Knit New Haven

Cute as a button and well stocked, Knit New Haven is a great place to visit. It is extremely expensive, and likely overpriced, but it’s hard not to be wowed by the array of yarn selections, a splash of rainbow across every wall. There are great swatches and other project examples to show the uses of certain yarns.
I did not encounter any of the unpleasantness with the staff that others have noted. I took a beginners «how to knit» class and the woman teaching was nothing but kind, along with everyone else who worked there. They welcomed me to stay as long as I wanted after, or to stop in any time, with knitting questions. I purchased yarn elsewhere, and they still answered my questions about the best size knitting needles to create what type of item. They suggested bamboo needles – more expensive but better for beginners. They’re smooth enough not to exhaust your hands, but have enough grab not to drop stitches accidentally.
They answered my other stupid beginner questions like, «how do I know that I dropped a stitch,» «what is casting off,» and «why would I pay extra for alpaca». I came into the class knowing nothing, and left knowing how to knit, purl, cast off + basic troubleshooting. I am now addicted. I just used multiple skeins of yarn to make a scarf that is as tall as I am.
And a random aside; if you’ve never seen size 35 knitting needles, they are possibly the most hilarious crafting item I own. Very phallic.

The staff here is very rude and snooty. When asked for short row help they asked me to google it. Very few yarn selection here. I’m willing to drive an extra distance to be helped by nicer people. I agree the huge table is very inconvenient to freely move around.

They wind your yarn at time of purchase! That’s huge. I may have visited on a low stock day because certain colors ways were not available in every weight. Staff was super sweet let me know about classes which seemed very cool. Nice shop some cool unique yarns but walked out without making a purchase. Needed the colors I needed. Will try shop again

One of my favorite things to do when out of town is visit local yarn shops. This one is on the top of my listWhen we walked in the yarn was beautifully organized. The staff was also very kind and we had a great chat.

Small shop but lots to choose from. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Parking was kind of a pain.

Knit New Haven is the best spot for yarns in New Haven. They have a relatively large selection, including cheaper, acrylic yarns as well as exotic, soft yarn or sequin-​lined yarn. The store is neat, and the yarn is plentiful. There’s always a couple of locals here working on individual projects; I get the sense the people who work here are willing to help out, too.

As an avid knitter, I really enjoy visiting yarn/​knitters shops to get my hands on yarn before purchasing and love talking to the «experts» at stores for advice and don’t mind paying extra to do this. Unfortunately this was a very disappointing experience.
Selection was very poor and what yarns they carried were disorganized. Samples were difficult to find and the huge table in the center of the room (taking up most of the space in the store) made it impossible to browse without stepping on someone or elbowing someone in the face.
To top it off, prices for yarn were ridiculous with even Cascade Sock running at 25% more than what I’ve paid in other boutiques. the person at the counter refused to wind the yarn I bought because «she was the only person there» and suggested I come back in two days to have it wound. She was in general unpleasant and didn’t make any effort to encourage me to ever visit again. I’d like to think that maybe she is more pleasant with her regular customers.
In all, as someone who generally likes to feel her yarn and interact with people before buying, even I would *much* rather buy online or make the trek to Webs than shop here again.

Super cozy, well lit and well stocked. I came across it quite recently and have been smitten since. Everything I’ve needed so far they have had, and when they haven’t had the exact brand of wool the ladies always suggest a range of really great substitutes. As a beginning knitter, I have found the women who run the store to be great sources of help and knowledge

I really want to like Knit — it’s local (a few blocks from where I live), has great yarn, and seems to offer some nice classes (and knitting nights). My big compliant: the staff aren’t really nice here (and can come across as downright rude). I stopped by to buy some needles and ask advice about knitting a baby hat (the third hat I’ve ever knit), and ended up feeling really judged (exact quote: «what did you do here… I’ve never seen anything like this».turns to co-​worker, «have you ever seen anything like this??»). Maybe I’m expecting too much, but I think I need a thicker skin if I’m going to continue to stop by Knit.
Bottom line: Beginners be warned, while the staff is available to answer questions and offer advice, you may feel judged and talked down to.

This is the cutest knit shop that I have ever been in. I stopped by a few weeks ago to take an introductory knitting lesson ($ 35/​hr). June was very patient with me as I struggled. They seem to know their stuff in there and are stocked with a variety of your knitting needs. I can’t wait for my next lesson. Just be aware that Whitney Street only has metered 1hr parking, so bring quarters!

Stopped by when visiting my old school. Great selection, quality yarns, nice knitting bags, friendly staff. Madeline Tosh, Habu, at least 2 different brands of 100% cashmere. Very good quality yarns.

Hands down, one of my favorite yarn stores ever! This shop is run by three lovely ladies, who are always helpful and host an awesome Stich ‘n Bitch on Tuesday nights. Any knitter should definitely check out this gem of a yarn store and all its handpainted goodness!

I’m so thrilled to have Knit New Haven as my local yarn store – it’s like having a clubhouse you can drop by to escape the world (Mon– Saturday, anyway). The three owners are friendly, helpful, welcoming and as passionate knitters, they are full of ideas, if you can’t decide what you want or need advice. The yarn selection is wonderful, and includes a range from basic affordable wools to beautiful luxury yarns and also yarns from indie dyers and small companies.
There’s a table that is open to anyone who wants to sit and knit, good music playing and a group meets there on Tuesday evenings (open to all, any level of experience). The classes and special events are listed on their website. They also stock a great selection of needles, buttons, knitting accessories– all chosen with care and a sense of whimsy, too.

An absolute oasis of a knitting store — comfy chairs, extremely kind owners, and a Stitch’n’Bitch Tuesday nights that warms my soul every week. The yarn and button selections are outstanding — always something there that surprises me (and then I’m tempted to buy…). Love this place!

A very welcome addition to the New Haven knitting scene! They have everything you would expect in a great yarn store and then a bunch of fantastic surprises (an interesting and intriguing selection of yarn!)
Not only is the yarn/​needles/​supplies selection varied and thoughtfully selected but they have a bookshelf full of pattern books from the basics to the cutting edge for whatever project you want to take on!
Run by several knit-​tastic women, its obvious that people at Knit love what they do and can’t wait to start you loving it too! Whether you are a beginner or seasoned knitter there is always someone available to guide you through a rough patch, chose supplies for a new project, or just offer encouragement!
Go Knit!