I really like this comfy shop. They have all sorts of nice high quality yarns, and I find this a good place to go when I want to knit up something special. Honestly, I couldn't afford to shop here all the time, but if I am making a baby blanket, or something that I hope will be treasured, I think it is worth putting the investment in. Moreover, I like the community feel you get when you visit. If you come here on a weekend morning, there will be all sorts of people sharing their projects and inquiring the staff about questions and suggestions. It's a cheery atmosphere,and fun place to browse. read more

Boy, there is a TON of yarn for such a cozy space. They also have a really nice selection of needles and patterns (single & books). It's a bit overcrowded but not so bad that an average-sized person can't negotiate the small aisles. There's also a really nice variety of yarn, from high-end luxury to more economical types of yarn. They also have a good selection of buttons and knitting accessories. As for the staff's friendliness, I have definitely been in friendlier stores but I didn't take it as rude. The owner/granddaughter was eating lunch with a woman I presume to be an employee. I don't recall if they greeted me but one did say to let them know if I had any questions. Several people came in while I was there and one of the ladies always looked up, nodded and said hello, though not very loudly -- I could only hear her because I was close to her. As it turned out, I had a few questions and one or the other of the ladies didn't hesitate to jump up and help me when needed. I'm a bargain shopper so I probably won't be buying huge quantities of yarn here, but I do so love to touch and smell all the lovely wool! read more

I have never seen as much Malabrigo in one store as I have here! They also have a large selection of Madelinetosh and Noro, as well as quite a bit of Cascade and several other brands. I didn't check out their tools section, but I did see some Knitters Pride stuff in the window. The only time I spoke to an employee was when I paid, so I can't speak to whether the employees are knowledgeable or helpful. read more

Fengari is a great yarn store on Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay. It's a bit difficult to find the first time around because there are a few trees and when you're new in town, everything sort of looks alike. Yarn here is high quality and expensive. They don't have any of the cheap yarns that Michael's carries- no Lion Brand, Caron, Bernat, and especially no Red Heart. The first time I stepped foot into Fengari I was overwhelmed with all of the colors and textures of the different yarns. Again, as with many small shops, some yarns are cheaper to order online. They offer classes, but I've never enrolled in any of them. I'm sure they're quite good as the ladies there are very helpful. read more

I'm not sure if it's because I'm used to higher end stores coming from Seattle and Oregon but this was a hot mess of a store. I hate that this store is so disorganized! I tried to find some books and they were in the back...why weren't they in the bookshelf where they belong? There are cardboard boxes on top of the displays of yarn...which looks really awful. It smells a little weird in this store too. They do have a very large supply of Malibrigo and Madeline Tosh but no locally sourced products that I like to see in yarn stores. I don't want something that is massed produced (although both Malibrigo and MT are awesome well wearing yarns). I won't come back to this store. read more

Was in the chaos of this shop today. I could never be a regular customer. It is such a mess. No place to sit and look at patterns. Be careful not to trip over all the stuff on the floor. Barely any room to move if there is another customer close by. That said, I was greeted when I walked in. One lady was at a table knitting. Another just came in from getting lunch and was complaining about the service she got. The third was helping customers as needed. They had lots of samples made up but the tag on most didn't tell you what yarn was used. One of the customers asked one of the girls what yarn was used for a scarf and she couldn't even find the yarn. I did purchase 2 skeins on sale and the transaction was pleasant, They do carry lots of yarn and lots of novelty yarn but for me it's not a comfortable shopping experience. read more

From the size, you would never guess the quantity and variety of yarns that they stock. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable. They have tons of sample projects and offer free patterns with purchase. read more

