Such a needed eclectic art store in downtown Cincy. The employees are friendly, conversational, and…read morelovely. They have an interesting selection of individual art supplies, which is nice when you only need one or two items to pick up for a project. I could easily see myself getting carried away with how many ink pens I needed in here. The prices were higher than say, Michaels, but I'm always willing to support smaller business over the corporate alternative.

For the store itself- it has a decent selection, not a lot of variety. Great if you need studio art…read moresupplies like big easels or books on anatomy. Has a very sweet possibly-older shop cat who purred when I pet it. The main reason I will not be back is because the woman working complained that the cat scratched her and then threatened she was going to cut the cat with an x-acto knife as payback. I'm sure she just has a dark sense of humor, but it made me very uncomfortable and worried about the safety of the cat.

Excellent brioche class!! Thank you so much for teaching me how to read my stitches and how the…read morerows build upon each other. I don't have to be a slave to reading the pattern since I now understand how brioche is built. I am now moving onto a sweater I've wanted to knit for years. Highly recommend the class if you offer it again.

If I could rate my experience a 0/5 I would…read more I passed by this store on a run and thought it looked cool so I decided to check it out. I browsed some neat looking skeins of yarn (I did think the price of $15 for enough sock yarn to knit a single adult sock was kinda steep, but the yarn was really pretty and I was in the mindset to spend money) before I noticed a clear cupboard with knitted items and accessories with tags. Since I noticed some were tagged I thought they were all for sale. I opened the doors and started looking through stuff. There was a cool scarf I was hoping to purchase which wasn't tagged, but I didn't realize that initially. I was then approached by two staff members who asked "if they could help me." I asked if anything in the case was for sale. I noticed that they were tense and that the vibes were kind of off, so I said that if they needed me to stop looking through the case I'd step away. They informed me nothing there was for sale and I said okay and stepped away. They told me that there would be items for sale later at a separate event, but I really didn't appreciate the experience as it was. Getting the feeling this place only welcomes a certain type of person and it wasn't me. Which was a bummer, because I was super ready to drop some money. This shop will probably do just fine without my cash but jeez. I don't mind that a shop has rules, but I do think they really could have made a better effort to interact with new customers and make a clearer distinction on which items were for sale and which weren't when I stepped in. The situation could have 100% been avoided and they could have provided a better experience. (Also, if knitted items aren't for sale, why is like 1/4 of the store's displayed items knitted pieces with tags? Super confusing for someone who's been there for the first time, and it's not encouraging to have my first conversation with staff be "those aren't for sale, come back on a weekend." )

Very friendly staff with a great selection! Whether you are looking for a custom quilt or a rare…read morefabric pattern, this is your place!

After getting a coffee upstairs we wondered down to see what great fabrics there were. We brought…read moreour coffees into the store and a woman with dark hair and glasses was so rude because we brought our coffees into the store. She could have kindly mentioned that these were not allowed (or better yet post a sign) We were ushered out of the store and shamed. I will not be shopping here in the future. Kindness goes a long way especially in this economy. So disappointed.

A very cute arts and craft shop. Many local artists are featured with their reasonably priced…read moreitems. I took one of their sewing classes. The instructor was very helpful.

My first visit to Knit On! was a success! They have such a huge selection here, a whole room of…read moreyour natural fibers (like wool or cotton) and another room of acrylic and baby yarns. I was amazed at the selection given I am a beginner and have only shopped at Michael's Crafts for yarn. It's clear the yarns are high quality but they have some at every price point which is great. This place is so much better than the big box store where I've had a hard time finding a selection of wool yarn and things like safety eyes. Knit On! had everything I'd ever need for a project and a lot for inspiration too. There were some baby lovey kits and kits for scarves and other fun creations. There are cute pins and jewelry too! I liked how it was all well organized. The proprietor Nancy helped me and was very kind. She showed me where everything is and let me browse as I pleased. She also wound my yarn into a cake/ball for me and let me know they offer knitting lessons if I'd ever like to try! I enjoyed the visit and will definitely return for any special or nice project I want to make.

