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This is a post that I have been looking forward to writing for some time now. Why? Because I want to tell everyone I meet about this place! It is quickly becoming a home away from home for me. When I think I am going in for a 'quick trip' I am always surprised at how easily that 'quick trip' can turn into a two- three hour visit!
I discovered Center Street Knits a few months ago, when it was only about a month old. I was looking for a certain type of yarn and found that this was one of the only stores in Michigan that carried it. I thought to myself, "Center Street Knits in Northville...I've never even heard of this place!" And I stopped by the very next day.
The moment I walked in I was blown away. Everything was exactly the way I always pictured my 'dream yarn shop' should look. Hardwood floors, exposed brick wall, beautiful natural light, ample (and quite stylish) seating. The yarn is all quite organized and not overly cluttered in any way- quite aesthetically pleasing!
After talking with the owner, Nancy, for a few minutes, I knew that we would become fast friends. We share very similar tastes on all things knitting, which means she has all my favorites in stock: Rowan, Blue Sky Alpaca, Cascade, Spud & Chloe, Debbie Bliss, and many others too! She also stocks beautiful books, including Kim Hargreaves, my favorite designer!
Oh... and she is currently the only shop carrying a new local designer... can you spot my slippers and pattern on the table above?
Although their website has not been fully launched yet, you can visit them online here and stay posted. They will also have a blog once they get everything up and running- I'm so looking forward to that!
If you are in the area you must stop by and say 'hello'! If not, make a day trip- Northville is a beautiful area with many lovely shops to browse. Make sure you end the day with a stop to Guernsey Farms Dairy for some Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream... you won't be disappointed!
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My jaw is on the floor. I'd want to spend all day here, I can see how you end up spending 2-3 hours. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I need to go there with you... I love it. Cozy, tasteful, spacious, inspiring! Thank goodness I'm getting faster at knitting!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, what a pretty shop!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is an absolutely beautiful shop. I suddenly want to take a roadtrip up to Michigan!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I wish we had one of those in my town :) It's a gorgeous store!! Can't wait for the website to be up and running.. I hope they'll ship to Canada! lol.
ReplyDeleteUm, two weeks can't come soon enough!! This place looks incredible. I'm getting giddy just thinking about it. Someone in the weaving class today had some really gorgeous alpaca yarn on the table and suddenly... I had a ferocious urge to go to the yarn store and peruse and buy all the yarn I ever wanted! I've been away from yarn for far too long. Good thing I'm weaving next semester!
ReplyDeleteOH my goodness! I wish I lived out there; I have never seen a knitting store so gorgeous! I would DEFINITELY be there *nearly* daily. wow. I really liked your style of spotlighting it as well. :)
ReplyDeleteAlli- you aren't too far...One day you need to come up here!
ReplyDeleteBritt- I'm looking forward to it as well- I get geeked everytime I go.
I happened upon this store when my girfriend invited me to an afternoon in Northville. You just never know what you find. I was so excited to walk through this store on my way to lunch. I'm really into felting and had heard of Cascade yarn but didn't know where to find it. I like to shop in a store where I can feel the yarn and see the true color. I certainly could spend a lot of time with people who love to do what I do! Can't wait until everything is up and running!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that place. Every time I go in I end up chatting with the owner endlessly. Best thing: I live 5 minutes away in Plymouth. I can't wait to get up there again soon. I am dying to make a pair of your slippers too!
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