Summary: decent yarn selection, but not organized, friendly and helfpul staff, cramped space!!! review based on two separate visits. ambiance: 2 purls - this store is cramped and not well organized, but it feels somewhat cozy at the same time, probably because people in there are friendly. they have way more stock than they can display and nowhere to store it, so there are boxes of yarn EVERYWHERE -- they must be violating some sort of fire code... the back of the store has a great selection of pattern books, but getting to them can prove challenging. customer friendliness: 3 purls - an older woman runs the store and is quite friendly with her customers. no complaints. they are more than happy to help you find something you are looking for and answer questions and it seems like they are willing to help you if you are stuck on a project. i don't think they hold classes (if they do, i have NO idea where people sit!!!) yarn selection/pricing: 3 purls - they stock a fair amount of yarn including alpaca, louisa harding, rowan, debbie bliss, etc. etc.... their selection of knitting needles is lacking, though, so don't go there for needles unless you're in a real bind. they have some really cute knitting baskets for sale. yarn pricing is so-so. a dollar or so above average per skein... My rating schema: 1 purl - so not worth my time!!!! 2 purls - not really worth my time, but i might suck it up and deal with it if i'm desperate 3 purls - not too shabby! 4 purls - i love it! read more

Lovely knitting shop. It's been here for years and glad to see still thriving. Very nice decor and layout. High end yarns of course, but I was able to get some baby knit cap kits for $9 each. Store staff very sweet. read more

Just popped in because I was in the area. Great yarn selection and friendly staff. New patterns and knit/crochet samples I hadn't seen anywhere else. Good variety of basic and fun yarns. I saw a cute fox cowl pattern that I really liked, made with both a basic yarn and edged with the softest fun yarn I've ever seen. There were also some cute crochet hats (same pattern) but made in different yarns sprinkled around the store, which I thought was nice. If you're a sweater lover, they have a ton there for you to see, feel and touch (not for sale though). Kind'a wished I had seen more shawls and/or scarves (because I'm an accessory junkie, lol) but it's quite possible I missed them or just went at a time when they weren't out. Either way will def. be back after payday to see when I'm not in a rush. read more

I love this place. It is so cozy inside. I find it's hard to leave without buying everything though. Everyone is so helpful. I am still fairly new to knitting so I have many questions. I know if I go to Fengari they are always willing to help my. I adore Giulie! She always has great ideas for different fibers to use and is super creative. read more

I've been here multiple times and it's one of my favorite yarn stores even though it's out of the way for me. The only downside is that the service isn't all that friendly. Sometimes I don't get a simple greeting or acknowledgement when I walk into the store and when I called on a holiday to ask if they were open, the woman on the phone was very brisk with me. When I stopped by later that day, there was a huge sale - it would've been nice if she mentioned that if she wanted people to stop by. When I get rung up, service is friendly so maybe she's just a little reserved. Usually I brave the traffic to come here on a busy weekend and parking hasn't been an issue. This store carries a good selection of all my favorite brands (Noro, Malabrigo, Madeline Tosh) and I often see yarns here that I don't find at my other LYS. It's another great place to stop by when you want to wander around HMB for the afternoon. read more

I love this shop! Scads of skeins of yarn of every color and material imaginable. And also other supplies like beautiful buttons and books. Yes, they look disorganized but it is because the space is so small. You need to spend a little time there to find what you want, and you will, believe me. I always get a smile and greeting, maybe because I look happy and friendly myself. I've found that it helps when you smile! They have classes - right now one on felted bags that I will have to take next time because I am taking knitting. Also, if you aren't taking a class they are very helpful if you have any trouble and give advice freely. It is a small business and they are often crowded with customers so you have to wait your turn. After all, this isn't Kmart thank heavens. For my daughter who lives in LA, this is a MUST SEE place when she visits. You can't feel the goods when you shop on the Internet, so please keep patronizing this unique brick and mortar yarn shop. read more

