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!

  • Katherine Berdy

    Thought Partner + Yarn Slinger

    Katherine has been a prolific knitter for the past 35 years and has recently completed her Instructor certification with both The Knitting Guild of America and the Craft Yarn Council as Instructor.  Katherine develops, plans, and coordinates interesting classes for our learners ranging from basic knitting to more complicated classes on making sustainable garments, colorwork accessories, and freestyle projects.

  • 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 training professionally 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.

  • Jamie Skripnik

    Yarn Slinger + Pattern Designer

    Jamie is a former yarn shop manager with years of experience in the business. She is a beautiful knitter and innovative pattern designer. Jamie is in the shop on Wednesday’s from 12 to 3. She is also our house blocker for your items and can repair most everything!

  • Mattie Holmes

    Teacher + Yarn Slinger

    Mattie is a prolific knitter and crocheter who loves to knit socks. She is really fast and can turn around a pair in less than a week! Mattie also loves to knit sweaters and has amassed a large collection in a short time. She is a gifted and detailed teacher who does both private and group lessons and loves showing the “why” behind techniques.

  • Frances Mulkin

    Yarn Slinger

    Frances has been knitting for years and loves to knit baby items. She makes beautiful Christmas stockings, too!

  • Helen Tankersly

    Crochet + Knitting Teacher

    Helen is an experienced knitter and crocheter. She has crocheted since 1958 and knitted since 1964, when she was in middle and high school. She is a beautiful craftsman that has tested patterns for designers all over the world, and teaches both group and private lessons. She loves seeing people embrace the arts, absorb new information, and grow. Her favorite things to make are anything that challenges her!

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

    • Freia

    • Ginger Twist Studio

    • Hedgehog Fibres

    • Knitting for Olive

    • KraeO

    • La Bien Aimée

    • Life in the Long Grass

    • Loop Fiber Studio

    • Madelinetosh

    • Malabrigo

    • Murky Depths Dyeworks

    • Schoppel Woole

    • Plied

    • Allstitch

    • Chiao Goo

    • Clover

    • Cocoknits

    • DellaQ

    • Degen

    • Eucalan

    • Fox & Pine Stitches

    • Harper Heirloom Creations

    • HiyaHiya

    • Katrinkles

    • Kelmscott Designs

    • The Knitting Barber

    • Knitter’s Pride

    • Knit Pro

    • LAMXD

    • Lykke

    • Magner

    • MDK (Modern Daily Knitter)

    • Notabag

    • Twice Sheared Sheep

    • Susan Bates

    We also have a selection of vintage and modern buttons!

Knit 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

  • Ranunculus Sweater KAL

    Join Jamie in a fun knitalong of one of the most popular and customizable sweaters on Ravelry- the Ranunculus Sweater by Midori Hirose.

    You can make it in any weight or sleeve length! See below for more info and sign up for free. We will gather around the table and meet every Wednesday in April from 11:00-12:30 PM to knit and have questions answered!

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  • 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.

  • Knitflix and Chill - Knives Out (2019)

    SOLD OUT. Join us for a special screening of Rian Johnson's Knives Out (2019) on Thursday, March 6th at 7 PM. Lights will be a little brighter than usual in the theater so you can bring your knitting, crochet or any other craft project! If you're looking for something new to make, we will be selling kits for your own Knives Out inspired project. Tix available at sidewalkfest.com!

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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.

Sign Up for the Ranunculus Sweater KAL

Isabel is wearing a short sleeve Ranunculus knit with two laceweights held double (La Bien Aimee Helix and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair). Our mannequin has a long sleeved version made of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (worsted weight) and KFO Soft Silk Mohair. Jamie is wearing a cropped version with two laceweights held double.

Want to know more about the Ranunculus Sweater by Midori Hirose? Click here to see the Ravelry page. It has a wide range of sizes and is totally customizable- check out the project page on Ravelry! Jamie is leading the knit along and will be in the shop every Wednesday in April. We’re gathering from 11 AM- 12:30PM.

Yarn weight: You can use lace, light fingering to worsted weight yarn. The degree of transparency depends on the weight of yarn. Knitting with thin yarn on big needle gives light, transparent and airy texture to this pullover. Using thicker yarn or holding two yarns together adds more weight, and more structured look. For a summer weight try DanDoh Silk+ or Linen. Quince & Co Kestrel or Sparrow. Any laceweights held double like La Bien Aimee Helix would be gorgeous, or you could take advantage of the rainbow of colors on our fingering weight wall for your perfect shade.

Needles:
6 mm US 10 circular needle as main needle. 5 mm US 8 needle for hem ribbing and finishing sleeve. Adjust needle size if necessary to get gauge.

Yardage : 1460 - 2020 yards (1335 - 1847 m)

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10, 11)

Finished Bust Circumference: 117 (123, 129, 134) (140, 146, 151)(157, 166, 174, 180) cm / 46 (48.5, 50.75, 52.75)(55, 57.5, 59.5)(61.75, 65.25, 68.5, 70.75)”

Gauge

14 sts x 20 rows = 10 cm 4“, with main needle in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Sign up for the Ranunculus KAL

Contact Us

(205) 538-5246
3831 Clairmont Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35222

We have a handicap accessible rear entrance, please call ahead for assistance.

Curbside pickup available.

Tuesday 10 to 5

Wednesday 10 to 5

Thursday 12 to 7

Friday 10 to 5

Saturday 10 to 3

Sunday/Monday CLOSED