2 Stix & A String

This was a wonderful find for me, last year. I went back this year to find the Doors Closed. I am so sorry that the shop is closed. The owner was a wonderful lady. Does anyone know if Karen is still open to take classes or teaching people how to knit. I really wish she would open back. Pl. let me know.

Sweet little yarn store stocked with scrumptious high end yarns.
Note that recently all of the wares are marked 50% off. Sad the shop is on its way out when their business is booming. Heard tell that the owner has other irons in the fire which need tending.
Great that JC has its own LYS. Perhaps someone will come and swoop up the spot like Marie did with Knitknack in Maplewood when the former owner moved. Otherwise, neighborhood yarnivores will need to look elsewhere for their fiber fix.

This little powerhouse of a yarn shop has it all! Gorgeous yarns, great instruction and a fun vibe. I love visiting and challenging myself with new projects.

I’ve come in a few times. I love the vibe of this little place. The owner is so helpful and chatty, which is great because I’m still learning. But I also love that people seem to juts come in and hang out here, and get help if they’re having trouble with a project.

I was so excited to find a knitting shop just a few blocks away from where I live ! After dreading trips into Soho to intimidating yarn shops, I found 2 Sticks right here on Unilocal ! It’s a small, cozy shop full of wonderful quality yarns, delightful owner, and no pressure ! Just browse, get terrific help, sit and knit if you like ! On my first visit, I was only going to check it out and maybe buy yarn for a new project, but it was so welcoming, I was there for two hours! I will definitely be a «regular» at this wonderful shop!

I think I found my knitting home. I was looking for a place to buy yarn other than Michael’s & AC Moore — those places do serve a purpose, however, buying nice yarn to make gifts isnt one– 2 Stix is that place. It’s the place you go when you’re ready to get serious about knitting.
Not only is the store in a great location and has a great yarn selection, the store owner is the best. She was very knowledgeable and nice. Moreover, she wasnt pushy or obnoxious as you might expect the owner would be at a upscale yarn store. She inquired about my budget for the project before showing me different yarns and even found some great yarn in the clearance baskets for me.
In addition to the great yarn selection the owner informed me that I could come and work on my project at the shop & that she would personally assist me with the project. Awesome! Try getting that at Michaels, ACMoore or any online store.

I stopped by needing help on a project. I’m never sure if help is free or if I’m expected to buy something. The owner, Karen, was so helpful and totally made me feel welcome. I left with all of my questions answered, my project on track and had a great time talking with other knitters and learned about the area. I did buy some needles I needed but I felt no pressure to buy anything. I would definitely recommend this gem of a knitting store. It made me jealous because at home I have to travel 40 miles to have a similar experience.

One of the best finds in all of JC! Whether you knit or want to catch up on the neighborhood news 2 Stix is your gem of a place.
5 Stars all the way!

I so agree that this LYS is just awesome. warm and soooooo friendly plus the product line is outstanding. I cant wait to get back for my next project.

Great LYS! Karen is helpful and knowledgable. The store carries hard to find yarn brands and has yarns at a variety of price points. Be sure to check out the blanket kits!

I’m so happy that we have another LYS in Jersey City. I recently was able to check out 2 Stix, and found it charming. It’s a little shop with a table in the center for people to work on their various projects. The prices were fair compared to some other places in nearby cities, and the owner (Karen) was extremely helpful and personable. I spent the whole afternoon there, and they treated me like an old friend. I’ll definitely be back. I’d give it 6 stars if I could.

Jersey City finally has a yarn store for it“s growing community of knitters! I ventured in for the first time to start a knitting project (my first) and the wonderful owner Karen helped me from inception to conclusion with a beautiful rowan sweater!
This store has all the charm and personality that anyone could ever want… and most of all it’s fun! From manos to madelinetosh… Cephalopod to colinette… rowan, aslan trends, fibre company, etc… if you are looking for great yarn and a knowledgable yarn store owner come and visit Karen. She is the absolute best in my opinion.

I love this store. Beautiful yarns! Karen (owner) is fabulous and is happy to share her knowledge — help on a knitting stumbling block and will answer all your questions. You walk in and feel welcome! Love this shop!

I walked into 2 Stix & A String to pick up a set of knitting needles and ended up starting a project and staying for more than an hour! A really cute and cozy shop towards the end of Grove Street, 2 Stix is a really great place to hang out in and work on your projects. The owner Karen, is really nice and helpful — I loved that she took her time to walk me through some techniques.
I did find the prices a bit higher than expected but the personalized and unhurried attention, the proximity and the great variety of yarn will ensure that I will be a regular there!

I love this place, great selection, the owner is so kind and it’s very cozy. Also, pretty affordable.

A wonderful LYS for Jersey City. They’ve got a beautiful selection of yarn for all your needs. Have kids to knit for? There’s a wonderful selection of machine washable yarn here — different types of wool and acrylic. Want cashmere or alpaca? They’ve got that too. I would consider this a mid-​end shop that leans towards the higher-​end yarn selections.
The hours are really good too — you can stop in after work to pick stuff up.
I haven’t taken any of the classes but trust me, this is the place to learn how to knit, or to take another type of class. You won’t find a better price for lessons at any of the other shops on the West Side or in Hoboken.
They’ve got a loyalty card as well. If you spend $ 300, she’ll take $ 20 of your next purchase.
Best of all, Karen, the owner, is exceedingly helpful and knowledgeable.

I love this store! I’ve been knitting for decades — I go in and out of it, but walking into 2 Stix & a String got me «in» again. Beautiful, choice selection of yarns, many of them rather high end (Rowan, Colinette, etc.), but I find the prices competitive for these sorts of yarns. Sure, you can buy this stuff online, but then you miss out on the human touch — and you don’t get to meet Karen, who really is one of the loveliest shop owners I’ve met in years of living in the greater NYC area. Great if you’re a JC local, but worth a trip in from Manhattan for the vibe alone.

What a sweet little LYS! This shop is quite near me, so I fear the short walk might mean a dent in my pocketbook.
Lots of higher-​end yarns (Manos, Colinette, Rowan, etc. etc.) and a decent little selection of needles, yarn wash, patterns, etc. Prices are a bit on the higher end of average, but for a local shop with excellent service (the owner is a sweetheart), I don’t mind paying a little extra.
On my first visit, I picked up yarns for a Christmas project but I know I’ll be back before the holiday season is over to see what other goodies I can snag. :)