Phone: (212) 360-7266 or (212) 289-2944
1763 2nd Ave. New York, NY 10128
SW Corner of East 92nd St. & 2nd Ave.

The StoreNews

Nov
13

New Yarn!

Meet Hudson + West!
We have a new yarn in stock that we are very excited about! We'll let them introduce themselves:
Designer-driven and knitter-focused, Hudson + West is about making yarns that you’ll want to return to over and over. We create yarns that support the ready-to-wear inspired garments and accessories that form the core of the modern knitter’s wardrobe. And we source and produce our yarns in the U.S., using a traceable, sustainable, and fair supply chain. 
 [via website]
 
So here they are!
Forge
This is their Worsted Weight Yarn! Each skein has 235 Yards and is made up of 70% U.S. Merino and 30% U.S. Corriedale. 
 
 
Weld
This is their Fingering Weight Yarn! Each skein has 200 yards (are you thinking colorwork because we're thinking colorwork) and is also made up of 70% U.S. Merino and 30% U.S. Corriedale.
Their website is overflowing with classic yet modern patterns for these yarns. We have no doubt that you'll find something to put on needles immediately! 
At the moment, we only have select colors available for purchase. We will be having a trunk show with their full color lines and samples December 3-10. If you're interested in their other colors before the Trunk Show we will be happy to special order them for you. 
We hope you love this yarn as much as we do! 

Nov
13

Sparkle your Hair and Swap your Yarn!

Hair Fairy and Yarn Swap! 
 
Mark your calendars for a very fun Wednesday in December!
December 4th, 5-8:30pm, Kate the Hair Fairy will be in the store to sparkle your locks! She prefers cash but takes other forms of payment as well. The sign up list is here, you must sign up for a time slot in order to get your hair done. 
That same night and time we will also be having a Yarn Swap! Just a reminder about the swap rules:
  • Only bring yarn you are absolutely ready to part with.
  • Because everyone will be bringing yarn with varying price points, it's best not to come with a specific monetary value in mind that you're looking to recoup
  • Both Annie and Co and non-Annie and Co yarns are welcome
  • Yarn must still have a label accompanying it (indicating fiber content, yardage, etc.)
  • You must bring something to contribute in order to participate - no coming in just to graze the pile for free
 Yarns that aren't chosen at the end of the swap will be donated to a High School Knitting Club. 
 
We hope you'll join us for this fun evening! 

Nov
05

Learn to Knit!

Beginner Knitting Classes!
We have 2 Beginner Knitting Classes happening this week and weekend with Dana Fiddes!
Thursday, 11/7, 6:30-8:30pm
or
Sunday, 11/10, 1-3pm

Ready to learn the art of knitting? Then this is the class for you! You’ll learn how to read a ball band, cast on, and the knit stitch! We provide you with your needles and first skein of yarn; a second skein can be purchased if you want to turn your work into a scarf!
$60
We hope you'll join us! 

Oct
30

Hu Made Trunk Show

Hu Made Trunk Show 
Saturday, November 9, from 11-5pm Amanda of Hu Made will be here with her gorgeous hand-dyed yarns! 
Her yarns are made here in NYC and are truly unique. For more info about her and her yarns be sure to check out her website.
This trunk show will be 20% off and only last till the end of the day so be sure to get here and meet Amanda! She's great! 
We hope to see you then!
 
Sincerely,
Annie & Company
Needlepoint & Knitting

Oct
29

Tricks and Treats for All!

This Week!

It's Halloween week AND we have classes happening this weekend! How Spooktacular! 
Stitch and Sip(Wednesday)
We will be having a Halloween Themed Stitch and Sip this week! Costumes aren't required but are highly encouraged. Bring your favorite ghoulash or witches brew to share. 
Halloween(Thursday)
All Orange and/or Black yarns and threads will be 10% off all day! Don't need either? Then just pop by and see the staff in their fun Halloween costumes and eat candy with us!
Crochet Classes (Saturday)
We have 2 Intermediate Crochet classes happening with Dana Fiddes!  
12-2 Striped Crochet Hat
3-5 Granny Square Baby Blanket
Each is $60 and Beginner Crochet is required. For more info, head to our website here.
Bargello Class (Sunday)
Learn how to create a pattern using repetitious stitches and counting that makes a traditional needlepoint piece. Beginner Needlepoint it required. $60. More info can be found on our website (listed above).
We hope you'll join us for a fun week 
at Annie and Co! 

