I came in looking for black lining fabric and left with black linen! I wanted to finish my skirt that day to wear out and I'm glad I found a light enough fabric that worked well as lining :) Great service, nice people! I was also delighted to find japanese fabrics, didn't buy any that day, but will probably returning for some! While I was there, there was a knitting(?) class going on. It seemed interesting and fun, I might need to join a class sometime! read more

Aranea Craft Studio - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Hayward, California

Such a wonderful studio! Came across the studio after having breakfast in the area because I've started needle felting. Found parking conveniently right in front in the street since it was a quiet day out. I was looking for wool roving which she didn't have, however, she was so kind to explain the difference between the types of material and she showed me the correct type of yarn she did have that I'd be able to pull apart with my carding brushes! She had a lot of equipment to use for yarn crafts and it was great to see the variety of product inside. Apparently she holds craft nights and such too which I'm planning on looking into. Prices here were sooo much better than all the places I've found online which is also have to pay extra for shipping. She also even rolled the yarn into a ball for me before we left. Hopefully they'll have wool roving here soon, but I'm thankful for the yarn we were able to purchase for my current projects :) The best part -- her dog Jasper kept us company throughout our whole experience there and he is the absolute cutest cuddle bug! Can't wait to come back. read more

Aranea Craft Studio - Jasper :) - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Hayward, California

Cute yarn shop super accessible by public transit! They have a lovely curated selection of yarns of different weights, including locally dyed yarn. Some of the yarn is expensive (e.g. ~$30 for a skein) but there was variety in the prices and I found some nice yarns within my budget. You can request more of a specific color/brand and the shop owner can order it for you and let you know when it's in stock. Most of the yarn is sold in hanks that need to be wound into cakes before you use it. The shop has two sets of yarn swifts and yarn ball winders to wind your purchased yarn, and the owner can do it for you if you don't know how to use them. The shop also sells knitting and crochet tools (I was happy with the selection in crochet hook sizes, as there were smaller sizes that I didn't see at Michael's). I'm glad this shop exists in downtown Hayward and will definitely be back. read more

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I wasn't aware Hayward had this craft studio until the 2024 Bay Area Yarn Crawl and since then I come here for when I need knitting needles or yarn. This isn't just a yarn store but a craft studio so you can find all sorts of supplies if you sew, weave, or spin fiber. Erin, the owner, is really sweet and always available for any questions you have. For anyone interested in learning to sew I always point them to this shop as Erin teaches an introduction to the sewing machine class that gives beginners the opportunity to also stitch fabrics and she gives a lot of good starter information. Also, I highly recommend being on the lookout online for other class offerings from other well-known crafters and Erin! read more

Aranea Craft Studio - My completed project from Erin's How to Sew a Japanese Knot Bag Class - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Hayward, California

Loved my Get to Know the Sewing Machine class. I had lots of fun & because it was just a group of 4 of us, the instruction was very hands-on. We had enjoyable conversations and I walked away feeling like I have enough knowledge now to continue practicing on my own at home (and I'd never even touched a sewing machine before last night!) Looking forward to signing up for the Japanese Knot Bag class soon. read more

This has been my home craft store for several years now. The community around this store is great with multiple SnB meet ups throughout the month and beginner classes for different fiber arts. I've taken two classes here (spinning and continental knitting) and both of them were great! Yarn selection is good too with different weights and fiber content. Also there is Jasper the shop dog who is always a delight! read more

Visited this shop today with a good friend who is a spinner and knitter. It is a beautiful shop, a little off the beaten path on C St. just half a block up from the library. They have several weekly events, including a Thursday afternoon senior crafting get together. It was a lively group who were having a great time working on different projects. Check their website for various activities. The owner is a lovely person named Erin and she has a great dog super friendly named Jasper. This shop is in oasis in the East Bay for crafters, please spread the word to your friends who are knitters weavers and spinners. Tons of free parking in the downtown Hayward area as well including street parking. read more

