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Knitty City We are a community yarn shop offering supplies, lessons, events and support for knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners.

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Happy Holidays! There's still time to get your holiday shopping in, but we want to let you all know that we'll be CLOSED...
12/21/2022

Happy Holidays! There's still time to get your holiday shopping in, but we want to let you all know that we'll be CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

We're usually happy to help with last minute shopping, but this year we've decided our staff deserves to spend an extra day with their families this weekend.

We'll see you back for normal hours on Monday, December 26th. Happy Holidays everyone!

 is here today Saturday from 12-6pm! They’ll only here today, so come see them they have the list beautiful Holiday card...
12/17/2022

is here today Saturday from 12-6pm!

They’ll only here today, so come see them they have the list beautiful Holiday cards and cards for every occasion. 🧡

Yay! The latest  is out!Available in store and online knityycitynyc.com.
12/16/2022

Yay! The latest is out!

Available in store and online knityycitynyc.com.

Omg…Look what just came in…!!! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
12/15/2022

Omg…Look what just came in…

!!! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

Jessie from  is at our store today from 12-6pm! 🎊We love Jessie’s color sense, her happy go lucky energy always makes ou...
12/10/2022

Jessie from is at our store today from 12-6pm! 🎊

We love Jessie’s color sense, her happy go lucky energy always makes our hearts skip a beat. 🧡

Come see Jessie today and buy her gorgeous yarns to treat yourself or a friend for the Holidays. 🎁🎁🎁

See you soon at the store!

Cute Christmas sock kits! 🎄Great for gifts! 🎁Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com.
12/07/2022

Cute Christmas sock kits! 🎄

Great for gifts! 🎁

Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com.

The cutest Christmas amigurumi kits by .usa. 🎄Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com. 🎄
12/03/2022

The cutest Christmas amigurumi kits by .usa. 🎄

Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com. 🎄

Wow, we love  Noventa!It’s a super bulky weight yarn 100% merino superwash, approx 90 yards/125g.It’s incredibly scrumpt...
11/28/2022

Wow, we love Noventa!

It’s a super bulky weight yarn 100% merino superwash, approx 90 yards/125g.

It’s incredibly scrumptious and we have many beautiful colors.

Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com.

It’s small business Saturday! Everything is 10% off for small business Saturday, in store and online. The 10% off is aut...
11/26/2022

It’s small business Saturday!

Everything is 10% off for small business Saturday, in store and online. The 10% off is automatically applied for online purchases, no need to use a code.

Your support means the world to us and we thank you from the bottom of our heart! 💞🤗

Welcome ! Lindsay brought her boldest and brightest today. She has a full collection of  inspired colors, including the ...
11/19/2022

Welcome ! Lindsay brought her boldest and brightest today. She has a full collection of inspired colors, including the never seen before Queen Mother from .

She also brought the Ti Pye Zoranj sweater from the cover of the latest Radicle Threads magazine of course with the yarn to make it.

You can tag, email, or call Knitty City to place an order to be shipped. Don't miss out!

We absolutely cannot wait to see  tomorrow (Saturday) at her pop-up shop at Knitty City! If you haven't started followin...
11/19/2022

We absolutely cannot wait to see tomorrow (Saturday) at her pop-up shop at Knitty City!

If you haven't started following her yet, maybe her new line of X-Men inspired colors will get you motivated. Behold, the "Uncanny Men of X". Which one do you want to get your hands on?

These beautiful and bold colors are just a small taste of what Lindsay has in store.

We'll see you all day at Knitty City!

-Men

Ztudio Zsa Zsa is here and the bags are flying. They're even more stunning in person! Each bag is sewn together from cus...
11/12/2022

Ztudio Zsa Zsa is here and the bags are flying. They're even more stunning in person! Each bag is sewn together from custom printed fabrics with care and precision. Zippers are all high quality irridescent metal that won't jam. Come and see for yourself or tag us and to order.

So much beautiful yarn from  ! Stop by the pop-up before 6pm today, or drop us a message if you want something shipped. ...
10/29/2022

So much beautiful yarn from ! Stop by the pop-up before 6pm today, or drop us a message if you want something shipped.

Tomorrow (Saturday) is the Murky Depths pop-up!  has new freshly dyed colors for us. We'll see you all in front of Knitt...
10/28/2022

Tomorrow (Saturday) is the Murky Depths pop-up! has new freshly dyed colors for us. We'll see you all in front of Knitty City tomorrow!

