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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 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.
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.
What is the hardest knitting technique?
Rank #1 for the most difficult knitting stitch: Lace Knitting (Source)
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 ...