The selection here is amazing! Mostly wool yarn, but the variety of wool and weights and colors gave me decision paralysis lol. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They also wind your yarn for you for free (although note that you can't return it after winding). I will definitely be back for their amazing premium yarns! read more

For Yarn's Sake - Wound yarn - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

A great store with friendly staff! So much yarn and a great selection. We stopped in on a Friday afternoon and spent a good hour just wondering and chatting about yarns! read more

For Yarn's Sake - Irocknits in front of the "color" sign - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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This yarn shop is amazing! It's a large shop with a ton of different yarn brands in all different weights and fibers. The staff were extremely friendly and super available. While shopping I had three different people kindly offer to help if I needed anything, but they also didn't get in my way of just looking around. They also have a huge selection of Spincycle yarns, which is helpful to see in person because the colors vary so much from skein to skein. Definitely a must-visit if you're in Portland! read more

Great selection. Staff are helpful. I've taken several very helpful classes here. I love supporting my local small businesses. One negative reviewer mentioned they could not return needles they bought in the wrong size, but literally every time I've bought needles from them, they say "no returns" and confirm I'm buying the correct sizes. They are clear on their return policy. read more

Selection and value. Mad tosh yarns here and at northwest wools. Very big selection. Their sales are no good.

I would not make this my go to yarn store! They make it impossible to return anything from this place I bought a pair of knitting needles never used. I got the wrong size and when I went to return them they said we don't return needles. They should have made it clear when purchasing them it's a final sale item. read more

This is a wonderful yarn store. They have an excellent selection of yarn, beautifully laid out. The service could not have been better, from first entering the store though the final selection yarn. I had help all the way with finding the weight of yarn I was looking for and then the variegated colors I liked. My yarn was wound for me and for the others who were in this morning purchasing yarn. This is my favorite yarn store. read more

Had a great experience both on the phone and in store recently. Trying to match yarn. I have been in several times recently and everyone has been friendly and helpful! They get busy and more serious, but if you are patient they are great! Thank you! read more

Went in near the end of the day and did a quick shopping spree! Staff was very kind and all masked, but let me know that it was not required to mask up. They have a wonderful selection of yarn, needles, and other notions. The shop is clean, organized, and well lit. They have a big table that looks comfortable for hanging out and knitting with friends. The ladies working were kind enough to let us use their employee-only bathroom to change our little one's diaper. Overall, I would definitely recommend going here and hope to visit again before our visit to Oregon is up! read more

Great customer care. The staff are very knowledgeable. They have a very large selection of fiber and tools. read more

This is a fabulous yarn store! These folks have artisan yarn in wonderful colors, plus they have specialty crochet hooks and knitting needles along with books on the fiber arts galore! I highly recommend For Yarn's Sake if you want good, quality product. It's for sure NOT Michael's or Joann. read more

Great People at this store, and of course the yarn selection is HUGE!! I needed help with a knitted sweater to start the sleeves. Heather and Lisa rescued me from unraveling my work. I also purchased more yarn for another project. . . they have such a great selection and always been well stocked. This is my 6th time into this store and I know you'll feel the same way. They care about us. read more

The selection in this store is good, but the customer service is super spotty. I've purchased from here multiple times, but when I've needed help or asked questions the reactions from staff have been very condescending. I asked once where the weight 4 yarns were and received an eye roll and was told, "I don't know what that means. We go by ply, not weight like commercial crafts stores". I've thought about posting this review for a while and finally after consistent poor service over the last year and a half, I'm writing it. Again, there is one employee who's really helpful and great any time I see her, but the older staff are really judge-y and condescending. read more

During the pandemic when I moved from California I was used to a warm environment and kind employees. Not only did they "mask shame" me for not wearing the proper mask, but the ladies displayed a very off-putting and negative vibe. I believe that is yarn is up there in price, staff should be willing to give you their full attention, but instead they seemed to have neglected me. I would not recommend this business to anyone. They do have a fine yarn selection to be fair read more

