Friday, June 25, 2010
Americo Yarn Shop
It is always such a delight to discover a new yarn shop.
When I was in Toronto last week, wandering along funky Queen Street West, I happened upon a new yarn shop that I had not seen there before, Americo. Judging from the store window, I thought it looked more like an upscale boutique than anything else. The window displayed gorgeous mannequins in neutral-coloured, trendy clothing.
Then I realized that all the mannequins were wearing knit garments. When I went inside, I was greeted by the loveliest array of beautiful yarns in muted colours. In all sorts of fibres--all natural--from pima cotton to 100% alpaca, including cashmere.
Americo's yarns come from Argentina and the shop sells only its own brand of yarns. As well as its own patterns. Staff create their own designs especially suited to the yarns the shop carries. When you purchase your yarn, you can request a pattern for the yarn. The shop then prints out a fresh copy for you before you leave.
I loved the yarns at Americo. It felt as though I had stepped into an elegant shop in South America. The palette of colours so elegant and subdued. Classic. And the range of yarns was simply impressive. I found myself wandering throughout the shop, touching and feeling all the different yarns.
I wanted to buy them all. But, since it was summer, I settled on some pima cotton.
I know that I'll be back for more on my next visit to Toronto.
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