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

The StoreNews

Feb
01

A Kit and a Class!

Let's Ombre!
 
We just got this great Ombre kit in the store from Katia!
Each kit comes with the pattern and yarn for a simple shawl that you'll be able to whip up in no time! And did I mention that it's on a size US9 needle! This kit is a no brainer for your next easy going project. Perfect for watching your favorite Netflix show with! It comes in an array of colors so there's something for everyone.
Just a reminder...
We have a beginner crochet class coming up THIS Sunday!
Sunday, February 5
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
Call the store to reserve your spot in this class before it's full!
 
We hope to see you soon!

Jan
26

The New Q Train!

Getting to Annie's is as easy as ever!
We don't know about you guys but we are really LOVING the new Q train! It makes getting to Annie and Co super convenient.
If you haven't used it yet, here's a little guide on how easy it is!
New Q
As you can see, the new Q train now goes directly up 2nd Avenue, ending at 96th street. This is a simple 4 block walk to our store!
So all you need to do is head South from the subway stop and you'll be right at Annies on 92nd street and 2nd Avenue.
It couldn't be simpler!
We hope to see you soon!

Jan
25

This Weekend!!

Just a Reminder 
 
We have 3 classes this weekend!
Saturday, January 28
12-2pm
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
 
Saturday, January 28
3-5pm
Intermediate Crochet-Granny Square Blanket
You'll learn to take your crochet skills to the next level by making a granny square baby blanket! You bring you Size H hook and we'll provide you with the yarn to get started!
$60
 
Sunday, January 29
2:30-4:30pm
Advanced Beginner Knitting
Take your knitting skills to the next level in this class! You'll learn how to make the purl stitch which will open you up to the seed stitch and ribbing pattern as well as how to cast off. Bring your US8 needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn!
$50
 
Call or stop by the store today to sign up for any of these classes!
 
We hope to see you soon!

Jan
18

Check this out!

2 Trunk Shows! 
 
We are thrilled to offer not 1, but 2 trunk shows through the rest of January!
Dovestone Hills
Dovestone DK is a very unique yarn in the fact that it's made entirely from rare sheep breeds in England. It's an amazing wool that just gets better with wear and love. The Dovestone Hills Trunk Show has some really versatile sweaters and cute accessories for any wardrobe. The colors are stunning and you'll love working with this wool
Shibui Fall 2016
Shibui's fall line is classic in it's design. These sweaters will be wearable for years to come so making one is an obvious choice! The mixing and matching of Shibui's different weights of yarn make these sweaters stand out from the rest.
To make these trunk shows even better, we will be offering 20% off the yarn!
The Dovestone Hills Trunk Show will be in the store until Thursday, Januray 26th
The Shibui Fall 2016 Trunk Show will be in the store until Thursday, February 2nd.
Be sure to come check them out and start your next fabulous project!
JUST A REMINDER
We have 2 beginner knitting classes THIS Saturday!
Saturday, January 21
11-1pm
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2-4pm
Beginner Knitting
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
Call or stop by the store to reserve your spot in one of these classes in advance
 
 
We hope to see you soon!

Jan
05

Be like Madonna...

and Vogue! 
We are so looking forward to being at Vogue Knitting Live again this year! We will be participating in the mochimochi scavenger hunt as well as have trunk shows from Delicious Yarns, Three Irish Girls, and Baa Ram Ewe on top of having fabulous yarns from Artyarns, Yarn Over New York and others. It's going to be a fantastic show so be sure to stop by our booth and 'Hi!'.

Dec
30

New Yarns from...

Madelinetosh!
 
We just got 3 bog boxes of yarn from Madelinetosh and we're pretty excited about it!
Tosh Vintage
This is a plied, worsted weight yarn that's 100% wool and dyed to perfection! It's a fantastic yarn for sweaters, mittens, cables, or anything that you want great stitch definition for.
Tosh Chunky
This is a great chunky yarn that is also plied and 100% wool. It's perfect for accessories, quick-knit sweaters, and hats!
A.S.A.P.
We love this yarn so much! It's a single ply yarn so it's nice and soft and it's chunky so you get your project done as soon as possible! Since winter is still with us, don't you need a cute new hat to keep your warm?? Or a cozy cowl to wrap around your neck?? We think you do!
Stop by the store to get your hands on some of these fabulous yarns!

Dec
23

Holiday Hours...

Dec
15

This Saturday!

More Classes!

It's not too late to learn how to make a warm cozy scarf!!! We have a knitting class THIS SATURDAY!
THIS SATURDAY
From 11-1pm
Beginner Knitting
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
 
Call or stop by the store to sign up for one or both of these great classes!

Dec
07

Customer Spotlight!

