This is my new favorite place to hang out! This place will surprise you! It's the oldest yarn store…read morein Wisconsin and formerly a real yarn mill! The current owner of the yarn store, who is often on site, can tell you the history of the mill and store. She's a wonderful conversationalist and you'll just want to grab a hot cocoa and listen to how she's managed the store over the years. The store is filled with beautiful textiles that just make you want to lay down and make yarn snowmen. That's a thing! Right? I love walking through and looking at all the textures and colors. Every corner has something that captures my eye or attention. All the events provide coupons, gifts, and ideas to encourage purchasing at reasonable prices. There's a "secret" room in the neck with discounted yarn. Do NOT miss this special room. There are beautiful choices in that room that allow you to make full projects at reasonable prices The best part though is the coziness of the shop. There are little nooks and crannies in which to sit and create beautiful things. I like to bring my needles and yarn and just sit in the gathering area crocheting while people come and go. The constant movement, chatter, and energy of people around me while my service dog sleeps near my feet feels like a little retreat. It calms my spirit to get in this shop! The shop has events, classes, workshops, and is an amazing community of talented textile artisans eager to share their skills and knowledge. The owner is proud to share the space with community members. She and her staff make this a warm welcoming place to hang out. It's a getaway in the Village. An unassuming little spot that you'll have no reason to seek out but once you find it, you'll never want to leave! People make it wonderful! The yarn and activities make the shop feel like home! Drop in and fall in love with The Grafton Yarn Store. Save me and the dog a seat!

I was looking for a light pink mohair. I called ahead, the nice lady let me know she had it. I got…read morethere, such a cute little shop. They even have a return policy if you bought too much yarn at the end of your project, you can return unused skeins. And a bonus, there is a great coffee shop next door. I can't wait to go back there again!

Limited selection of yarn but a very clean, neat and organized store. Service was great. They have…read moregreat yarn at reasonable prices some are pretty pricey, it really depends. The best thing is that the sell different brands of soap to wash your crochet or knitted items at reasonable prices.

Fiber Fever has come through for me more than once! I've had several recent customer orders and I…read moremessaged for an appointment to pick up my yarn and to see if they could hold my yarn until I could get in. They were super responsive, helpful and went out of their way to help me. Always a great experience at Fiber Fever!

First, to other LGBT folks of Brookfield, this is a great and safe place. Craft places tending…read moretoward older crowds can be pretty hit or miss, and this is definitely a hit. This place is awesome. If you've only ever used yarn from places like Michaels or hobby lobby, learning how to use good quality yarn might intimidate you. Take the plunge. Get a little more familiar with yarn sizes and materials (cotton, alpaca, wool). That's really all you need to start buying beautiful, long lasting, and soft yarns. You'll thank yourself when your yarn isn't made out of plastic anymore! The yarn is more expensive than the plastic products at craft shops; however, there is a good range of less-to-more pricey products. You can get 100 grams of superb wool yarn for $13, or you can get 100 grams of a silk and linen mix for $37. (PS, they sell berroco berroco, and I used their half wool/half alpaca yarn for my sweaters. It's $14 per 100 grams!) They also do sell some plastics (a nylon mix is very useful in socks), it's just not my style personally. The worst thing about this place is that it is very knitting oriented, kind of leaving crochet in the dust, especially in their book selection (there's like 14 knitting books and only ONE crochet book). Still, even as someone who only crochets, I love it. It is worth your time. Also, no shame to people who buy craft store yarns for money purposes! Pursue your passions in a way that works for you!

I used to be a customer of Cream City Yarn, but unfortunately, my experiences left me feeling…read moreanything but welcome. On multiple visits, I walked into the store without even being acknowledged by the owner. On one occasion, I asked about ordering a pom-pom in a color that wasn't in stock. The request seemed to be an inconvenience, so I said, "Oh, don't bother if it's too much trouble." Her response was simply "OK," and she walked away. No attempt to help, no alternative offered, and certainly no sense that my business mattered. At a yarn crawl event held at a brewery, the experience wasn't much different. The owner sat off to the side with little apparent engagement. Several knitters I spoke with didn't even realize she was there, despite her involvement in the event. For a business built around a community-oriented hobby, that lack of engagement was disappointing. More recently, I had an unpleasant interaction on TikTok with a Cream City Yarn employee who was publicly discouraging participation in the Greater Milwaukee Knitting Guild, disparaging its leadership, and encouraging others to "spread the word." Rather than respecting that people can share a love of knitting without sharing every personal belief, the comments struck me as divisive rather than welcoming. I subsequently learned that the owner had been made aware of these comments and defended the employee's right to express those opinions. While everyone is entitled to their beliefs, I found that response disappointing given the business's stated commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community. What troubles me most is the disconnect between the values Cream City Yarn promotes and what I've personally experienced. Inclusivity shouldn't be selective, and kindness shouldn't depend on whether someone shares your opinions. Between my experiences as a customer and these more recent interactions, I've decided this isn't a business I want to support.

