Patricia’s Yarns
05
April
(3 votes, average: 4 out of 5)
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Patricia has moved off her mid-town Washington Street location. Updated pix to follow. Read previous reviews below.
Description - Yarns, Crochet
Address - 107 4th St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (between Washington and Bloomfield)
Telephone - (201) 217-9276
Web - www.patriciasyarns.com
10/2/2006 Update:
Patricia had a bigger response the originally thought, with 16 generous volunteers!
Believe it or not, even with that delicious pizza to tempt them, they still managed to make at least 17 bears.
10/2/06 5:55pm Update:
Tonight, in conjuction with Grimaldi’s Pizza, Patricia’s Yarns is holding a charity event from 6pm-9pm.
It’s a charity event where people get together to make the teddy bears which are sent to Africa to comfort children who have HIV / Aids. It’s for the Mother Bear Project.
She has about 10 or so volunteer knitters who took this opportunity to get together and make something to send to others in need. She was pleasantly surprised to get as many volunteers as she did to donate their time. Patricia says: “The response from people in my shop has been very positive and it goes to show how generous local knitters are”.
As the shop has limited space, Grimaldi’s was kind enoguth to allow Patricia and her knitters come in and hold this event so that she could have more people involved.
She hopes to do more charity events in the future to benefit the Mother Bear Project as well as many other organizations that need donations of goods that are knitted or crocheted.
Good job Patricia!
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Description - Yarns, Crochet
Address - 728 Washington St, Hoboken, New Jersey ( NJ ) 07030
Telephone - (201) 217-9276
Web - www.patriciasyarns.com
What a daring concept for this yuppie-filled 20-30ish town! You’d think that if it wasn’t a gym, tanning salon or martini lounge, they’d go out of business.
But it seems as if the younger generation has begun to appreciate this ancient pastime. I suppose when the doctors on one of TV’s top-rated shows, Grey’s Anatomy, are knitting; it’s going to become popular soon enough!
Patricia’s Yarns offers various classes for both beginners as well as those with some knitting experience.
Being a “stum.bil.icio.us” and uncoordinated individual, I had serious doubts about achieving any success as a knitter. But out of morbid curiosity and desire, I signed up for one of the extremely popular beginner classes (approx. $95).
These classes meet on Tuesday nights for two hours; a series of 4 classes in total. You get materials, syllabus, and basic instructions during the first class.
As with most trades, continued practice does make things easier. With each class, knitting became much more manageable and enjoyable as well.
Class sizes are small and intimate, so you have the chance to bond and get to know one another. Conversations ranged from restaurant reviews, Hoboken safety, and politics to bridal showers or dating nightmares. Each and every session pleasantly flew by. Without any alcohol!
By the last class, someone who’s all thumbs like me was picking out yarn to make my mom a scarf for Mother’s Day. Lo behold!
Trisha is great. She is super patient, a wonderful and sweet teacher, and always has a good story or two. It seemed that the majority of students stuck around long after class and often just randomly swing by to ask knitting advice or mill around. They always feel welcome.
She’s building a nice circle of friends and people sharing a common interest and hobby. Hoboken needs this kind positive community strengthening. A great alternative to walking around the gym all “pimped out” vying for attention from the meat heads. Plus, you’ll learn something new!
I should mention that the store has the feel of a warm, comfortable living room. Decked out in furniture from Trisha’s parents house it has that inviting, cozy feel of mom and dads. The only thing missing was the crackling fireplace and warm apple pie.
So whether you have any interest in knitting, or just want to broaden your horizons, Patricia’s Yarns is highly recommended. Great for stress relief, learning a new skill, and getting to know some of your neighbors!
hoboken, yarn, patricias Yarns, knitting
1. Maritza | May 3rd, 2006 at 7:42 am
I dropped by a couple of weeks ago and it is a great shop. Beautiful yarns, all of the very best quality and Patricia was very helpful in helping me choose some great patterns and yarns.
2. cupid2410 | September 14th, 2006 at 3:15 pm
I took the beginner’s class last year and also enjoyed it. Every Saturday morning we would drink our coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts (on the corner), talk, and knit. It was a great way to spend a January morning. It’s such a relaxing hobby that’s easy to learn.
3. bokenho | September 14th, 2006 at 4:47 pm
Crocheting is a hobby that I have finally jumped into whole-heartedly, great to take a break from watching too much tv (ok, it usually is on in my home background, but hey, one step at a time, folks!). I never though that I would have the patience to learn a craft, and here I am, buying yarn all of the time and breezing through projects. Patricia’s yarns is a great place to go to dream up new ideas and projects, with Tricia very helpful and friendly. Cheap yarn isn’t good, and good yarn isn’t cheap, so here you will find some lovely yarns to create something with heart. Even the simplest of patterns look fabulous with the quality yarns. What can I say, I love this joint!
4. rebaki | April 5th, 2007 at 10:56 am
I just checked out her website and all her beg. knitting classes are full. Thats so great for her.
5. kooky kat | April 5th, 2007 at 11:02 am
I took her class and she is a great teacher! So sweet too. You should book for next fall if you want to get into any of her classes, I had to practically BEG to get in!
6. sah | April 5th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Looks like she’s moving onto a side street. I’ve passed it now a dozen times but can’t remember where. Between Washington and Bloomfield on 3rd or 4th Streets maybe??
7. beckles | April 5th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
I’ve stopped by the new location on Fourth and Bloomfield (formerly Ravinder’s Day Spa). The store looks great with lots of light and a bit more space than her old location. Patricia is great and always has a fantastic selection of a wide range of yarns…I’m sure she’ll do well at the new location.
8. rebaki | April 5th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
I might just book ahead. what i really want is to take a sewing class. Anyone know a good place in Hoboken?
9. ANONMOM | April 5th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Rebaki, You can take sewing classes at M Avery Designs at 7th & Willow. I made a messenger bag there, and the girls are great.
10. rebaki | April 5th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Thanks Anonmom,
I just saw that too, kinda expensive but good for a one hour refresher.
Did you make the messanger bag in her open class? I was thinking of taking the bag making class. Did you learn a lot in the bag making class?