Farewell to The Point NYC
The Point NYC's Last Day
It’s amazing how fast The Point NYC went from bustling knitting cafe bursting with color to a shell of a store with white painted bricks. Less than a week earlier, The Point NYC was filled with new fibers such as corn and sugar cane and knitting supplies that arrived daily. Knitters and other fiber enthusiasts occupied every chair in the cafe and worked fueled by caffeine and fiber fumes.
On Wednesday evening, April 29th, the store was the location of celebration among those who considered it a quiet haven from the daily routine of their lives. It was a place where people came together and developed friendships bound together by their love of fiber.
Despite the bittersweet feelings associated with The Point’s closing, Helane, the owner, made it a celebration with wine and fresh baked cookies. The feeling of love for this unusual institution that had been nestled in New York City’s West Village filled the white space that once held wire baskets of yarn bursting with color.
The Going Out of Business Sale announced on Sunday evening was incredibly effective (based on my knitter’s perspective). Much of the inventory was picked over on Monday.
Eat, Knit and Be Happy: The Point NYC
The Carols & friend celebrating at The Point NYC
Megan K serves wine, not wool at The Point NYC
Knitted Yarns Editor Heidi in Swallowtail Shawl and Alyssa, The Point NYC manager
Knitters celebrating at The Point NYC
Doug showing off his latest WIP at The Point
Knitwear Designer & regular at The Point - Connie Chang Chinchio
Knitted Yarns Editor and The Point Staff
Yarnless Walls at The Point NYC
Lone Knitted Sweater hangs on The Point NYC's empty racks
Former Point Manager Rebecca
Wherever we wind up knitting, The Point NYC will always hold a special place in our hearts for my knitting friends and me. Thank you so much for providing this fiber haven for us.
Farewell to The Point NYC for the last time
While The Point NYC may be gone, our memories, friendships and knitting items are still tangible reminders of the good times we had.
OH my god. I can’t believe The Point is gone! What the heck? This was such a sweet store… wow. Thanks for posting the pictures and news.