Close Knit Sisters
Retail
1976 White Mountain Highway,
Conway,
NH
03860
1976 White Mountain Highway, Conway
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Stop in at Close Knit Sisters in Conway, NH today! For artwork that's unique, pick up a piece carefully crafted by hand (no one is exactly alike!).
Close Knit Sisters
Close Knit Sisters
Our Story
Close Knit Sisters is a dream come true for two real-life sisters.
Zoe (the oldest) and Cheryl (the wisest) have been avid knitters all of their adult lives (and maybe a couple of years before they grew up). Their brother Rick (the one their parents really wanted) thought up the name of the shop, so this is a real family affair!
In the other part of their lives, health care plays a prominent role
Dad's an Osteopathic Physician, Zoe's an RN, Cheryl a Medical Assistant, and Rick is a Clinical Therapist. Their kids are involved in Mental Health (the providing side), Massage Therapy, Insurance & OPERA!!!
Our Goal
Our goal is to provide the Mount Washington Valley with a local alternative to high quality yet reasonably priced yarns.
We have an assortment of locally hand-spun yarns as well. We offer a wide assortment of patterns, needles, notions & buttons.
We have a new goal as of May 2014.
We now have an online store! We are starting out offering our more popular yarns & needles, and will expand our inventory as we can. Please check out our online store by clicking on the link above titled, oddly enough "Our Store"!
Our Products
We offer many of the most popular brands of yarn
Cascade, Plymouth, Berroco, Regia, SMC to name a few.
We also have an exclusive line of locally grown, spun, and hand-dyed yarns.
We offer Clover, Susan Bates and Brittany straight & circular needles, as well as many of their notions.
We also carry Knitters' Dream and Knit Picks Harmony, Nickel Plated & Sunstruck needle sets.
We carry buttons from Buttons, Etc, Dill & One World.
We carry many different colors of spinning & needle felting roving from our local suppliers.
July 2014 Class Information
Ashton Shawlette
With Mary Nudd. Saturdays July 19th, 26th & August 2nd 2-4pm. This is the perfect pattern to use to begin knitting lace shawls! It has very clear instructions on all the how-to's - different types of increases, how to make holes on purpose!, how to bind off so your points don't curl (I hate it when my points curl, don't you?), and how to block. This shawlette is a great size to wear on a summer night or to keep the chill off in the winter. For this class you will need: Ashton Shawlette pattern free on ravelry.com; 1 skein (400+ yds) fingering weight yarn; Size 5 32" circular needle; 4 stitch markers; tapestry needle to weave in ends; T pins for blocking.
Beginner Knitting I Eyelet Infinity Scarf
with Zoe. Saturdays July 5th, 12th, from 10:30-12:30. NO CLASS JULY 19TH! A cowl is a perfect Beginner Knitting Project. There are lots of stitches to practice on and you get a very trendy piece to wear! You do not need to know anything about knitting to take this class, but if you need a refresher this is a great class for you too! Zoe will be explaining the special knitting language & abbreviations, types of yarn, sizes of yarn, needles and all the notions that are so much fun! You will be making a very pretty Infinity Cowl - perfect for gifts or to keep yourself warm on cool summer evenings. For this class you will need: CKS Eyelet Infinity Cowl Pattern available here at the shop; About 230 yards of yarn (DK, Worsted or Bulky); 24" size circular knitting needles recommended by yarn weight.
Beginner Knitting II Hat
with Zoe. Saturdays July 26th & August 2nd from 10:30-12:30. This class has been designed for beginner knitters who know how to cast on, knit & purl. It's a straightforward hat pattern that has a bit of the "slouch" goin' on all the rage this year and it's easy on the hair too! You will learn more about knitting in the round, how to decrease and lots of little knitting factoids as you go. For this class you will need: Beginner Slouch pattern available here at the shop; 1 skein worsted weight yarn; 16" Size 7 & 8, size 8 DPN (Double-Pointed Needles) or 29" or longer circular needle for Magic Loop method. Or needle size to obtain gauge.