Oct
25

New at Annie's!

Yarn + Cats = LOVE

We don't know why, but the combo of cats and yarns gives everyone the warm fuzzies.
That being said we are so happy to have these two new items to offer you all! 
Cat Beds! 
 
These handmade, felted cat beds are the perfect thing to let your pet have a little snooze! Don't have a cat?? Fill it with yarn! 
Made Singles-Hu Made
We have new colors from Hu Made. They're so pretty and fun and made in NYC! We love them!

Stop by and pick one up today! 

Oct
22

It's Tea Time!

Handmade Mugs
 
Fall is the perfect time for warm, cozy beverages and these new knitting inspired mugs are the perfect thing! 
Each mug is hand-made by Charan Sachar of Creative with Clay. He is inspired by fabrics so this particular set have an adorable knit stitch with buttons!  Some are all one color and others are two-toned.
He also makes lids! They are sold separately because they also make great dishes for little things such as stitch markers or rings.
These make amazing holiday gifts for the knitter in your life or for yourself!
Stop by and pick one up today!

Oct
11

Winter is Coming!

Newest Yarns!
 
New Fall/Winter yarns are still arriving at the store and these are the latest to join the Annie and Co Family!
Lancaster-Lana Gatto 
This yarn is a party! Each ball subtly changes colors AND has super fun neon flecks of tweet throughout. It's a worsted weight yarn with 262 yards! This yarn would be perfect for any simple knit to really let the colors be the star, like these:
 
 
Piuma-Lana Gross

If a more subtle party is your jam then meet Piuma. This yarn also has a very subtle color change to it but with an elegant black halo over it. Each ball has 155 yards and is an Aran weight. Whip up one of these in no time!
 
Gomitolo Molto- Lana Grossa

Do you need all stripes all the time?? Then this is ball of yarn for you! These big boys are a whopping 770 yards each and a Worsted Weight. They self stripe with bold, solid stripes which means less ends to weave when you're finished! Try one of these:
 
 
Me-Trendsetter Yarns

You asked and we listened! This is a chunky weight Thick and Thin yarn with fun splashes of color. Each skein is 100% Wool with 75 yards. The patterns are so fun for this yarn:
 
 
We know you'll love these yarns so be sure to stop in and see them soon! 

Oct
09

Friea Minikins!

Minikins are In!
You may find yourself thinking..."What the hay are minikins?? Sounds like a donut!" 
Well they aren't! They're yarn balls! 
Freia Hand paints have taken their amazing gradient yarns and made them into adorable mini skeins. Each on starts as one color and gradually changes into another for a seamless color fade.
These are fingering weight balls, each having 107 yards of 100% Wool. They come in beautifully coordinated boxes of 6, 9 or 24 Use them all in one project or break them up for multiple projects.
Check out these projects for some inspiration:
Mismitts
Brimfield Scarf
These would also make excellent gifts!!
Come grab one today!

Oct
08

Learn to Fair Isle Knit!

Introduction To Colorwork
Discover the beauty and simplicity of knitting with two colors and open up whole new vistas for your knitting.  In this class we use a two-color hat pattern to learn all of the essentials of knitting colorwork including different methods for handling two yarns at a time, understanding colorwork gauge, trapping the wool and color dominance, and how to follow colorwork charts.
Materials Needed: Worsted weight wool in two highly contrasting colors; this is an ideal chance to use your leftovers.  For the best results, use yarn that is at least 80% wool and do not use superwash.
16” circular needles in size US 5 and 7
stitch markers
Experience Required: Basic knitting skills, knitting in the round on circular and double-pointed needles
Homework:  In order to cover as much material in class as possible it is helpful for you to come to class with the hat already started. Please work as follows:
Using smaller needles (size US 5) and Main Color (darker color) cast on 96 sts. Place marker for beginning of round (BOR) and join in the round being careful not to twist.
Round 1: *(K2, p2); repeat from * to end of round.
Continue to work in K2, P2 Ribbing until piece measures 1 ¾”.
Change to larger needles (size US 7).
Increase round: With Main Color, *(K4, M1); repeat from * to end of round––120 sts.
Knit 4 rounds with Main Color.
Beginner Knitting Skills Required
$60

Sep
25

Intermediate Knitting Classes!