Stumbling upon this store was one of those happy accidents that left a dent in my wallet and a big…read moresmile on my face. The yarn selection is phenomenal - every color and texture you can possibly imagine. I lost track of time wandering up and down the aisles, petting nearly every skein. I think I managed to buy some of the softest things ever invented. Some of the yarns were so cool and weird that I actually did a little excited dance! I love that the woman running the shop didn't even laugh at me when I ran up to the register, smiling and giddy, and said "WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH THIS!??!" Instead, she gave me a pattern and made sure I knew how to do all of the stitches, since I told her I was a new knitter. The cat, Tanner, is the fattest cat I have ever seen, but she is absolutely adorable. She sprawls out in the aisles, and if you rub her belly, she'll lay on her back with her legs stretched out and look like a big ole pillow. It's also a nice bonus that they'll wind your yarn for you if you buy any hanks. In my case, this ended up being a double-edged sword though, because I wandered around and found more things that I simply had to buy. Nice trick! I love shopping in small yarn stores like this because they also give you so many project ideas! Looking up on top of a shelf and seeing a beautiful shawl constructed with the yarn you're holding in your hand is awesome and gives you a much better idea of how the yarn actually looks in a project. I can't wait to come back to this place! If only they could pick it up and move it to Columbus!!

The owner is a master knitter and her shop has only quality yarns. She is helpful and patient and…read moremakes the most beautiful things. And her father was named Hank.

As I was sitting this morning knitting, I got to thinking about how far I've come. I've been…read moreknitting for about 25 years and crocheting since I was 11 years old--my sister-in-law taught me how to crochet. For years, I stuck with the basics--blankets, scarves, and simple patterns. I would look at all the beautiful sweaters, socks, and tops, read through the patterns, and then skip right over them if I saw stitches like intarsia, short rows, or knit one below. Then it hit me--if you don't jump in and try new techniques, you're never going to make those beautiful things. I realized I was limiting myself by being afraid of what I didn't know. So I decided to go for it. I signed up for the sweater and sock class at Hank's, learning two new things at the same time--yep, I was like, "let's do this!" The support there has been amazing. The staff and other knitters are so encouraging. Even when I made the same mistake ten times, no one ever got frustrated--they were always there to help. And guess what... I DID IT! I made a hoodie for my son, and he loved it. Seeing how happy he was made me so proud--and now I need to make one for my other son! And if I need help, I know they'll be there with open arms. I have grown so much in my knitting because of the encouragement from Hank's staff and the community there. I've also made so many knitting friends through their events--especially Fiber Night, which they hold the last Friday of every month. It's so much fun, along with their trunk shows and just spending time in the shop knitting and talking. It means so much to have a place where you can go, be yourself, and be surrounded by people who love the same craft you do. The support and welcoming atmosphere at my local yarn store truly make all the difference. So if you're like me--skipping over beautiful patterns because of one "dreaded" stitch you think you can't do--jump. Take that next step. YOU CAN DO IT! And if I happen to be in the store when you're there, I promise I'll be your biggest cheerleader

Bought my Janome from Sew-Ezy back in 2014. Took some classes cause the learning curve from a 1975…read moreSinger to the MC11se is quite steep. Staff is very helpful. Pam the owner is very knowledgeable - her classes are worth taking. Selection of fabrics is remarkable and high quality. I moved to Texas a few years ago and have not found a quilt/embroidery/Janome dealer to match. I miss Sew-Ezy!

i went with my partner soon after the store opened. it generally has a cozy demeanor, but holy…read moremackerel does everything else not reflect that! the prices are obscene, im talking $20 for a small container of sewing pins, and she was charging $6 for a single spool of thread. my partner had asked her if she sold any stretch fabrics, and she was really condescending and passive-agressive about the fact that no, honey, we're a quilt shop :) we dont sell that here :)). the same thing happened when i asked if she had any hand-sewing needles, which she said that she doesnt! because she doesnt want to compete with the needlework shop next door :). we wont be coming back. we suspect that a reason why she was so cruel is because we were visibly queer + alt, aswell. 0/10

A slower pace, and for the Artists of the world who recognize quality ..... I was there to buy gift…read morecards, but also saw paintings and jewelry .....

I took another workshop/class at Purple Paisley and it was such a wonderful, supportive, totally…read morefun class with the most amazing artist (Katie Widzowski, who is featured in the shop), and I seriously cannot wait to take another class there. What a completely amazing experience.