{more Chicago yarn stores}

Over the holidays my family and I went to Chicago again and I had to visit the other popular yarn stores there.  We went to {nina} and {Knit1}.  My favorite yarn store in Chicago would defiantly be {nina}.  This yarn store was in the cutest part of Chicago and was super easy to find!  There slogan is super cute too {a well knit store}.  They were super welcoming and  really nice.   They also carry Blue Sky Alpaca yarn and any yarn store that carries that I love ;)  When I was looking through the yarn and goodies I saw the most beautiful hat pattern I had to try-  I used rowan cocoon (see photos below)    They have the cutest store and LOTS of yarn!!!  --If you go to or through Chicago you need to stop here!

The second store I stopped at was {knit1}.  I was really bummed when I stopped here because it was a super cute store but the workers never said one word to me-- So I left after awhile and I probably wouldn't go back.  When I open my yarn shop I will make an effort to talk and interact with my customers as much as I can!  I love talking to people that have the same hobby as me!!!

Here are some pictures of my trip

{nina} A well knit shop 

                                                       

{knit1}  I love the name ;) I wish I could of had a better experience 

Rowan cocoon yarn and the Snappy hat pattern (from raverly):)
co-77 and  only did 6 rows of ribbing  size 10.5 needles 

-Eat-Sleep-Knit

Love Kara

{Yarn Stores}

I absolutely love yarns stores!  Someday I defiantly will open my yarn store- and hopefully this blog will get me their sooner ;)  When ever I visit another state I always look up some yarns stores I can visit!  About a year ago I visited Chicago IL and went downtown and found a really cute yarn store called Loopy Yarns.

When I walked in there were lots of people knitting and there was yarn everywhere!!! A knitters dream!   The store sorted their yarn by weight/color instead of fiber content and brand like I mostly see.  Kinda confusing at first but it sure is pretty ;)  Whenever I visit a yarn store I always like when the workers interact with you, ask you questions, and are nice.  I would rate Loopy yarn store a B- for customer service because the workers would answer my questions but didn't seem to want to interact with me.  I loved all their products and I actually bought a knitting bag by Amy Butler for Kalencom.  It is my favorite knitting bag ever!!!  When I have a yarn shop I will defiantly carry these bags! 

If you are in Chicago you defiantly need to check out Loopy yarns. I have visited a couple different yarn shops in Chicago so more posts are coming!!!!!!!!   

{All About ME}

   Hi there, My name is Kara.  This whole blogging thing is kinda new to me so bare with me ;)   In my blog you will mostly see all my handmade business endeavors and some of my dreams I want to accomplish!  First and foremost- 
I love Jesus, He is my savoir and he has blessed me so much! 
I have a wonderful family  Husband of 5 years Steve Olson and 2 beautiful kids-Hunter {3} Harlow {1}
I LOVE knitting and crocheting {yarn}
My biggest dream in life is to open my own yarn shop
I sell hats online on Etsy-- check it out HERE 

-More posts coming soon-
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