 
We have 2 intermediate Knitting Classes happening next week that you don't want to miss! 
Wednesday, October 2
6:30-8:30pm
Intro To Circular Knitting: Knit your First Hat!
Circular knitting allows you to create seamless knitted pieces like hats, socks, mittens, gloves and sweaters.  In this class we’ll knit a simple chunky ribbed hat and learn all the basics of circular knitting and hat construction, including working with circular needles, casting on and joining in the round, following stitch patterns in the round and decreasing.
Materials Needed: 1 skein Amano PUYU (70% alpaca, 30% silk; 82 yds/50 g)
16” circular needles in Sizes 9 and 11
Blunt tapestry needle, stitch marker(s)
Beginner Knitting Skills Required
$60
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Thursday, October 3
6:30-8:30pm
 
Learn to Fix your Mistakes

Do you get frustrated when you can’t fix your mistakes?!! Come on down to Annie’s and learn how to fix your knitting mistakes from the 5 most common made. You will learn to “tink” and “frog” meaning going backwards. It will change your knitting life!
Materials Needed: US 8 Needle

Worsted Weight yarn
Intermediate Knitting Skills Required
$60
 
 
Call the store today to reserve your spot in these classes at (212) 360-7266. You must be signed up at least 1 day in advance.

Sep
20

The Crawl is Coming!

NYC Yarn Crawl!

It's officially 1 week away so you better be ready for our biggest crawl to date! 
We will be hosting an AlexCreates Trunk Show as well as our current Trunk show happening with Coyote Trail Farm and Fiber Mill. As usual there will be Yarn Crawl raffles, the scavenger hunt and, new this year, totes bags. And you know there's going to be an amazing sale! 
 
20% Off Storewide
(even needlepoint!)
$5 Fill-A-Bag Book Sale
(fill a bag with knitting/crochet books 
and the whole bag is only $5)
50-75% off Sale Bins
Sample Sale
$1, $2, & $3 Yarns
 
Directions:
Getting to Annie and Co is SO easy!  We're on the SW corner of 92nd St and 2nd Ave. You can take the Q or 6 train to 96th st or the cross town bus! 
Hours:
Friday 11-6:30pm
Saturday 11-5pm
Sunday 12-5pm
There will be no table help this weekend.
We will not be winding yarn. We welcome you to bring back any yarn you'd like to have wound another day.
We will not be punching punch cards and you cannot use a punch card for a combined discount.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL and we will not be taking returns.  
Check out the NYC Yarn Crawl website for more details! 

Sep
19

1 Week, 2 Crochet Methods!

Beginner Crochet and Bead Crochet Next Week!

Learn how to Crochet one night and make crochet jewelry the next! We have 2 classes next week that are crochet based that you won't want to miss. 
Wednesday, September 25
6:30-8:30pm

Beginner Crochet
 
You'll learn the Chain Stitch, Single Crochet and Double Crochet in this class! We will provide you with your hook and first skein of yarn. A second skein can be purchased if you'd like to turn your piece into a scarf!
$60

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Thursday, September 26 
6:30-8:30pm

Chain Stitch Necklace Class

Use your new crochet techniques to make a one of a kind bead necklace! Each necklace is different based on the color of thread you choose and you can walk out wearing it!
Materials Needed: Kit is provided
Beginner Crochet Skills Required
$90
Please call at least 1 day in advance to register for these classes!!
(212) 360-7266

Sep
18

We Love These Yarns!

Big Bad Yoshi and Lucy!
Sounds like a cool band right? Well it's even cooler yarn companies with awesome yarns that came to the store this week! 
Weepaca-Big Bad Wool
We've been carrying Pee Weepaca from BBW for a couple years now and totally loving it so it was time to invite her big sis to the party! This is the same gorgeous fiber content (Washable Wool/Alpaca) and feel but in a Worsted weight! It's perfect for Baby pieces but also other projects as well! Like these:
More Colors of Fanny and Brillante 
from Yoshi and Lucy!
 
Fanny is a sport weight made with 100% Merino Wool. These colors are perfect for fall projects!
Brillante is a fingering weight with just a touch of sparkle! The colors are vibrant and the sparkle adds a touch of fun to any piece you're making. 
Come get your hands on these fabulous yarns pronto!

