Klose Knit — Local services in Urbana

This is such a wonderful place. I'd been here a few times to buy accessories and found the service and atmosphere enjoyable and the pricing very reasonable, so I stopped in Saturday to pick out some new yarn for a few upcoming projects. The owner showed me all the different types of yarn that would work well for me and gave tips for using each. She showed me samples of projects that used the different types of yarn and even helped me select another pattern to keep me busy. She printed the pattern for me right there! She even showed me how to use the yarn winder so I could wind up the hanks before I left. Honestly I felt like I should have paid extra just for the experience. I'll definitely be back....

I picked up knitting in my early twenties. I went into the store to buy yarn and supplies. The owner insulted my knitting, did not think I had money to purchase the supplies (she showed me her bounce check policy), and spoke rudely to me. I left the store and never came back. I started using the internet to buy patterns and yarns. Now I am 30, and all I hear about is other people who complain about her customer service skills for the last seven years. Today, my friend messaged me via facebook. She told me that she was treated...

I have stopped many times at this store over the years; I love her yarns! She taught me how to use double pointed needles with huge success for small beanies for hospitals. Now I use magic loop. My knitting has been a passions for decades and I have seen many yarn stores. Without a doubt this is one of the best! Central Illinois is...