This is the closest shop to my home, but I no longer purchase from them even though their inventory is large. my daughter and I are regular participants in the rose city yarn c. two years ago I ordered and paid for two yarn crawl bags to pick up at this store. I didn't go to pick them up on the first day of the crawl. when we arrived on Saturday of the crawl, they had no bags on hold for us. After making purchases and waiting for them to resolve this issue of the bags, the manager in a very snarky manner told us she was giving us her bag and one from an employee. because of the rudeness about their mistake, we no longer shop here when we attend the yarn crawl. my previous interactions with the shop staff have been positive. I have found them pleasant and helpful. read more

This place has a large selection. Lots of choices, colors, brands, textures, patterns. Every knitter's dream! Which is why I was saddened that I couldn't get help and decided to purchase yarn elsewhere. When we stopped in I was looking for a certain thickness of yarn to pair with a yarn I already had to work on a project. I shopped for about 15 minutes and found a few skeins that I thought would work. I waiting near the counter another 5 minutes before realizing I wasn't going to be helped. The woman behind the counter was busy with another customer, then another, then another. Not even in the order, we were waiting, just on who she chose next. I felt like maybe I should have cleaned up more before going out, and I'd be taken as a serious shopper. If there were other staff in the store, they weren't noticeable - stocking inventory, maybe somewhere in the back, not sure. I put the skeins of yarn I was planning on purchasing down and left a little bummed, going elsewhere for yarn. We live down by Milwaukie so I'm not planning to go out of my way to shop this place again after receiving no service, but if I were in the area and needing something I might stop in and give this place another try. read more

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Another 5 star experience with their on-line service! As expected, I recently ordered 2 more skeins of Spin Cycle Dyed in the Wool for another pattern. Even though the shopping info from USPS was totally messed up this time (it said it was delivered to the store area a few days ago), it still showed up before the main yarn of the pattern (which I still don't have, even though it was ordered days before these were ordered). So they get your order out really quickly and I love the pink bag and tissue paper they use to pack it up. It is awesome to receive and open it! read more

Great yarn store. It had a large selection including Alpaca yarns. The sales people were helpful. I will definitely be coming back.

This review is about 10 years in the making. My first visit was pretty unhappy. As a new knitter I was looking for some local knitters to connect with and went to their open knit night. Wow... this is way before the most recent knitting wars and i felt so uncomfortable as the talk turned political and I was really offended by the conversations. I never went back for that, but their selection kept me coming back. They do have a great selection with lots of local yarns. But as many reviews have stated, the customer service is pretty non-existent. There was one younger employee who was super nice and helpful. but the rest were hit and miss, with the owner always being a miss. With so many other stores so close, I don't need to be patronized and condescended to. The latest event that really pushed me over the edge was a last week. I went in, looking for a needle and cord. I was looking to start a new brand of interchangeables. I found the needles, but not the cords. I asked and was told they didn't have them. That is fine, but when I went to look at some other needles, at least half had no price tags, no posted price. i went up to the counter to ask about pricing and I noticed that they had a sign stating that they do not take cash. Well, that is what I had. So instead of continuing to shop, I laid down the needles in my hand and walked out. I ended up going to another store, getting the needles I needed and more than 150$ of other stuff that I may or may not have purchased. There have been other things that made me feel put off (class discounts not given, classes delayed and not finished, etc) I won't be back. I refuse to put up with crappy customer service, and here we are lucky to have plenty of alternatives. read more

It's really nice to see a yarn shop closer to where I live, without having to drive into Portland (anybody that knows me knows I avoid crossing the tunnel whenever possible). I've only been in once or twice, but so far I'm impressed. The energy levels were high, and everybody seemed super friendly. The store is cute and has a variety of yarns, and I also think it's super cool that there is so much local stuff there. I'll definitely need to stop in for knit nights here :) read more

For Yarn's Sake - This is actually their photo, but the Yelp page looked so sad without a picture! - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I went here hoping to find a variety of yarn at a good cost and unfortunately everything was over $20 per skein. I was disappointed but maybe it was my expectations. read more

