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WELCOME TO THISTLE BE PERFECT TOO

What Will You Create?

Thistle Be Perfect Too is Glenville's go to store for knitting and fiber enthusiasts. From Knitting, Crocheting, Needle Felting, Wool Fabrics, Notions, and More, we have something for everyone. Come in and sit and knit with us.  We have The Skirted Soldier Tea that is delicious and always waiting for you to brew.  You can find many of your favorite local artists you know and love from Thistle Be Perfect Artisan Boutique sprinkled through the shop.  We have a wide selection of wools from local Indy Dyers like Fiber Me This and local wool from Battenkill Fibers, we have Plymouth and Cascade Yarns, as well as a blend of yarns that you know and love.  We also feature special wool from Scotland's Knit Rennie and Ginger Twist Studios.  We offer hand dyed embroidery floss from Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts Thread.  We have wool for your stitching and felting projects as well.  Patterns galore from knitting to crocheting to cross stitch and embroidery and more.  

Thistle Be Perfect Too is conveniently located in the Heart of Glenville at Socha Plaza surrounded by local shops, wine, food, clothing, and other great places to visit.  We are located near a garden courtyard with benches for an amazing place to knit outdoors as well.

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Wednesday - Saturday 10-4
Sunday - Tuesday: Closed

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KNITTING AND CROCHET SUPPLIES

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YARNS

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HAND DYED EMBROIDERY FLOSS

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WOOL APPLIQUE SUPPLIES

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WOOL FELTING

CROSS STITCH, EMBROIDERY AND  PUNCH NEEDLE PATTERNS

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Upcoming Events

  • Learn to Knit
    Learn to Knit
    Sat, Sep 30
    Thistle Be Perfect Too
    Sep 30, 11:00 AM EDT
    Thistle Be Perfect Too, 123 Saratoga Rd, Glenville, NY 12302, USA
    Sep 30, 11:00 AM EDT
    Thistle Be Perfect Too, 123 Saratoga Rd, Glenville, NY 12302, USA
    Come and learn to knit with Nancy. This is a 2 part (9/30 and 10/7) basic intro class that will get you started on the wonderful world of knitting. You will learn basic stitches that will get you started on a project of your choice. Its a great way to begin and a fun class.
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  • Crochet a Pumpkin
    Crochet a Pumpkin
    Sat, Sep 30
    Thistle Be Perfect Too
    Sep 30, 2:00 PM
    Thistle Be Perfect Too, 123 Saratoga Rd Building 2 Store 3, Glenville, NY 12302, USA
    Sep 30, 2:00 PM
    Thistle Be Perfect Too, 123 Saratoga Rd Building 2 Store 3, Glenville, NY 12302, USA
    This fun class will have you creating a great little gourd for Fall!!!! Olivia will be teaching this class on September 30th or October 7th 2pm - 3pm. You will need basic crochet skills to take this class.
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  • Learn to Crochet
    Learn to Crochet
    Sun, Sep 24
    Thistle Be Perfect Too
    Sep 24, 11:00 AM
    Thistle Be Perfect Too, 123 Saratoga Rd Building 2 Store 3, Glenville, NY 12302, USA
    Sep 24, 11:00 AM
    Thistle Be Perfect Too, 123 Saratoga Rd Building 2 Store 3, Glenville, NY 12302, USA
    Learn to Crochet with Donna. This 2 part class (9/24 & 10/1) will give you all the tools and tricks of the trade to get you started on crocheting. You will need Yarn and a Hook that you can find here at the shop. She will work with you to learn simple stitches that will help build your skills.
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  • Knitted Knockers Class
    Knitted Knockers Class
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 16
    Thistle Be Perfect Too
    Sep 16, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Thistle Be Perfect Too, 123 Saratoga Rd Building 2 Store 3, Glenville, NY 12302, USA
    Sep 16, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Thistle Be Perfect Too, 123 Saratoga Rd Building 2 Store 3, Glenville, NY 12302, USA
    Knit for a cause. This will be a free class where we knit "knockers" for breast cancer survivors. Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Class will be held 9/6 and/or 9/16
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123 Saratoga Rd
Building 2 Store 3
Schenectady, NY 12302

518-888-7970

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