Avenue is a lovely yarn store with an abundant and diverse selection of yarns and notions. Rebeccah and her staff are great people who are welcoming and helpful. I consider this store the best in Berkeley! read more

Totally a happy find for quality yarn! And a marvelous selection! I was very impressed by the super warm inclusive knit community ! The professionalism and welcome of staff is super. Appears many levels of makers here but the exceptional talent are truly inspirational! They carry many types of yarn . Quality and value is high. read more

Avenue Yarns - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Albany, California

Beautiful yarn selection. Theyre knowledgeable and friendly! They offer classes as well.

My favorite Local Yarn Store!! Rebeccah and her staff are so helpful. They have a wonderful variety of yarn and usually have enough in stock for your knitting projects! She also carries notions and other knitting/ crochet related gift items. read more

Amazing yarn store! Super friendly staff with a huge selection of yarn. I was able to find all the yarn I needed, even ones I was unable to find at other yarn specialty stores. All the yarn was fairly priced and high quality. Will definitely be shopping here again! read more

Wonderful to have a yarn shop close to my home in Richmond. I came on a Sunday afternoon for the first time, to browse for yarn to make a sweater for my 6-year-old son. I've been knitting for 30 years, but go through periods where I dont make anything for a long time. And I usually get my yarn from big box craft stores. But, since my son asked me to make him something special, I thought I'd buy some "proper" yarn lol. I spent probably 30+ minutes browsing all of the fibers and weights, and finally settled on some Malabrigo wool. I didn't need any notions or accessories, but they certainly have some cute things!! And boy--they have some lovely finished samples on mannequins and hanging around, too. I am sure I will be back again. read more

Lovely little yarn shop, even the customers were helpful and asked if I needed any help! There was a knitting area near the back and three ladies knitting away. The yarns were well displayed but they didn't have any of the Rowan brand yarns that I was looking for. They did have tons of other brands that I wasn't familiar with so that was interesting to see. I'll return when I'm back in the area. read more

love the selection of cotton yarns, everyone inside was super helpful ! would love to come back multiple times!

Even though it is not the closest yarn store to me geographically, it is absolutely my favorite! If you want a great yarn selection for fibers, colors, and prices, they have it! If you need help with your project or want to learn a new fiber skill, they have it! If you want to join a group of people for a casual sit and knit, either to relax or to energize your creative juices, they have it! Somehow the mix of people, both who work there and who come to knit there, is very organic, accepting all walks of life and knitting/crocheting skills. I have had challenging times in my life and did not show up there for over 6 months, and not that I came there regularly before. However, when I stepped into the shop people remembered me, my projects, and my favorite yarn (!). I was told to come and knit on their comfortable couch or armchairs at any time since I cannot make the evening hours for the regular meets. Avenue Yarns is on the list of my "Happy Places". read more

Great local yarn shop!! I have been a frequent customer for a few years here since I moved to the Bay Area. They carry Malbrigo Rios which is one of my favorite yarns to work with for garments because it's super wash and I can launder it easily and looks great. I love when they have kits available and there's always been someone available when I need knit advice. Update: alert alert they have super cute sock yarn, and I love my latest project read more

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First yarn shop in more than a year (covid...) and wow was I happy to find this jewel. They were so helpful and I loved the yarn I purchased. read more

Avenue Yarns - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Albany, California

This is a knitting store with a good selection of yarns but they have the worst customer service. I went in to purchase some knitting needles and the sales clerk insisted I need a certain size. I did purchase them upon her recommendation but then realized they were not correct. I went back to the store to exchange which they refused to do. Not a happy customer. read more

I was so excited to find this shop! There aren't many in the Bay Area that I've found. The first shop I tried was neat but impersonal. The ladies here offered to help me as soon as I walked in the door. It was also great to see diversity in employees and customers! Everyone looked so comfortable. There is a large variety to choose from and some knick knacks too. I thought the prices were reasonable. Parking was easy on the street, I came in the afternoon on a Wednesday. read more

Yay! But they close super early. And of course great staff ready and at your service! read more

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I have recently adopted weaving as my new favorite craft, and I decided to have a yarn-shopping day with a close friend (a knitter) who was visiting from out of town. Avenue Yarns was our first Bay Area stop, and we were blown away by their gorgeous selection (as well as their very friendly & helpful staff)! They have a wonderful range of colors, and in a wide range of prices, too. I was looking to purchase a small-ish lap loom, and they introduced me to the super handy pop-out loom made by Black Sheep Goods (see photos). Not only was it within my budget, but it works perfectly for creating small-to-medium woven wall-hangings! I also decided to splurge on a gorgeous skein of hand-dyed, hand-spun yarn from Manos del Uruguay. I love the yarn so much that I have since returned to Avenue Yarns and bought two more skeins! Although I need to slow down with my yarn-splurging for the moment, when I'm ready to go on my next mini shopping spree, I'll be coming back to Avenue Yarns! read more