Reminder: Tonight is the Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks book signing at Knitty City! Event and presentation start a...
10/21/2022

Reminder: Tonight is the Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks book signing at Knitty City! Event and presentation start at 6pm. Books to be signed after.

We also had ONE space open up for her class tomorrow (Saturday, Oct 22, 9am-noon). Please visit our website and follow the link with Patty's banner.

It was a full house at Men's Night tonight! Thanks for coming gentlemen! Join us Thursday nights 6-8pm after regular sto...
10/21/2022

It was a full house at Men's Night tonight! Thanks for coming gentlemen!

Join us Thursday nights 6-8pm after regular store hours.

It’s Sunday so that means Knitty City Show and Tell!⠀Our store is closed on Sundays but on this day we would like to fea...
10/16/2022

It’s Sunday so that means Knitty City Show and Tell!

Our store is closed on Sundays but on this day we would like to feature our customers wearing their finished projects. 🎉

Kicking off today’s Knitty City Sunday Show and Tell with who is wearing a beautiful hat and scarf.

Hat pattern: Not Too Tart by designer Fatimah Hinds .

Scarf pattern: Hitchhiker by designer Martina Behm .

Thanks for the inspiration, Jessi! 🧡

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Every Sunday we will showcase projects of customers who visited our store. It’s so incredible to see your creations and we hope others will get inspired. 😊

Woohooo!  is here today from 12-6pm! Come on over!
10/15/2022

Woohooo! is here today from 12-6pm!

Come on over!

We are big huge fans of ceramic artist  so we are thrilled to welcome him once again at Knitty City. 🧡When: Saturday, Oc...
10/15/2022

We are big huge fans of ceramic artist so we are thrilled to welcome him once again at Knitty City. 🧡

When: Saturday, October 15
Time: 12-6pm
Where: at Knitty City

We are sooo curious to see what he’ll bring to the pop up shop!

Make sure to come on by, don’t miss out!

A new sock book is out!Ready Set Socks is available in store and online knittycitynyc.com.Happy sock knitting! 🧦🧦🧦
10/12/2022

A new sock book is out!

Ready Set Socks is available in store and online knittycitynyc.com.

Happy sock knitting! 🧦🧦🧦

Amy and Sunitha from  are here this second day of the yarn crawl!We’re usually closed on Sunday but for yarn crawl we ar...
10/09/2022

Amy and Sunitha from are here this second day of the yarn crawl!

We’re usually closed on Sunday but for yarn crawl we are open today from 12-6pm.

See you at the shop and happy Sunday!

Day 2 of NYC Yarn Crawl today!Usually we are closed on Sunday but because of Yarn Crawl we are open from 12-6pm. will ha...
10/09/2022

Day 2 of NYC Yarn Crawl today!

Usually we are closed on Sunday but because of Yarn Crawl we are open from 12-6pm.

will have a trunkshow today so extra fun day!

See you at the shop, yarn crawlers!

Ooh! One more sleep until New York City Yarn Crawl! 🧶🧶🧶Make sure to follow NYC Yarn Crawl] and visit their website yarnc...
10/07/2022

Ooh! One more sleep until New York City Yarn Crawl! 🧶🧶🧶

Make sure to follow NYC Yarn Crawl] and visit their website yarncrawlnyc.com for participating yarn shops and more details. 🐑

NYC Yarn Crawl happening Saturday 10/8 to Tuesday 10/11. 🐑

Repost from NYC Yarn Crawl]

We’ll , the map is ready! Just visit the crawl website (link in bio), go to the maps page and click to download and print your very own! Check out the how-to page for how to play the scavenger hunt while you’re at it!

See you out there!

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Kicking off  with multi media artist Alexander Reynoso from Alex Reynoso]]! 💚💚💚Alex Reynoso]] will be bringing his potte...
10/04/2022

Kicking off with multi media artist Alexander Reynoso from Alex Reynoso]]! 💚💚💚

Alex Reynoso]] will be bringing his pottery, fiber and yarn. We can’t wait to see all of the goods!

Alex Reynoso]] creates fiber, hand dyes yarn, and designs/writes crochet patterns. He is a master spinner AND is a pottery artist as well.

We’re so lucky to have him on the first day of the NYC Yarn Crawl starting this coming Saturday October 8th.

Sooo, mark your calendar and don’t miss out!

Curious about this gorgeous crochet shawl? It’s Alex’s own design called Too Much Drip and it’s made with fi*****ng weight yarn.

It’s happening starting this weekend!The New York City Yarn Crawl! 🐑Saturday Oct 8 - Tuesday Oct 11.For more information...
10/04/2022

It’s happening starting this weekend!

