About Knit and be Happy

Knitters, I confess. I was spoiled.

When I started knitting I lived close enough to my local
yarn store that making a trip there was never a problem.
There was a table where I could always find a place to
sit, even if it was a little crowded, and a wonderful and
helpful staff that offered technical and emotional
support when needed. I knew that I could always find a
place to knit and be with others knitters who “got” me,
and that offered wonderful stash enhancement
opportunities.

When we moved to New Paltz in 2006, I really missed
having that kind of place. I did find a yarn store here
with lovely hand-spun yarn, but I was sad that it didn’t
have a wide selection of yarn or needles and didn’t have
a place to sit. When that shop closed, I began to imagine
having a shop of my own. A great place became available
around this time, and I snapped it up — even before I’d
ordered the yarn or thought of a name for the shop!

After cleaning it out and putting on several fresh coats
of paint, the store was ready to receive the yarn and the
all important Knitting Couch. I had the yarn and the
comfy seating so I was set. On November 10, 2007 I opened
the door of Knit and Be Happy, your local yarn store in
New Paltz. Inside you will find the ever growing
selection of yarn, books and notions. We also offer
classes for all ages and levels of knitters and
crocheters. Please stop by. You will always find a comfy
and welcoming spot to knit and be happy.