I love this store. I live 3 hours away, but when I need yarn (always) I make the trip. Everyone is so helpful and I always find more Than expected!! Gotta go, they close at five. read more

3/8/2025: Jimmy Beans Wool--online store; however, Joy wants buying items now in person! Joy needs circular knitting needles and some other knitting items as well. BTW: Rather than ordering online, PLEASE VISIT because JB HAS EVERY COLOR SKEIN and yarn selection IMAGINABLE!!!!! read more

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This yarn store is amazing. My friends and I try to do the yarn crawl every year. The people working are so helpful and friendly. The store has so many options it can take hours to look through the store. The store has several rooms, a couch for resting, restrooms and even a sale room. My friend jokes the sale room is the escape room. Can you get out of there without buying anything? We haven't been successful yet. The prices are right in line with their competitors and they even have a program. read more

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So sad to hear that one of our favorite yarn stores is closing, the owner sold. I understand yarn will be available from the new owner/company online at some point, but it obviously cannot be the same as purchasing it with assistance from the fabulous staff that work in this brick & mortar. The yarn variety, excellent classes, knitting needles, gifts & project samples will be missed dearly! read more

If I could give them a zero rating, I would. They always take your money on time, but kits are delayed further and further each month. customer service is nonexistent. No one answers emails. No one answers phone calls. read more

Friendly staff, good prices. Great place to buy wool yarn! I am a bit sad that they (like so many other business') are being relocated by their company! I was told they have a web site so you can shop online if you would like to! read more

I placed an order for 8 skeins of yarn. One of the ones I received had been used - the tag was torn and taped back together. The weight of the skein should have been 100 grams - it was short at 92 grams. When I reached out to customer support. I received NO apology and was told that I 'was welcome' to pay to have it shipped back so they could could send me another. I paid full price and they sent me a used, not full skein! They should have refunded my money or sent me a new one. It would have cost me more to ship it back and how can I be sure it wouldn't be another defective skein? Shame on them. Buyer beware. DO NOT trust that they won't try to pawn off used goods on your online order like they did to me. read more

Jimmy Beans Wool - Used, not full skein. - Art Supplies Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I just happened into this place after a friend recommended it and it was their annual sale day! Scored a gorgeous project bag and some beautiful hand dyed yarn.... Amazing selection of ANY yarn you could ask for! The staff AND customers were all so friendly and helpful. Looking forward to joining in for a class some day too. They have a customer rewards program equal to about 5% off. If you are a yarn enthusiast, highly recommend!!! read more

8/16/2022 I would of never guessed there would be a yarn/craft store in my area.. Probably didn't help, that I was chit chatting with my hygienist and she was the one that mentioned it. I've always wanted to learn to knit and crochet.. (I can crochet a straight line).. I'm interested in taking a class to help me and that was why I decided to stop... Also, my ex mother in law loves to knit so I know I'll be back to pick up a few gifts for Christmas. Clean and nicely designed shop! read more

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The yarn selection is great, but online fulfillment is terrible. I used to buy most of my yarn from Jimmy Beans, but the time to receive my orders has gotten slower and slower. I placed an order and received confirmation Dec 1, and now won't receive it until Dec 13. Nothing was back ordered, Whenever I can, I'm turning to other stores so I can get the yarn in a timely fashion. read more

I first found JBW in 2019 and found their staff and selection to be top notch!! I got to hang out in the store for my 2nd time thanks to JBW hosting The Crochet Crowd and friends crochet retreat #crochetstthelake The staff handled 100 of us at once!! Was overwhelmed by the choices, but gosh it's wonderful to be able to get my hands on some of those fibers in person. I order online from them when something catches my eye. Really love the "sketchbook " feature once I figured that out for picking yarn. I love the DellaQ items - especially the train cases, standing needle cases and canvas cubbies. read more

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Online service is terrible, sent to PR rather than the states. Contacted them twice, and they canceled one of the contacts so they could use Zendesk. NO ANSWER, NO EXPLANATION. Their phone service only allows messages to be left. Lousy customer service. Still have not received an order placed back on October 16th. They got their new building and all their "new stuff," but they have become one of the worst online retailers. No more purchasing from Jimmy Bean, you likely will not get what you paid for. read more

My first time going here I went with my mom who's getting into knitting. She's going to take one of their knitting classes. Their shop is set up beautifully with lots of different yarn options. The woman working there was very helpful and patient with all the questions we had. read more

A necessary lightening stop on our road trip back to CA through Reno this week...had to visit the brick-and-mortar yarn emporium that I devote many online hours to...my fiancé saw it was the candy shop of my dreams..and he obliged the necessary time devoted to my Haj. read more

