Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Pleasantly Overwhelmed

After Saturday and Sunday, I wanted to take it a little bit easy yesterday. I washed and hung out all of our fiberglass clothing, and then it dawned on me that there was no immediate house project to work on. Vera had been kind enough to recommend a local yarn store, so I thought it was high time I paid a visit.


The Vulcan's Rest is in Chesapeake City, but I didn't know exactly where that was located. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a mere seven miles away, and packed with gorgeous yarn. I meant to ask about their unusual name (is this the Spock kind of Vulcan or the Roman God of Fire?) but I completely forgot once I was inside.



They carry so many types of yarn that I've never seen in person that all I could do initially was stand and look with my mouth open. In addition to all of the wonderful yarn there's a lovely sitting area up front and a big class area in the back.


Their whole name is Vulcan's Rest Fibers because they realize that knitting is not the only fiber-related craft, so you can also find supplies for crochet, spinning, weaving, and even pot-holder looms, needle felting, and reeds for basket-weaving.


They are looking for a tenant for the coffee shop that is under construction through that window you can see on the back wall. I'm afraid I might never leave when that happens.




I only bought one skein and some Chibi needles but I know I'll go back, soon! Thanks, Vera!

16 comments:

  1. Oh my! LOVELY! And, a bonus balm for having to be divided in two cities!

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  2. That is a well stocked yarn shop! I totally understand that if you have all that AND coffee there would be little reason to leave the store.

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  3. That looks like a fabulous shop and what a bonus that it's so close and has a great selection, too! I wish you many happy hours there!

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  4. Wow .... you are lucky! That's an amazing shop to have so close to where you live.

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  5. That looks like a GREAT knitting store! 7 miles? I think you may have found a new happy place. XO

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  6. What a find!! Wow . I'd be lost in there for hours! HOW FUN

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    1. It really is an amazing place, and how lucky am I to be so close!

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  7. Well you must go back now, if only to ask about the name of the shop! (I know I've seen their name at MDSW and wondered about it myself.)

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  8. OK, I am so seriously jealous now! From your pictures, the shop looks to be at least 10 times larger than it used to be and I have yet to visit the new shop. I think Dee and I MUST plan a road trip down...and then we could all have lunch by the water. Sound good???

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  9. I haven't been able to comment because I fudged around with my computer. (Eyeroll)What a wonderful find and only 7 miles away!!! Maybe you should consult with Vicki and open a coffee shop? :-)

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  10. Well, what a lovely find! I am green with envy since there is no shop like that near where I live. So maybe the move has other hidden benefits that are yet to be revealed. I am so glad you found this, especially after your weekend! Maybe they have a regular knitting group?

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  11. OH, and I see that color of yarn you picked! You are loyal to that shade, Bonny.

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  12. what a gorgeous place to visit!! Sometimes there are stores that go beyond expectations for a knitter!

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  13. What a fabulous yarn shop, even minus the coffee shop. Many happy returns - to the shop.

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  14. OH MY GOODNESS! SEVEN MILES??!! of course also uh oh. seven miles. but still. YAYAAYAYAY!!! and I LOVE that you found Wollmeise in your shade of blue :-)

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