11/06/09

Beautiful Yarn, Helpful Service

by mthomases

It amazes me when people assign motives to the actions of others. Just because one walks into a store and "feels" as if someone looks down on her doesn't mean someone looks down on her.

For my money, GOTTA KNIT has beautiful yarns (including many you can't find elsewhere), helpful staff, and FREE patterns, designed to fit me and the way I knit.

The new location (14 East 34 Street, Floor 5) is clean and bright. The big table in the center invites you to sit down and solve your knitting problems, or play with combinations of color and texture.

• Pros: Unique items, high quality
• Cons: small

10/06/09

Condescending & Overpriced

by webcritic

Gotta Knit was a complete bust for me. The salesperson was condescending and acted like I barely understood the concept of knitting. For ex, she pointed out to me that I was looking at sock yarn. I replied, with a smile, that I was aware of that, and in fact I've knitted socks before. And then, she told me that if I was afraid of thin yarn, I could always knit it on larger needles. What? These one-sided conversations continued throughout my stay. I was about to blurt out that I have knitting designs published!

Their selection was very limited, and they did not carry the most commonly used yarns (Debbie Bliss, Cascade, Rowan, Karabella). They mostly sold expensive cashmere from obscure brands.

Even though this store is close to where I work, I do not anticipate to go back there.

• Pros: ?
• Cons: condescending, overpriced, small selection

04/14/09

A Safe Haven for Knitters in the Big City

by DBuirski

I went to Gotta Knit with a serious knitting emergency. I'd found a mistake in the lace scarf I'm making, and tried to unravel a few rows, but only made the problem worse. The ladies at Gotta Knit not only fixed my scarf so I didn't lose my hard work, but were extremely patient and understanding.

I can't wait to take a class there! They have a beautiful selection of yarns, and amazing patterns for all levels of knitters.

• Pros: Great Personal Attention