You know it's a knitter's garden when you see handspun alpaca singles used to tie drooping sugar pea vines to their supports. Who on earth has twine in their house? Not a knitter. Why would you have a ball of stringy stuff in your house that you can't knit with?
(Actually, you can knit with twine. It's itchy, but with a little creativity, cute accessories can be made.)
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Ribbels (store and online)
Carries an excellent selection of well-known brands, including Rowan, Lang, Noro, Dalegarn, and Katia. Also carries Addi circular needles in a huge range of sizes. Shipping within Holland is just €6,50. Fast online service.
'n Steekje Los (store only)
Great selection from less well-known brands, including the fantastic line of moderately-priced DROPS yarn.
DEN HAAG
Woool (store only)
A great source for English-language knitting magazines and English yarn brands such as Debbie Bliss, Louisa Harding, and hipknits. Also offers knitting workshops for adults and children. At the time of writing, the site has some major errors but is still usable.
Ribbels (store and online)
Carries an excellent selection of well-known brands, including Rowan, Lang, Noro, Dalegarn, and Katia. Also carries Addi circular needles in a huge range of sizes. Shipping within Holland is just €6,50. Fast online service.
'n Steekje Los (store only)
Great selection from less well-known brands, including the fantastic line of moderately-priced DROPS yarn.
DEN HAAG
Woool (store only)
A great source for English-language knitting magazines and English yarn brands such as Debbie Bliss, Louisa Harding, and hipknits. Also offers knitting workshops for adults and children. At the time of writing, the site has some major errors but is still usable.
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