My Chief of Staff says this is the best knitting store in the area for the expert and supportive…read morehelp. That's saying a lot because all knitting stores offer helpful and supportive assistance. Very good selection of yarn and knitting supplies, the store is well laid out with some other gifts like locally crafted jewelry and knit gnomes. Now there's an adjective-noun combination I don't remember ever writing, knit gnomes. Maybe the name of my next band.

A great local yarn shop. Wonderful selection and very helpful. Susan and her staff have helped me…read morenumerous times with projects.

On the eve of Milwaukee's Stitch and Pitch, my mom learned how to knit a hat on a circular needle…read more It happened to be my Addi Turbo from my growing collection of circulars and Addis. She promised to get another one right away. Luckily for me, it happened to be the day of Stitch and Pitch before the game. Our Stitch and Pitch preparations included some trips to the both yarn and craft stores. French Knots is a great, little yarn store tucked in a small office like complex. Walking in the store, you're greeted by two very welcoming employees and yarn lining the walls. The owner helped us out immediately with the Addi Turbo needle and my mom's DPN desire. French Knots has a great needle selection ranging from Addi Turbo to Lantern Moon to Clover. Though we weren't there for yarn, my yarn loving self wandered through the many different yarns. They have so many lovely yarns and brands that I've only heard about like Louet, Lorna's Laces, and Reynolds. Their yarn selection just blew me away. It's also neatly organized and a table for classes sits in the middle of the room. I had a great experience here picking up my replacement Addi Turbo and drooling over some seriously amazing yarn. The staff was helpful and we exchanged local yarn store cards. Later at Stitch and Pitch, the owner greeted me with a smile. I'll be back for some good hard to find yarn and great service.

Now is Knitting Knook under new ownership.... completely different experience, and environment…read more New owner is welcoming, kind and curious about my work (even though it's not knitting)... I'm greeted with a smile, and was offered a discount card/membership program that is saving me money too. Total turn around.

What a beautiful store. Inside I found a nice yarn selection catering to knitters, crocheters and…read moreweavers. The owner is a lifetime expert on these fiber arts and knows everything! She is so helpful and kind and I wish I lived nearby to be able to be a full-time customer.

Barb is wonderful! She's helped me with weaving questions as well as knitting things with…read more"different" wool than wanted in instructions. Always find her helpful and decorated to give inspiration!

So fun! Staff is very attentive and knowable! Prices were very reasonable ad well. Icannot wait to…read morego back!

I ordered online for pick up as we were on our way up north. The selection was good. I had exactly…read morewhat I needed and we were able to just stop by and pick it up right away. It looks like this is a good place for the Knitting community to meet and hang out. I would definitely come back again.

I came in to find new ideas and the shop had lots of samples of projects I could see. The person…read moreminding the shop was so helpful and knowledgeable that I asked if she owned it and it turned out she was just a part timer. They had lots of really nice yarns, the projects were on trend and pricing was fair. The shop has a very friendly feel to it in terms of layout. I highly recommend this shop and can't wait to go back when I am in Wisconsin next.

Lovely yarn shop! The yarn is organized with many color selections. Lots of warm animal fiber yarns…read moreavailable for cold weather projects. Impressive accessory and needle selection too. I can't wait to come back again!

This is a lovely shop, and one of the best LYS's I've been to in Wisconsin (and I've visited quite…read morea few in the Madison area!). They stock almost all of the different types of Blue Sky Alpacas yarn (my favorite), and have a great selection of yarns from other manufacturers. Prices seemed reasonable to me, but this could be compared to buying the same yarns in the UK. In addition to a great selection of yarn, there is a great selection of needles from Crystal Palace Yarns and Brittany to name a few. Be mindful that the store is not open Sundays and Mondays, so plan accordingly if you're making a special trip! Also, if you are not fond of winding your hanks by hand, the staff are happy to wind them for you, free of charge! All in all, I loved the place, and will most certainly stop in the next time I'm visiting home.

I live in DC and my local yarn store ran out of a specific yarn while I was in the middle of a…read moreproject (totally my mistake not getting enough). I found the yarn I needed online at Firefly and emailed to order some. The store associate emailed me back and in the same hour I had completed the order and the yarn shipped out the next morning. I was so impressed with how responsive they were and I appreciated how absolutely lovely the associate was! The yarn was less expensive than my local store and the whole process went so well I'm going to definitely use Firefly as my main source of fiber yarns. Thank you! Highly recommended