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City Knits
3011 W. Grand Boulevard - Fisher Building, Suite 105 (Main Level)
Corner of W. Grand and Second
313-872-9665
If sporting an extra-long scarf that looks like one your grandmother could have made suddenly suits your style, there's a reason. Knitting has shed its "old lady" image - and suddenly it's hip to be spotted with a bag of yarn and bamboo needles over your shoulder. The homespun hobby is attracting a new generation - and a host of celebrities (Mia Farrow visited several times during her recent stint at the Fisher Theatre) have upped its cool factor, which explains why this boutique has quickly garnered its stylish reputation. Appealing to knitters of all ages and tastes, a jaw-dropping variety of fiber is packed into this super chic boutique on the Concourse level of the Fisher Building. Mohair custom-dyed boucle, French angora, hemp, Inca natural cotton, and Himalayan recycled sari silk are just a handful of the contemporary yarns you will find here. Snap up buttons in shell, metal, horn, mother of pearl, and choose from a sea of one-of-a-kind glass versions by local designers. City Knits also stocks an impressive mix of Flax clothing - rich beautiful linen pieces in a range of weights and colors, from dramatic to demure, sizes petite through 3X. The inexperienced knitter or lunch-hour overachiever would do well to take advantage of the shop's extensive class offerings - like the au courant 'Beading Amulet Bag' class 'Happy Hour Knitting.'
Source: New Center Council Inc.