History
In 2005 and 2006 I worked in a yarn store in Washington DC. That's where I caught the bug- this was how I wanted to spend my retirement. As soon as I was back in Urbana I started Klose Knit, so I could share my lifelong passion for knitting with as many people as possible!
Specialties
Fine Fibers and Friendly Service is our motto and that is exactly what you'll find in our store. We have a great selection of yarns including Rowan yarns and patterns, Nashua, Blue Sky Alpacas, Cascade yarns and not not to forget the complete Malabrigo line which is our best selling yarn. Several smaller yarn producing companies like Zealana, Jojo Land,Prism, Jade Sapphire and numerous sock yarns you will find on our ever growing shelves. Sock yarns include Opal, Austermann Step, Trekking, Paca Peds; the list is forever growing and changing. You will also find a good source of inspiration among our many books and patterns in our library. Our Knitting and Crochet classes will increase your repertoire and skill levels and enlarge your knitting friends circle. Please join us at the store and share your knitting passion and projects with us.