Did you say June?

The aim, with the wool shop, is to open in June. Now, considering that I haven't signed the lease (the offer to lease has been accepted), I'm thinking this is a rather heroic undertaking. I've never felt the "domino effect" so fully before. Until I have my location confirmed, I cannot: order a sign, set up website, advertise, paint store, install shelving, install phone line, etc. etc. etc.

I can, however, order yarn - lots and lots of yarn. Contact has been made with a number of distributors: Diamond Yarns, Nova, Mission Falls, Lily Chin, Opal Sock Yarns, not to mention the Cabin Fever and Mac N'Me patterns and zecca buttons and accessories. And when it comes to small, independent yarn producers, the list goes on. I'm so excited!

My to do list this week is huge. Finalize logo, contact web designer, start placing orders, etc.

I met with a group of women the other night at the Durham Knit 'n' Nag http://www.brilliantwhitelies.com/snb.htm and was told, under no uncertain terms, that I was to look after the crocheters. And since I don't crochet, this was more steep learning curve stuff for me! I promise to make it work ladies!!

The wool shop undertaking is huge for me, having never worked retail in my life. And more and more, as I visit the knitting blogs and look at those brave souls out there who own and operate wool shops, I feel a little overwhelmed. Advise away folks - I can use all the help I can get!

Ironically, the downside to all of the preparation required to open up shop is that I don't have much time to knit.