Holy cow! I don't even knit or crochet but I was in love with this beautiful store. Even…read moreconsidered for a hot minute that I might take up yet another craft hobby. LOL Instead I followed my daughter around and touched all the soft and pretty yarn while she decided which of the thousands of yarns she wanted to make her sweater with. "Soft yarn, warm yarn, pretty ball of yarn. Happy yarn, sleepy yarn. Purl, Knit Purl." Sorry back to my review. We were greeted by 2 associates as we entered and they were happy to answer my daughter's questions. Not only is this a retail space, but a warehouse. They were glad to pull anything they had online from the warehouse for her to look at. Can't say enough about the quality and selection here.

Found this store online. I was searching for wool yarn in a shade of red I was unable to find…read moreanywhere else. I was on a deadline and they were very helpful in accommodating my deadline. The yarn is beautiful and I'm happy to say the color is exactly what I believed I was buying based on what I saw online. Hope I get to go to the store in person someday; it looks amazing.

Hear ye, hear ye! Ye Olde Alpaca Shoppe is a funne activity as an adulte or kid!…read more Who wouldn't want to pet soft fuzzy alpacas? I sent a text as requested from their website to make an appointment for a tour and while it took a few days to respond back to me, we were able to book on a convenient day for us. In addition to the alpacas, there are rabbits, pot bellied pigs, horses, ducks, cows, and goats just to name a few of the farm folk that live here. The two young assistants that gave us the tour were very experienced and mature beyond their years. They had a lot of knowledge about each animal. If you wish to browse at the gift store, there's a lot of alpaca wool clothing, accessories, and stuffies for sale. They also sell their wares at local farmer's markets so check them out if you are interested in alpaca wool items. The cost of admission is very reasonable at $10 per person. If you are a fan of petting zoos and alpacas this is your place!

Love Alpacas?! Come visit SafeHouse Farm Alpacas! The farm is located in Barrington, IL. Just less…read morethan an hour from Chicago! The kids had such a wonderful time getting to know all the farm animals! Linda, the owner, was very personable and passionate on what she does. This was a very fun and educational visit for all of us! The kids loved feeding hay to all the Alpacas, donkey, ponies, horses, and goats! Farm visits are by appointment only! This is great because the hour at the farm is yours to explore with your family. And not to mention all the fun photos you'll get to take with all the animals! Before you leave, don't forget to purchase a dozen fresh farm eggs! We can't wait to visit again!

CLOSED FOR A COUPLE YEARS NOW... don't bother. It was a miserable excuse for a yarn shop anywayread more

This store has a large variety of yarns, needles, and other notions one needs for knitting. There…read moreare also finished items for sale. I would probably shop here frequently save for having a couple of off-putting interactions with the owner. Most recently, I went there looking for circular needles, which she didn't have in the size I wanted. She was insistent--when I declined having her order them--that I buy regular needles--and that it would be better for me to make my project using them rather than the circular needles. Perhaps she was trying to be helpful. I don't doubt that she knows a lot about knitting. Yet, she came off as being pushy and intrusive. I ended up leaving the store as she continued to insist that I buy the other needles and deciding that I would not return. If she'd just left me alone, I would have returned at least a couple times by now and would have bought other things. (I had bought a pattern book there that I really like).

First time coming here me and my wife recently came here to look at yarn products for a few sewing…read moreprojects we had at home. It's great to see that this place has classes here and has built a great community of sellers as a way to disconnect yourself from the stress around the world. The staff here was friendly and I enjoyed a little Artisan Market full of knitted Goods featured here as well. Prices here are a little high but I love what the store offers and the story it tells. Overall, I found it as a great knitting store and a great part of the community.

I love this place. Everyone is so kind and helpful. I have received amazing help with projects as a…read morenew knitter and can't get enough of the thoughtfully curated collections and tools. The classes are great too!

Drove half hour to visit this needlepoint shop only to walk in and not even be greeted with a…read more"hello". Two employees, one busy, one not. Their selection is strong, but customer service weak. I will not be back. My wife was in the store by herself between 12:30-1:30. Customer who came in after her, told the sales people that my wife was there first, and they should help my wife before herself.

Lovely, spacious, welcoming. How I wish they were closer!…read more It's about 40 miles from home but worth the trip. Plenty of free parking and some good lunch spots nearby. I'm on my second or third visit after rediscovering needlepoint, and I get happier and happier. Friendly staff and customers, a place to stitch and share, great space, great lighting, great selection. Be sure to check out the vintage tape edging machine.

Was having issues threading my server. They got up and running in no time and gave me some great…read moretips so it will be easier next time. Also took the time to answer my questions on making rag quilts. So very nice and very helpful. Definitely will be back.

Great service, beautiful fabric!! Mike is the best machine repair bar none! Long-arming this store…read morehas it all!

I walked in on a Sunday around 2pm. I was never greeted by any person. There were two tables of…read morepeople knitting in groups. There was a strong odor of cigarette smoke outside the shop, but thought this could have been from someone smoking outside. Nope. The strong smoke odor permeated throughout the shop. I spent about 15 minutes in the shop, picking up several different skeins of yarn to inspect the fibers and composition. No one was at the register. I'm not even sure if anyone there was working or not. It felt like I had entered a party that I was not invited to. Strange experience. I wanted to support a local business instead of Michaels, but walked out without a purchase. Even as I was exiting there was no greeting of any kind.

Everything went well. This is a healing space. You will feel more than welcome in this space. The…read moreselections of yarn is amazing, the other knitter's and crocheter will welcome you. This place is family.

Michaels recently added curbside pickup to their chain because of the COVID situation. However,…read morethey put absolutely no thought into how to make it efficient. They have you check in via app but then call the store when you get there anyway. When you call, there's no option for curbside pickup so you have to guess on what extension you need. Then, they have you tell them what parking spot you're in but then ask you for your car details. I just told you what spot I'm parked in why do you need more info than that? I ended up waiting for 10 mins outside and no one came with my things so I had to go inside to get them. That wouldn't be a problem but I chose curbside for a reason. Just really disappointed in how little Michaels as a chain thought their curbside pickup through. So many other places have such better systems, and Michels needs to follow suit.

Had some product on hold until i was able to pick up. People were very friendly an helpful.read more

Oh yarn, looks like this store is one of the best places to buy yarn in Chicago!…read more This shop is right next to Jones College Prep. The entrance is a bit confusing, just use the directory and they will buzz you in! The selection was great- everything from larger brands like Rowan and Cascade, to local hand dyers like Leading Men! I also thought their prices were pretty fair for a local yarn shop (e.g. skein of Rowan Made Alpaca Haze was $10 vs online is ~$8.80). The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable. They will point you in the right direction but also let you browse alone (when choosing colors I need full concentration). They also offer a range of classes too! Overall, would definitely recommend this yarn shop!

100% recommend Yarnify! I visited while on a work trip. Yarnify offered an incredible variety of…read moreyarn from hand spun to value acrylic. They also offered reasonably priced hooks and needles, allowing me to complete a whole project on the flight home with some GORGEOUS yarn I could not pass up. The storefront is in a complex that requires you to buzz in. Don't be thrown off! There is great signage and the staff is ready to welcome you.