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Is Purl Soho still in business?
While our online shop is open and invested in your creative pursuits 24 hours a day, we did make the decision in 2023 to permanently close our New York City storefront.
Is knitting an expensive hobby?
Just like any other hobby, you can spend a lot of money on knitting. But just like a lot of other hobbies, you don't have to. It is perfectly ok to start out with “the cheap stuff”. Don't spend a whole bunch of money if you're just trying it out.
What is the hardest knitting technique?
Rank #1 for the most difficult knitting stitch: Lace Knitting (Source)
What is the oldest known knitting pattern?
The oldest knitted artifacts are socks from Egypt, dating from the 11th century. They are a very fine gauge, done with complex colourwork and some have a short row heel, which necessitates the purl stitch. These complexities suggest that knitting is even older than the archeological record can prove.
Never let a new stitch or cast-on hold you back. From beginner basics to advanced techniques, we'll walk you through every step!
$6 to $29
We hope you enjoy our cheerful selection of hand-dyed yarns and sock blanks, quilted project bags, knit and crochet patterns, and exclusive enamel pins.
One of the best yarn shops is in Brooklyn/Red Hook. It's Brooklyn General and carries great yarns, has classes and the owners are so friendly and helpful. I ...