Knitting Groups/Events/Stores in NYC
This is mostly for me but eventually I'll format it really nice and share it with anyone who wants it... I'm going to be adding to and changing this list as I find stuff. Some are duplicates as I'm cutting and pasting a lot, but hopefully I'll have a combined list at some point.
New York Knitting Meetup
New York City Crochet/Knitting Meetup
Boy's Night at Knit New York
Yahoo Group
Every Friday
Knit New York
307 East 14th Street (between 1st and 2nd Ave)
Starting at 9 pm
(212)387-0707
Guys Who Knit
at Knit NY at 307 East 14th Street in the East Village every Sunday at 2:30pm and Wednesday at 7pm
Dyke Knitting Circle
Upper East Side Knitters
every Tuesday evening at the Starbucks on the corner of 80th St. and York Ave
Harlem Knitting Circle
Knitty City
208 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
212-787-5896
212-724-9596
knittycity@gmail.com
Knit New York
307 East 14t St.
(between 1st and 2nd Ave.)
New York, NY 10003
212.387.0707
212.387.0526
info@knitnewyork.com
Manhattan:
Downtown Yarn, Ave A & 3rd
School Products 1201 Broadway, 212-679-3516
Erica Wilson, Inc. 717 Madison Avenue, NYC 10021 (212) 989-3030
Gotta Knit, 6th Ave 212-989-3030
Erdal Yarns 303 5th Ave., 212-725-0162
Kama Boutique, 307 7 Ave., 212-989-8458
Karabella Yarns, 1201 Broadway, (212) 684-2665
Knit New York, 307 E. 14th St. , (212) 387-0707
Knits Incredible, 971-A Lexington Avenue, (212) 717-0477
Knitting 321, 321 East 75th Street,(212) 772-2020
The Lion & The Lamb, 1460 Lexington (94th/95th) 212-876-4303
Magry Knits, 80 East 7th Street, (212) 674-6753
MAKE workshop,195 chrystie street #502, (212)533-9995 by appointment only
P&S Fabrics, 355 Broadway, (212) 226-1534
Purl, 137 Sullivan St.,212-420-8796
Seaport Yarn, 135 William Street, 5th floor, 212-608-3100
School Products1201 Broadway, 800-847-4127, 212-679-3516
String, 1015 Madison Ave., 212-288-9572
Stitches East, 55 E 52nd, 212-421-0112
Unique Knit Craft, 257 W. 39th, 212-840-6950
Wallis Mayers Needlework Inc., 30 East 68th Street, (212) 861-5318
Wool Gathering, 318 E. 84th St. 212-734-4747
The Yarn Company, 2274 B’dway (@ 82nd), 212-787-7878
Yarn Connection, 218 Madison (@ 36th), 212-684-5099
Brooklyn:
Brooklyn General, 135 Union Street, 718-855-8885, Wed.-Sat 10-6
Knit-A-Way, 398 Atlantic Ave., 718-797-3305
Knitting Salon, 271 3rd Avenue, (718) 722-7399
Red Lipstick, 64 6th Ave bet Dean & Flatbush
Stitch n Stitch, 1320 Coney Island Avenue, (718) 692-0100
Stitch Therapy, 176 Lincoln Place, (718) 398-2020
The Yarn Tree, 718-384-8030 347 Bedford Avenue
Queens:
Joan Norman Knitwits, 35-16 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 229-0156
Smiley Yarns, 92-06 Jamaica Ave (Woodhaven & 92nd)
Staten Island:
Wild & Wooly, 18 New Dorp Lane, (718) 987-7000
Collectors Crafts
New York, NY
+1 (212) 496-7333
+1 (877) 863-3353
fax: +1 (646) 505-0864
email: info@collectorscrafts.com
World Wide Web: http://www.collectorscrafts.com
On-line knit, crochet, needlepoint and beading store. We carry yarn, thread, books, patterns, needlework accessories, beading accessories, kits and so much more. Check out our web page!
Downtown Yarns
45 Avenue A
New York, NY 100009
+1 (212) 995 5991
Owner: Rita Bobry
Offers a range of yarns, in price, color and type, (mohair by Katia, Manos del Uruguay, Cotton Classic, Regia sock yarn, Zara wool, Klip, Noro silks). Also has patterns, needles, bags, etc.
