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Tour of our shop!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Brick Alley Building

Brick Alley Building

 Our building is the first brick building on the river side when you get into Stillwater from the South.   The parking lot preceeding our building is FREE parking from November – May (even though it says pay park)  and if you can find a spot, the Brick Alley parking lot on Nelson Street behind our building is FREE all year long for our customers!

 

 

Darn Knit Anyway Storefront

Darn Knit Anyway Storefront

 

Lower Level

Lower Level

 Our lower level houses our boutique and our worsted weight yarn collections.  Our classroom is also on this level.

Lower Level Boutique

Lower Level Boutique

 

Counter Lower Level

Counter Lower Level

 
 
Upper Level top of the stairs

Upper Level top of the stairs

This is the upper level of our shop.  Our fabrics are on the wall to the right and our chunky and bulky yarns are in the cases on the left.  If you look closely, you’ll see the lounge in the back!

sock, fingering, sport weight yarns

sock, fingering, sport weight yarns

The other side of the bulky and chunky yarns is where we keep our sport, fingering and sock weight yarns.  You can see our kid spot in the back of the shop!

Kid Spot

Kid Spot

We promise your kids will be happy in our kid spot!  Chalk, color crayons, paper, cars, trains, books…you’ll get a good 15 minutes of shopping time in! 

Our Lounge

Our Lounge

If the kids aren’t quite ready to go…pull out your project or a magazine and put your feet up a while!

Upper level view from the lounge

Upper level view from the lounge

The tour is almost complete.  This is a view of the upper level from the back of the shop.  This shot gives you a better veiw of our terrific fabrics!

Lower level as seen from the top of the stairs

Lower level as seen from the top of the stairs

This is a shot of the lower level taken from the top of the stairs.  Our classroom space is through the opening on the right wall.

Our Classroom

Our Classroom

Finally our classroom!  We have plenty of room for classes of all types and sizes.  We are excited to have you join us!

Signs are up

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

What a difference a few hours makes.  The signs are so incredible.  The pictures don’t really do them justice. They are bright and colorful and perfect.  Hope you can come see for yourself soon.  We are hoping for a grand opening the weekend of October 10th!  More details to follow soon!

New Signs

New Signs

Front View

Front View

Oh yeah...we got our canvas bags in too!

Oh yeah...we got our canvas bags in too!

Our Location

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Our Amazing Location

We are located at 423 South Main Street in Stillwater, MN in a building called the Brick Alley.  The building is the first building you see when you pull into Stillwater from Hwy 36.  The photo here is a computer generated illustration of what our signage will look like.  The real signs are getting installed on Sunday.

We are shooting for a grand opening the weekend of October 10th.  But if our door is open, come on in and check us out!

Our amazing graphic designer crafted this cool image.  Check out Katrina Haas work at www.themixcreative.com.    

Shop Signage Design

Shop Signage Design

Getting There

Friday, September 18th, 2009

I had the best day yesterday!  I met a few terrific artists and had a great conversation with a local Stillwater resident and potential Darn Knit Anyway employee.   We also put away a bunch of yarns, which was such a treat. 

All week long, people have been walking by the shop…some even poked their heads in the door to have a look around.  I am THRILLED when they do this.  One particular encounter was especially great.  A women from one of the offices upstairs, I’ll call her Pat (cause that’s her name) stopped in.  She saw the shelves finally full of yarn and couldn’t resist coming in to say hello.  We chatted for a few minutes and she said “I don’t want to invade your personal space or anything, and I don’t even know you, but…I am so happy I could hug you right now”.  How great is that?  I have been getting such amazing encouragement from everyone and am constantly reassured that I am moving on the right path.  Very cool.

So…here are a few of the latest photos of the shop.  Sorry for the grainy quality…they were taken from my phone with hands that were shaky from too much coffee! 

If you are wandering Stillwater this weekend…stop and say hi!

Worsted Weight Starting to Fill Shelves

Worsted Weight Starting to Fill Shelves

Spud and Chloe & Blue Sky Hanging

Spud and Chloe & Blue Sky Hanging

Rowan & Farmhouse Bulky and Chunky

Rowan & Farmhouse Bulky and Chunky

Still some work to do

Still some work to do

Shelves and Boxes

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Shelves are installed and ready for action.   The fun stuff keeps arriving at our doorstep.  Our shipments of Blue Sky Alpaca, Spud and Chloe, and Rowan showed up yesterday.  UPS delivered another box from Dream in Color today.  We are hoping to see our Cascade order soon and should get our Crystal Palace bamboo needles this week and our Addi Turbos next week.  If you are in Stillwater…peek your head in and say hello!

Just a few more weeks until we open.  We are shooting for the 2nd week of October.  Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and you’ll get first hand info!

Shelves and Boxes

Shelves and Boxes

Shelves and Boxes

Shelves and Boxes

Shelves and Boxes

Shelves and Boxes

Boutique Artists

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Check out these fun items we are going to be selling at the boutique.  As soon as all the i’s are dotted and t’s crossed, we’ll share the artist websites with you.  Aren’t they great!  We have more artist meetings this week…we’ll keep you informed.

sk8er booties

sk8er booties

Leisure Suit Dog

Leisure Suit Dog

Help Wanted – Part Time

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

We have filled our part time positions!  Thanks to all who were interested. 

Have you ever wanted to work in a yarn or fabric shop?

Do you need a little extra money? 

Do you want to buy yarn and fabric at a discount?

Your chance has arrived!

We are looking for a few part time sales associates to fill some evening and weekend hours at our new shop in Stillwater.   If you are into fiber arts and know something about yarn and fabric drop us a line. You do not have to be an expert, in fact even beginner yarn and fabric addicts are welcome to apply.  You don’t really even need retail experience, just a great attitude! 

Email Aimee!   aimee@darnknitanyway.com

You aren’t looking for a part time job, but know someone who is?  Send this post their way!

We have paint

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
We have paint

We have paint

View out the front

View out the front

 We have paint…now we just  need everything else!

It’s Official!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Finally!  I signed the lease this morning on the most perfect space for Darn Knit Anyway!  Check back for big changes!

Darn Knit Anyway

Darn Knit Anyway

Darn Knit Anyway Interior

Darn Knit Anyway Interior