Welcome To Heindselman's Knit and Gift

We're happy to have you here! Our store features not just yarn and gifts but also treats, water, and a nice table to sit around. We stay open for you, you're important here. If ever you need help, please ask any of our staff, we're all skilled at knitting, spinning, weaving, or crochet and what we don't know, we'll look up or refer you to someone with the needed skill set. Thanks for coming by!

WELCOME AUTUMN!

We are weary from the heat… but the leaves are turning, the daily high temperatures are back to 2 digits, we have already had a couple of hoodie worthy nights, and the calendar says autumn is here. Fellow fiber artists, THIS is what we have been training for! Project weather is upon us! Are your fingers literally itching? That may be an allergic reaction, so maybe take a Benadryl, but if they are still itching after that, it is no doubt your excitement to get started on all those projects that have been patiently waiting out the hot weather. We too are excited and have been working on all sorts of fun projects to take us into the holiday season. Check out the classes section for all sorts of fun upcoming classes and check out the great models in the store!

OCTOBER YARN SPECIALS!  Some highly anticipated new yarns didn’t arrive in time for the big September wool sale so we are offering them at special introductory prices in October! The new Blue Sky Fibers yarns including the gorgeous bundles perfect for colorwork, and we are over the moon excited to be announcing the arrival of the beautiful yarns of Manos de Uruguay. There is a trunk show with stunning models to help launch the line so don’t miss the exciting new yarns on the shelves. Both the Blue Sky and Manos de Uruguay yarns are 10% off for the month of October! 

120^th ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS

October is a great month to get stocked up on projects to carry you through the winter. In honor of Heindselman’s 120 years in business, take 12% off any purchase that totals $120 or more of regularly priced merchandise.

CATALOG PARTY!!!

It is back and bigger and better than ever! Our distributor catalog party that allows you to order from the same catalogs that we do, putting you in touch with all sorts of products we don’t have room in the store to carry! And… you get 10% off on everything you order! Peruse the Bryson catalog with ALL the major brand names of notions, accessories, needle and hook sets, etc. Add to that the beautiful Lykke catalog with their stunning and affordable needles, hooks, winders, swifts and so much more, and this time…. wait for it… we are adding the great line of Jul closures, and Laura from Jul will Zoom with us at the Wednesday evening party to demonstrate some of her innovative designs. Once you see the brilliance of these closures and other accessories, you will want them all. We will have samples on hand to try and lots of swag and door prizes. We’ll feed you, we’ll have a great time and we’ll set you up for the holidays and beyond with great deals and a selection of all the products we have access to. The best part? You take 10% off on all pre-paid orders!  Space is limited so reserve your spot for either Wednesday, October 23, 6:00-8:30 PM, OR Saturday, October 26, 10 AM-12:30 PM. $10 to attend.

WINTER HOURS

 
With shorter days upon us we will return to shorter store hours at the end of the month. Beginning November 1, we will be open 10-6 Monday through Saturday. Evening classes, Art Stroll or other groups may have us occasionally open later but call first to make sure. 

AS ALWAYS, when you purchase your project at Heindselman’s, you get all the help you need for as long as you need it to successfully complete that project. Really. And if you need to learn to knit or crochet to complete that project, we will teach you. For free. And if you don’t see the class you want… ask for it! We really, really love your input!

120 YEARS AND ONWARD!

When one considers the differences between life in Utah in 1904 and what is the norm today, it is hard to take it all in. Those born as recently as the 80’s crossed paths with those who walked the streets of Provo in 1904. The world has changed dramatically, and the experts tell us it is changing at an ever accelerating rate.

The older generation has the consolation is that no matter how out of touch you feel as things change so quickly, younger folks (who roll their eyes at your inability to keep up) will be even more out of touch the next generation as that rate of change increases.

The younger generation’s bright spot is you will go forward in the fastest rate of advancement the world has ever known.

However, imagine you meet someone tomorrow from 1904 who is your same age – are you 35? This person was 35 in 1904. What would you talk about? What do you have in common? Of course, there is always family, but then what? What hasn’t changed?