Market Bag
with Cheryl July 5th & 12th from 2-4pm This is another great summer project. Light, cool, and pretty speedy they are very useful for personal use when picking up a few things (these bags really stretch!), or to give as presents. It's never too early to start stockpiling holiday presents! For this class you will need: Market Bag pattern available here at the shop; 2 skeins of a worsted weight yarn; Size 9 24" circular needle; Stitch marker; Tapestry needle.
Beginner Socks
Sundays July 6th & 20th from 2-4pm with Cheryl. Wednesdays July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th from 6-8pm with Zoe. If you have ever wanted to learn how to knit socks this is your opportunity! Socks are the perfect summer project relatively quick, and not heavy or warm on your lap on warm summer days and nights. They are also the best travelling project a nice small bag to keep in the car and knit on while riding. We will show you the two major methods 5 double pointed needles & the Magic Loop method using a long circular needle (which is great in the car no dropped needles!) For this class you will need: 1 skein of fingering weight sock yarn; Size 2 double pointed needles or 29'+ circular needle; Beginner Socks pattern, available at the store.
Lace Face Cloths
with Zoe. Thursdays July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st from 2-4pm. These face cloths are a quick and fun project that can be made to be used as a face cloth, or hung as a decoration! Add a pretty bar of soap, and you have a spa gift! You will likely need only 2 classes one for the body and one for the lace edging. But you can come again & again to make all 10! For this class you will need: To choose a pattern for the body and for the lace edging available here at the shop. Size 4 (or 7 for worsted weight yarn) needles circular or straight. 1 skein of a cotton yarn worsted or DK. We are using Ultra Pima Cotton for ours, but this is a free country... ;-) And don't forget our Sock Club on Tuesdays from 2-4pm & Friday Night Knitting Club every Friday from 6-8pm!.
Circular Needles
Clover Takumi Circular Knitting Needles 36"
Welcome to our Close Knit Sisters' Online Store! We are so grateful to our many loyal customers, and we want to make it super easy to order their yarn and needles from us. You can still call us and order over the phone too! We hope you enjoy this website, and appreciate any feedback you would like to share. Thank you, Cheryl & Zoe Initially, we will be accepting only PayPal for payments. We apologize for any inconvenience; PayPal is a secure way to order online. Thank you so much!
$9.50
Clover Takumi Circular Knitting Needles 24"
Our most popular circular knitting needle! Made with bamboo and a firm cable, they are a great needle!
$10.80
Susan Bates Velocity Circular Needles - 16"
Susan Bates Velocity Circular Needles are our favorite metal needles! They have a nice soft cable and not-too-slippery metal tips!
$11.00
Susan Bates Velocity Circular Needles - 29"
Welcome to our Close Knit Sisters' Online Store! We are so grateful to our many loyal customers, and we want to make it super easy to order their yarn and needles from us. You can still call us and order over the phone too! We hope you enjoy this website, and appreciate any feedback you would like to share. Thank you, Cheryl & Zoe Initially, we will be accepting only PayPal for payments. We apologize for any inconvenience; PayPal is a secure way to order online. Thank you so much!
$11.00
Double Pointed Needles
Susan Bates Silvalume Double Pointed Needles - 7"
Welcome to our Close Knit Sisters' Online Store! We are so grateful to our many loyal customers, and we want to make it super easy to order their yarn and needles from us. You can still call us and order over the phone too! We hope you enjoy this website, and appreciate any feedback you would like to share. Thank you, Cheryl & Zoe Initially, we will be accepting only PayPal for payments. We apologize for any inconvenience; PayPal is a secure way to order online. Thank you so much!
$4.00
Brittany Double Pointed Needles
"The warmth and smoothness of hardwood nurtures sensitive fingers and provides natural strength and consistency for a last product. Enjoy the patina of finish and elegance of design found only in Brittany's finely crafted hardwood knitting needles and crochet hooks."
$7.00
Single Pointed Needles
Susan Bates Silvalume Single Pointed Needles
Welcome to our Close Knit Sisters' Online Store! We are so grateful to our many loyal customers, and we want to make it super easy to order their yarn and needles from us. You can still call us and order over the phone too! We hope you enjoy this website, and appreciate any feedback you would like to share. Thank you, Cheryl & Zoe Initially, we will be accepting only PayPal for payments. We apologize for any inconvenience; PayPal is a secure way to order online. Thank you so much!
