Yarn Store Co-op! - Hands On Knitting Center in Redlands, California

Meet HOKC - a charming community-centered yarn shop in Redlands, California. This store is a co-op owned by eleven women, which means that no matter what fiber activity you're diving into, someone knows how to do it! At Hands on Knitting Center you can gather at the table to knit or crochet any time. They also have tons of online opportunities from weekly Zooms to make-alongs!
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Intro (0:00)
Cotton Yarns w/Diane (00:30)
Local Yarns w/Gretchen (07:20)
Community w/Roxanne (11:29)
Sock Tubes w/Rikki (15:30)
Yarn Bowls & Bags w/Diane (18:44)
Interview (22:50)

[@saucywench5152]

I will keep this shop in mind for plant fiber yarns.

[@edlovelace02]

HOKC is where I learned to knit! Such a great shop.

[@bujiknits]

enjoy this new format very much!

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Mounds, Illinois. I just love this yarn store, I wish that I could visit it someday. Awesome tour.

[@spinningloft]

thanks! just found you from Ohio, you already feel like friends❤

[@Dr_DYJG]

This store is great and the people are very kind.

[@KnittyNatty]

I agree!

[@cali.ana.stitchery]

Yay! I’ve been waiting for this video. I feel blessed to live within 10 minutes of this store and I go pretty often! Such a warm and welcoming environment for all fiber artists! I’m also very lucky to have been able to meet you while you were there!

[@KnittyNatty]

Aww yay! It was so great to hang out with you and meet you pup 💕

[@lanitaleis7965]

I love seeing all these different yarn shops and how each one is so different and what they bring to the knitting community. These ladies are so fun ! Yarno I love that, great video

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Yay! I'm glad to see you made it to my LYS. Good people and nice shop, thank you Natalie for highlighting them. Hey Roxanne! My high school pal! Blessings to you all gals and friends, fun interview! Watch out Hollywood, here they come.

[@KnittyNatty]

Aww so cool!

[@yessysdesigns]

What a beautiful yarn store and love all the things they do to bring the community together. Very fun!

[@KnittyNatty]

It really is!

[@judylee3589]

I'm so excited. I'm only about 45 minutes from this store and I can't wait to get involved! Thank you so much for showcasing them.

[@Determinedknitter]

Hi Judy. Can’t wait to meet you! Gretchen

[@charmaineholland6669]

Are used to work in Redlands many years ago at Eleanor Rigby gift store so glad to see we have a knitting shop but unfortunately I have moved away. Hopefully when I come for a visit, I’ll be able to shopping in your store.

[@SAP64]

What a great store. Love the YARNO incentive project, great way to push fibre artist to learn new things. The cat in the bread box was hilarious.

[@imchuckiewannacrochet]

This was such a fun watch! I am REALLY enjoying yall's yarn store tours! Great to have on while I'm having my morning cup and knitting a bit before my day starts - my favorite part was all the in depth information we got about all the yarns!

[@KnittyNatty]

Aww yay! We loved that part too!

[@Melanie-Jay77]

Hey Natalie, Kent and Toaster! Thank you for a wonderful video, what a great company and a community!!

[@KnittyNatty]

Our pleasure!

[@kristinahill3708]

Fabulous tour and interview! Love the yarno idea.

[@debbylovesyarn5148]

Wow, sounds like a fun place. I’ll definitely check them out. It’s a great concept.

[@grettastephens1583]

Diane is such a great speaker! Natalie - knitting the national parks would be another great way to commemorate your travels.

[@homesteadingwoman]

Thank you!! It is nice to know that there's a store dedicated to plant based yarns.

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

so cool to see some warmer climate options. i am always admiring the fuzzy cozy sweaters i see northern hemisphere podcaster's making but the truth is that here in australia it might be cold enough for a week or two per year to actually wear those garments.

[@Gina_Hobbs]

What a WONDERFUL video!! I am sooooo jealous! I would love to participate and support such a wonderful endeavor!!! I will definitely check out the website!❤️

[@Kpup]

I love the option to get the sock yarn in a tube! I might need that shortcut for some Christmas gifts 😅

[@KnittyNatty]

Such a great idea!