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Helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. Great selection of products. A little on the pricier side, but I just finished my first project with their yarns and I'd say its worth it! read more

Great yarn shop, so much to choose from. They have drop in groups and classes. The notions are fun too, lots of accessories to help with knitting projects read more

I visited Avenue Yarns today and was very impressed with the yarn shop. The 3 ladies working there were very friendly and helpful, even figured out how much yarn I needed for my sweater pattern. They also had a variety of yarn in gorgeous colors! I highly recommend this shop. The prices were reasonable. read more

I'd been having a hard time finding worsted superwash merino in ordinary solid colors (pine green and tan), and they had them here. This shop seems to hit a sweet spot quality-wise, appearing to specialize in good quality staples. The staff were friendly, competent, and gracious about the umpteen questions I asked. The shelves are clearly marked with yarn weights, and plant-based options, making it easy to navigate. They appear to have a nice seating area too. It was my first time in, and I'll be back. read more

Delightful friendly and very very helpful. Lovely little place packed ful of yummy strokable squishable yarns of all textures colors and hues.. so much fun. I love local yarn shops. Especially nice ones like this one. Was Very easy to get to for this out of towner. I saw busses and we used a lyft. and it was walking distance to a Really good asian food restaurant called Karin that we enjoyed after our successful project shopping.. Avenue yarns is a definate go back to destination... read more

Excellent knitting and crochet store with spacious lesson room in the back. Stock is well organized and staff is very knowledgeable about their products. I haven't been knitting for years due to carpal tunnel, but came in to check out the store. They pointed me towards an excellent book on reducing injury while knitting, and I walked out with three skeins of a lovely dk yarn. I finished my shawl, and brought my daughter in for supplies for her to knit her own hat. Great experience both times. read more

After a lunch at China Village, The Mother and I stopped by to check out Avenue Yarns. Back in the days of childhood yore, I attempted to learn how to knit and crochet. Since Winter has come and is still here, I got interested in learning how to knit and crochet all over again. Upon walking into Avenue Yarns, I felt like I stumbled upon a personal and curated cache of yarn of all kinds! Woweeeeee! Whoo hooo! I am raiding somebody's cedar cabinet of yarn here at Avenue Yarns! Avenue Yarns is reminiscent for me of the knitting department of Hink's of Berkeley, a legendary Berkeley department store that is now history that faded away in the 1970s. (Yep, I have been around that long!) Some of the set up of shelves and caches reminds me of the Hink's set-up. Shelves of colourful yarn in just about every shade imaginable! Books of yarn patterns to make creations beyond a cap and a scarf! Colourful sweaters, blankets, gloves, mittens, socks! And knitting and crocheting supplies beyond one's imagination. Less is more here at this boutique! Yep, I think it is safe to say we will be amongst the regulars here at Avenue Yarn! Oooooh, the possibilities! read more

AMAZING selection of yarns from all over the world. A lovely, knowledgeable retail and teaching staff, a warm and welcoming environment... what more could one ask for in a Local Yarn Shop? This is one of the great gems of the Bay Area yarn stores. They even have an awesome, free customer loyalty program. Worth the time to come visit, and frequently! They have monthly social spinning nights on second Tuesdays, and social knit/crochet nights every Thursday. read more

Avenue Yarns - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Albany, California

Call off the hounds, I have found a fantastic local yarn store right outside Berkeley! They have an amazing variety of yarns, including Brooklyn Tweed, Kelbourne Woolens, Hedgehog Fibers, and Rowan. I loved that the store was organized by yarn weight and they had many different projects to inspire you. The employees were friendly plus parking was super easy, with lots of available street parking. I'll definitely return for future projects!! read more

Super helpful staff helped me determine the best yarn for my project and let me take my time deciding. The yarns are a little on the pricier side, however this is expected when you're buying high quality and sourcing ethically. Worth it!!! Highly recommend if you need a yarn store in the East bay. read more

A wonderful yarn store! Lots to choose from and customer service is fantastic, they advised me on colors/types for a big gradient blanket. Lovely community feel also! Sometimes I just stop by to say hi. Check it out! read more

Wonderful. Fancy selection of yarns and nice staff. I go here when I want to buy gifts for my knitting friends.