Can I give a 0 star?? I have been shopping at this store for the last couple of years and have spent quite a bit of money on their products. Customer service is hit and miss, mostly miss. I bought a hank of yarn that was a tangled mess and had a couple of breaks in it, so I wanted to swap it out. Immediately they said I must have bugs in my home! I go through about 10 skeins of yarn a week, never had this issue with any other yarn. Nor would a bug be able to tangle this yarn up as badly as it was, but they told me they would wind it for me , fine. While waiting, I asked about knitting machines as I am a crocheter, I wanted to be able to "knit" but got frustrated each time I tried. I finally purchased 2 different knitting machines, (Addi-circular, and Bond-flat panel) While the Addi is super simple, the Bond has a definite learning curve. I told them I was excited to be able to do a few things that I couldn't with crochet. The attitude was less than pleasant by this time though I was purchasing another $200 in yarn. They tell me it's going to take some time to wind my yarn and I should just come back another day. I felt like they were trying to get rid of me at this point. I then look up and see a sign for the Addi machine that I purchased! I asked if they carried replacement parts or any of the products and got snapped at again by one of them. I left and went back a week later to pick up my yarn. My adult daughter noticed several leers and snarky looks from the two older women who had been there the week prior. Once I told her what had happened, she couldn't believe the horrible customer service I had endured. I will never waste my time or money on this small business again! read more

I have just moved to Oregon so off course the first thing I did is start visiting all the yarn stores. At first I was blown away by their book selection which is top notch. The yarn is ok, a few items I might be interested in, but nothing I knit with regularly. I bought a set of Lykke interchangeables and was told about the brand warranty, but also if I jad any issues I could come in within 10 days and they would resolve it. Well I did have an issue 5 days later, one of the sizes didn't screw onto the cords. They told me they didn't have any such policy, they called the owner who also denied it. This wouldn't be so much an issue if I hadn't been told that I could come in. This wouldn't have even been a difficult fix, just swap out with another same size needle and they could do the warranty thing with Lykke. I won't be buying anything else from them ever again (I dropped over $300 on my shopping spree! Guess that isn't important to them). I wouldn't be able to trust anything they say ever again. read more

I was searching for a specific item, small sized circular knitting needles, which were unavailable, but the salesperson was very helpful in guiding me in another way to finish the project without this added purchase. read more

The new location is much larger, more spread out, and they have taken precautions for COVID rules. The selection has a little bit of everything. I've been shopping at FYS for years and customer service varies from person to person, but they are all friendly enough. Thankful for curbside pick-up and fast shipping in these crazy times! read more

There are two employees at For Yarns Sake that have excellent customer service, Kathryn and Cindy. The other employees, including the owner, are less than stellar when interacting with the customers. Though this is my closest yarn store it is not my go-to yarn store, not because they don't have the yarn or tools I need, but because they lack the camaraderie found in other yarn stores. read more

This place is tops. I do tons of research and ask hard questions as a buyer. The knowledge of the staff of the product, its origins, and the pros and cons of types and mixes of fabric was exceptional. The clerk who helped me knew even where the animals were from that the material came off of, their natural environment and temperament, and the reason all this helped the animal produce better material. read more

For Yarn's Sake - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Great selection , helpful staff , very roomy. They have everyday yarn and unusual yarn . Great selection of Rowan and Rowan books . You can shop ahead on their website but it's great to see it in person read more

This yarn shop is surprisingly nice, considering it's located in a strip mall in Beaverton. The yarn selection is good, with nice hand dyed sock yarns, Debbie Bliss, Handmaiden, and the like. There's a big couch and a tv, and a computer with Ravelry access. I think the woman manning the counter while I was there was the owner, and she was helpful without being overbearing, and even wound my yarn for me. She also told me that they have trunk shows and workshops with local fiber people (dyers, etc). They also carry Ysolda Teague's patterns, so points for that. Personally, I'm going to try to support this store, because it rocks to not have to drive to Portland every time I want to buy yarn! read more

I got a chance to browse through here and was delighted with the place! Sadly I didn't get a chance to add to my stash. A cranky refused to nap toddler and husband limited my ability to really shop. But I will be coming by again real soon. The selection was pretty extensive, and the prices were varied enough to provide for just about every knitter's budget. Definitely a place I would go to either splurge or get something nice for a simple project. The color array is so pretty! So many rainbow like colors. The different options for fibers was great too. Most of the places I've browsed so far are pretty limited in their selection. But not here. The selection is every knitters dream! I can't wait to find an excuse to be in the Beaverton area so I can stop by here and treat myself to something pretty! read more