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Aranea Craft Studio is a warm and welcoming local shop, promoting community and learning within the fiber arts. They have wonderful small classes for weaving, crochet, knitting, and more. They have beautiful yarns and loads of knitting supplies and services. They have an incredibly knowledgable staff. They have social stitching groups. Free parking in the back, and a short walk to the parking structure by the Hayward Main Library, with charging stations. Check it out. read more

So nice to discover this in Hayward, very nice place, the owner was helpful guiding me through fabrics. Can't wait to take her classes

This is a small individually own shop. The shop owner is fabulous and very helpful. The atmosphere in the store is just charming. I would recommend this shop to anybody. She offered to wind my wool into a ball for me. The owner operator comes with a charming dog. So sweet. read more

Knitting, crocheting, and weaving and spinning, oh my! Good boy Jasper will welcome you with tail wagging. Plenty of yarn from brands like Bay Farm Dye Haus (hyper local!), Woolfolk, etc. and you can learn to weave! There are looms of all sizes and beautiful samples to tempt you. Downtown Hayward is pretty cool, too. read more

Great fiber, fabric and yarn. Worth the stop. Love the looms. Love the shop dog! Stop by and play with Jasper while you explore the store. read more

Aranea Craft Studio - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Hayward, California

Very friendly and watched over by Jasper the friendly pup ‍ looms galore and beautiful yarn!

South Alameda County has plenty of crafty folks and yet we are in a knitting / yarn desert. Thank goodness for Aranea Craft Studio. The folks here are very nice. They make sure to answer any question you have but also give you a wide berth of personal space. I love that. I already took a Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving Workshop with Erin and am now signed up for a Cocoknits Method Sweater Workshop with Leslie. I've been knitting on and off (mostly off) for 20+ years but I've never been ballsy enough to try a sweater. But I've always wanted to. The fact that they offer it at Aranea (and that I've already taken a workshop) made me decide to finally take the leap. I'm no expert on knitting supplies but they sell high-quality yarn and knitting accoutrement at reasonable prices. I have most of my supplies just because I've been knitting for so long (on and off) but I've purchased a few things needed and certainly purchased yarn for the workshops I'm enrolled in and it's all so pretty and soft. I haven't taken advantage of their Saturday Open Knit but anticipate I will once I start the sweater workshop series. read more

I have taken classes and made purchases at Aranea. I have asked for advice and shared experiences as well. Aranea is one of those satisfying Craft Studios that draw customers back again and again because it feels like home. read more

there was some very lovely yarn but my heart was broken to see "israeli" yarn being sold here... i would have given 0 stars for that but Jasper the dog was amazing so read more

Thank you for such a great intro to sewing class, Erin! I feel so much more confident with working a sewing machine, and I'm excited to hem some pants and play around now that I know the basics. read more

Aranea Craft Studio - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Hayward, California

I went in recently and there was a yarn class happening. As soon as I opened the door everyone stopped and just turned to look at me. It made me feel uncomfortable like I wasn't welcomed. No one said anything to me for several minutes and it didn't feel welcoming. The yarn selection was very small and nothing like the image. They only seemed to knit there so I didn't feel comfortable asking questions.. they only seemed to have super expensive hanks of yarn and no easy pricing. Just not a place for me. Made me feel super uncomfortable and unwelcoming to new people.. read more

Just completed Weaving class with Reba. Hands on training with a small loom. Great class. Walk out door with something beautiful! Love my scarf. read more

Aranea Craft Studio - Completed Weaving class with Reba. Love Love my scarf. - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Hayward, California

Fantastic supply of really beautifully-died yarns. Comfortable, welcoming ambiance, with friendly and knowledgeable service--especially towards those like myself who are brand new to knitting. Very glad I tried to find a local shop before shopping major retailers, will be back! read more

