Knits by Bucky now open in Pickens
Bucky Williams-Hooker, the owner of Wool Over Your Eyes Knits by Bucky, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of Pickens’ newest yarn, knitting and crochet shop. Williams-Hooker began knitting at age 11 as part of a physical therapy program to regain fine motor control of his left hand after a trauma. Since then, he paid part of his tuition for both his master’s degree and his Ph.D. degree by selling Icelandic sweaters made from pure Lopi wool, harvested from sheep found only in Iceland. Joining him in the picture, from left, are Ellen Wesson, Jessica and Joe Suggs. The shop, which also offers classes, is located at 502 Wolf Creek Road, just off Jameson Road, which is located next to BJ’s Gas and Food Market on S.C. Highway 183.