Valley Times - November 23, 2007
Knitting store spins success
by Cindy Luck, Valley Times

It's the tip that most successful business owners will give you about running your own business -- "you have to be passionate." The owner of Knit This Purl That in Pleasanton, Beth Spisak, is no exception. And she'll take it one step further: "It's not about the money, it's all about the people," she said. Read the complete article

Diablo Magazine - August 2007
Shop Talk - Stephanie Simons

In Pleasanton, Knit This, Purl That! has taken the place of Main Street Knits at 205-A Main Street and offers sumptuous yarns and fibers, classes for all skill levels, and oodles of pattern books for creating your own handbags, shawls, or sweaters.

Pleasanton Weekly - August, 2007

The Mother Bear Project
Knit This, Purl That owner Beth Spisak has a goal of sending 100 teddy bears to needy children by December. She seeks knitters and crocheters who want to participate by purchasing an inexpensive pattern from The Mother Bear Project and completing a bear by December. The first meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at 205A Main St. Call 249-9276 or visit www.yourknittingplace.com.

Pleasanton Downtown Association - August, 2007

Knit This, Purl That at 205A Main Street is partnering with The Mother Bear Project to create knitted or crocheted teddy bears to send to children, primarily those suffering from HIV/AIDS, in emerging nations.

Owner Beth Spisak has a goal of sending 100 teddy bears to needy children by December. She seeks knitters and crocheters, from beginners to those with years of experience, who want to participate by purchasing an inexpensive pattern from The Mother Bear Project and completing a bear by December.

Those who want to help can knit or crochet a bear on their own and bring the completed stuffed animal to the store or join with others at Knit This, Purl That for group bear-knitting sessions. The first group get-together will be on Wednesday, August 8 from 7 to 9 pm.

Beth is also seeking donations of yarn for the project from individuals or local businesses. Already such downtown Pleasanton businesses as Pure Girls have donated boxes of yarn. To order a $5 bear pattern or learn more about The Mother Bear Project, go to www.motherbearproject.org. Monetary donations to the group can also be made via the web site or sent to the mailing address listed on the site. All donations are tax deductible and 100 percent goes to the project. For more information on Knit This, Purl That’s bear campaign, interested participants or those who want to donate yarn can call the store at 925-249-9276 or to find out more about Knit This, Purl That!

Knit This, Purl That, at 205A Main Street (in the shopping center behind Vic’s Restaurant), is the only store of its kind between Walnut Creek and San Jose, offering not only a wide selection of yarn and accessories but classes, special events, and a relaxing environment where customers can work on projects and get advice from other knitters. The store is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to 6, Thursdays from 10 to 7, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 5.