Sep
14

Coyote Trail Trunk Show

Trunk Show Starts Sunday!

The Coyote Trail Trunk Show starts tomorrow!
Each skein is handspun and dyed at Coyote Trail Farm & Fiber Mill. The yarn is made up of 70% Qiviut (muskox), 20% Pearl and 10% Merino Wool. They're so soft and luxurious. 
The trunk show will go until September 30, during which your purchase will be 20% off! 
For more info on this family run farm and mill check out their website HERE 
Don't miss this show before it goes back to Alaska!

Sep
13

More New Things for You!!

More New Yarns and Yarn Bowls!
It's almost Fall so there will be some great new things rolling into Annie and Co! Today it's 2 new yarns and a restock on some beautiful yarn bowls! 
 
Yarn Bowls-Pawley Studios

These make excellent accents to your coffee table while you knit! They make great gifts too!
Silky Wool Aran- Elsbeth Lavold
If you love the classic yarn Silky Wool, then you'll really love her big sister Silky Wool Aran! Each ball is made up of 45% Wool, 35% Silk, and 20% nylon. The yardage is 104 yards per ball. The colors are timeless and the feel is wonderful. Whip up one of these projects with it!
Huasco Aran-Araucania
Just like the Silky Wool Aran, this yarn is a big sister to a lighter yarn. Huasco Sock was such a hit that now we have Huasco Aran! This yarn is 75% wool, 25% nylon with 196 yards each. The colors are so fun and variegated making it perfect for patterns such as...
 
Come see all this and more today!

Sep
12

New Yarns From Amano!

 
Gorgeous new yarns from Peru?? We're so here for it! 
Yana Journeys
This is the same delicious Yana yarn but now in beautiful hand dyed colors! Each skein is 176 yards of Bulky goodness made out of 100% Fine Highland Wool. We this as sweaters, hats, cowls and so much more! Like these:
Yana Skinny
If you love Yana but prefer a smaller needle, meet Yana Skinny! This is the same soft 100% Fine Highland wool but used with a US4-6 needle for a 24-27sts gauge. The colors are bold and beautiful making them perfect for colorwork! Check out these inspirations! 
  
Come get started on one of these projects today!

Sep
11

We Love Notions!

New Notions!
 
We don't know about you guys, but we just LOVE notions! Having cute stitch markers, project bags and scissors just makes out crafting experience so much more fun. That being said here are some of the fabulous new notions we have at the store
Makers Block-Cocoknits
 
This amazing kit gives you everything you need to block your finished projects!
-18 foam blocking mats
-Stainless steel T-pins
-48" Square cotton clothe woven with 1" square gingham, to help measure your finished piece
-a handy zipper bag to store it in
This is an amazing gift for a friend or yourself!
Project Bags, Scissors and Pompom Stitch Markers-Brooklyn Haberdashery 
 
 
 
We are obsessed with these cute accessories. They're so colorful and happy and will make working on any of your projects a joy! 
 
Stop by the store to pick some of these out for yourself!

Sep
10

Classes this Week!

Class Reminder
 
There are 2 needlepoint classes, 1 emroidery class and 1 crochet class coming up this week and weekend!
Thursday 6:30-8:30pm & Saturday 12-2pm
Beginner Needlepoint
If you've been curious about learning needlepoint this is the perfect class you get you started! We will provide your supplies and you'll learn the 2 basic stitches, Continental and Basket Weave.
$60
 
 
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Sunday 1-3pm
 
Beginner Crochet
 
You'll learn the Chain Stitch, Single Crochet and Double Crochet in this class! We will provide you with your hook and first skein of yarn. A second skein can be purchased if you'd like to turn your piece into a scarf!
$60
 
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Sunday, 12-5pm
 
Beginner Ribbon Embroidery Class
with Instructor Mary Shey
 
Class is $100.00  
All materials will be supplied.
 
There are only 3 spots left!! 
No skills required
 
A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required upon registration. 
 
Please call in advance to register for
these classes (212) 360-7266

Sep
07

Check out Nube!

This is one of the new yarns from Katia Concept for Fall/Winter! It's unlike other chunky yarns because of it's unique chain. This makes it perfect for quick knits or even fingering knitting. The colors are so classic that anything you whip up will be gorgeous!
Come see it for yourself today!