You know how we hookers are always saying that the knit shops only cater to knitters and why don't we have a shop for crocheters? There is one.
I found this charming shop called
Crochet Innovations in Brecksville, OH.
She sells crochet hooks (all kinds, bamboo and ones that have bamboo handles but are for doily making, I bought a 1.5mm for doilies) and tunisian bamboo hooks. She does sell knitting needles, too. All her hooks and needles are cheaper than I have seen anywhere. So yeah, I bought a few of this and that. You know, I had to get something.
The owner is a very nice lady who has classes, too. Check out her
site for classes.
She has yarn and other items that are already made. I really loved her shop.
If you are in the Cleveland OH area, or even in the North East of Ohio, trust me, you will want to head to her shop to check her out. It's a lovely shop.
Drop by and crochet/knit with her one day. She has opened her shop up to anyone who wants to drop by and share in the fun we all have when we get together.
I have been in many, many yarn shops, but this shop really spoke to me. Maybe because it's called Crochet Innovations, maybe because the owner was so very kind, maybe it was because the items in the shop were all super nice and very, very reasonable in price. I love this shop.
I got two tunisian hooks (I know, I hate tunisian so why am I getting the hooks?) Well, I bought a tunisian lace book..so I logically had to get the hooks, too.
She also had every color that Aunt Lydia makes in crochet thread. I bought an Aunt Lydia Wasabi color. I have never seen that anywhere before, so I had to have it. It's a light spring type green color. I love it. I also bought some bamboo crochet thread in size 10 for more doilies. I am really into doilies lately.
On a side note, I would like to extend a big ole' thank you to my friend Pammy Sue for her most appreciated and thoughtful gift she sent me. I am still in awe at the kindness of crocheters. Hookers, truly are awesome!). Thank you Pammy Sue for making not just my day by your kindness, but my entire year! :) Check out
Pammy Sue's blog, she's a hoot and trust me, you will love her blog as much as I do.
So if you find yourself anywhere near Crochet Innovations, then please drop by her shop. The only way we can continue to spread the crochet love is by supporting shops that support us as crocheters. If I lived close by, I'd be there every single day just to soak up the atmosphere I am telling you, this shop is awesome.
Now I want to open a crochet shop!
I am on Rnd 17 of the doily. I am using size 20 thread and a 1.00 mm hook. I am really loving this doily. I know that
Vikki had to frog hers, the pattern just wasn't doing it for her, and sometimes that happens, but I am pressing on. I also understand that
Glor will be joining me, too in the CAl. Yay!
Oh, and Yarn Whisperer, you know who you are...I really think you need to join me in this doily CAL. I know, you have a sweater to knit, but that's knitting....the doily will help relax you....see the logic?
If anyone else wants to jump in on the CAL (see the post below this one), please do and leave a comment and let me know so I can visit your blog and keep up with your progress, too. We cheer each other along as we hook together.
Wishing you all a lovely day filled with many blessings.