The New York City Yarn Crawl! 🐑

Saturday Oct 8 - Tuesday Oct 11.

For more information go to yarncrawlnyc.com and make sure to follow . 🐑🐑🐑

We can’t wait to see you all yarn crawling! 🧶🧶🧶

It’s Sunday so that means Knitty City Show and Tell!⠀Our store is closed on Sundays but on this day we would like to fea...
10/02/2022

It’s Sunday so that means Knitty City Show and Tell!

Our store is closed on Sundays but on this day we would like to feature our customers wearing their finished projects. 🎉

Next up is Christine . Her sweater is sooo gorgeous with all the beautiful colors! 😍

Pattern: Point Judith Pullover by .

Yarn: .

As always, stunning work, Christine! And thanks so much for the inspiration. 🧡
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Every Sunday we will showcase projects of customers who visited our store. It’s so incredible to see your creations and we hope others will get inspired. 😊

Reunited and it feels so good! Last night we started Men’s Knit Night again after 2.5 years!Guys, mark your calendar:Men...
09/30/2022

Reunited and it feels so good!

Last night we started Men’s Knit Night again after 2.5 years!

Guys, mark your calendar:

Men’s Knit Night at Knitty City every Thursday from 6-8pm.

Thanks for kicking things off ,

The latest  is out! 🎉Available in store and online Knittycitynyc.com. 🧡
09/28/2022

The latest is out! 🎉

Available in store and online Knittycitynyc.com. 🧡

 will be teaching a class at Knitty City!Class: Patty Lyons’ Circular Bag of Tricks. Patty digs deep into her bag of tri...
09/28/2022

will be teaching a class at Knitty City!

Class: Patty Lyons’ Circular Bag of Tricks.

Patty digs deep into her bag of tricks to show you some of her favorite circular knitting hacks. Patty has some truly unique UNventions that will make your circular knitting sing.

When: Sat. 10/22
Time: 9am-12pm

Sign up today through our website knittycitynyc.com.

We can’t wait to have Patty at our store! 🎉

We are going to resume our weekly Men’s Knit Night again! Starting this coming Thursday 9/29 from 6-8 pm Men’s Knit Nigh...
09/27/2022

We are going to resume our weekly Men’s Knit Night again!

Starting this coming Thursday 9/29 from 6-8 pm Men’s Knit Night.

Men, mark your calendars:

Men’s Knit Night!
Where: Knitty City
When: Thursday evenings
What time: 6-8pm

We are sooo excited to start this up again! 🧡

Here are the pictures of Ubaldo modeling the Lost Souls Shawl Shawl made by Lynda . 💀Yarn is by .usa and it glows in the...
09/26/2022

Here are the pictures of Ubaldo modeling the Lost Souls Shawl Shawl made by Lynda . 💀

Yarn is by .usa and it glows in the dark! It’s called Amigurumi Glow cotton.

The glow is awesome! 💀💚

It’s Sunday so that means Knitty City Show and Tell!⠀Our store is closed on Sundays but on this day we would like to fea...
09/26/2022

It’s Sunday so that means Knitty City Show and Tell!

Our store is closed on Sundays but on this day we would like to feature our customers wearing their finished projects. 🎉

And last but most certainly not least Lynda who crocheted this awesome shawl! 💀💀💀

Best part is that she made it with a cotton yarn by .usa called Amigurumi Glow which glows in the dark! 😱

Crochet pattern: Lost Souls Shawl by Maryetta Roy. 💀

Swipe to see how it glows in the dark….

Thanks for modeling, Ubaldo. 😊 Awesome work, Lynda thanks for the inspiration!

That’s it for today! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and see you soon at the store. 🧡

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Every Sunday we will showcase projects of customers who visited our store. It’s so incredible to see your creations and we hope others will get inspired. 😊

It’s Sunday so that means Knitty City Show and Tell!⠀Our store is closed on Sundays but on this day we would like to fea...
09/26/2022

It’s Sunday so that means Knitty City Show and Tell!

Our store is closed on Sundays but on this day we would like to feature our customers wearing their finished projects. 🎉

First up is Hayoung who made this gorgeous cardigan. 👌🏼

Pattern: Ribbed Raglan Cardigan by designer Anne Ventzel 😍

Yarn used: önling no. 2 and no. 10

Absolutely gorgeous, Hayoung! Thank you so much for the inspiration. 🧡

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Every Sunday we will showcase projects of customers who visited our store. It’s so incredible to see your creations and we hope others will get inspired. 😊

Absolutely gorgeous! 😍 Ultimate Sock 75% merino superwash, 25% nylon.We have the whole color range. 😊Available in store ...
09/23/2022

Absolutely gorgeous! 😍

Ultimate Sock 75% merino superwash, 25% nylon.

