Pat Springer is the operator of Springer's Yarn Nook, a division of Springer Sales in Tuscumbia, AL. She introduced yarn into the business last year, mostly to support her knitting habit. Known for her hand-knitted socks, she had been taking orders for them for a couple of years,

That led to a stock of yarn and lots of demand for her goods. Eventually, she began a class for knitters.. And several customers have volunteered to teach classes and help knitters.

Now she is busy keeping the shop stocked and helping knitters in classes ... and working one-on-one with knitters who need help.