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I've been a knitter since 2001ish, and the classes here have helped me quickly become a solid crocheter. Gorgeous selection of beautiful yarns... the Madeline Tosh wall gives me the swoons... great classes... stellar help from the amazing staff... lots of quality accessories... and a comfy couch for non-yarny plus ones lol. Not a whole lot more to ask for! Quickly became my favorite yarn shop in the area read more

Jimmy Beans Wool - MadTosh - Art Supplies Near Me - Reno, Nevada

What can be said for Jimmy Beans except that it is yarn heaven! One simply cannot visit Reno, or pass through, without making the pilgrimage to visit. Their new location is easy to access and laid out so beautifully, I could have spent hours there feeling, squishing, and buying yarn. There simply is not enough time or money because I wanted more of both so I could walk out with more! read more

Jimmy Beans Wool - Art Supplies Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Auntie Cat e-commerce order: First time ordering with Jimmy Beans Wool and they were fast, responsive and price was perfect. I called to check order went through as it took two days for order to go into processing phase. Received call back stating it was being processed. I did ask to wind up the hanks of Berroco Vintage I was purchasing which could cause delay I thought too. My package arrived however, the labels to my hanks were not include. I've reached out to support email asking to please send them via USPS and awaiting reply. This is a baby gift and I include for the mother to be with hats/socks I make. Keep you up to date when they reply. UPDATED!! Hi Cate, Thank you for reaching out! These labels are put in the core of each cake that you received. If these are not there, please let us know! Looking forward to hearing back from you soon! Dawn Hello Dawn! I'm so pleased with your speedy response as I DID feel inside the beautifully wound hanks you did for me and it was THERE!! Need I say that I am embarrassed that I jumped to a conclusion that it was missing. I do apologize and now I can change my stars to 5 stars!! Which I am thrilled and excited to change. It's difficult to find a credible / affordable online source for yarn. I'm so very happy found Jimmy Beans Wool! I've already back on your website adding to my wishlist! Which I might add is an easy site to navigate around to shop. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Cate read more

Jimmy Beans Wool - Berroco Vintage order from Jimmy Beans Wool with no labels..? - Art Supplies Near Me - Reno, Nevada

wonderful. after years of my mom telling me how great this store is I finally got to go for myself. Lovely lay-out, helpful staff and great selection. Also really like the Little Yarn Library out front. very cute read more

WOW. While driving through Reno this past month, I knew I had to visit this LYS. The location was easy to find, parking was clear and easy, and the shop is massive with lots of different rooms and areas to browse through. If you love yarn, you'll easily spend hours here and will still want more. The shop keeper was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. The displays were stunning. The inventory was impressive. This is one of the best yarn shops I've ever visited. read more

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The yarn was nice but don't expect the yarn to match the picture on their website. Having to pay an outrageous amount for their free shipping because the colors don't match and then having to pay the cost to return the item is not "free shipping ". Just be aware of their policy and the wording of their return policy. Out of a $102 order they refunded $77. I wI'll shop somewhere else for the amount of money I paid for them to ship to me and another $20 out of my pocket to send the yarn back. Costly since you can't count on their color chart. read more

WOW. WOW. WOW!!!! This place is amazing! We came here as one of our stops on the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl this weekend. I'd never been here before, but I will be back! It's in an industrial area right by the Reno airport. Lots of parking, easy to find. Since it was a special event, they even let us wander into the warehouse. SO amazing. I've never seen so much yarn in my life. It was wonderful to see and touch it all. About ten people asked to help me! Everyone was cheerful, smiling, and over the top helpful. I'm a newbie and that meant a lot to me. They were so patient with me. They have so many unique yarns and tons of accessories. I love how they have different rooms for different yarn manufacturers. They have every color and style of Namaste bags. That alone is worth the trip. You won't be disappointed. read more

WOW! Let me just start off with how amazed I was. I've ordered on their website multiple times but never knew they had a physical location. I was in Reno for a conference and was so surprised to see they had a physical store, and let me just tell you it's an absolutely magical place. Their selection was phenomenal! They had some of my favorite indie dyers like TealTorchKnits along with La Bien Aimee. It was unbelievable to see the gorgeous colors those dyers make in person! They also had an absolutely KILLER selection of Rowan, Blue Sky Fibers, Malabrigo, Berroco, MadTosh, and HedgeHog Fibers. I love this place! Not only is the selection good but I had the most wonderful time with the staff who shared their beautiful projects with me and we gushed about yarn. I also made a few friends with other shoppers there. I just had an absolutely magical and wonderful time here. Best yarn store experience of my life. read more

Wonderfully organized by yarn. brand, spacious and well lighted store. Really enjoyed my visit and felt very welcomed by the staff.

