top, simple raglan, eyelet baby blanket, baby dress, and more).  We’re stocked full of Blue Sky’s fabulous yarns and patterns.

Stop by April 2 - April 6 to be inspired by these trunk shows.

Enjoy a special 2 day sale…

20% off all Blue Sky and Twinkle products Saturday and Sunday April 5 & 6

We look forward to seeing you. 

Lace knitting is easier than imagined. 

Sign up for a 2 hour session on Sunday, March 16th, and we'll teach you how to master yarn overs and other lace stitches. 

You'll create a delicate scarf — the perfect spring accent piece.

Sunday, March 16th from 1-3 pm ($20 plus supplies) 

Please call the shop to register  773.486.8996 

Join our Herringbone Class on Sunday, February 17th (2-4 pm).  For just $20 you'll learn this and other interesting pattern stitches.  Call the shop to register.   773.486.8996

Multis and solids… lots of colors of Lorna's worsted and sock yarn.  It's soft, it's machine washable, it's great for so many different projects.

We just received lots of lovely silk needle cases from Lantern Moon.  Choose from jade, black, red or blue.  Each one has space for your straight and circular needles, and a zippered compartment for accessories.  

Exotic rosewood, ebony and blonde knitting needles make the perfect companion gift.  Stop by and we'll help you with your selection.

nina: a well-knit shop is celebrating its 3rd anniversary.

Enjoy 20% off everything, Saturday & Sunday, November 17 & 18.

Stop by for drinks, desserts & prizes.

We look forward to seeing you.

The beautiful blend of wool and mohair in these yarns make them so special.  Great for hats, scarves and decorative trim.  Or leave them in a bowl on your table and enjoy them as art.        ($26 per skein)

We love these hooked rug totes made from recycled fabric, with cool polka dot lining, and strong suede handles ($340.00 each).  We waited months to receive them, and they sell out fast, so stop by soon if you're interested. Feel good about the job creation programs in South Africa you'll help support when you purchase products from Be Sweet (besweetproducts.com).

While you're in the shop, check out their other wonderful products… lovely mohair and ribbon yarns in exquisite colors, bamboo yarns, and patterns to knit up hats, scarves, wraps, and more.