I hate to play favorites because we have so many really good yarn shops, but this may be my fave LYS in the bay area. First of all, HMB is a lovely, charming town, full of used bookstores for my husband to peruse while I drop a moneybomb on yarn, great places to eat, I could go on and on. Fengari is so welcoming and familiar (and yes, a bit stuffed to the rafters) that I feel like I am walking in to my own stash, or more accurately, my fantasy stash. There are a lot of great yarn choices for special projects (organics, hand-dyes, novelty yarns), as well as some of my go-to yarns like Malabrigo, Brown Sheep and Rowan. read more

I really love this store and the staff are always super helpful. They stock Noro yarn which has to be one of my favorite manufacturers. Recommend stopping in even if you haven't knitted in a while - it's inspiring! read more

Is it so hard to acknowledge a customer when they enter your place of business?? They list a sale by not bothering to say hello. As one small business owner to another I suggest you train your staff to at the very least look up from the computer screen when someone enters your store. I wonder how many other sales you have lost because you don't make your customers feel wanted. read more

I love this store, it has its own style and if you haven't ever meet the owner and the staff you're missing out. If you complain about not having someone say Hello when you come in the front door you need to check if you came in with a smile on you face, try again CarolOgle read more

I stopped in here a few weekends ago and was extremely pleased with my entire experience. I loved the quality and range of yarns available, and when I asked for help choosing a beginner's sweater pattern and the appropriate materials to go with, the woman who helped me was extremely patient, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back! read more

Beautiful store packed with gorgeous yarns and roving. I purchased some beautiful skeins and roving and these wonderful ladies shipped it for me. Great customer service and a beautiful store. I highly recommend an experience in shopping in this store! read more

Like crack for those who knit. Not cheap but an unbelievable selection of high quality yarns. I have been in there many times and on more than one occasion have seen kids behaving badly. One time two boys were throwing balls of yarn to each other over our heads. Not that it excuses what some of the reviewers have said about the owners being rude to their children. I haven't been treated rudely but am generally not acknowledged. Btw, the poorly behaved kids I've seen there were WITH their parents. Some people have no clue how to actually parent a child. read more

Fengari have a great balance of a really nice range of yarns and friendly relaxed staff. Fits right in with a visit to Half Moon Bay. They carry some yarns that I haven't seen at other stores and unusually good sample swatches and projects to learn from. The space is quite packed but I like the way they layout the yarns. Upscale stock with down-home family ambiance. read more

I had a good experience here. I bought some gorgeous Colinette Jitterbug sock yarn (which my local yarn store in NYC doesn't carry) which was a tiny bit overpriced ($23.95 vs. $20.50 online). I also bought the current issue of Interweave Knits, which was sold out everywhere else I had looked. I love IK, so this alone earned them extra points from me. The employee who helped me was very friendly, and the selection of books was good. What I liked most about the store was the tasteful amount of swatches and finished objects displayed near each yarn- enough to show how the yarn knits up, but not enough to clutter the store. I will definitely stop by again the next time I visit Half Moon Bay. read more

Beautiful yarnshop run by a gramdmother & grandaughter team. They are both so helpful in not only finding the right yarn for your project but in helping you find the right pattern for your special someone. I'd be here everyday if I could. read more

went on a day trip with the 'rents to HMB this afternoon, and of course had to take a gander at the LYS. Compared to my usual haunt, Imagiknit, the selection was not stellar, but there were some nice hand spun hand dyed beauties that tempted me sorely. The older lady working there today was an absolute dear, and it was actually her generousity that inspired me to write this review. I saw a tam knit out of a yarn weight similar to some stuff in my stash that i've been hoping to make a tam out of, but have been unable to find a pattern to reference. So far, all the ones that i've seen have called for mohair or something similarly less substanial than what i have. I asked her about the pattern, and she proceeded to take the pattern out from the kit, make a copy of it, and add her tips and changes in pen on the copy, which she then gave to me! They also carry Lantern Moon baskets here, one of which i purchased for my mom: http://uncommonthreads-pa.com/LanternMoon.htm read more

