Knitters Niche
(773) 472-9276
3206 N Southport Ave
Chicago IL 60657
Chicago IL 60657
53% mojo
based on 6 reviews
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6 Reviews
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Citysearch User
3/19/08
helpful & patient by spencer b. at InsiderPages
Working on my first sweater, and the owner of Knitters Niche has taken time to work with me, give me tips, and show me techniques for a sweater I was knitting with materials I did not even buy at her store! She is very willing to help. I've heard a couple of people call her unfriendly; they're wrong. She has a no-nonsense personality that I find refreshing, funny & helpful! Her work is amazing. She'll help you to get started on a project or help you with problems on an existing one. She's done both for me!
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1/7/06
Lacking People Skills by Tanya S. at InsiderPages
Having been warned through lots of friends and reviews I did not pay heed! The store itself has a lovely array of yarns. Very expensive, but... beautiful! However, the owner's overall attitude is too much to take. You get the feeling that she hates for anyone to be in her store or to be around her. People skills are lacking. I will spend my money elsewhere for a friendlier face. Very scary!
PROS: Beautiful exotic yarns.
CONS: Poor people skills. Unfriendly.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
helpful & patient by spencer b. at InsiderPages
Working on my first sweater, and the owner of Knitters Niche has taken time to work with me, give me tips, and show me techniques for a sweater I was knitting with materials I did not even buy at her store! She is very willing to help. I've heard a couple of people call her unfriendly; they're wrong. She has a no-nonsense personality that I find refreshing, funny & helpful! Her work is amazing. She'll help you to get started on a project or help you with problems on an existing one. She's done both for me!
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Working on my first sweater, and the owner of Knitters Niche has taken time to work with me, give me tips, and show me techniques for a sweater I was knitting with materials I did not even buy at her store! She is very willing to help. I've heard a couple of people call her unfriendly; they're wrong. She has a no-nonsense personality that I find refreshing, funny & helpful! Her work is amazing. She'll help you to get started on a project or help you with problems on an existing one. She's done both for me!
Read more at chicago.citysearch.com
Recommended: Yes
Citysearch User
Citysearch User
Saturday, January 7, 2006
Lacking People Skills by Tanya S. at InsiderPages
Having been warned through lots of friends and reviews I did not pay heed! The store itself has a lovely array of yarns. Very expensive, but... beautiful! However, the owner's overall attitude is too much to take. You get the feeling that she hates for anyone to be in her store or to be around her. People skills are lacking. I will spend my money elsewhere for a friendlier face. Very scary! PROS: Beautiful exotic yarns. CONS: Poor people skills. Unfriendly.
Read more at chicago.citysearch.com
Having been warned through lots of friends and reviews I did not pay heed! The store itself has a lovely array of yarns. Very expensive, but... beautiful! However, the owner's overall attitude is too much to take. You get the feeling that she hates for anyone to be in her store or to be around her. People skills are lacking. I will spend my money elsewhere for a friendlier face. Very scary! PROS: Beautiful exotic yarns. CONS: Poor people skills. Unfriendly.
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Recommended: Yes
butterfly2000
butterfly2000
Monday, November 21, 2005
Good selection and knowledge, spotty service
The store offers classes, workshops and an area where customers can sit & knit, with personnel available to offer assistance with knitting projects. Personnel are knowledgeable and often willing to write out patterns for free. The woman in charge is very opinionated (for example, she doesn't like red, so the selection of red/burgandy yarns is very limited), and while her advice is excellent, its delivery can be rude or abrupt. Depending on instructor, classes can be excellent or mediocre. Yarn selection includes good basics, but special or unique yarns are harder to find and have to be special ordered. They never seem to have a full selection of needles in stock. Overall, a good place to buy yarns, needles and get some help with projects, but it doesn't rise to the level of the neighborhood shop where enthusiasts can gather that many knitters are looking for.
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The store offers classes, workshops and an area where customers can sit & knit, with personnel available to offer assistance with knitting projects. Personnel are knowledgeable and often willing to write out patterns for free. The woman in charge is very opinionated (for example, she doesn't like red, so the selection of red/burgandy yarns is very limited), and while her advice is excellent, its delivery can be rude or abrupt. Depending on instructor, classes can be excellent or mediocre. Yarn selection includes good basics, but special or unique yarns are harder to find and have to be special ordered. They never seem to have a full selection of needles in stock. Overall, a good place to buy yarns, needles and get some help with projects, but it doesn't rise to the level of the neighborhood shop where enthusiasts can gather that many knitters are looking for.
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Pros: Free patterns, Hands on help, Yarn selections
Cons: Spotty service, Long waits, Not fully stocked
Recommended: Yes
Citysearch User
Citysearch User
Friday, November 11, 2005
Excellent Yarn Store by Susan F. at InsiderPages
I've been very happy with Knitters Niche over the year or so I've been shopping there. The staff are helpful, funny, and patient and are very accommodating with special orders. I think the selection of yarn is excellent, and the staff are great about providing recommendations and patterns for your purchases. It's definitely a great place to buy yarn, especially if you're looking for a place that isn't very hipster-infested.
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I've been very happy with Knitters Niche over the year or so I've been shopping there. The staff are helpful, funny, and patient and are very accommodating with special orders. I think the selection of yarn is excellent, and the staff are great about providing recommendations and patterns for your purchases. It's definitely a great place to buy yarn, especially if you're looking for a place that isn't very hipster-infested.
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Recommended: Yes
Citysearch User
Citysearch User
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Knitter's Niche by Brandy H. at InsiderPages
Because I'm new to knitting, I found the selection of yarn to be great. Better quality than stuff you find at Michael's or JoAnn Fabrics and there seem to be alotof patterns. I found the owner to be hilarious and she was wonderful about my toddler poking around in the store. This is a great shop for beginner knitters!!
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Because I'm new to knitting, I found the selection of yarn to be great. Better quality than stuff you find at Michael's or JoAnn Fabrics and there seem to be alotof patterns. I found the owner to be hilarious and she was wonderful about my toddler poking around in the store. This is a great shop for beginner knitters!!
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Recommended: Yes
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Primary Phone: (773) 472-9276