Customer Spotlight!
 
Our customer Wendy W. just made not 1, but 2 of this adorable sweater for holiday gifts!
The pattern is called Kittenish Pullover and it's a free ravelry pattern. The sweater is fairly simple and straight forward so Wendy made it a little more exciting with her yarn choice! She went with a self striping, chunky  yarn called Brisbane and it only took 2.5 skeins!
Great job Wendy!

Dec
02

New Yarns from...

Juniper Moon
 
We're very happy to be carrying some new yarns from Juniper Moon Farms in the store now!
 
Findley DK Dappled
We love the look and feel of Findley DK so having it in multis just made sense! They coordinate wonderfully with the solid colors but are also great on their own. Whip up a stripey cowl or a lacey shawl with this yarn and you won't regret it!
Dromedary
This is a wonderful blended yarn made up of 70% wool and 30% camel! It's a DK weight so you get the warmth of those fibers without the heavy weight. This yarn is perfect for a sweater or fingerless gloves. Think fair-isle!
These yarns are ready to be loved so stop by the store to meet them!
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Nov
30

This Weekend!

Crochet Class 

It's not too late to learn for to crochet for holiday crafting! Crochet is quick and easy and fun so if you're still scratching your head on what to get your loved one, a scarf could be the perfect fit!
We have a beginner crochet class this Saturday that will get you started on a scarf and there are still spots available for sign-up!
From 2-4pm
Beginner Crochet
Learn the basics of crochet! You bring yourself and we'll provide you with a hook and your first skein of yarn! You'll learn how to chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet! And if you want to turn your new project into a scarf a second skein of yarn can be purchased!
$60
 
Call or stop by the store to sign up for one or both of these great classes!

Nov
23

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Hours
Wednesday: 11-4pm
Thursday(Thanksgiving): Closed
Friday: 11-6:30pm
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
20% off Store-wide!!
Saturday: 11-5pm
Sunday: 12-5pm
Have a happy and healthy holiday!

Nov
18

Contain Your Yarn with....

Yarn Bowls!   

We met the nicest lady at TNNA and totally fell in love with her handmade yarn bowls!
For anyone who doesn't know, a yarn bowl is a great way to contain those wild yarn balls that like to roll around and jump off of surfaces as you knit from them. They usually have a hole or curved cut out that you string the yarn through and the ball can roll around safely in the bowl. It's brilliant!
Amanda Pawley, of Pawley Studios, makes these great bowls by hand, which is what we love most about them! They make excellent gifts for the knitter in your life or even for yourself! It's a beautiful way to contain your yarn.

Nov
15

Classes!!

More Classes!

With the holidays just around the corner, there's still time to learn how to knit or crochet for gift making! We have limited classes for the rest of the year so be sure to sign up soon!
Please remember that if there is no one signed up for the class on the day of, the class will be cancelled. So we ask that you call ahead to reserve your spot in the class.
THIS SATURDAY
From 11-1pm
Beginner Knitting
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
From 2-4pm
Beginner Crochet
Learn the basics of crochet! You bring yourself and we'll provide you with a hook and your first skein of yarn! You'll learn how to chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet! And if you want to turn your new project into a scarf a second skein of yarn can be purchased!
$60
 
 
Saturday, December 3
From 2-4
Beginner Crochet
Learn the basics of crochet! You bring yourself and we'll provide you with a hook and your first skein of yarn! You'll learn how to chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet! And if you want to turn your new project into a scarf a second skein of yarn can be purchased!
$60
 
 Saturday, December 17
from 11-1pm
Beginner Knitting
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
Call or stop by the store to sign up for one or both of these great classes!

Nov
10

Check These Out!

New at Annie's!  

Check out these great new items that just arrived in the store!
Needle Cases

These are the perfect solution to all your circular needle organization needs! They have a strong Velcro closure, individual pockets for all different sized needles, and a durable fabric. Get one for yourself and one for your friend! They're a great gift for the holidays!
Walker Bags
We just received a big box of beautiful Walker bags! Amongst the fun and color zipper pouches we also have these big mesh bags that are perfect for carrying your projects. The mesh lets you see exactly what's inside so there's no guessing and they are nice and durable too. They are great for knitting or needlepoint!
Big Bad Wool
Meet Pea Weepaca! This is our new favorite sport weight baby yarn! They wool alpaca blend makes each skein feel like heaven and the colors are the sweetest! We have some great patterns for this yarn so be sure to check them our for the next baby in your life!
Mirasol
We are now carrying Llama Una! This is a DK weight yarn made up of....you guessed it...100% Llama! It's super soft and has a beautiful drape. We made the Easy Ombre Slouch Hat with it and really love the way it knits up.
Katia
We have 3 yarns from Katia's Concept No. 2 this year!
On the top left, Silk Tweed. This is a DK weight yarn Silk, mohair, wool and a splash of nylon. It's got a really lush softness to is due to the mohair and the colors play really well together making it hard to resist!
On the top right, Cotton Merino. This is a yarn we got last fall but it did so well that more colors were added and featured in the Concept No. 2 book! This is a worsted weight yarn that has a really nice fluffiness to that's weightless. You'll feel like you're wearing a warm, cozy cloud!
On the bottom middle, Velluto. This is a classic velour yarn in very rich colors. The softness of this yarn is on another level so you'll definitely want to make accessories AND sweaters with it!
The Concept No. 2 book is full of great pattern ideas for these yarns!
It's not too late to start a holiday project for a loved one, even if that loved one if yourself!