Love this store, love the yarn and the staff is fantastic!! If you're thinking about learning to knit, do yourself a favor and enroll in classes. Their instructor, Anne L., has both a talent for teaching and such a vast knowledge of knitting I'm pretty sure she could teach my golden retriever to knit! Her positivity and patience are next to none. She truly is a gifted instructor. All staff there are extremely helpful and fun, makes shopping for yarn an easy addiction... They have many, many different types of high quality natural fiber yarns to choose from in all sorts of sizes (super chunky to lace weight) and plenty of patterns and samples in store to check out. A must visit for any knitter! read more

Average selection of yarns in similar weights and different colors but nothing that knocked me out. I probably would have purchased yarn but the lady who is probably in her early 60's with short salt and pepper hair was so unexciting and not very helpful at all. We were the only customers in the store, by the way! I have purchased things from their other store before they moved, just because it was convenient, but I found another store on Alberta Sstreet that has many more varieties that are nicer than here, so will not be returning. It would be refreshing if there was someone nice to greet you with a smile. It is so much more welcoming. read more

I very much like the selection of yarn. This is why I decided to shop for a new project. As I entered the store an employee asked me if I double masked. I had not, wearing only my regular, homemade mask. I have no problem putting on a second mask but they way this was presented to me, that's where I have a problem with. After I told her that I did not wear a second mask, she sighed heavily and said "It's on our website that you need to wear two masks". I don't know about others, but I generally DO NOT check websites of stores I have been to many times. So, I had not checked their website either. She turns around and hand me one of their surgical masks. Wearing two masks now, I checked on a few yarns, bumping into other customers. Per the stores sign, customers have 20 minutes to decide what they want and to complete their purchase. I spend more time trying to avoid customers than looking at yarn. I left frustrated and without yarn. Maybe the owner of the store should be more concerned about how many people are let into the store than having their employees point out that you should have checked their website before coming in. I have a gift card that I will use some day when COVID is under control. Until then, I will shop at the competition. read more

Nice selection of yarns. Customer service needs to be addressed. When asked to roll the skeen the owner said she didn't have time to do 6. She only did 3. No one else was in the store at that time. read more

As a knitter, I appreciate the huge selection of yarn! As nurse, I appreciate the diligent adherence to COVID safety practices. This is my new favorite place! read more

The customer service is so bad that I won't shop here any more even though the have a great selection of beautiful yarn. Two of the employees lied to me about their knowledge about knitting tools and bad-mouthed customers to my face. The experience was so disheartening that I'll never shop here again. :( read more

Out of all of the yarn stores I have been to in California, Oregon and Washington, sadly this beautiful shop has the most inconsistent customer service! I wanted to buy some yarn for a shawl pattern that I am making. I mentioned that I was excited about making the shawl, but I have never knitted with lace weight yarn. The associate was so helpful and excited for me. So I returned the following day and asked if I could exchange the yarn I bought for a fingering weight. "There are no exchanges." It was pretty obvious that I had barely tried to knit with the yarn. Then I asked if they had classes in knitting with lace weight yarn. Again with the same treatment, but this time associate said, "Well it's time that you learned." At this point I was stunned and I reluctantly bought a skein of yarn, after I had paid for it and it was wound for me. Sure there is a phenomenal selection of yarn, but serious attitude of some of the employees which is why I am not going to return. There are much better stores in Portland and the Portland area. read more

The last two times I've been here have been on the weekend and the employees have all been stellar and friendly. I don't know if this is an overhaul for nicer employees all around, or if it's just the weekenders, but I really appreciate it and hope it stays that way. I'm keeping it at 4 stars only because I can't quite get over years of not being treated great, but if I consistently see that this is a change I'll change it to 5 stars. read more

The 2 times I've purchased yarn (once online, once in person) they have had hard to find colors or bases in my favorite yarns. However, I felt exceptionally put off by the staff. They were quite unfriendly and unhelpful. And I was the only person in the store with 2 staff. I won't be going back. read more

I went to For Yarn's Sake to purchase an interchangeable needle set. I was still a beginner knitter and did not know very much about needles. I asked a couple of the ladies at the counter what the difference was between wood and metal needles (thought they would have the expertise to help educate me about needles)--they looked at me and then laughed at the question. I also don't like their no-return policy. read more