Had a really lovely experience at their showroom retail location. It's like eye candy for yarn lovers - a very shoppable and uncluttered space. Wendy was super helpful and knowledgeable, ready to help sort out pattern needs and yarn alternatives. Great balance of letting me explore and checking in, really good customer service. Will definitely visit when next in Reno...and signed up for their great newsletter in the meantime! read more

Jimmy Beans Wool - The "Malabrigo room" - one of many rooms dedicated to yarn makers, yarn types, colors, etc. Super easy to navigate. - Art Supplies Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I don't knit so when my wife asked me to drop by on a recent business trip, I was not looking forward to the visit. Usually my wife does this sort of stuff on line or goes to a local store nearby. First of all the amount of yarn they have on display is impressive! All sorts yarn made of bamboo to wool to silk not to mention a seemingly unlimited color variety of colors. The best thing about this store are the people, everyone was friendly and welcoming; great customer service for sure!! I told them what I (actually my wife) wanted and not only did they know what I was talking about but got it together for quickly. Also, I was given a quick tour by a very helpful young man, whose name I didn't get but I appreciated very much. I took lots of pics which made my wife jealous but also gave her confidence that her orders are being fulfilled by a company that not only exists but is a huge operation full of people who are as passionate about tools and product for all sorts of knitting projects. If you're in the area visit but be mindful of your bank account because there is a lot of stuff you'll want to walk away with! And that's speaking as someone who doesn't knit!! One point of negativity, it's not easy to get to the front door. You have to enter via the truck docks then drive around to the front area where they have plenty of parking. If you're not a regular it can be disorienting. Especially when your GPS tells you you are there but can't find an entrance to the parking lot. read more

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Thank you for the yarn tour and for being so helpful. A wonderful store and destination. All that yarn in one place gives me the shivers! read more

Jimmy Beans Wool - Art Supplies Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Lovely store, many types beautiful wool, as well as needles, patterns, kits, storage and on and on... Staff is always pleasant and eager to help, and are very knowledgeable when you have questions. They have many classes and you can order products online for delivery or pick up. I just wish the shop wasn't quite so far since I'm coming from Spanish Springs. I'd probably visit the shop more often! read more

This review is for on line ordering only. I love this shop. They ship fast and has an awesome selection. The customer service is super awesome too! I ordered a knitting trunk (it's so cute!) and had a issue with it. I wanted to take it on a trip with me the following week. The customer support team shipped out the replacement right away before I returned the item. This is totally one of my go to place to get yarn. read more

Visited the shop in Reno and was amazed! I've turned into an online customer. Quick service!

Over the year the store front of this amazing yarn store has grown to match its online store. the staff is super knowledgeable about all the yarns and accessories. I had a project that I was having trouble figuring out the colors and the specific yarns I wanted to use. I went in and was able to find multiple options. Anytime I need to get yarn, I know where to go. read more

This yarn shop is amazing! If you need it, they have it. And if it's not on the floor, they're likely to have it back in the warehouse. If you need anything for knitting, this is the place to go. One day, I went in looking for 4 hanks in order to have enough yarn for a sweater. I scoured the whole shop and could only find 3 hanks at most. When I asked for help, I laughed at myself because it turned out they had tons of hanks for my project, just not out on the floor. They do have events where you're able to wander around in the warehouse and check out everything they have. It's so fun and there's soooo much yarn!! If you sign up for their newsletter, you can stay up-to-date on their events and happenings! read more