I think this is the best yarn shop in the Bay Area. Their selection is fabulous. These are beautiful quality yarns. The owners are a grandmother and her granddaughter. The grandmother is a bit hard of hearing and the granddaughter a bit shy. So you may not be greeted at the door but on the other hand if you need help, they are very knowledgeable. Also I enjoy being able to peruse the yarn without an overly pushy salesperson like I have found in the San Mateo yarn shop. If you love yarn, this place is for you! read more

Expensive, but they make up for it with a fabulous selection and a bright, spacious location. This is one of those yarn stores that I have to go into with a specific project in mind or I will end up buying lots of random balls because they are just so soft, colorful, unique, etc. read more

Fengari has a great selection of high end yarn-lots of wool, alpaca, and silk. They have a large stock of every color you could want. The staff is very helpful and patient. Definitely worth a visit whether you are local or just visiting. read more

I love Fengari! I could spend all day & all of my money there. There are so many luxurious textures & colors I get lost. The people are knowledgeable & friendly. I adore this store! read more

My daughter took up knitting a couple of years ago. We are often stopping at yarn stores to pick up supplies for her. This is one of the best we've been to. They have an awesome varity of yarns, etc. Super friendly staff. They always give my daughter new tips when we stop by. read more

This store makes me wish I was a little more domestic and had any talent (or desire) for knitting. There are a ton of different yarns, all colors of the rainbow, different textures, fluffy ones, etc. It's right smack on Main Street in the middle of all the other shops so if you're wandering through town like my husband and I tend to do frequently, you will most likely find it. On nice days, they have some of their products on display out on the sidewalk. Even though I don't knit, I love looking through all the yarns and copping a feel of the softest ones. read more

Great selection of wonderful yarns, including local yarns. Someone is always available to help find what I'm looking for. Since Fengari is the only yarn shop in the area I'm grateful they are here and for what they offer. read more

A wonderful yarn shop in Half Moon Bay! Set on Main Street in this quaint town. Lots of beautiful yarns, beaded yarns, BOOKS and they had a hard to find pattern I had been searching all over for! The owners let you browse on your own but don't mistake this for unfriendliness because they are absolutely super. read more

I love, love, love this shop!!! This is probably my favorite LYS and I'm been to my fair share. The selection is amazing, the people are so nice and helpful, and the atmosphere is so cozy and welcoming! This store, more than any other I've been in, makes me feel super welcome and comfortable. I would totally come here to knit all the time if I lived closer. I was very surprised at how good their selection was and how comfortable it was since it is in a very tourist community. I normally don't really like knitting around other knitters, but I would here, and that's saying something. I highly recommend stopping in here if you are in the area, I highly doubt that you will regret it if you do!! read more

I was visiting Half Moon Bay from out of town and I needed help with my knitting project. I took my project in and in a matter of a few minutes my issue was resolved. They also have a great selection of yarns and notions. I highly recommend visiting this store. They are friendly and very helpful. read more

The best collection of yarns and accessories I've seen anywhere - even in the East Village in New York where my daughter lives. I live in the East Bay and love an outting to Halfmoon Bay to visit the wonderful folks (Ann & Kim) at Fengari's. They always take time to answer questions, teach a stitch or two, help select the perfect yarn for your newest project. And don't forget to check out the wonderful collection of buttons and pattern books in the back of the shop. They carry any type of yarn you could possibly use and very sophisticated accessories. I love this shop! Jamie read more

Unbelievable shop. They do not come any better. They have just the right personal touch. You can browse to your heart's content amongst the largest selection of yarn that you have ever seen. You do not get the feeling that they are trying to sell you just anything. share with them what you want to do, and they will undoubtedly find something appropriate. My experience in many other stores is that they will sell you anything to get a sale..even if it does not fit with the project. They have a full range of prices..So, yes, there is expensive yarn but it would be expensive at any shop. The majority of their yarn is high quality and reasonably priced. Disclaimer: I teach there on occasion but would frequent the store anyway. It is not around the corner for me..takes me 45 minutes to get there..but well worth the time to touch and feel all their glorious wares. (and purchase also). Customer service is absolutely the best. For some, the tremendous amount of yarn can be overwhelming, but once you step in further and feel the wonderful ambiance of the shop, you can understand how Fengari is just the best shop in the Bay Area. read more

