The Woolly Thistle: Giving Woolheads What They Want
The Wooly Thistle is a bustling online knitting shop which specializes in hard-to-find, breed-specific and European wools.
Miss Purl Chicago: A Yarn Shop and Craft Community
Kamaca Champion had a dream. She wanted to open a yarn store that would serve Chicago’s South Side and enhance a sense of community there. But it would take her years to realize the dream that would become Miss Purl.
Podcast Episode #221: Ana Campos
In this podcast episode, Ana Campos talks about the ins and outs of owning a local yarn shop with a witch theme.
Podcast Episode #219: Rachel Bratcher of Ritual Dyes
In this podcast episode, Rachel Bratcher, the owner of Ritual Dyes in Portland, Oregon, talks about her journey to dyeing yarn and then opening a brick-and-mortar yarn shop.
Podcast Episode #187: Shelley Brander
In this podcast episode, Shelley Brander talks about her career founding Loops Yarn Shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Knit Stars as well as writing her new memoir.
A Tribute to Pearl Chin
Pearl Chin, owner of Knitty City, sadly passed away on October 27, shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She created a space that is welcoming, sometimes a little chaotic, and always brimming with passion for craft and community; a true reflection of her personality.
Rewarding Your Best Customers: The Ins and Outs of Customer Loyalty Programs
A customer loyalty program is a rewards program offered by a company for customers that make frequent purchases. The rewards can take the form of discounts on future purchases, free shipping, free product, the opportunity to purchase exclusive products, or even access to exclusive events.