The Hook and Needle Nook

Hi Fiber Buddies! Many of you have probably already seen Two Spring's Fiber Art's beautiful gradient sets for the Westknits Mystery KAL this fall . Since we have had so much interest in this Knit Along, we thought it would be fun to work on the clues together as they are unveiled!  Clue Release Schedule: Clue 1 - Thursday, October 5 Clue 2 - Thursday, October 12 Clue 3 - Thursday, October 19 Clue 4 - Thursday, October 26 Meet here at the shop each clue release day during knit group time (1-4 pm), or through out the week if you need help. If you are in the Spokane area and are knitting this shawl, but have never been into the shop, you can find us at 1508 North Monroe Street in Spokane, Washington. We can't wait to see you all here in the shop! - The Nook Crew

Hi Fiber Buddies! Those days are slowly getting shorter and in less than a month the kiddos will be going back to school. What better to send them with than a handmade bag or cozy mitts on a string? We have put together knit and crochet kits for you to help you get started. Simple Garter Stitch Backpack by Lion Brand Yarn Craft: Knit Suggested Yarn Weight: Bulky This easy-to-knit backpack is sure to be a favorite! It will be 24 inches in diameter and 11 inches tall. Find the pattern here on Ravelry. Find the kit here on our website. Dino backpack by  Maria Isabel Craft: Crochet Suggested Yarn Weight: DK Practice tapestry crochet to make the dino print and form the bag. Then make the dino’s head that will work as a lid and adds the fun touch to the design! The finished size of this adorable backpack is 10.2 inches by 9.3 inches. Find the pattern here on Ravelry. Find the kit here on our website. Mittens on...

Hi Fiber Buddies! We have 2 of the cutest stash busting projects to share with you. These cozy crochet cowls were designed to be made with worsted weight yarn held double, and they can be worn in so many different ways! If you purchase the yarn for these cowls here at the shop, we can give you the pattern for free! You can browse our worsted weight yarn here. Barbie Inspired Infinity Scarf by The Whispering Moss You will need 4 different colors of yarn and approximately 210 yards of each. You can also use this pattern as a stash buster. Use the yarn you have and follow the instructions for color changes wherever your yarn takes you! (Instructions for this are included as well.) As long as you have about 840-900 yards total of yarn, you should be good to go! Find the pattern here on Ravelry. Ken Inspired Infinity Scarf by The Whispering Moss You will need two different colors of yarn, approximately 420 yards of each. Happy crocheting! Find the pattern here on Ravelry.

  Hello Fiber Buddies!  It is really hot and miserable outside!  Not exactly news, is it?  Don't despair!  The Nook Crew has news about how to stay cool and have some fun too.  We have cooked up a Christmas in July Special that will keep you indoors, cool, and safe.  When it is too hot to go out to shop, everyone shops online.  So we took some of your favorite yarns and put them on special for 15%-20% off.  And we have them all set up for online purchasing just so you don't have to get out in the heat. Here is a list of some of the yarns and some pattern suggestions to get your creative juices flowing.   For some cool, summer fashions, we have our summer yarns on special.  These include Berroco Spree ( click here) , Remix light ( Click here ), and Zinnia ( Click here ). We also found some really neat patterns for each of these yarns.  Feast your eyes on these lovelys! This tee and cardy are made with Spree by Berroco....

It is time for another knit-along! With summer warming up, it is time to cast on a refreshing cotton top. We picked the Mangrove Tee! It is a cute botanically inspired top that would be perfect for hot weather when knit with cotton, or a good fall/winter tee if you chose to knit it with wool. Come on down to the shop and join us for 4 weeks of knitting fun! Where: here at The Hook & Needle Nook! 1508 North Monroe Street in Spokane, Washington. When: all Tuesday evenings from July 18th to August 8th, from 5 to 8 pm  Who: all knitters! Cost: it is free to participate, however you will need to purchase your own pattern and yarn & needles if necessary. Pattern: Mangrove tee by Trust the mojo Sizes: intended to fit bust sizes 33.4 ( 33.4 to 37.4 , 37.4 to 41.3, 41.3 to 47.2 , 47.2) inches Yarn: 464 - 927 yards of DK weight yarn Yarn Ideas:  All of the following yarn ideas would make the cutest tops! The yarn weights all vary slightly, so be sure and swatch befor...

Hi Fiber Buddies! We are excited to announce that we will be participating in this years PNW Slow Yarn Crawl. It begins May 26, and ends September 4, 2023. This year's Slow Yarn Crawl theme is  ​"Farm to Fiber". We have many shetland and alpaca yarns here at The Hook & Needle Nook that were locally raised and processed and would be perfect for knitting on theme! We also have some local alpaca fleece and beautiful, colorful batts that incorporate local fibers. This year we are the Wild Card shop. That means that The Hook & Needle Nook can be used to complete any region. If you take a selfie with our shop sign and share it with #SYCWildCard, you will be entered into an extra prize drawing! Online Slow Yarn Crawlers will receive a goodie bag when they make a purchase of at least $15. Purchases of under $15 are still eligible for a stamp, but not for the other goodies. If you are a  Slow Yarn Crawler and you make an online purchase at our shop, please leave a note to ...

Join us for a Mother-Daughter Knit or Crochet Along in honor of Mother's Day!  Bring your mother or daughter whether they knit or crochet or not, the idea is to have a fun bonding time with family. If you are a mother or a daughter and your family isn't available, you are still welcome to join us! We will meet on Saturdays, May 13, 20, and 27 from 1pm to 4pm. Knit-Along Details: Pattern:  Tournesol Shawlette by Allison Bostrom Yarn requirements: 390 - 430 yards of a fingering weight yarn Suggested yarn: Mirasol Sulka Legato is a 2 ply fingering weight yarn spun from 60% wool, 20% alpaca, and 20% silk. A shawl knit from this yarn will be soft, squishy, and have a slight halo. To knit the Tournesol Shawlette you will need 2 skeins of Sulka Legato. One of the many indie-dyed skeins of sock yarn in the shop would make a stunning shawl! Come on down to the shop to find one that speaks to you, or take a peek online here . Crochet-Along details:  Pattern: Easy Cake ...