The Knit Cafe

Knitting is the new pottery. Or so it seems judging by the scene on West Queen West. Following in the footsteps of paint your own ceramics shops, the Knit Cafe has set up shop near the corner of Queen and Ossington.
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Open since October, the Knit Cafe offers classes such as Beginner Mitts and the Poncho workshop (both $30) but if you're already a pro you can just stop by with your own needles, buy some yarn and knit away with a steaming latte from the cafe (yes, they actually have one).

If you're more of the closet-knitting type, and prefer to perfect your needle technique in the comforts of your own home, I noticed that the Fresh Collective has built a pyramid in their window with the Learn to Knit with Laura Jean DVD.

The Knit Cafe, 1050 Queen Street West. 416-533-5648

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Doesn't it bother you that you have a wonderful shop with another store' name? You seem to be creative...why didn't you come up with your own store name. I beleive the real and only Knit Cafe is in the States.

Posted by: Cary at April 8, 2005 12:35 PM

There can be more then one Knit Cafe. Why not?

Posted by: Kerry at July 14, 2005 10:38 AM

I have never heard of a store called "Knit Cafe", so no doubt other people have either. That was an odd comment from the person who said you can't name your place the same as another shop that most people would never have heard of. I think it is a fantastic - descriptive - name. I go to Toronto a few times a year and I will be checking out this store! I only wish there was one near me!

Posted by: Julie at November 3, 2005 8:18 AM

Does anyone know a home knitter who could help me with a few projects for $$?

Posted by: josh title at February 22, 2006 1:34 PM

Josh, are you still looking for a knitter?

Posted by: Bunny at April 4, 2006 4:15 PM

Just a caution comment on the name of the store. The store in the states has trademarked their name and it appears as follows in all cases:

Knit Cafe Inc & KnitCafe

The word The does not appear and so I think your safe.

Posted by: Mary Kroetsch at May 3, 2006 10:44 AM

Ok guys, it doesn't matter that there's another Knit Cafe. This may shock you but half the bars and restaurants in Toronto are named after big-time establishments (to which they have no connection) in LA, Miami, New York, London, and so on. So leave the poor Knit Cafe alone.
Stick to your knitting, I say!

Posted by: knitgrrl at October 1, 2006 11:09 PM

Erm, so the U.S. are getting precious about people re-using names now are they? I wonder where the names for most places in the U.S. came from....like "New York" for example...haha!

Posted by: KT at December 30, 2006 8:31 AM

Hi,
I am launching my children's clothing label and I am looking for a knitter who has many years of experience, lives in NYC and can do all kind of knit. Must be reliable, fast and detail oriented. Please contact me if you meet these criterias. Thanks!

Posted by: Marilyn at August 31, 2007 12:02 PM

Hi, I'm looking for knitters to take part in an art project. The CHEST OF HOPE art exhibition to support Breast Cancer Research is behing held at the Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. West, Toronto, Opening, Oct.22,7-10pm, Closing Oct.26,7-10pm. I am looking for knitters to knit on our PINK SCARF INSTALLATION during the opening and during the week during regular gallery hours 12-5pm. If you'd like to participate, just come to the Gladstone or email me.Thanks.

Posted by: Christa Gampp at September 29, 2007 10:52 AM

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