Caf’e Tricot Studio

Last year I decided to learn to knit. A friend gave me a brief tutorial as well as some of her left-​over yarn and needles with instructions to just go, go, go.
I got through about 30 rows replete with holes, dropped stitches, extended edges, bulges and unwanted curves, and posted it proudly online. Someone commented «you need to start with bigger needles and yarn.» And I looked down and realized that yes, I was working with impossible slim needles and way too fine a yarn for my amateur skills.
Soon after I spotted this very cute knit shop while strolling through the 11^th. I explained my predicament to the owner and showed her a picture of my tortured work and she steered me right to some larger needles (circular, she insisted) as well as some some soft, chunky, organic wool that was springy and easy to knit that she has in about 20 or so colors.
What I really love about the store is that it’s stocked with only really great yarns in mostly organic, natural fibers and the owner is clearly very passionate about knitting and is not shy when it comes to giving advice.
Each time I’ve got there have been a few people sitting around a coffee table knitting and chatting.