[@FortheLoveofWool]

This place is so cool! Loved the video! I actually knit the very first sweater I ever made out of Hempathy. It’s a wonderful yarn. I loved hearing about the company in Brazil that actually gives back cleaner water after they’ve processed their yarn! It’s great to see the variety of plant based fibres out there. However I could never move to a warmer climate as I love wool too much 😂

[@pennyschmuecker4251]

How fun! I love it that they have so many options online. I'm going to their page now to check it out! Thanks, Natalie!

[@aussieknitsmaria]

Diane seems like such a hoot! If I lived anywhere near there I'd pop in just to chat to everyone 😂

[@Determinedknitter]

Diane’s the best!

[@junimondify]

So many plant-based and vegan yarns, I have found my kind of people in the fibre community at last! Pity that socal is so far away... Thanks for the video!

[@KnittyNatty]

Yay! But also :( They have a their yarn online, but also a lot of Zooms to participate in wherever you are!

[@junimondify]

@@KnittyNatty Thanks for the info! I'm from Europe, so I doubt that with shipping and additional taxes the yarn will be affordable for me, and time zones would be problematic for the meetings. But I love watching your videos and I really enjoyed this one, so for now I am happy just experiencing these things through you.

[@michellekitson5405]

Hi Natalie and Kent. Thankyou for the tour and interview of this amazing Co op company. We have seen a co op for different craft stall owners that all got together and the set up is the same. A brilliant idea. Loved seeing all the yarn. Safe travels.

[@suegillespie2081]

I loved this yarn store tour! I live in North Queensland Australia where it’s hot and I really enjoyed all the plant based yarns they had. What a great store. ❤

[@jatraveler1277]

that was such a fun tour!😮Beautiful yarns, fun owners. Yarno would be fun. I have to check out the National Park hat book. Would be a good incentive to learn new techniques. Thank you so much for your tour and time. Safe travels.

[@KnittyNatty]

That would be a great way to learn new techniques!

[@DonnabSWfla]

Wow! What a wonderful place to find plant-based yarns and so many choices! Enjoying a warm climate (Fl) I will be contacting them for my next warm weather project. Great find Natalie!

[@KnittyNatty]

Hooray!

[@gillianshiels6068]

Wow, that looks amazing 😊

[@aimeewalters4861]

Love the focus on the environmental focus! I'll have to check it out.

[@KnittyNatty]

Yes! Love that they care about how the yarn was made!

[@JustWhitneyMarie]

3:56 I need all these yarns!! I’m in socal, I must visit this place 😊

[@KnittyNatty]

Ooh yay! They're awesome!

[@JustWhitneyMarie]

@@KnittyNatty I think I’m actually gonna be right across from them at SoCal fiber fair! Super cool

[@LaraePlaysWithString]

I saw that you are going to be at SoCal Fiber Faire! I look forward to meeting you! 🤗

[@LaraePlaysWithString]

As a girl from O’side too!

[@JustWhitneyMarie]

@@LaraePlaysWithString I’m looking forward to meeting you too!!

[@LaraePlaysWithString]

Whew I need practice! 😅 Thank you for visiting us. We really enjoyed it. 🤗

[@KnittyNatty]

You were great!!

[@RetroMinnie87]

This is great! Yarno sounds fun! I do hope you come back to California and showcase a yarn shop in Central or Northern California. I live in Central California and grew up in NorCal and it really is like 3 different states! ❤

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

I would love to know how you got started!

[@debracrews5216]

I love the idea of a yarn co-op and wish there were more throughout the US. I have a few questions, first, it appears this shop cares about yarns that are ecologically sourced. Do they work within fair trade and Women’s co-ops in Brazil and other countries and do they ship?

[@jessicastuppyknits871]

Good morning Natalie!

[@KnittyNatty]

Morning, Jessica!

[@kathywinegeart6026]

I have a question for you in one of your videos you talked about a putting your sweaters on a cable to try it on and you don't lose your stitches what is it called I want to get some ty

[@LaraePlaysWithString]

Purl Strings. 🤗

[@venomwoolknits]

I want Diane to be my best friend 😅

[@KnittyNatty]

Haha she is so fun!