Find us at our brick & mortar space:
819 Foothills Mall Drive, Maryville, Tennessee 37801
Call us: 865-268-5003
At Hook & Needle, we believe in the power of community, the joy of learning, and the satisfaction of building something beautiful with our own hands. Our journey began in 2015 when our founder, Cristi Blankemeyer, opened this shop with a dream and a heart for people.
Hook & Needle is not just a yarn store; it's a place where friendships are formed and creativity flourishes. We specialize in selling high-quality yarns for knitting and crocheting projects, catering to both beginners and experienced crafters. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and materials you need to bring your creative visions to life.
What sets us apart is our commitment to offering a wide range of options. We understand that every project is unique, and that's why we stock a variety of yarns to suit different preferences and needs. Whether you're looking for a luxurious, indie hand~dyed yarn, or our personal staff favorite Malabrigo Rios yarn, or a workhorse, machine washable yarn for a baby gift, we've got you covered.
We believe that knitting and crocheting are more than just hobbies; they are artistic forms of self-expression and a way to connect with others. We invite you to join our vibrant community of crafters, where you'll find inspiration, support, and lifelong friendships.
As you browse through our carefully curated selection of yarns, notions, and gifts, we hope you feel the same passion and excitement that we do. We are here to guide you, answer your questions, and celebrate your successes. Together, let's create something beautiful and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Fiber friends are friends forever, and we can't wait to welcome you into our creative community!!
Meet our Crew:
Cristi ~ Fearless Leader, #yarnboss, Knock-Your-Knitted-Socks-Off Event Organizer! Gardening Enthusiast, Knitter, Crocheter, Weaver
Fave Things to Stitch: Brioche and Sweaters!!
Side Gig: Pottery Maestro
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Ann ~ Our Sage Retail Consultant, Adventurous Travel Sidekick (She's always ready for a road trip!), Shop-Sample Knitter Extraordinaire, Knitter
Fave Thing to Make: Shawls and Chunky Sweaters
Side Gig: Basket Weaving Artisan and Library Book Inquiry Agent
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Dawn ~ Shop Gal, Wanna~Be Social Media Wizard, Pom-Pom Enthusiast, Coffee Addict, Knitter, Crocheter
Fave Thing to Make: Cables & Hats
Fun Fact: Books and Gray Yarn
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Trendy Wendy AKA ThugLife Wendy AKA Weekday Wendy~
Shop Gal, Queen and Mathematician of All Sweater Knitting, Aspiring Granny Square Maker, Knitter, Crocheter, Color Theory Guru
Fave Thing to Make: SOCKS! (and Every Sweater Pattern She Gets Her Hands On)
Fun Fact: Chick~fil~A is her Spirit Animal ;)
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Edna ~ Shop Gal, Indie Yarn Dyer, General Yoda of all the Yarn Things: Knitter, Crocheter, Tunisian Crocheter (if it's made with needles or hooks, she can make it), Purple Lovin Speed Crafter
Fave Thing to Stitch: Knitted Colorwork and Double Crochet
Fun Fact: Star Wars & Dragon Nerd (Did We Mention She Loves PURPLE!)
PLUS: She is one of our in-house yarn dyers of Warrior Wools
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Amy ~ Shop Gal, Handwriting/Lettering Maestro, Master of Shop Communications, Crocheter, Knitter
Fave Thing to Stitch: Speed Knitting & Crocheting Baby Clothing
Side Gig: Skin Care Guru and British TV Geek
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Melissa, AKA "Schmutz" ~ Shop Gal, Mover Extraordinaire of Shop Floor Design, Knitter of the Emotional Support Animals, crocheter
Fave Stitch: C'mon!!! It's Colorwork and Crazy Turkey Hats!
Side Gig: Goat Mama (for real...she is a Goat Farmer!)
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Christine ~ Shop Gal, Mosaic Knitting Mastermind, Superwoman Sweater Knitter, Self-professed member of Chocoholics Anonymous, Knitter
Fave Thing to Stitch: Sweaters, Socks, Stranded Colorwork
Fun Fact: Knitting Instructor Extraordinaire!, Piano Playing Maestro (She's been playing since age 12)
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Wendie (AKA Weekend Wendie) ~ Weekend Shop Gal, Sweater Knitter Maven, Gran to four little boy wildlings, Knitter, Crocheter
Fave Stitch/Thing to Knit: SWEATERS!!!
Fun Fact: Loves us so much she wants to help us sling yarn after her "real" week day job!!
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Raeus ~ Our Personal Shop Olympian of ALL tangled knitting problems (literally and figuratively).
See Raeus in shop 2nd & 4th Fridays for any knitting predicament. We are honored to have Raeus. She is a remarkable weaver with an extensive knowledge of all things fiber related.
Fun Fact: Her fiber art pieces have been featured and exhibited locally and internationally, including in Vogue Knitting Magazine and Artfields.
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Lexi (left) & Hattie (right):
Adjunct Crochet Instructors and Resident Yarn Bombing Geniuses!!!!
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And last but certainly not least.... Mr. Yarn.... co-owner and shop guy, HR, #yarnboss2, Grill Maestro, Sign Hanger, Ladder Wielder, Plant Waterer, Light Bulb Changer, Yarn Dyer, Errand Runner, Package Mailer, Emotional Support Husband of #yarnboss1
PLUS: one of our in-house yarn dyers of Warrior Wools
