Knitty City

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208 W 79th St
New York, NY 10024
Opened in January of 2006, Knitty City is the realized dream of Pearl Chin, who designed it as a “ Yarn Studio”. It is devoted to beautiful materials for knitting and crochet, instructional classes and community connection.

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Betty C.
10/9/2025

So many yarns packed into this space. Every time I go back to a shelf, I see something else I want. Staff was helpful and didn't feel rushed.

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Alvina C.
8/9/2024

Super cute shop with an awesome variety of yarns. All different assortments of types and colors. I really enjoyed the wall of buttons. Staff did not hover at all and were helpful when asked. It...

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Susan D.
10/22/2024

Knitters/Crocheter's dream! Lovely shop on the UWS and full of the most beautiful yarns. Loved that the yarns on the walls were clearly marked in sections, narrowing down my search for my specific...

R V.
9/9/2025

The least friendly knitting shop I've ever been to. I really want to love it because it's my local yarn store, but the ladies who seem to be permanent fixtures of the work table are very cold,...

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Lily K.
1/27/2025

Just went here for the first time and what a great spot! I was picking up yarn for a latch hook project, but after going here I think I need to get into knitting and crochet! Such a cozy...

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