while my sister was here
we paid a visit to one of our favorite stores
‘spun’
i’ve written about it before
while i’m not a knitter
my sister is very good at it
we both love the feeling
of being in the store
it’s whimsical and welcoming
the yarns, so beautiful
always a bit of fun and community going on
like their brilliant ‘tour de fleece’ event
for spinners of all kinds
and
i especially love
the tiny baby sweaters.
(warning: sweaters are much tinier than they appear in the photo)
and
there’s a surprise
a tiny baby sheep is in the pocket
shhhh….
—
‘i love the way kintting brings people together.’
– debbie macomber
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i think i’ve said it before, my sis is an ardent knitter and belongs to a knitting circle. they spend more money on materials than it is good for them but they enjoy the being together, keeping their hands busy and re-modelling the world.
i also would dearly love that shop and those tiny jumpers and vests are absolutely adorable!
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this is wonderful. it is not only that they are talented and can create things, but the social aspect and calming nature are a great bonus. yes, i think you would also love the shop –
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I love shops like those, and really glad to see one thriving. My mum was an avid knitter, and she would have liked to check out that shop.
Best wishes, Pete.
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oh, i’ll bet she would have loved it, and the bonding with the other knitters –
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beat to see individual shops instead of same old, same old chain stores
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i sooo agree, and the staff and owners are very friendly
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Well, they need to be to survive in today’s world, but good to hear all the same
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This is lovely. I love the tiny sweaters ( s sheep in the pocket… how adorable is that?). I am an embroiderer and love needle point but so far I don’t know how to knit. 🧶
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i’ll be that you could do this as well, as someone who is already an embroiderer.
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I don’t knit, but I think I’d enjoy that store, too. Those little sweaters–so sweet! 💙
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yes, i think you would and yes to the little sweaters
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Like most on here I don’t knit or even crochet but I do love a good wool shop and often come home with some wool, needles or crochet hook and good intentions to then give said craft stuff to my sister-in-law for Christmas ;) x
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I’ve always been in awe of those people who sit quietly, knitting needles in hand, and produce the most beautiful wearable garments.
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Like most on here I don’t knit or even crochet but I do love a good wool shop and often come home with some wool, needles or crochet hook and good intentions to then give said craft stuff to my sister-in-law for Christmas ;) x
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i so get this, the wool is so beautiful and i love the shop, so it’s hard to resist buying it
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Back in the ‘good’ days, my Carole was a ‘spinner’ and knitter, and I’m still wearing some of her knitted articles, Beth
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oh, how wonderful and glad you’re still wearing them. every time you wear one, it must remind you, this is part of her legacy
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I feel different and special when I’m wearing them …
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A proper shop! Delightful, Beth.
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yes, they’re great
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Tour de Fleece is such a fun riff on the sporting tournament. Love it!
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i so agree, and it will bring people together to watch who might not be fans otherwise. they are always organizing things like this, one reason i love them
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I love wearing sweaters. They feel like home.
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a great description
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I only know the basics of knitting and have asked a friend to teach me how to move forward to more interesting projects – retirement project ;-)
That said, I love stores like this and would peruse at leisure, even if I don’t know what to do with the yarn!
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exactly! and good for you for wanting to learn.
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Love the little sheep in the cardigan pocket. I’ve never progressed beyond basic knit and purl but strangely do love a mooch in a wool shop or leafing through a pile of knitting patterns.
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