I found myself with some free time last week and decided to visit the yarn shops, A Finely Knitting Party in Swarthmore and Stash in Ardmore.
At A Finely Knitting You I was welcomed by owner Cathy and a few other knitters who encouraged me to give my hand at knitting a few of the beautiful items on display. I felt very welcome and not rushed as I browsed and squished yarn. When I admitted that I was a crocheter I was encouraged to visit their Ravely page or to check out their calendar of events and classes.
There were a variety of blends and I didn’t feel like I was breaking the bank (a lot) as I shopped. I did score some self striping yarn and a soft Berroco blend for a hat and scarf that are on the needles and hooks. My one complaint is that they don’t take debit/credit cards. The cash or check policy helped my wallet and kept me on my budget but it was a pain having to look for my banks’s ATM.
At Stash in Ardmore, I was greeted by Joann who was working on a pattern and invited me to take my time and shop. When I shared that I was a crocheter she shared the schedule of classes available and showed me a wonderful book from Interweave Press that would guide me on my knitting journey. The store is beautiful, brighly lit and full of colorful displays with soft skeins of yarn. I was happy to see a made in America variety of yarn. I didn’t make a purchase here but can see me returning soon.
Sadly my camera is acting wonky so I am unable to share pictures from either store. Visit them online for a virtual tour or if you are in the area stop by for your own experience.
-r
This post is a part of mrsrkfj’s Tangled Tuesdays. Link up here!
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