$3.50
Brittany Single Point Needles - 10"
Welcome to our Close Knit Sisters' Online Store! We are so grateful to our many loyal customers, and we want to make it super easy to order their yarn and needles from us. You can still call us and order over the phone too! We hope you enjoy this website, and appreciate any feedback you would like to share. Thank you, Cheryl & Zoe Initially, we will be accepting only PayPal for payments. We apologize for any inconvenience; PayPal is a secure way to order online. Thank you so much!
$7.00
Berroco
Berroco Sox
Berroco Sox is a superb woolen sock yarn that patterns all by itself and is easy care. One 100 gram ball makes a pair. Choose from an assortment of self-patterning color patterns. Great for mittens, hats or fingerless mitts to! Skein Weight: 3.5 oz/ 100g; Skein Length: 440 yds/ 406m; Knitted Gauge: 7.5 = 1" 30 sts & 40 rows = 4" (10 cm) Knitting Gauge: Fingering; Knitting Needle Size: 2 (US)/ 2.75mm; Yarn Fiber: 75% Wool/ 25% Nylon; Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash Cool, Gentle Cycle (Inside Out)/ Lay Flat to Dry.
$13.00
Boboli
"Each shade of Boboli is composed of an enchanting mix of shifting colors. A glimmering wool blend boasting a subtle shine and soft hand, this yarn lends cool weather projects an air of sophisticated originality." Hank Weight: 3.5 oz/ 100 g; Hank Length: 206 yds/ 188 m; Knitting Gauge: 5 sts = 1"; 20 sts & 28 rows = 4" (10 cm); Needle Size: 7 (US)/ 4.5 mm; Crochet Gauge: 3.75 sc = 1"; 15 sc & 19 rows = 4" (10cm); Hook Size: 8 (H) (US)/ 5 mm; Yarn Fiber: 42% Wool; 35% Acrylic; 23% Rayon/Viscose; Yarn Wash Info: Hand Wash. Lay flat to dry; Made/Distributed by: Berroco.
$15.00
Boboli Lace
"Made from the same shimmering wool blend as Boboli. This lighter version offers the same beautiful shade range in a finer gauge, great for shawls & scarves!" Ball Weight: 3.5 oz/ 100g; Ball Length: 350 yds/ 320m; Knitting Gauge: 6 sts = 1"; 24 sts & 30 rows = 4" (10 cm); Needle Size: 6 (US)/ 4mm; Crocheted Gauge: 5.5 sc = 1"; 22 sc & 26 rows = 4" (10 cm); Crochet Hook Size: 6 (US)/ 4mm; Yarn Fiber: 42% Wool; 55% Acrylic; 23% Rayon/Viscose; Yarn Wash Info: Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.
$16.00
Borealis
Shimmering prismatic colorways entertain your eye. Bulky weight that knits up quickly and is silky soft, it is a joy to knit and wear. Hank weight: 3.5oz/100g; Hank length: 108 yds/100m; Knitting Gauge: 3 sts = 1"; 12 sts & 16 rows = 4"/10cm; Needle Size: 11 US/8mm; Crochet Gauge: 2.5 sc = 1"; 10 sc & 12 rows = 4"/10cm; Hook size: 10.5/K US; Yarn Fiber: 60% acrylic, 40% wool; Yarn wash info: Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.
$15.00
Comfort Sock
Berroco Comfort Sock is for the sock enthusiast who is looking for an economy non woolen yarn with engineered color patterning as well as popular solid colors. Skein Weight: 3.5oz; Skein Length: 447 yds/412 m; Knitting Gauge: 7.5 sts = 1" 30 sts & 40 rows = 4" (10cm); Needle size: 3 US/3.25mm; Crochet Gauge: 6 sc = 1" 24 sc & 30 rows = 4" (10cm); Crochet Hook Size: 3D/3.25mm; Yarn Fiber: 50% nylon, 50% acrylic; Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash inside out, warm water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry low heat, do not over dry. Do not iron. Do not bleach. Made/Distributed by: Berroco Yarns.