Erdal Yarns Ltd.
383 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1104
New York, NY 10016
+1 (800) 237 6594
email: erdal@erdal.com
World Wide Web: http://www.erdal.com/
Wholesaler for yarns on cones or in skeins for knitters and weavers. Dealers and designers welcome.
Erica Wilson, Inc.
717 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10021
+1 (212) 832 7290
Fabrics Save-A-Thon
1887 3rd ave
N.Y.C. , NY 10029
+1 (212) 369-4453
email: saveathon3@aol.com
tremendous yarn/crochet dept. featuring discount prices and many name brands. Comprehensive selection of yarn and crochet books and accessories too.This 10,000 sq. foot store also is packed with fabrics of all sorts and a deep selection of crafts and home-dec giftware and accessories. This is one store in a chain of 9 all located within the boroughs
gotta knit!
498 Sixth Avenue, 2nd floor
between 12th and 13th Streerts
New York City, NY 10011
+1 (212) 989 3030
+1 (800) 898 6748
fax: +1 (212) 989 3388
Owner: Laura and Ann
Classes, personalized instructions and help with projects, even if yarn was not purchased at their store. Specializing in custom design -- bring in a picture or a sketch or describe a fantasy garment and they will write a pattern that fits. Lots of hand-dyes and specialty yarns.
Habu Textiles
135 W. 29th Street, Suite 403
New York, NY 10001
+1 (212) 239-3546
fax: +1 (212) 239-4173
Owner: Takako Ueki
email: habu@habutextiles.com
World Wide Web: http://www.habutextiles.com
Habu carries over 450 unique yarns imported from Japan. The selection includes bamboo, silk stainless steel, hand-reeled silks, hemp bark, hand-tied ramies, handspun cottons/silks, fine cashmeres, and many more.
Joseph Galler, Inc.
27 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
+1 (212) 620 7190
Fax: +1 (212) 620 9196
Wholesale only. Hand and machine knitting, Swiss Lang yarns.
Knits Incredible
971A Lexington Avenue (Mezz)
New York, NY
+1 (212) 717-0477
Between 70th and 71st Sts.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11-6; Wed 11-8, Sat 11-3.
Knitting 321
321 E. 75th St.
New York, NY 10021
+1 (212) 772-2020
Owner: Valeria Kardos, Karen Katz
World Wide Web: http://www.knitting321.com
"Stocked with a 'beautiful selection of yarns', including natural fibers, plus European and fashion forward skeins, books and supplies....the "helpful owners" offer "hand-holding", making it worth a stop 'for novices.' " -excerpted from Zagat's New York City Shopping Guide. Both knitting and crochet lessons are offered. Hours are Tuesday, 11am to 8pm, Wednesday through Friday, 11am to 6:30 pm, and Saturday, 11am to 5pm. The shop is closed Sunday and Monday.
The Lion & The Lamb
1460 Lexington Ave.
Between 94th and 95th Street
New York, NY 10128
+1 (212) 876 4303
fax: +1 (212) 876 9231
Owner: Leslie Santa
This store offers a wide selection of yarns ranging from cotton to cashmere. The owner, Leslie Santa, has created a warm and inviting environment. The store is brightly lit and scented candles burn daily. The walls are filled from floor to ceiling with a great selection of yarns. The store is truly a visual delight. The help is extremely knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. There is also a large needlepoint area which offers handpainted canvases, finishing with designer trim and fabrics and a huge selection of beads and fibers ranging from silks to alpacas. Customers are welcomed and given personal attention. Open seven days a week.
Lion Brand
34 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
+1 (800) 258 YARN
fax: +1 (212) 627 8154
World Wide Web: http://www.lionbrand.com/
Wholesale distributor of Wool-Ease, other Lion Brand yarns. Wool-Ease color card available for $3.95.
Magry Knits formerly NO.XS
80 East 7th St.
New York, NY 10003
+1 (212) 674-6753
Owner: Renee
There are now hand dyed and hand spun yarns that are sensational! There are unique patterns and classes for new to advanced knitters.
purl
137 Sullivan Street
between Prince & Houston
New York, NY 10012
+1 (212) 420 8796
Owner: Joelle and Jennifer Hoverson
email: jhoverson@adelphia.net
World Wide Web: http://www.purlsoho.com
Please call purl for class schedules.
