“Go Knit Something!”

Northampton Wools was opened in 1981, offering classes and selling all things yarn.

44 years later and our passion is the source of everything we do.

There’s nothing we love more than sharing our enthusiasm for fiber, knitting, and crochet with our community.

We hope we get to do the same with you soon!

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Behind the Seams

Linda Daniels, the owner of Northampton Wools since 1988, is the face of knitting in downtown Northampton. Linda's designs have been featured in Interweave Knits, For Love of Knitting, and in the movies Cider House Rules and Perfect Stranger.

"Linda's latest project involved designing three Guernsey sweaters for the 75th anniversary of Plymouth Yarn, a Massachusetts-based yarn company. One design features the Mayflower on the front of the sweater, and another uses a diamond pattern to call attention to company’s diamond anniversary."

"Linda’s Hollywood knit pieces are just one element in her long history as a sweater designer. She’s knit sweaters for the runways of New York fashion week with nothing but schematic designs and some yarn. She’s designed patterns for wee-known yarn wholesalers Frog Tree Yarns, Berroco and Plymouth Yarn. "

"On the intersection of Pleasant and Armory streets downtown, Noho Wools is more than a home to Linda's designs. It’s a resource center for knitters and crocheters of all experience levels guided by the expertise and patient teachings of Linda, who has maintained the shop’s status as Northampton’s neighborhood yarn store for the past 43 years."

 

"Daniels says the internet has changed the knitting industry, providing greater access to tutorials, supplies and tips. But the longtime owner says the world of knitting can be intimidating, which is why she is still here helping newcomers navigate the practice."

"Every Monday at 12:30 p.m., Daniels hosts a livestream on YouTube called “Inside Northampton Wools,” where she shows off the latest merchandise, tells stories from customers and gives some knitting tips."

“We have people across the country who are watching and — this is what always blows my mind — people that take the time to email us or call us or make a comment that they’re enjoying it, they appreciate it and will continue to watch it. That kind of connection is the biggest change — everything is right there,” Daniels said.

“She is a kind person, she’s a brilliant knitter, she’s a terrific teacher, she loves sharing her passion, and that builds communities,” said Marianne Snow, a longtime student and patron at Northampton Wools. “Linda Daniels is Northampton Wools. She’s a knitting treasure.”

"Yet Daniels is always a constant at Northampton Wools. She’s in the store greeting customers and helping them with new projects. That’s where she will stay for many more years."

Quotations from Gazette article by Emilee Klein