Like many women my age, my mom taught me how to knit when I was a young girl, but I guess I just wasn’t the knitting type in my youth. Then 3 years ago, I decided to take knitting lessons at Hip2Knit.
This warm, little shop, located at 227 14th Avenue has been owned by Bill Schmidt since 2004. Although Bill is not a knitter himself, the man knows his yarns. He stocks lots of different types of yarns, mostly natural fibers, but also some blends. Hip2Knit has been a big part of the reason I enjoy knitting so much. Hip2Knit offers knitters a place to get together, and share their knowledge and experience with one another. There are usually a variety of knitting classes offered throughout the day on Saturdays, from beginner to advanced, most of them taught by Beth, lawyer by day, knitter by night, who is incredibly patient and knowledgeable. You’ll be amazed at the age range you’ll find there. Lots of young people are taking up the needles. I’ve made some good friends through knitting at Hip2Knit. If you want to learn how to knit, improve your knitting, connect with and share some laughs with other knitters, or find some amazing yarns and needles, Hip2Knit is the place for you.
Pop by and chat with Bill. He’ll point you in the right direction.
Hip2Knit is open T-F 10:30-4:30, Sat. 11:00-4:30, and is closed Sun & Mon.
Originally published in The Wine Cellar December 2015.