$8.00
Elements
Modern & sleek, Elements boasts a unique two-toned effect. A shimmering nylon mesh tube surrounds a color of soft wool, allowing the colored fibers to peek through and create a gently halo of color. Skein Weight: 1.75 oz/ 50g; Skein Length: 153 yds/ 140m; Knitting Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1" 18 sts & 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) Knitting Weight: Worsted; Needle Size: 9 (US)/ 5.5mm; Crochet Gauge: 3.75 sc = 1" 15 sc & 20 rows = 4" (10 cm); Crochet Hook Size: 9 (I) (US)/ 5.5mm; Yarn Fiber: 51% Wool; 49% Acrylic; Made/Distributed by: Berroco.
$11.00
Kodiak
Practically weightless, this light and airy blend of alpaca, nylon, and merino wool works up quickly into a soft, cozy fabric. Ball Weight: 1.75 oz/ 50g; Ball Length: 125 yds/ 115m; Knitted Gauge: 3 sts = 1" 12 sts & 21 rows = 4" (10 cm) Knitting Gauge: Bulky; Needle Size: 10.5 (US)/ 6.5mm; Crochet Gauge: 2.5 sc = 1" 10 sc & 12 rows = 4" (10 cm); Hook Size: 11 (L) (US)/ 8mm; Yarn Fiber: 61% Alpaca; 24% Nylon; 15% Wool; Yarn Wash Info: Hand Wash in Cool Water/ Lay Flat To Dry; Made/Distributed by: Berroco.
$14.00
Lodge
Lodge's gorgeous color transitions are woven with tweed flecks. The incredibly soft wool blend is spun into a single ply and works up quickly into lovely muted strips. Ball Weight: 1.75 oz/ 50g; Ball Length: 98 yds/ 90m; Knitted Gauge: 3.5 sts = 1" 14 sts & 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) Knitting Gauge: Bulky; Knitting Needle Size: 10 (US)/ 6mm; Crochet Gauge: 3 sc = 1" 12 sc & 15 rows = 4" (10 cm); Crochet Hook Size: 10 (J)/ 6mm; Yarn Fiber: 47% Wool; 47% Acrylic; 6% Nylon; Yarn Wash Info: Hand Wash in Cool Water/ Lay Flat to Dry; Made/Distributed by: Berroco.
$8.00
Remix
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Remix is a 100% recycled Berroco yarn made using a collaborative work between mill and textile engineers.This yarn uses garment and high-quality commercially knit fabric panels left over from the ready-to-wear industry across Europe. The are sorted by fiber, then color - and since they are pre-dyed, there is no need to dye them again, which saves water. Remix is a soft comfortable blend of nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk and linen. A tweedy, rustic look makes this an ideal choice for casual, machine washable garments. Finished garments immediately feel like your favorite old t-shirt. Ball Weight: 3.5 oz/ 100g; Ball Length: 216 yds/ 198m; Knitted Gauge: 4.25 sts = 1" 17 sts & 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) Knitting Gauge: Worsted; Needle Size 8 (US)/ 5mm; Crochet Gauge: 3.5sc = 1" 14sc & 18 rows = 4" (10 cm); Crochet Hook Size: 8 (H)(US)/ 5mm; Yarn Fiber: 30% Nylon; 27% Cotton; 24% Acrylic; 10% Silk; 9% Linen; Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash Gentle Cycle (Inside out)/ Lay Flat to Dry; Made/Distributed by: Berroco.
$10.50
Ultra Alpaca Fine
The Fingering Weight version of Berroco's Ultra Alpaca, it is the perfect gift - great for lightweight sweaters, socks &/or shawls. With the gorgeous heathered colors, the options are endless! Hank Weight: 3.5 oz/ 100g; Hank Length: 433 yds/ 400m; Knitted Gauge: 7.5 sts = 1" 30 sts & 40 rows = 4" (10 cm) Knitting Gauge: Fingering; Knitting Needle Size: 2 (US)/ 2.75mm; Crochet Gauge: 6 sc = 1" 24 sc & 30 rows = 4" (10 cm); Crochet Hook Size: 3 (D)(US)/3.25mm; Yarn Fiber: 50% Wool; 20% Superfine Alpaca; 30% Nylon. Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle/ Lay Flat to Dry; Made/ Distributed by: Berroco.
