Knitting

Cheer Wool

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

term:

Knitting

Cheer Wool has great inventory, including Olympus and Annyblatt, as well as brands from Italy and Japan. If you don't see what you want, staff can order it for you. As the name suggests, it specializes in wool yarns.

address:

Shop 1, G/F, Tai Sang Commercial Building, 24-34 Hennessy Rd., Wan Chai

openinghours:

Open Mon-Fri 10:30am-7:30pm, Sun-Sat 10:30am-6:30pm

phone:

2527 3901

Craft Paradise

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.craftparadise.com.hk

term:

Knitting

Craft Paradise stocks nearly every kind of craft supply known to woman, including knitting needles and a few yarns. Its other supplies include accessories for needlework, bookbinding, mosaic, quilting and painting. Classes are offered every week; check the calendar on the website.

address:

Shop 209, 2/F Citic Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Admiralty

openinghours:

Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm

phone:

2104 6210

Double Knit Yarn

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.doubleknityarn.com.hk

term:

Knitting

With walls lined with colorful yarns and a website with knitting terms translated from English into both Chinese and Japanese, Double Knit Yarn is one of the top choices in Hong Kong yarn stores. It carries wool, books, accessories and needles in sizes ranging from two to 30mm. Stock comes from England, France, Spain, Italy, Japan and Turkey.

address:

2/F, 179-181 Fa Yuen St., Mongkok

openinghours:

Open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm

phone:

2396 2070

Elegant

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

term:

Knitting

This two-level shop near the Jordan MTR station has a modest and basic selection, with a choice of plain European yarns, needles and buttons. It also stocks knit garments on the first floor.

address:

23 Pilkem St., Jordan

openinghours:

Open daily 10am-9pm

phone:

2730 0013

Emma Woolen Shop

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

term:

Knitting

Located near Ikea, Emma Woolen Shop carries mostly Japanese brands with a couple of Australian makes thrown in for good measure.

address:

531 Telford Plaza II, Kowloon Bay

openinghours:

Open daily 11am-9pm

phone:

2997 3388

Filokilo

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

term:

Knitting

Filokilo has high-end yarns, such as Diakeito, Diamond and Grignasco. It also has a small selection of needles and Japanese pattern books.

address:

G/F 167 Sai Yee St., Mongkok

openinghours:

Open daily 11am to 8:30pm

phone:

2392 9729

G. B. Woolen

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

term:

Knitting

Selling pre-made garments and knitting supplies, this store is a bit more upscale than most. It carries Jaeger, Hayfield and Mondial, as well as some patterns.

address:

242 Cityplaza, Two King's Rd., aikoo Shing

openinghours:

Open daily 10:30am-9pm

phone:

2569 7638

Knitting Workshop

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

term:

Knitting

The Knitting Workshop carries mostly Japanese and Chinese brands in all-purpose wool and more fashionable yarns. Prices are reasonable.

address:

Shopping Arc Metro City, Phase 1 Shop 213, Tseung Kwan O

openinghours:

Open Sat-Wed 11:30am-7pm, Thu-Fri 11:30am-8pm

phone:

2623 7832

Mui Tong

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

term:

Knitting

Located behind the Sheung Wan MTR station, this store carries more luxury yarns than most Hong Kong shops, including Filatura di Crosa, Lane Monterosa and Missoni. All yarn is hidden away in bags, but the staff is ready to help. Clover accessories line the back wall, including the Super Pompom Maker, Hanaami Loom and Chibi needle holder.

address:

28 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan

openinghours:

Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

phone:

2544 0624

Nathan Woolen

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

term:

Knitting

This store stocks an interesting mix of Jaeger and Noro yarns.

address:

5/F To Tak Building, 646 Nathan Rd., Mongkok

openinghours:

Open daily 10am-8:30pm

phone:

2396 6640