Why A Local Yarn Shop?

You can buy yarn at all kinds of places these days – big box stores, the internet, etc. So, why bother with getting yourself out of the house and off to your local yarn shop? Why did Patrick and I believe strongly enough in the concept of local retail to open a local yarn shop? Lots of reasons. Sure, you can buy yarn elsewhere, but your local yarn shop offers much more than yarn!

1. The yarn! You can actually see and touch the yarn at your local yarn shop. Luscious by Kollage looks like a really nice cotton/elastic sock yarn, but it feels even better!! There’s nothing like being able to get your hands on yarn. It’s also great to be able to see the colors in person instead of just on your computer screen. And, while we may not have every color of Cascade 220 in stock, we do have a color card with a bit of each yarn color and we can special order what you need.

2. Service! Patrick and I want to help you find and choose the pattern, yarn, needles, and notions you need for your project. We’re happy when you’re happy! If we don’t have the yarn you need, we’ll try to order it for you. If you’re looking for a certain kind of pattern, we’ll show you what we have. If you want to try out a size of needle, we’ll let you do that. And we try to answer your knitting and crochet questions.

3. Classes! The Knitting Nest, like most local yarn shops, holds classes. We teach beginning knitting and crochet, but are also happy to teach classes for more advanced techniques like our recent entrelac sock class. Not only do you get someone to show you the technique, but you then can ask questions and get personalized help so you can truly understand what you are learning. Nothing can replace a live person when it comes to learning a hands-on skill like knitting or crochet.

4. Local products! Local yarn shops often have products  that you won’t find anywhere else. At The Knitting Nest, we have knitting needles and shawl sticks that are hand-turned on a lathe by Patrick. We also have glass items by Blessings Glassworks from Weyauwega and yarn bowls from both Terry Achten from Waupaca and Richard Milheiser from Eau Claire. We even have some wool that is from local sheep.

5. Support local businesses! When you can shop locally while still purchasing superior products and getting excellent service, you’ve gotten the best of all worlds. And that is totally possible! When you shop locally, you help keep tax money in your local area, you help keep people in the area working, and you keep your small town thriving. And you don’t have to sacrifice to do this. So, stop by The Knitting Nest for your yarn and other fiber supplies and then get some coffee or ice cream at a local eatery and maybe some cheese from the cheese store. There’s plenty here in Weyauwega to keep you busy for an afternoon.