Comments | scrivener: Need your knitter's opinion

scrivener

Need your knitter's opinion

Dec 05, 2007 20:10

So, here's the deal...I'm beginning a business plan for the ultimate yarn store ( Read more... )

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a LYS... roaringbravado December 6 2007, 17:43:35 UTC

hi, i'm a lurker that hopes to stop by the Bitchy Bees knitnight this friday (the 7th). anyway, i saw this and wanted to respond, if i may ( ... )

Re: a LYS... scrivener December 7 2007, 02:12:25 UTC

Thank you, Ursa!

I have many of the same issues with Beehive. They have a beautiful store, but it can be overwhelming at times.

Hope to see you tomorrow night! (I often have trouble getting there myself, but it's always worth it when I do!)

Cheers, Nicole

marydotmusic December 6 2007, 17:59:10 UTC

Hey Nicole! Seriously, I've dreamed a few times of owning my own LYS... I've even scouted out locations before... *sigh* Though my timing might not be right, I hope your dream comes true ( ... )

scrivener December 7 2007, 02:19:17 UTC

You hit the nail on the head, Mary. I had all those ideas in mind already - I guess birds of a feather knit together! lol Thanks for the reinforcement.

No need to pimp anyone - I'll be more than happy to pay a competitive wage to the right people. And anyone who is interested in inspiring other knitters is the right person! The computer skills are a bonus. Especially these days when the quality of your website says a lot about your business.

We'll talk ;-)

Cheers, Nicole

wolof December 6 2007, 18:14:45 UTC

I don't buy yarn that often. But I often buy the yarn if it's local or supporting a local farm. i.e. the yarn from Saltspring island

scrivener December 7 2007, 02:14:22 UTC

Thanks for your input!

I'm very keen to support local suppliers. I have some amazing alpaca yarn from a Vancouver Island source. The texture is to die for!

Cheers, Nicole

ndanukiwi December 6 2007, 22:07:51 UTC

My favourite LYS back in Boston was endearing to me entirely b/c of the staff. The two owners were SO friendly, helpful and encouraging to be as a novice, it really made going there a joy and I gave them as much of my business as possible. It was a tiny place that didn't have a HUGE selection, but what they did have was diverse and interesting enough that I never felt deprived. (For the record, it's this place: http://www.knitroomboston.com - their website isn't great, but what the hey.)

I agree with Mary that a good LYS should have space and designated times for free knitting meet-ups. It creates a good community atmosphere, inspires loyalty, and gets die-hards and newbies alike into your shop on a regular basis, which can only result in increased sales.

Carolyn (who'd be happy to pimp herself out as well...;) )

scrivener December 7 2007, 02:27:37 UTC

Great points, Carolyn!

FREE comfy, cozy knitting space in the store is on my priority list. There would be designated times where a FREE instructor would be present too. I don't believe in charging people to knit in your store. Imagine a giant drop-in , 7 days a week knitting club!

Boy, the wheels a turning now!

You've been duly added to my potential staff list :-)

Cheers, Nicole

your knitterly intentions craftybirdrobin December 7 2007, 20:11:29 UTC

I would love to chat with you about your exciting plans, Nicole! Please drop me a note at: yatesr [at] uvic [dot]com
Wooly regards,
Robin

Re: your knitterly intentions scrivener January 26 2008, 22:06:32 UTC

Never fear, Robin! I will be in touch with you. My "real" life (school, work, boyfriend, etc.) keep demanding my time and messing with my knitterly intentions (I really like that, by the way - there may be a name for the store in there somewhere....hmmm)

Hang in there - we will chat soon (I can always use an excuse to pry my nose out of my books ;-)

Cheers, Nicole