Wining the LYS Lottery

A couple Saturdays ago, Habibi and I ventured out to Home Depot to pick up some things stuff we needed for the apartment. On our way there he spotted a yarn shop that we hadn't seen before and decided to check it out.

When we walked into Slip Stitch Needlecraft it was obvious they've already outgrown their cozy, welcoming space. Yarn was everywhere, cubbyholes, shelves, boxes full of new yarn all over the floor waiting to find a home. In talking with Claudette, the owner, she told us they're already looking to move to a bigger location down the street, which is a testament to their success.

Yes, they're the same colorway. 

Claudette is a lively, outgoing woman, originally from Jamaica. In talking with her you can feel just how much she loves what she does, her customers, and the neighborhood. While there Habibi and I saw how she made sure to welcome everyone who came into the store, check to see if they needed help, and spent time getting to know them, not just as customers, but as neighbors.

It can be tough to find a local yarn shop (LYS) that you can really click with. The last one I loved going to on a regular basis was when I was still living in DC (Stitch DC), and didn't ever really find one when I moved back to Buffalo, even though are quite a few. So finding Slip Stitch Needlecraft is like winning the LYS lottery.

Claudette and her shop are great additions to the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn. I can't wait to go back and see what new yarn goodies they'll have when I do.