With yarns from around the world waiting for busy hands and Upright Tree Coffee brewing, Stitch Cafe is now open for Capitol Hill crafters and those in need of a visit to a “cozy little corner of the world.”
The cafe’s October artists wall is a showcase of what is possible with creations from artists our.common.thread, Stitch Tits, and Peach Needle Art Studio.
CHS reported here in July on the plans for the offee and crochet cafe from first-time owner Sarah Chae who said she was hoping to create a space where the neighborhood can gather to craft — the kind of space she has been looking for in Seattle.
As an LGBTQIA+ fiber artist herself, Chae aims to cultivate an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for everybody.
Stitch has taken shape in the former Poco Bar and Lounge after acquiring the business and transforming the space.
Chae’s business partner in the venture is Shimon Masaki, owner of Upright Tree Coffee Roasters which is powering the caffeine end of the Stitch equation.
Stitch Cafe is unrelated to E Pike fabric store Stitches which celebrated 20 years on Capitol Hill earlier this year.
To start, Stitch is keeping mostly daytime hours of 10 AM to 6 PM every day but Sunday and Monday. But Chae knows the urge to purl can come at any moment. It’s possible a model like Seatown Pottery’s 24-hour studio at 19th and Aloha could take shape.
For now, Stitch is just setting in to knitting together what it will be and how it will take shape as it invites customers to sit down and create the next works worthy of the artists wall.
Stitch Cafe is now open at 1408 E Pine. Learn more at stitch.cafe.
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Went last weekend and spent an hour crocheting in the upstairs lounge space with a friend. It is a great vibe and I am so happy to have a space like this for crafters on the hill!
Stopped in last week for a quick peek & latte to go, and can’t wait to spend some more time in the cafe soon. Looking forward to expanded hours as well :)
Welcome to the neighborhood, Stitch Cafe!
Grabbed a tasty snack there the other day and both upstairs and downstairs were full up with knitters and crafters. I’m a bit bummed the outdoor seating area won’t be available for a few months as I’m still staying away from larger groups indoors — the person at the counter said that condo repairs above the shop mean the outdoor area won’t be safe until that condo work is finished, I think they said January. Welcome addition to that part of Pine.
Love the creative vibe in this place! The coffee and pastries are excellent also. 4 of us gathered last week and had a great time in the quiet atmosphere with many other crafters.
They couldn’t find a name that’s different from our only other sewing/ crochet/ knitting supply store? I went there expecting to find the owner and maybe employees from Stitches, -that has done so very well to keep going through all manner of challenges over the years. But no. Just some people stealing some name recognition from those that worked their tails off building it. Really lame.
Went for the soft opening, they did a great job of creating a quiet and cozy environment for crafting. Excited to return, great addition to the neighborhood!
I hope they consider having classes here. I taught myself how to knit during COVID but could really use some instruction and was surprised to learn that there is apparently nowhere on the Hill actually offering knitting classes anymore.