School Products Co., Inc.
1201 Broadway 3rd floor (betw 28th & 29th Streets)
New York, NY
+1 (212) 679 3516
Owner: Berta Karapetyan
World Wide Web: http://www.schoolproducts.com/
Hours: M-F 9:30-6; Sat 10-3; Sun closed.
Yarns, weaving equipment, machine knitting equipment, hand knitting equipment, etc. Silk City yarns, Tahki, Brown Sheep, Phildar, and more; Unicorn Books.
Stitches East
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
+1 (212) 421 0112
The complete knit and needlepoint shop. Find an extraordinary selection of yarns, patterns, needles and canvases - everything for the knit and needlepoint enthusiast. Expert instruction and service is always available. The ambiance and the welcome are as wonderful as the wool, cotton, silk, and blends. Do come and see us. Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00.
String
1015 Madison Avenue (between 78th & 79th St)
New York, NY 10021
+1 (212) 288-9276
fax: +1 (212) 288-9572
Owner: Linda Morse
email: linda@stringyarns.com
World Wide Web: http://www.stringyarns.com
Wide selection of luxury yarns, including Koigu, Tahki/Stacy Charles, Knitting Fever, Trendsetter, Colinette, Prism, Patricia Roberts, Karabella, Classic Elite and many more. Custom patterns, personal assistance,classes and workshops.
Tender Buttons
143 East 62 Street
New York, NY 10021
+1 (212) 758 7004
Buttons and garment closures.
The Yarn Company
2274 Broadway #1C
New York, NY 10024
+1 (212) 787-7878
fax: +1 (212) 595-6998
Owner: Jordana Jacobs and Julie Carles
email: contact@theyarnco.com
World Wide Web: http://www.theyarnco.com
The Yarn Co. offers a large selection of designer yarns, needles, and knitting classes. Featured in The New York Times, NY1 television, New York Magazine, and Vogue Knitting, The Yarn Co. provides free custom designs with all purchases.
The Yarn Connection
218 Madison Avenue (between 36th and 37th)
New York, NY 10016
+1 (212) 684 5099
Owner: Jane
Submitter reports the service is great. Another says, "She has a nice collection of yarns and very good prices, but best of all she will spend as much time with you as you need, no matter how much yarn you are buying."
New York Knitting Meetup
New York City Crochet/Knitting Meetup
Boy's Night at Knit New York
Yahoo Group
Every Friday
Knit New York
307 East 14th Street (between 1st and 2nd Ave)
Starting at 9 pm
(212)387-0707
Guys Who Knit
at Knit NY at 307 East 14th Street in the East Village every Sunday at 2:30pm and Wednesday at 7pm
Dyke Knitting Circle
Upper East Side Knitters
every Tuesday evening at the Starbucks on the corner of 80th St. and York Ave
Harlem Knitting Circle
Knitty City
208 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
212-787-5896
212-724-9596
knittycity@gmail.com
Knit New York
307 East 14t St.
(between 1st and 2nd Ave.)