We have the whole color range. 😊

Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com.

Ooohhh, look what arrived today! 👀Gorgeous hand dyed yarns from Jessie    Yarn Over New York]! We received the fi*****ng...
09/22/2022

Ooohhh, look what arrived today! 👀

Gorgeous hand dyed yarns from Jessie Yarn Over New York]!

We received the fi*****ng/sock weight and are waiting for the DK weight to arrive.

So, exciting! We looove Jessie Yarn Over New York]… 🧶🗽

Back in stock!My Pretty Brown Doll crochet book by crochet artist Yolonda Jordan.  Available in store and online knittyc...
09/21/2022

Back in stock!

My Pretty Brown Doll crochet book by crochet artist Yolonda Jordan.

Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com.

The latest .daily.knitting Field Guide is out!Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com
09/16/2022

The latest .daily.knitting Field Guide is out!

Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com

Every Friday from 5-6pm, mending circle with Alice .e.hale.
09/16/2022

Every Friday from 5-6pm, mending circle with Alice .e.hale.

The latest  is out! Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com
09/16/2022

The latest is out!

Available in store and online knittycitynyc.com

Today is the last day we will gather in Bryant Park from 1:30-3:30pm.What a wonderful summer we’ve had knitting and teac...
09/14/2022

Today is the last day we will gather in Bryant Park from 1:30-3:30pm.

What a wonderful summer we’ve had knitting and teaching knitting in Bryant Park!

We knitted AND crocheted scarves for the found but not lost scarf project. 🧣🧣🧣

Since today is the last day, we’re going to make it an extra fun one!

See you at the upper terrace by the Gertrude Stein statue from 1:30-3:30pm!

Address

208 W 79th Street
New York, NY
10024

1 train to 79th Street or B/C train to 81st St - Museum of Natural History

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

(212) 787-5896

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Every good sweater is a team effort, Queenie says.
Did you see our two new colorways? Hop Scotch and Sidewalk Chalk made their debut this weekend at our Knitty City pop-up shop and we know you want some too. We are busy at the dyepots makng some more for this week's shop update. We bet you can't wait. Which will you pick? Set your alarms for 10:30am Friday, Dec 16 EST.
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Ooops! I was tired and scattered after a busy day at our Knitty City Pop Up Shop and I forgot to post yesterday's reveal.
So here you go, Christmas Holiday Adventures Day Ten reveal. oooh...aaah... Better late than never, right?
{image description: Greyed out picture of 25 minis and 1 full-size skein of hand-dyed yarn. text "Holiday Adventures Christmas Day Ten". A photo in color of assorted Christmas and candy decor, a greyed out mini. Dissolve transition to the color reveal, bright yellow and white. Orginal greyed out picture, with 10 yarns revealed. Text "Join us tomorrow for another sweet treat!"}
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Finished Object Friday. I couldn't resist whipping up a couple "Sogni d'Oro" Hats for our pop up shop at Knitty City tomorrow. (NYers, we hope to see you there!)
What about you? What have you made this week?
Share your FO's here, please.
{image description: Two hand-knit hats. The larger is teal and olive. The smaller is variegated pastel and purple. Two tiny plush alpacas.}
Check out my review of King Cole Yarn & Pattern Supplier Homespun DK yarn along with a giveaway for your chance to win a skein in 5012 Peony, a P***y Peach Crochet ergonomic crochet hook with a polymer clay handle, and a tape measure from my local yarn shop, Knitty City! https://undergroundcrafter.com/2022/11/30/king-cole-homespun-dk-yarn-review-and-giveaway/
Name That Yarn Role. Here's some more of that delicious squish that we sent to Knitty City last month. Have you been by to shop their gorgeous selection of Yarn Over New York yarns? Tell us what you bought! And comment here to suggest a caption for this picture.
Name That Yarn Role. Local NYers will want to stop by Knitty City to see their newly enhanced selection of Yarn Over New York yarns. We made this yarn role using just a tiny sample of all the goodies we sent them. Anyone got a caption idea?
Hi! I'm in desperation mode, seeking a skein of Noro Iro, color 109! This yarn was discontinued 10 (!) years ago. I'm making Sally Melville's Einstein Coat as a gift for my daughter, and I'm just about half a skein short. Sigh. If anyone can dive into their stash, and has a skein to sell or trade, I would be forever indebted. Thanks!!!
Have you been enjoying my weekly yarn giveaways? Head over to Underground Crafter to find out more about a silky smooth mercerized cotton yarn from King Cole Yarn & Pattern Supplier, Cottonsmooth DK, including a collection of free and premium crochet and knitting patterns using this yarn. You can also enter for your chance to win a skein along with an ergonomic crochet hook with a handmade polymer clay handle from PJB Boutique and a tape measure from Knitty City. https://undergroundcrafter.com/2022/08/03/king-cole-cottonsmooth-dk-roundup-and-giveaway/
Don't forget to enter the giveaway by 11:59 pm Eastern TONIGHT for your chance to win one skein of King Cole Yarn & Pattern Supplier Summer 4Ply yarn in 4575 Tutti Fruity, a Prym Ergonomic crochet hook in size US E-4/3.5 mm, and Knitty City measuring tape.
https://undergroundcrafter.com/2022/07/19/king-cole-summer-4ply-yarn-review-and-giveaway/
Have you seen this week's yarn review and giveaway on Underground Crafter yet? Check out my review of King Cole Yarn & Pattern Supplier Harvest DK, a roundup of patterns using this yarn, and a giveaway for a skein, a ChiaoGoo bamboo crochet hook, and Knitty City measuring tape! Enter through August 7, 2022 for your chance to win. https://undergroundcrafter.com/2022/07/27/king-cole-harvest-dk-yarn-review-and-giveaway/
I reconnected with some leftover yarn from a very sentimental baby blanket I crocheted. I needed 4 more skeins to make another one for a dear friend who is becoming a grandma for the first time. I scoured my local stores and the manufacturer to discover is was discontinued. The Internet only turned up one source which had it in stock. Knitty City. I ordered it and 4 days later it arrived along with an adorable reusable bag. Thanks for A+++ customer service.
Do you carry any local yarns?
A Tour of Knitty City
In front of Knitty City, a tree was yarn-bombed by Community Artist in memory of the legendary founder Pearl Chin, the Craftivist of Upper West Side. Lung Cancer took Ms. Chin’s life in October, 2020, when the yarn shop on W79th Street was closed during the lockdown.

