Woolcott and Company Blog

Hi folks…today, October 27 is the last day that Woolcott will be open. We need the next few days to take inventory, pack up and move the stuff into storage.

I hate today.

Hello, everyone. First let me say how humbled I am by the reaction and the wonderful things you all had to say. I had a very difficult time reading all of the comments and threads about the shop’s closing on Ravelry and, although I may not show it, I do appreciate all of your kind words. I hope that my mood and demeanor of late isn’t off-putting. You have no idea (or, maybe you do) how difficult this has been for me. Walking into that shop every day is like taking a bullet. And to perfectly honest, I don’t know how I’m going to go through it again this week. But, as a friend of mine is fond of saying, “Men manage.”

Anyway, you all helped clear out so much yarn last week. And for that, I’m grateful.

This week we are going to take deeper discounts! I don’t want to have to throw good stuff away!

50% off of all yarn

75% off of all novelty yarns, book and bags.

There are still some treasures…there is some Louisa Harding Mulberry silk left. It was $16.00 and is now $8.00! We’ve got some great cottons left and there is still some wonderful cashmere.

Many of you have been asking where I will go and what I will be doing. The answer isn’t very simple. I haven’t had much energy to look that far. But during one sleepless night I did put up www.personalknitter.com  It’s the beginning of an idea that, I hope, will develop and grow. After the store closes (and even now) I can be reached at sean@personalknitter.com

Thank you for everything! I’ll be in touch for my final goodbye.

Hello, friends. Yes, rumors are true. Sadly Woolcott will be closing our doors. Up until now I haven’t been able to write to confirm, nor deny, because even to the 11th hour, I was trying to find a way to keep the shop open.

I wish I had the definitive reason or answer as to why this has happened, but the sad fact is that we will be closing our doors in the next few (?) weeks. The exact date will be determined by how quickly we can sell off the remaining inventory.

Starting tomorrow we will begin our “going out of business” sale, offering everything in the shop at 25% off. Novelty yarns get a deeper discount at 50% off. This is our parting gift to you. Our misfortune becomes your good fortune. And, it’s just in time to still be able to knit someone something special for the holidays. Or even for yourself for the unexpectedly quick-arriving cold weather.

It has been an honor and a privilege being your local yarn store. But please heed this advice. Support those shops that remain:

Mind’s Eye Yarns

A Good Yarn

Windsor Button

Newbury Yarns

Circles

…and others further out in the surrounding suburbs. The local yarn shop is becoming an endangered species. And in my opinion, the heart and soul of the craft we love resides in the hearts and minds of these hard-working individuals.

I plan on continuing to work within the fiber sphere. I’m working on something new…an innovative service to help you become the best knitter you can be…kind of like a personal chef or personal trainer. PersonalKnitter.com will be up  and running soon.

Thanks again, all. The community aspect of this job was the most enjoyable and most rewarding and the part I will miss the most. YOU made up the “company” in Woolcott and Company.  So, be sure to come by and say “see you later” because I know this is not “good bye” for certainly our paths will cross again in the near future.

Best stitches,

Sean and the staff at Woolcott

We will be closing at 6pm today, on Thursday, October 16th…