Nov
03

Make Room for...

More Malabrigo!

Who's ready for Malabrigo overload?? We are!!
We have a handful of new colors in some of your favorite weights plus a new yarn that you're going to love!
Malabrigo Sock
 This is a tried and true favorite amongst the sock knitting crowd. The yardage is plentiful and the colors bring any sock pattern to life. Don't worry, if sock aren't your thing, this yarn is also wonderful for shawls!
Malabrigo Twist
This is Malabrigo Worsted's plied cousin who is just a tad larger in gauge. It's great on a size 9 needle and has a great squish to it that makes it a great choice for sweaters!
Malabrigo Rasta
We. Love. Rasta.
Seriously though, this yarn is one of our go-to winter project yarns. The bulky nature and multi-color dye makes this the obvious choice for a chunky hat or cowl.
and last but not least (drumroll please)
Malabrigo Caracol
Just imagine a thick and thin yarn version of Rasta. Now imagine it wearing fishnet stockings. Ta-da! You have Caracol! The contrast of the hand-dyed yarn against the black thread makes this yarn knit up like a work of art. It will be like wearing stained glass! You must have some!
There yarns are ready for you to love them so stop by the store before someone else comes along!

Nov
02

Color for Days!

Freia Yarns 

Guys! We are really super duper excited to have this yarn in the store!
This is a single-ply, fingering weight yarn with 430 yards of beautiful gradient colors! Let me tell you, these gradients are a-maz-ing. Check out these great patterns to really see them in action!
The color play you can have with these cute cakes is endless! And don't let the color on the outside of the cake fool you! There are cakes in the same color way with the opposite color on the outside! So even though they might not look they same, they are!
Stop by the store and have some fun with us and Freia! You won't regret it!

Nov
01

This Week's Classes!



Class Reminder!

Just to let you know, we have 1 crochet class and 2 knitting classes coming up THIS week!
THURSDAY
From 6:30-8:30
Crochet Cowl Class

Dana designed this great mini skein cowl and she's agreed to do a class on it! We will provide your crochet hook(size H) but picking your mini skeins will be your creative decision, making it one of a kind!
Beginner Crochet skills are required.
$60
 
 
SATURDAY
From 11-1
Beginner Knitting
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
From 2-4
Advanced Beginner Knitting
Take your knitting skills to the next level in this class! You'll learn how to make the purl stitch which will open you up to the seed stitch and ribbing pattern as well as how to cast off. Bring your US8 needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn!
$50
Call or stop by the store to sign up for any of these great classes! It's not too late to learn to craft a holiday gift!

Oct
27

Come Join the Gang!

Wool and the Gang is Here!  

We are super excited to let our customers know that we are now stocking yarn from Wool and the Gang! We chose to start carrying Crazy Sexy Wool just in time for the cold winter months.
This yarn is large and in charge and oh so fun to knit with! It's 100% wool and can be knit on a US15 and up to a US50 needle! Now that's some quick stitching. Their website is full of inspirational patterns so the ideas for this yarn are endless! Here are just a few great ideas:
So grab your big needles and come join the gang! You won't regret it.

Oct
26

Learn to Crochet this Weekend!

Crochet Class Reminder!

Just to let you know, we have 2 crochet classes coming up THIS Saturday!
From 11-1
Beginner Crochet
Learn the basics of crochet! You bring yourself and we’ll provide you with a hook and your first skein of yarn! You’ll learn how to chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet! And if you want to turn your new project into a scarf a second skein of yarn can be purchased!
$60
 
2-4
Intermediate Crochet
You'll learn to take your crochet skills to the next level by making a granny square baby blanket! You bring your Size H hook and we'll provide you with the yarn to get started!
$60

Call or stop by the store to sign up for one or both of these great classes! It's not too late to learn to crochet a holiday gift!
 
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Sincerely,
Annie & Company
Needlepoint & Knitting