I was in Hayward, and happened to be wearing a dress I have wanted to make a cardigan for, so I stopped in on this lovely yarn store . I am so glad I did. Erin has a nice selection of high quality yarns and supplies. Yarn is not cheap and her pricing is very reasonable for a small shop. I found the perfect yarn for my project. She also had weaving, spinning, and Sashiko supplies. Also a small selection of fabric and some really great books and magazines. It feels like her store is becoming a hub for the maker/crafter/ fiber artists/slow fashion communities. I hope everyone will go out and support her. Spaces like hers are so important. I was really happy to get to meet Erin the owner personally. The upcoming Classes were mostly sold out (which is wonderful!) There are a lot of cool things coming up. There is a comfortable space for sitting and working, and I wanted to stay longer than I was able. I liked getting to see and learn about what Erin herself was working on. The best thing about Erin's store is the complete lack of pretense and snobbery. I get the feeling there are no dumb questions. The second best thing is Erin's looms with works in progress on them, which are a treat to see. Well done Erin! I am wishing Erin the best. I am so thrilled to learn of this store. read more

Attended the Weaving/Loom class taught by Erin yesterday! I recently moved to Hayward and have been trying to find a craft for me. The loom class was lovely and each one of us was given the patience and time needed to learn the craft. I have bought yarn here before and it is always beautiful. The store offers to "cake" your yarn for you after purchase, and has a crafting hang out kind of space on Saturdays. Very welcoming to a young crafter! Worth checking out! read more

Aranea Craft Studio - My scarf I made!! - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Hayward, California

I had the pleasure to hang out today during the Saturday Open Knit! Knitting, sewing, good conversation and yarn The owner and employees are very knowledgeable, friendly and go out of their way to assist. Drop by read more

Fabulous local knitting supply and so much more shop! Lovely selection of beautiful yarns and supplies as well as a variety of classes. Erin and Leslie are hospitable and talented crafters as well as excellent teachers. I LOVE this shop! read more

Erin is incredibly helpful in a gorgeous space with fantastic offerings. And all those antique looms and weaving frames! It makes me want to make more beautiful stuff. read more

I am so happy to have a yarn store in my area. The owner is friendly, the selection is good, and it feels very welcoming. There is an open crafting on Saturdays that makes it more homey. read more

I was thrilled to discover we now have a lovely yarn store and studio in Downtown Hayward! No more driving 30+min to find good yarn! It is owned by a woman "born and raised" in Hayward. She already has a collection of high quality yarn, is offering classes and intends to expand into spinning. The address is 943 C St. Hayward CA 94541, there is parking in the back. Please drop by and support this great addition to our City. read more

Very excited there is finally a yarn shop in Hayward! I stopped in the shop in December and enjoyed getting to see their beautiful yarn in person. I have a personal preference to not buy Cascade yarn which made up a good percentage of the available yarn. No matter, there was still plenty to look at! read more

I am an avid knitter and always travel to out of town to find yarn store because there is not any yarn stores in my town but Joanne's. To my surprise I see there is finally a yarn store in my town! They have a great selection of quality yarns, plenty of parking, and helpful staff. They also have fabric!! This place will definitely become my go to spot. read more

A real gem! There are no yarn shops for miles and miles and miles around, Hayward is so lucky to have Aranea. Leslie and Erin are welcoming, friendly and helpful. The shop offers classes too! Free and easy parking in the lot behind the building and on the street. read more

I was so happy to find this lovely yarn and fabric shop in Downtown Hayward a couple of weeks ago. I was in need of some Cascade yarn - a great yarn that most chains do not sell. The owner, Erin, is very helpful and the experience was wonderful. Good parking, too. I've already been back once and will be returning - I prefer to support local businesses when I can instead of buying online. read more

I visited this sweet shop last month not too long after it's opening. I received a warm welcome from the owner and the group that was knitting/crafting at the big table. The shop was still in the process of being set up, but there was a really nice selection of yarn already on display on the wall and some cool accessories/notions available. It's location in downtown Hayward offered plenty of free parking and proximity to lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance. I will definitely be visiting again! read more