My boyfriend and I came up to Jim Thorpe to ride the train in October 2025 and for what I thought would be a visit to a quiet town tucked in the mountains. We got up bright and early to get tickets then walked and explored the town. We got to the busy corner of Broadway and Hill Road, I was a bit overwhelmed due to the volume of people in the tiny town for the Autumn Leaf Train, looked to my right, saw Hooked On Yarn and felt relief. I love crocheting, it is what brings me peace and balance; my boyfriend doesn't have a clue as to what to do with yarn, but came with me regardless. We walked into a quiet, beautifully laid out and decorated store, with the kindest greeting from the owner. We quickly struck up conversation with the sweet lady and talked like we were neighbors. She explained her business, helped me pick out the amount of yarn I'd need and talked to us about the town. There is a wide variety of yarns, patterns and tools around. The quality of the yarn is very nice and her prices are very good. Overall, it was a peaceful break from the busy streets outside, a great place to find new yarns, a new place for a friendly and warm conversation and I would recommend it to anyone visiting. read more