I can't tell you how many times I've walked past the Granny Square and wished I had a legit reason to go in. Well dreams do come true! I've been unable to source a decent wool beanie in this city of ours and decided to make one. I've done some very basic knitting in the past but of course all the beanie patterns I'd looked up on pinterest last night at the peak of my enthusiasm turned out to be way too advanced. Tal, the very nice lady who works at the Granny Square, took pity on me and totally sorted me out though, and I left with two skeins of wool, new kickarse needles that will knit any dang thing (er, more or less), and the confidence to get. things. done.
They have clinics every second Thursday morning if you're stuck on a project and just can't figure out the pattern - in fact, while I was there Linda (who runs the clinics) was helping another customer with a knitting problem and that customer sounded very grateful when she left. They also teach classes if you're new to this whole knitting/crochet caper, or want to take things to the next level. It's a cosy little store so don't expect a huge range of wool (they have a larger store in the city - Morris & Sons), but their customer service is second-to-none. Thanks Tal and Linda! read more