Twisted shuts its doors for good

MILLERTON — Twisted’s plans have become a bit twisted. Instead of the yarn shop moving to South Center Street as originally planned, the store will be going out of business.Twisted has been operating on Dutchess Avenue, next to Herrington’s, for more than two years, selling knitting supplies and gift items.“I’ve made friends in this business,” said owner Kimberly Brooks. “My customers have been amazing and I’ll miss them.”Brooks noted that the store’s closure is not related to the state of the local economy or her sales. About the closure, she said, “If it’s not right for me or my customers, I’m not going to do it.”Brooks also said that her customers asked her to reopen her store in another location, but she said that this is no longer in her plans. She will not be selling items online, either.Twisted’s last day will be Friday, July 15. The store is selling its remaining merchandise at discounted prices.Brooks hopes to start a knitting group in Millerton at the end of the summer. She plans to hold the knitting group on Fridays so it doesn’t compete with the knitting group held on Wednesdays at the library.For more information about the knitting group, contact Brooks by email at twisted.ink.ny@gmail.com.

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