$5.00
Plymouth
Encore DK
America's Best Selling Yarn, in a true Double Knitting weight. The Encore DK yarn continues to be the preferred yarn among beginners and experienced knitters. It has an extensive array of colors and proven dependability for decades. Skein Weight: 1.75 oz/ 50g; Skein Length: 150 yds/ 137m; Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" Knitted Gauge: DK; Needle Size: 6 (US)/ 4mm; Yarn Fiber: 75% Acrylic; 25% Wool; Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash Gentle, inside out; Tumble Dry Low; Made/ Distributed by: Plymouth.
$3.50
Dreambaby DK
A very soft yarn that comes in a wide variety of colors. It is our most popular baby yarn! Skein Weight: 1.75 oz/ 50g; Skein Length: 183 yds/ 167m; Knitting Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" Knitting Weight: DK; Needle Size: 6 (US)/ 4mm; Yarn Fiber: 50% Acrylic Microfiber; 50% Nylon; Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash Gently, Tumble Dry Low; Made/Distributed by: Plymouth.
$4.00
Encore Worsted
America's Best Selling Yarn, found exclusively at local yarn shops. Encore Worsted yarn continues to be the preferred yarn for kid's clothes to afghans to women's sweaters! Great for beginners and experienced knitters, it is very versatile. Perfect for most patterns that call for a worsted weight yarn. Skein Weight: 3.5 oz/ 100g; Skein Length: 220 yds/ 183m; Knitted Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1" Knitting Weight: Worsted; Needle Size: 8 (US)/ 5mm; Yarn Fiber: 75% Acrylic; 25% Wool; Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash Gently, Inside Out/ Tumble Dry Low; Made/Distributed by: Plymouth.
$6.00
Encore Worsted Tweed
How can you make America's best selling yarn better? Sprinkle in some classic tweed. The result . . . a perfect true classic. Skein Weight: 3.5 oz/ 100g; Skein Length: 200 yds/ 183m; Knitting Gauge: 5 sts = 1" Knitted Gauge: Worsted; Needle Size: 8 (US)/ 5mm; Yarn Fiber: 75% Acrylic; 22 % Wool; 3% Rayon; Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash Gently, Inside Out/ Tumble Dry Low; Made/Distributed by: Plymouth.
$6.50
Just Fur Kicks
Just Fur Kicks is the best "Furry" yarn we have found! A good quality with decent yardage at a great price. Great for ribbing on hats and/or mittens, cozy cowls and let's not forget furry animals! Skein Weight: 3.5 oz/ 100g; Skein Length: 88 yds/ 80m; Knitted Gauge: 2.5 sts = 1" Knitting Weight: Chunky; Needle Size: 15 (US)/ 10mm; Yarn Fiber: 50% Nylon; 50% Polyester; Yarn Wash Info: Hand Wash in Cool Water/ Lay Flat to Dry; Made/Distributed by: Plymouth.
$8.00
Coffee Beenz
"A member of the Encore family is a full bodied 100 gram ball in adult colors. Based on our popular Jelli Beenz, this robust version with a neutral wrap of black, grays, and tans offers a perfectly balanced yarn for "tweens" on up. Great for home decor projects as well as apparel." Skein Weight: 3.5 oz/ 100g; Skein Length: 212 yds/ 194 m; Knitting Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1"; Needle Size: 8(US)/ 5 mm; Yarn Fiber: 75% Acrylic; 25% Wool; Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash Gentle Cycle; Tumble Dry Low; Made/Distributed by: Plymouth.
$8.00
Mushishi
This lovely yarn comes in a huge 250g hank - 491 yds! It's beautiful colors blend together in stripes with silk nubs that give it a "tweedy" look. Hank Weight: 8.8 oz/ 250g; Hank Length: 491 yds/ 448m; Knitted Gauge: 5 sts = 1" Knitting Weight: Worsted; Knitting Needle Size: 7 (US)/ 4.5mm; Yarn Fiber: 95% Wool/ 5% Silk; Yarn Wash Info: Hand Wash in Cool Water/ Lay Flat to Dry; Made/Distributed by: Plymouth.
$40.00
