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Summer Top KAL/CAL

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Join us in making some tops to wear this summer! We'll meet on Saturdays, beginning June 21st from 1 to 3 pm in the afternoon. We will also be celebrating the summer solstice on the 21st, so come on by to join in on the festivities! We are on Monroe, in the Garland Shopping District. If you know where the Garland Theater is, we are behind the Japanese restaurant that is across the street. for Knitters Pattern: SABAI Top by Susanne Müller Recommended yarns: Malabrigo Susurro Susurro is a single ply blend of 50% Mulberry silk, 25% Merino, and 25% Linen. The Merino adds the softness and durability of wool. The Mulberry Silk adds a beautiful shine and silky touch to the yarn. The linen gives many of the colorways a tweed effect. Cascade Noble Cotton A smooth and durable yarn with a lovely sheen. It is perfect for summer garments and everyday wear! Noble Cotton is spun from 100% mercerized long staple cotton which boosts the fibers’ strength, color depth and luster. Casca...
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Grand Re-Opening Party & Cascade Yarn Tasting

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Hi Fiber Buddies! We are unpacked and open for business at our new location! We are now located at 3808 North Monroe Street , in Spokane, Washington. We will be having a Grand Re-Opening Party & Cascade Yarn Tasting to celebrate our successful move on Saturday, the 27th of July . We will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on the 27th, so stop by anytime that is convenient for you! We will have sandwiches, chips, cake, and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. Bring a project and a friend, and join us for a day of fun! We hope to see you all there! - The Nook Crew
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We are Moving!

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Hi Fiber Buddies!  The Hook & Needle Nook is moving! 🥳 We are moving just up the street to 3808 North Monroe Street . This shop was previously home to the Gaming Grotto, if you want to look the location up. (It has its own thermostat!) Join us for a Moving Party on Saturday, June 22 , where we will begin to pack yarn. We have movers scheduled for Friday, June 28 to help us move our big heavy furniture and displays. It is our hope to be open for business at 3808 North Monroe Street in early July.
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Mother's Day KAL/CAL 2024

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Hi Fiber Buddies!  It is almost Mother's Day, and we wanted to invite you all to celebrate with us! Join us on Saturday, May 11th, from 1 to 4 pm. We will be celebrating the Mothers in our lives, and starting a small KAL/CAL together. The KAL/CAL will run until June 1st.  The patterns are simple enough that we should be able to finish and wear them by the 2nd!! For the KAL, we will be knitting the Puaka Shawlette by Francoise Danoy. To knit this airy & elegant shawlette, you will need one skein of fingering weight yarn. Puaka is Māori for flower, and the lace edge is beautifully botanical. For the CAL, we will be starting the Slow Wave Infinity Scarf by Lucienne Crochet. This cowl was named after the deepest, most restful part of our sleep; as you crochet, feel yourself get into the rhythm and relax. It has a lovely texture and will beautifully show case the yarn you use! It will take 2 skeins or 3 skeins of fingering weight yarn. The scarf is shown worked with 3 colo...
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2024 Local Yarn Store Day at The Hook & Needle Nook

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Hi Fiber Buddies! We are excited to invite you to celebrate Local Yarn Store Day with us! Join us on Saturday, April 27th, to celebrate the shop and the local fiber art community. Local Yarn Store Day was created by TNNA to support small businesses that carry fiber art supplies and equipment. This event brings together the local community of knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, and felters to celebrate their crafts and share ideas with like-minded artists. We will be having a trunk show for Charlotte of HMLloyd Mercantile LLC's hand spun yarn! Coven Collective Fiber Arts and Trilogy Yarns are hand dyeing limited-edition yarn just for the event, and we will have special patterns and a raffle.  We are located at 1508 North Monroe Street in Spokane, Washington and will be open from 10am and 4pm. Invite a friend, bring a project, and sit and craft with us in the nook! We will have snacks & non-alcoholic beverages, and you can expect a day of fun and celebration. You can RS...
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Spring KAL & CAL

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Hi Fiber Buddies! We wanted to make spring tops here at The Hook & Needle Nook, and you are invited to join us! We are planning on starting our tops on February 15th, during our knit group which meets from 1-4pm. You can find us at 1508 North Monroe Street, Spokane, Washington. For the Knit-Along, we have picked the Ranunculus top by Midori Hirose ! This pattern is very popular and highly customizable. You can use it to make anything from a cozy winter sweater to an airy summer top! Many knitters who have made a Ranunculus enjoyed the project so much, they have knit more than one. Pattern details as taken from the pattern page on Ravelry: Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) Finished bust circumference: 117 (123, 129, 134) (140, 146, 151) (157, 166, 174, 180) cm / 46 (48.5, 50.75, 52.75) (55, 57.5, 59.5) (61.75, 65.25, 68.5, 70.75) ” Yarn: You can use lace, light fingering to worsted weight yarn. Long Sleeve: 520 (530, 560, 600)(620, 680, 710)(780, 820, 850, 860) m / 5...
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Glittering Snowscape Shawl - Spokane KAL

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Hi Fiber Buddies! You are invited to join us at The Hook & Needle Nook to cast on Stephen West's Hiberknitting KAL, the Glittering Snowscape Shawl, with us!  When: Tuesday, December 26th from 5-8 pm, and then each Tuesday evening as needed to complete the shawl Location: The Hook & Needle Nook, 1508 North Monroe Street, Spokane, WA We will have gradient sets from a new hand dyer, knitting help, and all the fun!
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