Well, there’s knitting, and crochet; and of course spinning, weaving, and tatting. These arts of ours span many generations and their future is bright as young people take up the torch. Many more generations will have these skills in common and Heindselman’s will be there as well. 


For Crafters

Crochet Hook/Knitting Needle sets: Check out our great selection of knitting needle and crochet hook sets in a wide range of prices. Never be without the right size tool again with these great sets. Blocking Mats/Wires: Don’t know what they need?  locking wires and mats help create the perfect finished look for a knitted or crocheted piece, and make a wonderful gift for any crafter who wants the right finish to their projects.

Books: We have a wonderful selection of books for knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers and tatters. These are lovely reference and instructional books to pique every interest. We also have a “like new” book section – books that every crafter should have on their shelf, many of which are out of print. Get a lot more for your money with used books that are good as new!

Handspun/Art Yarn: Handspun yarn is just magical, and we have an entire display of locally produced handspun and art yarns. A single skein creates a small project or becomes a stunning accent element in a larger piece. We have a wonderful selection of various colors, textures and weights. 

Activity Books: Every single yarnster will have fun with the puzzles, word searches and brain teasers in this fun series of knitting and crochet activity books. You don’t need to know their favorite color, preferred fibers or anything and you can still be sure you are giving them a gift they will love!

Yarn Bowls: Check out our beautiful, locally produced, hand thrown pottery yarn bowls. Keep those balls of yarn corralled with these useful works of art. Work Lights: Who can’t use better lighting? From tiny little (but LED bright) lights that fit in a knitting bag to use anywhere to the beautiful slim line LED floor lamp, we have the light to make a crafter’s work better and brighter.

Winders/Swifts: Every longsuffering companion to a yarnster will be thrilled to learn that there is a TOOL that holds those skeins of yarn (you know how you hold your hands up while they wind? A swift does it for you!) AND ball winders that create center pull balls of yarn in a matter of seconds. A gift for them that is really a gift for you too!

Stocking Stuffers: The things that no fiber artist can have too many of: stitch markers tapestry needles, folding scissors, measuring tape, magnifiers, reading glasses, repair tools, and so much more!

For Everyone

Photographic Puzzles: With 300, 500 and 700 piece options there is a fun option for everyone. These puzzles are a digital photograph and the edge of the puzzle is the shape of the figure – the moose is shaped like a moose, the fish is shaped like a fish… you get it. With nearly 20 different designs you can have lots of fun.

S'Mores Checkers: It’s traditional checkers… with a twist! The checkers are marshmallows: toasted and white! The board is graham cracker and chocolate squares and it is the funnest checkerboard ever. But wait….There’s more! Play regular checkers or use the shaker to roll the dice and on your move you get to move your opponent’s pieces as well as your own. It adds a level of strategy never before seen in the world of Checkers!

Board Games: We have a line of hilarious board games: Charty Party, where players explain what the provided chart is diagramming; Venns with Benefits where you figure out the connection between 2 very random things and Puns of Anarchy where you answer questions by “tweaking” a common phrase into something else. They are all hilarious and great for holiday family get togethers.

Beeswax Candles: Coming to us from the great Chapman Family Farm in Oak City, Utah, we have candles in all shapes and sizes. Beeswax burns at a very high temperature, making them clean burning and very long lasting. And… beeswax! Who doesn’t love the subtle, lovely natural aroma of beeswax?

Woven Home Décor: Wonderful hand woven table runners, placemats and more. Dress up the holiday table and support artisans around the world through the fair trade organization Ten Thousand Villages. Bags, bags and more bags! We have bags for just about every need: the sturdy handmade BeLeaf bags that support artisans in Africa, beautiful cloth tote bags, smaller hand crocheted purses and project bags. A useful and beautiful gift for anyone.

Kitchenware: The heart of the home, we have wonderful things for the kitchen: decorative trivets, sunny designs on towels, classic tea towels and check out the great Mason jar accessories – turn Mason jars into cheese graters, candle holders, flower vases and much more. You can even turn a Mason jar into a mini lunch box.