Charlene Shafer – Knit Knack Shop
Charlene
Shafer is a perfect example of a hobby knitter turned pro, who can now boast of
a business 30 years old. Location, location, location.
Charlene Shafer's Knit Knack Shop isn't exactly at the crossroads of the country,
but when she first opened her shop in 1978, today's
business professionals were still in diapers, and she hadn't heard that opening
a shop in the middle of a cornfield wasn’t the best choice.
Charlene
started machine knitting in January of 1969.
Teaching is a love and knitting is a passion. Charlene has authored over 200 books on
anything from Crafty Ideas, Afghans, Baby Clothes, Holiday Items and many books
of garments.
The
Knit Knack Shop has gone through many changes over the years but the biggest
one was December 2007 when her shop burned to the ground. At this point (thanks to so many knitters)
the books have been replaced and are starting to replace the knitted
samples. It will never be the same but
hopefully it will be better.
Charlene’s
husband Harold and son Noel work with her at the shop. Charlene is working on new books and loves to
teach at workshops and seminars.
The
shop imports Tamm Yarns and distributes them to the