So my review of Jimmy Beans Wool is going to be a combination of their online website and customer service and their brick & mortar local yarn store location in Reno, NV. For most of my time being a Jimmy Beans customer, it has been online, since I live in Hawaii, and Reno is so, so far away. Prices have always been fair, shipping is really great at a set flat rate until you reach free shipping, and it it FAST. Kudos to Jimmy Beans for that, since so many online merchants tack on extra charges for shipping to Hawaii for no good reason that I can see! Jimmy Beans' customer service reps really get that not all of us have access to great yarn in our local areas, and when I've called with weird requests in the past such as "I need blue yarn for a project for my Dad, but he's very picky. Can you send me some samples?", they've been amazingly understanding and accommodating. I've been a loyal online shopper for years, so when I got a couple of days to spend in the Lake Tahoe area, my Mom & I were so excited when my brother offered to take us on a field trip to Reno to the store. As soon as we walked in the door, it was like being in yarn heaven! I could hear the angels singing and everything!! There was even a place to sit down and take photos, which of course, we did! I think this was a pretty new location for the store since their old location had flooded a few months before. Located in a slightly industrial business complex area, it was super empty and parking was abundant! Mom & I were practically the only one in the whole place (several rooms with beautifully displayed yarn--there were lots of choices, but not so stuffed full as to be overwhelming). The displays were so creative and fun, and there were places to sit down and hang out (for my brother, of course, since he had to wait patiently for us). There was even a room full of knitting needles, crochet hooks and other notions where I swear I could hear the choirs of crafting angels singing. I was so amazed and enthralled by the whole store that I had to stop and eat a snack (because we spent so much time there!). The staff couldn't have been kinder--when I told them I needed to step outside to have a snack, the told me that it wasn't a problem to eat in the store (what??!!). They have events in-store with food and drink, and were ok with my snacking while I shopped. I was very careful though, since food & yarn are not a good combination. When my Mom & I were finally ready to complete our shopping, I asked if they would be willing to ship our purchases back to Hawaii for us. We had bought over the minimum for free shipping, and since yarn is a bit bulky and we still have several more trip destinations, it was just easier to have it shipped. It was absolutely no problem for them to ship for us, and we left with just a few treasured purchases, knowing we'd see the rest of our loot when we got home from vacation. I'm not sure how often I'll get back to Reno for in-store shopping, but I'll remember the great experience, and also the consistently great, cheery customer service both online, by phone and in-store. Thanks Jimmy Beans, I'm a customer for life! read more

Fantastic customer service!! Wonderful place to get your yarns! They have the highest and best quality of yarns to choose from! Great prices and many free patterns on the web site! I never shop anywhere else. Even though I am a yarn hoarder I am still shopping. Just received their Christmas Advent project. The only thing that upset me is that I looked in all 24 little drawers! Wonderful surprises in everyone!!! read more

This is THE place to buy quality yarn and knitting supplies in the Truckee Meadows. They have a VERY extensive selection (don't let the "small" size of the shop fool you!). Their prices are in reason but you can find some great deals. If you are online, check out their "Wool Watcher" for some awesome, limited time deals. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and eager to help. If you don't see something on the shelf, just ask! It'll probably be in the back! I love to come to this store, though my wallet always complains when I do! It's so easy to lose your mind in a shop like this. A true knitter's paradise! read more

Jimmy Beans Wool - Art Supplies Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Every city I travel too usually has at least one yarn shop, I try to check it out, I love them! So googling, checking yelp and phone books are how I find them, but this time we were driving around the area and saw a sign on a warehouse looking building and stopped for a look. It was late afternoon and it was deserted not to mention the warehouse/industrial feel, but I still walked in. Inside was a warm and vibrate space full of color and textures, my kind of place and had a very friendly lady behind the counter. I told her what I was looking for, she had some of the same brand but not the cotton I wanted, so I picked up a few skenes of choice wools and made my purchase. There is a e-mail sign up and they offered to order and mail, so it's a good little shop with nice selections and friendly help! read more

I orderded some stylecraft and scheepjies yarn hitting the maximum 75 dollar order. I was impressed with the product, the packing and the speed in which it made it here. I am located in Las Vegas yet my package arrived the second day after my order. I have every intention of ordering from them again as I go through aa lot of yarn. From someone who has ordered yarn products from all around the globe, Jimmy Beans is top of the line! read more

This place is amazing ! They are just very pricey , so don't forget your coins and checkbooks and credit cards because you'll want to buy a lot ! read more

I've experienced great customer service from Jimmy Beans Wool. Staff have gone out of their way to meet my needs - rushing to get my order out, replacing an imperfect skein. They have an awesome selection too. I can count on finding what I need. They are my go to for on line yarn orders. read more

Their website is so easy to use. I could find what I wanted. The colors are shown as swatches, and each color of yarn showed how many available. Standard shipping came so rapidly....I was amazed. If there were any issues with the order they sent an email right away. They are a fantastic website. read more

Of course I will send you photos of my blankets when finished. Will be starting one this week. Will send photo as soon as it's done. Bless all of you for your generous donation and 100% Organic Cotton as well doesn't get better. Brother Wolf here in Asheville thanks you too. They are a Vegan organization and rescue. Sending blessings with much love to all of you at Jimmy Bean yarn. Beth Locascio, Founder and head administrator of Workbasket Warriors Project read more