Tokyo Yarn Store List

I've just updated the Tokyo Yarn Store List (click to download the excel file). This list was originally started by Tricoquelicot for the Tokyo SNB yahoo group and then I just added some commentary and other details to make the list more complete. The only real change to the updated list is that the Rowan store in Ebisu moved and I also added opening hours and regular closing dates for stores where possible. If you have any other stores that should be added to the list let me know.

While updating the list and searching store websites I found some pretty cute free patterns for some slippers and hats on the Puppy website. The first slipper pattern seems very similar to the very popular pocketbook slipper pattern.

I'm not so sure about the hat pattern though - seems a little too tea cozy-ish like for me.

Comments

[knottieknitter]

man! i love the first slippers & the little hat (we'll call it the "tea cozy hat") - but I'm sad b/c I can't read it:(
Do you know of a site that will translate by chance?

[erin]

I just tried to access the puppy slipper pattern, too, but when I clicked on the "print" link, it only showed the first pointy hat pattern.

I know the shape of the puppy hat is similar to the pocketbook slippers, so maybe it is a pattern for both and I just can't read it? But the striped puppy slippers (and their tiny tie) are way cuter than the pocketbook variety. Help.

[isabel]

thanks for list, I'm off to Tokyo!

[Lisa]

Thanks for the yarn store list! I found you through Google. My husband and I were in Tokyo in August 06 and will be back in February 08. I was kicking myself for not buying yarn the last time, but it looks like I will get my chance!

[Sabrina]

Hello! Does anyone know where I can take a class on using a knitting machine?