Fengari is one of my favorite yarn shops in the Bay Area. Kim and Ann are both patient, kind, and more than willing to help you with your project. (As a regular customer, I felt the wholehearted need to debunk some of these complaints I've read - okay ladies, bless your hearts, but you've driven me to speak up!) "Chaotic", "cluttered"?- No to me. To a yarnaholic, it's pure bliss (Debbie, even). Those boxes are filled with new beautiful skeins of yarn. The inventory turns over to unveil incoming shipments - it's a explosion of color, texture, variety, and more. "Too busy"? No biggie - it's a sign of good business, curious weekenders, and returning customers (like me) who can't always come on a weekday. "Expensive"? It's relative. I can crank out a scarf using $1-3/skein yarn from a craft store franchise, but it's so much more satisfying to make something of unique quality yarn for a few dollars more. I'm going back asap to buy some gorgeous Italian yarn for a mere $6/skein to knit up more gifts. I finished up this blue/purple cabled scarf for a friend who's recently retired. So...I can't think of enough nice things to say! Have fun shopping! read more

God forbid you bring a child into that store because some of customer service is absolutely awful towards children. One of the clerks was very nice and helpful but the other treated me like my son was Edward Scissor-hands and not a little boy who was for the most part merely pointing at the colors of yarn that he liked. I supervised him the whole time and whatever he picked up was put back where it belonged completely unharmed. Meanwhile, the woman being the counter shot daggers from her eyes and said she was thankful when we left! There was no melt down, nothing broken, no rudeness that may have qualified that treatment. Its ironic that they sell little hats and books designed to make clothes for little ones but cannot stand the sight of a real child. I have referred people to this knitting store before but I will never again. I absolutely will not spend a dime there ever again either! What a waste of a beautiful selection too. read more

Fengari, as everyone else has said, is a great yarn store chock full of wonderful, luxurious yarn that any knitter would salivate over. However, unlike everyone else's experience, the staff was anything but friendly or helpful to me and my husband. I had been so looking forward to going there as I've read glowing reviews here and on other sites. The lady who ran the B&B where we stayed at also raved about the owner and her daughter. However, when we walked in, and we were the only customers in there, they looked up, gave us the once over, and went back to whatever they were doing without any acknowledgment of our presence. Now, I don't need rose petals thrown before my path or even "hey, how are you doing?" just a simple nod would've been fine. But to be so pointedly ignored for the fifteen minutes we were in there and with no other customers there really got me thinking "what's up with that!". They weren't even gracious when I did end up buying some yarn- something I'm kicking myself for now. I've been to snooty yarn stores before but this one took the cake. I hate, hate, hate to think it was because we were young looking and seem of different ethnicities from each other. read more

I live very close to this store and am trying hard to support local businesses. I have had horrible customer service here in the past, butt decided to give it another chance. I went in this past Saturday looking for a very specific dye lot of a Debbie Bliss yarn. After waiting at the cash register for some time, one of the ladies eventually pulled herself away from the front window display to "help "me. She thrust two balls of the wrong dye lot at me and said that would have to do. I asked her if she could look in the back ( two weeks ago I had purchased some of the same yarn, and the lady that helped me spent some time in the back making sure I got all the same dye lot) - she refused. Totally refused to go and look!! I've worked in customer service for years and the right thing to do for a small business is to at least make the effort. But no!! She was rude and dismissive. So I left and have just purchased the yarn fromAmazon, which I was trying to avoid doing!! I shall not be shoppnig here again - this is at least the third time I have had a bad experience in this store, and it woudl be foolish to think its actually going to get any better I'm very disappointed!! read more