Yarn. People. Love.

Knit B’ham weaves these powerful forces together to build an inclusive, safe, and creative community of knitting and crochet enthusiasts. 

Founded by Isabel Rubio, Knit B’ham continues her work of community building by creating a welcoming space for all people to gather around their common interest in making magic with beautiful yarn.  Knit B’ham strives to bring ethically sourced and processed natural fibers to our customers to promote slow fashion and build sustainable wardrobes.

Meet Our Team

  • Isabel Rubio

    Shopkeeper + Yarn Slinger

    Isabel spent over 30 years in the nonprofit sector and founded ¡HICA!, where she spent 22 years at the Executive Director.  A closet creative and long-time knitter, Isabel dreamed of opening a yarn shop after her local yarn shop closed in 2020. Three years later, the doors of Knit B’ham opened in the Fall of 2023.  Isabel loves to knit sweaters and socks!

  • Amy Wilke

    Shop Manager + Yarn Slinger

    Amy has been knitting since 2023. She is a passionate fiber enthusiast, arts graduate, and a believer in ethical, handmade clothing. She is a garment sewist that brings over a decade of shop experience to Knit, and is trained as a sewing pattern designer. Amy would love to help you through your color dilemmas and pattern picking woes! She enjoys knitting vests and sweaters.

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Brands We Carry

We have a selection of high quality yarns spun and dyed by independent and commercial brands all over the world. Whether it’s from Scotland or Paris, Peru or Wisconsin, we have a gorgeous range of fibers carefully chosen to make your projects shine.

Come in to squish the yarn and say hello- there’s nothing better than finding the right thing for your project in person!

    • Big Bad Wool

    • Brooklyn Tweed

    • Blue Sky Fibers

    • Cascade

    • Big Bad Wool

    • Dan Doh

    • Emma’s Yarn

    • Ewetopia

    • Feederbrook Farm

    • Ginger Twist Studio

    • Hedgehog Fibres

    • Knitting for Olive

    • KraeO

    • La Bien Aimée

    • Madelinetosh

    • Malabrigo

    • Murky Depths Dyeworks

    • Schoppel Woole

    • Allstitch

    • BlueQ

    • Chiao Goo

    • Clover

    • Cocoknits

    • DellaQ

    • Degen

    • Eucalan

    • Fox & Pine Stitches

    • Harper Heirloom Creations

    • Katrinkles

    • Kelmscott Designs

    • The Knitting Barber

    • Knitter’s Pride

    • Knit Pro

    • Lykke

    • Magner

    • MDK (Modern Daily Knitter)

    • Notabag

    • Twice Sheared Sheep

    • Susan Bates

    We also have a selection of vintage and modern buttons!

Knitting and Crochet Classes

Knit B’ham is delighted to bring a variety of classes to both new and experienced fiber artists in our newly dedicated classroom space.

  • Our classes are held inside our cozy shop on Clairmont Avenue and are taught by our talented local instructors.

    Classes must have a minimum of two folks enrolled to proceed, and have a cap of six folks each. Please sign up early to ensure your spot. Kits with class materials are available for purchase prior to your first session of class.

    To sign up or find out more information, click on the classes below. Please note your cart may be at the bottom of the page. If you would like assistance signing up for a class, we are happy to help. Just give us a call.

  • If you must miss a class, we will work with you to accommodate space in an upcoming class within 3 months.

    No credit is offered for no shows. Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to first class by calling the shop at 205.538.5246 or emailing knitbham@gmail.com.

    If a class does not meet the minimum sign ups, we will not be able to proceed, and will contact you ahead of time to inform you of any changes.

    Please understand that we cannot offer refunds.

    We want everyone to have the opportunity to learn to craft, so scholarships are available for all of our classes. You can let us know if you need assistance by sending us an email to knitbham@gmail.com.

  • We release new classes every month- if there is something you would love to see a class on, let us know. We will typically try to coordinate with our instructors to release more sections or dates if a class sells out.

Upcoming Events

  • Knitflix and Chill - The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

    Join us for our special fiber screening of Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel in partnership with Sidewalk Cinema! Lights will be a little brighter than usual in the theater so you can bring your knitting, crochet or any other craft project! Tix will be available at sidewalkfest.com.

    Get Tickets

  • Third Space Fiber Society

    2nd & 4th Thursday of each month

    5:00 - 7:30 PM

    Bring your project and have fun crafting with others! We welcome everyone around the big table to work on anything and everything. Make fiber friends and grow your community! We have tea, coffee, and water available and we welcome you to bring the beverage or snacks of your choice.

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Our Services

Knit B’ham is delighted to offer the following services:  

  • 15 minutes or less - Free, time permitting

    After 15 minutes, $20 for each additional 15-minute block of time.

  • $40 - 1/2 hour

    $60 - 1 hour

  • Blocking: We will wet or steam block your knitted and crocheted items to give them a finished look. Please allow for a two-week turnaround.

    Baby Items - minimum $20

    Hats, Gloves, Mittens, Scarves - minimum $20

    Adult Items - minimum $30

    Weaving in Ends: minimum $30

  • Mending of knitted garments, including but not limited to sweaters, socks, blankets, & accessories.

    Minimum $20 per repair.

Silk Tweed from La Bien Aimee on the counter at Knit B'ham.

Store Policies

  • Store credit will be issued for unwound yarn within 90 days of purchase. After 90 days, we are unable to accept returns.

    Needles, hooks, wound yarn, and sale items are final sale.

  • We are happy to wind yarn purchased with us, time permitting. You may also leave your yarn for next day pickup. Yarn purchased elsewhere costs $5 per skein to wind should time allow.

  • Classes are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment for class will hold your spot. If unable to attend a purchased class, you may receive credit for a future class to be used within 90 days. Classes are nonrefundable.

    To see more information on our classes, click here.

  • Most Wednesdays we have extra help to assist you with issues. However, we are happy to give project help if the time is available.

    Any assistance up to 15 minutes is free.

    • 15-30 minutes is $30

    • 30-45 minutes is $40

    • 1 hour is considered a private lesson, and is $60

    We encourage calling ahead to set a time with one of our yarn slingers!

  • We will provide curbside pickup upon request. items must be paid for prior to pickup. Please give us a call or email if you have questions about what is available!

Visit us

 

3831 Clairmont Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35222

Hours

Tuesday 10 to 5

Wednesday 10 to 5

Thursday 12 to 7

Friday 10 to 5

Saturday 10 to 3


Phone
205-538-5246

Stairless Entry

We have a handicap accessible rear entrance with parking. Turn right after the golf course, then take a left into the alley. Park behind the greenhouse and give us a call at (205)-538-5346. We will unlock the back door and escort you inside.

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