Saturday 6 November 2010

nest



It was with great excitement that this morning I visited the new knitting shop around the corner from my flat. Nest is not only just a few minutes walk away but is full to brimming of fabulous yarns that I have not seen sold in other bricks and mortar shops.
I love the way the shop has J C Rennie yarn on cones, which you can buy spun off into little balls of the exact weight that you need and wrapped in beautiful brown paper nest labels (above).

Other exciting stock is malabrigo yarns, (including Rasta and Lace which are both used in Linda Permann's Pebble hat in the Christmas issue of Inside Crochet) Drops yarn and patterns and British based John Arbon, Skein Queen and Fyberspates.

I was also saved from a trip into town by purchasing some lovely black and gold beads for a crochet project, which you can buy by weight (60p for 10g - very reasonable!) and was tempted by hello kitty buttons and vintage knitting books, maybe next time!
I spoke to Amy, one of the owners of the shop and her young man (who was clad in a very fetching hand made jumper) who are very friendly and I
have already heard tales of groups sitting down with tea
to knit and natter so I am thinking that this is going to be a cosy, must-see destination for North London knitters very soon - get down there while it is still quiet and they have plenty of stock!

While all of this is definitely a good thing, I can see myself frequently popping out for some groceries and ending up with armfuls of yarn and no dinner. Temptation should never be placed this close, to your doorstep!

5 comments:

Gingerknits said...

Oooh, I've yet to visit Crouch End. This is just the excuse I need. Not that I need more yarn, but you know, buttons always come in handy...

claire montgomerie said...

come up and see it and I shall meet you and we shall have lunch in the haberdashery - a lovely little cafe!! what a perfect day....

Anonymous said...

Hi
I,m not sure but may be you could help me... I've seen a photo with cones of yarn (Nest) J C Rennie and I was wonder do you know what tape of yarn is it? Please help me. I'm thinking of buying from them and it could help me. Thanks Teresa

Shannon said...

Oh Claire! I may need to send you on a JC Rennie-buying expedition for me, then. I LOVE their yarn and getting it here is a pain... :)

claire montgomerie said...

Hi Teresa, it is pure wool i believe, not sure what weight - but I am sure they will let you know if you email or call.

Shannon - I also know somebody at Rennie....!!!