“The Pearl tree is one of the most emotional projects I have ever done. Pearl has been a huge inspiration in my life. She has been my mentor, friend, and this yarnbomb is a tribute to all the lives she touched through her Art, Artistry, and her love for the fiber Arts.” Carmen wrote in her Instagram video showing the making of this exquisite creation.

Ms. Chin’s yarn shop, now managed by her son Zac, was founded in 2006. Before the pandemic, avid knitters and students would cram into the shop to chat up a storm and knit together. Oftentimes, they would knit in solidarity for different causes. With Ms. Chin’s support and guidance, knitters made pink hats with cat ears for participants in the 2017 Women’s March. As a result, 600 protestors had their heads warmly covered in defying pink.

The shop has been reopened since the summer of 2021. In good spirit, everyone happily follows the simple protocol to protect each other in this haven for urban knitters.

To celebrate , I made this reel as a tribute to Pearl Chin, an Asian American, who is deeply missed for her creativity, generosity and leadership.

The first pattern in the fifth annual Softie Crochet Along with is Belinda the Caticorn. I used Plymouth Yarn Company Encore Worsted and Encore Colorspun Worsted yarn that I bought from my favorite local yarn shop, Knitty City! Belinda is 12 inches tall and stuffed with Fairfield, Makers of Poly-fil Poly-Fil, and so very huggable! If you'd like your version to be more embellished, I've got you covered with optional instructions for adding hair and flowers.
Add the pattern to your Ravelry queue here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/belinda-the-caticorn
Get the free crochet pattern here: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2022/04/06/belinda-the-crochet-caticorn/
Follow the CAL and enter for your chance to win one of three prizes here: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2022/04/05/2022-softie-crochet-along/
Join us in CAL Central Crochet to chat!
Our favorite time of year 🧣! Thank you to our Bryant Park Knitting partner Knitty City for helping us with this scarf giveaway every year. Many are hand-knit during our free summer classes with Knitty City, and many are donated. Take one if you’re in need, or pass along to another.

In addition to the scarves that can be found in the park today, hundreds of others are donated to Breaking Ground, Barrier Free Living, and Center for Urban Community Services. Thank you to these local organizations for the great work they do, and thank you to all the people who hand knit and donated their scarves 💚🙏💚.
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