New York, NY 10003
212.387.0707
212.387.0526
info@knitnewyork.com
Manhattan:
Downtown Yarn, Ave A & 3rd
School Products 1201 Broadway, 212-679-3516
Erica Wilson, Inc. 717 Madison Avenue, NYC 10021 (212) 989-3030
Gotta Knit, 6th Ave 212-989-3030
Erdal Yarns 303 5th Ave., 212-725-0162
Kama Boutique, 307 7 Ave., 212-989-8458
Karabella Yarns, 1201 Broadway, (212) 684-2665
Knit New York, 307 E. 14th St. , (212) 387-0707
Knits Incredible, 971-A Lexington Avenue, (212) 717-0477
Knitting 321, 321 East 75th Street,(212) 772-2020
The Lion & The Lamb, 1460 Lexington (94th/95th) 212-876-4303
Magry Knits, 80 East 7th Street, (212) 674-6753
MAKE workshop,195 chrystie street #502, (212)533-9995 by appointment only
P&S Fabrics, 355 Broadway, (212) 226-1534
Purl, 137 Sullivan St.,212-420-8796
Seaport Yarn, 135 William Street, 5th floor, 212-608-3100
School Products1201 Broadway, 800-847-4127, 212-679-3516
String, 1015 Madison Ave., 212-288-9572
Stitches East, 55 E 52nd, 212-421-0112
Unique Knit Craft, 257 W. 39th, 212-840-6950
Wallis Mayers Needlework Inc., 30 East 68th Street, (212) 861-5318
Wool Gathering, 318 E. 84th St. 212-734-4747
The Yarn Company, 2274 B’dway (@ 82nd), 212-787-7878
Yarn Connection, 218 Madison (@ 36th), 212-684-5099
Brooklyn:
Brooklyn General, 135 Union Street, 718-855-8885, Wed.-Sat 10-6
Knit-A-Way, 398 Atlantic Ave., 718-797-3305
Knitting Salon, 271 3rd Avenue, (718) 722-7399
Red Lipstick, 64 6th Ave bet Dean & Flatbush
Stitch n Stitch, 1320 Coney Island Avenue, (718) 692-0100
Stitch Therapy, 176 Lincoln Place, (718) 398-2020
The Yarn Tree, 718-384-8030 347 Bedford Avenue
Queens:
Joan Norman Knitwits, 35-16 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 229-0156
Smiley Yarns, 92-06 Jamaica Ave (Woodhaven & 92nd)
Staten Island:
Wild & Wooly, 18 New Dorp Lane, (718) 987-7000
Collectors Crafts
New York, NY
+1 (212) 496-7333
+1 (877) 863-3353
fax: +1 (646) 505-0864
email: info@collectorscrafts.com
World Wide Web: http://www.collectorscrafts.com
On-line knit, crochet, needlepoint and beading store. We carry yarn, thread, books, patterns, needlework accessories, beading accessories, kits and so much more. Check out our web page!
Downtown Yarns
45 Avenue A
New York, NY 100009
+1 (212) 995 5991
Owner: Rita Bobry
Offers a range of yarns, in price, color and type, (mohair by Katia, Manos del Uruguay, Cotton Classic, Regia sock yarn, Zara wool, Klip, Noro silks). Also has patterns, needles, bags, etc.
Erdal Yarns Ltd.
383 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1104
New York, NY 10016
+1 (800) 237 6594
email: erdal@erdal.com
World Wide Web: http://www.erdal.com/
Wholesaler for yarns on cones or in skeins for knitters and weavers. Dealers and designers welcome.
Erica Wilson, Inc.
717 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10021
+1 (212) 832 7290
Fabrics Save-A-Thon
1887 3rd ave
N.Y.C. , NY 10029
+1 (212) 369-4453
email: saveathon3@aol.com
tremendous yarn/crochet dept. featuring discount prices and many name brands. Comprehensive selection of yarn and crochet books and accessories too.This 10,000 sq. foot store also is packed with fabrics of all sorts and a deep selection of crafts and home-dec giftware and accessories. This is one store in a chain of 9 all located within the boroughs
gotta knit!
498 Sixth Avenue, 2nd floor
between 12th and 13th Streerts
New York City, NY 10011
+1 (212) 989 3030
+1 (800) 898 6748
fax: +1 (212) 989 3388
Owner: Laura and Ann
Classes, personalized instructions and help with projects, even if yarn was not purchased at their store. Specializing in custom design -- bring in a picture or a sketch or describe a fantasy garment and they will write a pattern that fits. Lots of hand-dyes and specialty yarns.
Habu Textiles
135 W. 29th Street, Suite 403
New York, NY 10001
+1 (212) 239-3546
fax: +1 (212) 239-4173
Owner: Takako Ueki
email: habu@habutextiles.com
World Wide Web: http://www.habutextiles.com
Habu carries over 450 unique yarns imported from Japan. The selection includes bamboo, silk stainless steel, hand-reeled silks, hemp bark, hand-tied ramies, handspun cottons/silks, fine cashmeres, and many more.
Joseph Galler, Inc.
27 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
+1 (212) 620 7190
Fax: +1 (212) 620 9196
Wholesale only. Hand and machine knitting, Swiss Lang yarns.
Knits Incredible
971A Lexington Avenue (Mezz)
New York, NY
+1 (212) 717-0477
Between 70th and 71st Sts.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11-6; Wed 11-8, Sat 11-3.
