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Welcome to Knit Happens! Thanks so much for stopping by, we love visitors!
Knit Happens is owned by Kristine Kirby (hi!). I learned to knit from my grandmother when I was young, then rediscovered the power of knitting in my 20s, when it suddenly became as necessary to me as chocolate and air. I now readily admit to being a fiber-holic. If you don’t believe me, then visit the store or browse the site…there is yarn after yarn after yarn. Ah, the power of yarn!
I opened the retail store in Alexandria, Virginia in March of 2004, and since then it has surpassed our wildest expectations. We have regular customers, customers who make us a ‘must-visit’ stop on their visit to Washington DC, mail-order customers who we know by name – even customers from as far afield as China and Australia. Anyone who thinks knitting isn’t booming and global should spend some time here! We love the sense of community the shop has - both locally and globally!
So whether you come to the store, visit our blog, or do both, welcome – and thank you! And if you have any ideas, suggestions, or just want to say hi, drop us a line.
Happy Knitting,
Kristine
Hours
Knit Happens is open every day except Monday. Our hours are:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 10:30am to 7:00pm
Wednesday - 10:30am to 9:00pm
Sunday - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Location
Knit Happens is located in historic Old Town Alexandria, just a few miles outside Washington DC and right off the Capitol Beltway / Interstate 95. The shop is easily accessible by car or Metro.
Street parking is readily available, and there is a public parking lot located one block away at the corner of St. Asaph Street and Cameron Street.
127A North Washington Street
(between King Street and Cameron Street)
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-0039
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From the Capitol Beltway / Interstate 95
Take Exit 177 Route 1 North to Arlington/Alexandria. Take a right at the first light on to Franklin Street. Go two blocks and take a left on to Washington Street. The shop is about 7 lights up on the right between King Street and Cameron Street.
From Washington DC
Take the Key Bridge or 14th Street Bridge to the George Washington Memorial Parkway South toward Reagan National Airport / Old Town Alexandria. As you enter Old Town the GW Parkway turns into Washington Street - the shop is about 8 lights up on the left between Cameron Street and King Street.
From Metro
Take the Blue or Yellow Line to the King Street Metro stop. Walk approximately 10 blocks down King Street to Washington Street and turn left - the shop is half a block up on the right.
Or take the free King Street Trolley - it runs between King Street Metro and the scenic Old Town Waterfront every 15 minutes from 10am to 10pm, seven days a week!
Old Town Alexandria is a haven of shops, restaurants, and historic sites that makes it a perfect place to visit. Go to visitalexandriava.com for guides to travel, dining, shopping, and activities - we can't wait to see you!
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