They were extremely kind to me, I came in and they asked very helpful questions. Thank you so much for the assistance!!! She loved what I got her! read more

This yarn shop on mid-to-lower Solano (across the street from the nursery) is full of light and fantastic yarns -- new stuff comes in all the time. They also carry a very nice selection of supplies. The front table is strewn with beautiful sample knits and yarns, arranged in great color combinations. Everyone on the staff is friendly and helpful. Check out the array of classes, and the "knit labs" will fix you up with expert help for your project at modest cost. Finally, I am grateful they are open seven days a week. Glad Avenue Yarns are in my town! read more

I've never seen such an array of gorgeous, high-quality yarns in one place before. It's a knitters and crocheters paradise. I came in here yesterday in search of double pointed needles because I want to learn the difficult task of knitting in the round. A very nice young man named Ray was very helpful.( I also overheard that he is a masterful knitter and instructs people )He helped me pick out these very nice bamboo double pointed needles and also rolled this blue yarn of mine into a ball. If you knit or crochet, you must not miss this shop with it's stunning yarns. read more

Avenue Yarns - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Albany, California

Well, this is overdue! Oops. I have been a customer of this place since they first opened and it's been so cool watching it grow into what it is now. Avenue Yarns is cozy and welcoming with a fun, down to earth staff. I've had such great chats with them over the years. I appreciate the effort they've put into building not just a shop but a gathering place for knitters. Do not miss this LYS!!! read more

I have been knitting for 30 years and a great yarn shop is my happy place. Avenue Yarns took my breath away with the depth and breadth of the yarns available. SO HAPPY!! This is truly one of the best stocked (and organized) yarn stores I have ever been in, for higher end yarns. I could have stayed all day. The store is well-staffed. They offered to help me and were friendly. I don't live nearby, but this will definitely be my go-to LYS (local yarn store) from now on. read more

Amazing service when I went in with my mother who has dementia, super patient and quick thinking staff! Highley recommended to any knitter.

Lovely yarn shop with very helpful staff. Excellent selection and it's really nicely organized. Rewards program in place as well. Support our local business. read more

I went in knowing nothing about yarn and the person working there talked to me like I was crazy.

What a beautiful store! They have so many yarn types to choose from - colors, materials, textures, thickness, everything. Service is very friendly. They also host courses read more

I have been to quite a few yarn shops, and this one is by far my favorite one. I wish that I lived a little closer! The staff are always super friendly and helpful. You walk in and know that they are fellow knitters and you can just click with them. The last time that I was in I watched the staff help two ladies decipher a pattern, choose the right yarn base and give color recommendations. Their attention was totally on helping these ladies and at the same time there was someone available to help me with my check out needs so the staffers could continue to help the ladies. I have three very young kids and they're usually in tow with me. I can take them here and not feel shamed. The staff are so wonderful with them and to me. My oldest boy has always been interested in wanting to knit (he has a hard time with motor skills, we're trying! :)) and Ray was happy to show my son the project he was working on and talk to him about knitting. This totally made my son's day and renewed his determination. I really love that the selection of yarn and colors are modern and fresh! There's something for every budget range too, and the accessories are fantastic. If there is a hard to find item that I need this shop usually has it. read more

What a fantastic shop! We have been missing a really good LYS and I think I have found it. What makes this special is the abundant inventory - often running deeply into brands that other stores don't carry much of. Rebecca, the owner, is kind and knowledgeable and clearly enjoys her product and sharing it with her customers. The shop is warm and inviting and I cannot wait to go back. And, of course, it is in the heart of Solano Avenue near all kinds of tasty cafes.... read more

Avenue Yarns is a great LYS just outside of Berkeley, easy to find and filled with great yarns. The staff is friendly and knowledgable, happy to talk about the merits of different yarns and to share pattern ideas. I made a special trip to Avenue Yarns while at a conference in Berkeley, and the visit was the highlight of my time in California. Yarns are well organized by weight, with a nice variety of manufacturers, fibers and price points. I'd love to see a few more samples, particularly of the yarns I'm not familiar with (but the lack of samples didn't keep me from buying an unfamiliar yarn!). If I'd had more time, I'd have sat down for a bit of knitting, and have the feeling I'd have felt right at home ... Next time I'm in the Berkeley area, I'll leave myself more time at Avenue Yarns! read more

We are so lucky to have Avenue Yarns as our local store. The selection is fantastic and the service is outstanding. There is always someone there to help you with decisions, information or help you with your project. read more