the Knook is here!

No, Not the ereader, the innovative way to Knit with a Crochet hook. The beginner set is only $9.95. Come in and pick up your Knook while supplies last!
Leisure Arts is fulling supporting this new creation with tons of FREE video tutorials & FREE projects on their web site. http://www.leisurearts.com/how-to-knook

Class Photos

I just thought I would share with all of you some photos taken at some of our recent classes. Knitting seems to be the most popular right now but Crochet is catching up.
One on One 2 1/2 hour Beginner classes are now only $25 each which includes Yarn, Needles and instruction manual. Step 2 or 3 classes are only $15 per hour. Most planned projects will only take you an hour. Call or Email us for more information and to make a reservation.

New Creative Knitting

The May Addition of Creative Knitting is in stock but moving fast. The summer projects are just beautiful and inspiring. When you come in, take a look at the Drop Stitch Delight on page 27, an easy spring top any knitter can tackle. Or, check out page 52 with a knit ruffled bag, big enough for all your summer essentials.
This any many other books and magazines are on hand to inspire. Plus for the entire month of April you get 20% off all titles.

Knit and Crochet in any Language

Being a business in Queens I'm lucky enough to have customers from all over the world. Some have an understanding of the english language but not always. I know a little bit of Spanish but only enough to get myself in trouble, other languages I know much less. I am able to get instruction books in Spanish but not other languages from my current distributors.

In order to try and service all my customers I have been trying to get books in other languages but no luck so far. What I did find was a wonderful web site that helps convert knitting and crochet patterns to your native language.

Wise Needle http://www.wiseneedle.com/ has a wonderful community and glossary of terms that is FREE to use. You just put in a term and choose the language. Very quickly it will give you the term in your own language. This is a great way for children of family members that are un able to speak the language to convert patterns.

The direct link the the glossary is http://www.wiseneedle.com/glossary.asp

But while you're there take a look at their vast knowledge of knitting and crochet.

New Knit Books

I always love to find new companies to deal with. The smaller the better, because you get to meet great people with stupendous customer service. 

The newest company I am now stocking is Jean Greenhowe Knitting Pattern Books. These are some of the most original and detailed 3D knitting items I have ever seen.

I found out about her books from a customer who asked me for 1. I did some research and placed the order. The books came quick and in perfect condition ready to sell. 

I started small with only a few of her titles but plan to eventually have them all. To see her full catalog go to http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/

In stock now are Christmas Special, Bazaar Knits & Little Gift Dolls. 

Knit to Crochet Conversion Chart

www.knitting-crochet.com has done a helpful conversion chart for knitting and crochet hooks. They also offer a service to switch a pattern from knitting to crochet or vise versa.

http://www.knitting-crochet.com/found/conchafou.html

New Products

Giant Knitting needles back in stock, great for broomstick lace.
Size 35 $4.50
Size 50 $4.50

Giant Crochet hooks now in stock.
Size Q 15mm $2.65
Size S $2.75