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The Knit Cafe

Posted by Tim / February 16, 2005

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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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Cary / April 8, 2005 at 12:35 pm
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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.
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Kerry / July 14, 2005 at 10:38 am
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There can be more then one Knit Cafe. Why not?
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Julie / November 3, 2005 at 08:18 am
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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!
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josh title / February 22, 2006 at 01:34 pm
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Does anyone know a home knitter who could help me with a few projects for $$?
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Bunny / April 4, 2006 at 04:15 pm
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Josh, are you still looking for a knitter?
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Mary Kroetsch / May 3, 2006 at 10:44 am
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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.
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knitgrrl / October 1, 2006 at 11:09 pm
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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!
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KT / December 30, 2006 at 08:31 am
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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!
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Marilyn / August 31, 2007 at 12:02 pm
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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!
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Christa Gampp / September 29, 2007 at 10:52 am
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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.
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Ashley / May 12, 2011 at 01:45 am
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I live pretty close so I think I will have to check this out one day ( I am a beginner knitter )...but I am also wondering is there anywhere in this area to learn how to crochet? I'd really love to learn but I can't find anyone to teach me and the youtube lessons aren't working.
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