Knitting 321
321 E. 75th St.
New York, NY 10021
+1 (212) 772-2020
Owner: Valeria Kardos, Karen Katz
World Wide Web: http://www.knitting321.com
"Stocked with a 'beautiful selection of yarns', including natural fibers, plus European and fashion forward skeins, books and supplies....the "helpful owners" offer "hand-holding", making it worth a stop 'for novices.' " -excerpted from Zagat's New York City Shopping Guide. Both knitting and crochet lessons are offered. Hours are Tuesday, 11am to 8pm, Wednesday through Friday, 11am to 6:30 pm, and Saturday, 11am to 5pm. The shop is closed Sunday and Monday.
The Lion & The Lamb
1460 Lexington Ave.
Between 94th and 95th Street
New York, NY 10128
+1 (212) 876 4303
fax: +1 (212) 876 9231
Owner: Leslie Santa
This store offers a wide selection of yarns ranging from cotton to cashmere. The owner, Leslie Santa, has created a warm and inviting environment. The store is brightly lit and scented candles burn daily. The walls are filled from floor to ceiling with a great selection of yarns. The store is truly a visual delight. The help is extremely knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. There is also a large needlepoint area which offers handpainted canvases, finishing with designer trim and fabrics and a huge selection of beads and fibers ranging from silks to alpacas. Customers are welcomed and given personal attention. Open seven days a week.
Lion Brand
34 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
+1 (800) 258 YARN
fax: +1 (212) 627 8154
World Wide Web: http://www.lionbrand.com/
Wholesale distributor of Wool-Ease, other Lion Brand yarns. Wool-Ease color card available for $3.95.
Magry Knits formerly NO.XS
80 East 7th St.
New York, NY 10003
+1 (212) 674-6753
Owner: Renee
There are now hand dyed and hand spun yarns that are sensational! There are unique patterns and classes for new to advanced knitters.
purl
137 Sullivan Street
between Prince & Houston
New York, NY 10012
+1 (212) 420 8796
Owner: Joelle and Jennifer Hoverson
email: jhoverson@adelphia.net
World Wide Web: http://www.purlsoho.com
Please call purl for class schedules.
School Products Co., Inc.
1201 Broadway 3rd floor (betw 28th & 29th Streets)
New York, NY
+1 (212) 679 3516
Owner: Berta Karapetyan
World Wide Web: http://www.schoolproducts.com/
Hours: M-F 9:30-6; Sat 10-3; Sun closed.
Yarns, weaving equipment, machine knitting equipment, hand knitting equipment, etc. Silk City yarns, Tahki, Brown Sheep, Phildar, and more; Unicorn Books.
Stitches East
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
+1 (212) 421 0112
The complete knit and needlepoint shop. Find an extraordinary selection of yarns, patterns, needles and canvases - everything for the knit and needlepoint enthusiast. Expert instruction and service is always available. The ambiance and the welcome are as wonderful as the wool, cotton, silk, and blends. Do come and see us. Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00.
String
1015 Madison Avenue (between 78th & 79th St)
New York, NY 10021
+1 (212) 288-9276
fax: +1 (212) 288-9572
Owner: Linda Morse
email: linda@stringyarns.com
World Wide Web: http://www.stringyarns.com
Wide selection of luxury yarns, including Koigu, Tahki/Stacy Charles, Knitting Fever, Trendsetter, Colinette, Prism, Patricia Roberts, Karabella, Classic Elite and many more. Custom patterns, personal assistance,classes and workshops.
Tender Buttons
143 East 62 Street
New York, NY 10021
+1 (212) 758 7004
Buttons and garment closures.
The Yarn Company
2274 Broadway #1C
New York, NY 10024
+1 (212) 787-7878
fax: +1 (212) 595-6998
Owner: Jordana Jacobs and Julie Carles
email: contact@theyarnco.com
World Wide Web: http://www.theyarnco.com
The Yarn Co. offers a large selection of designer yarns, needles, and knitting classes. Featured in The New York Times, NY1 television, New York Magazine, and Vogue Knitting, The Yarn Co. provides free custom designs with all purchases.
The Yarn Connection
218 Madison Avenue (between 36th and 37th)
New York, NY 10016
+1 (212) 684 5099
Owner: Jane
Submitter reports the service is great. Another says, "She has a nice collection of yarns and very good prices, but best of all she will spend as much time with you as you need, no matter how much yarn you are buying."