La Knitterie has been around the block; I came across a book written in the 90s by Edith, one of the owners, in a used bookstore recently. But the shop has completely not kept up with the times. Not having your inventory priced with tags is a no-go, full stop. "It's too hard" or "we have too much stuff" are not acceptable explanations when it creates a really awkward situation for everyone involved: the owner, who has to look up prices individually, and the customer, who may be caught out at the register when something is out of budget. Their tenure is evident by the sheer volume of things they have, and to their credit, their stock is extremely varied and large. Quite easy to lose two hours here. But I found the service hot and cold: they'd sometimes follow me around, but respond coldly when I asked questions. The pricing structure and service just made this a really unpleasant experience that was not at all offset by their large stock. I will skip this when I'm in the area and won't be recommending to friends. read more

I dropped by previously on a Monday without realizing they're closed on Mondays. I was able to come back on a Friday with my mom. This shop is MASSIVE, with thousands of yarn made up of different fibers from acrylics to cashmere to camel to merino wool; you name it! They also have a big selection of buttons, knitting patterns, embroidery/cross knit patterns, and knitting supplies. What I love is they have a knitting club on site where you can also get lessons and help if you've reached a problem with your knitting. Prices are not displaced on yarn as they have so many so I would advise gathering a few choices and then asking about their pricing so you can find one in your budget. This is a family owned small business and I chatted with the son of the owners for a few minutes and this seems like such a lovely location establishment to have in our neighborhood, especially if you're a knitter. You can make an account for free with the store that will save your purchase history if you need more of a purchased item and also they have a newsletter you can sign up for that includes information on sales! read more

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What a treasure! I didn't know where to look first, they have so many beautiful yarns. I wanted to make mittens and they had a beautiful angora pair. They gave me the pattern and made sure i had all the tools before i left. I returned to ask about seeming, and they were helpful and a pleasure to sit and chat with. I wanted to make a bonnet, Edith looked through books and Warren scanned the internet. Again, I left with everything I needed. They showed me a Sophie scarf, and I think my girlwill love it. So when I am done with the bonnet, I will be back. I feel like I have found the support and supplies I need. Merci to this lovely family! read more

La Knitterie Parisienne - Angora mittens - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Studio City, California

After passing by this shop a few times, I finally decided to stop by because I was looking for a specific color of Noro Ito and heard this store carried lots of Noro. Let me just say: I wish I never entered at all. It has probably been a year since I visited, but I won't ever forget it. For one, the store is very disorganized; there surely is a wide variety of yarns, but good luck ever finding anything if you're looking for something specific. None of the skeins are priced either, so if you're a novice when it comes to yarn and fibers, you may be in for sticker shock at the register. Second: the owner, an old woman who didn't even introduce herself, had the worst attitude I'd ever seen from someone in a yarn shop. I've been to pretty much every yarn shop in LA and frequent a lovely one close to me, and never had an experience like it before. She kept side eyeing me and my boyfriend as we walked around the shop being shown yarn by the owner's son. There was even a moment where her son was showing me a specific skein of yarn, and this woman comes from out of nowhere and snatches it out of my hands like I wasn't worthy! I'm not sure if it was because I look young and inexperienced or because I wasn't the type of customer she was used to "helping" (aka not rich and white), but wow, who does that? Third: it will take forever to get rung up because her husband runs the register and has to look up the prices of things individually. I'm not sure if it's because he did it on purpose or really didn't know, but I definitely got upcharged on some buttons I purchased and were told they were "rare". Overall, the only good thing about the place is the owner's son and his kindness and excitement (2 stars solely for his genuine attitude), but other than that, I regret ever stepping foot in the store or spending any of my hard earned money here. Worst part was they didn't even have the color of Noro that I was needing. I will never come back, but the owner is probably happy about that! read more

This is a hidden gem of a shop. A friend of mind texted last month with a photo of a wall, packed ceiling to floor with beautiful yarn. All her comment said was "I've found nirvana." Of course I immediately asked where she was and it was La Knitterie! I had a chance to come in today and my oh my, it IS nirvana. The business is family owned and are SO KNOWLEDGABLE about their craft. I am currently sitting here waiting for them to wind my yarn into cakes (a free service with purchase) and sitting here with the owner (a wonderful woman by the name of Edith) while she helps a customer reverse engineer a pattern from a finished garment! They are changing the gage for a different weight yarn. This is true skill and a lost art. This is wholeheartedly my new favorite needlecraft store. The selection is amazing. They also have some amazing vintage needlepoint supplies. Special thanks to Warren for his short but thorough "orientstion" when I came in. read more

A wonderful family run business. Edith is a gem. The best selection of yarn you can find anywhere in the city and when you purchase their yarn knitting help and lessons are free! I always feel welcome and continue to learn something new every time I am there. There is always a diverse group of people around the knitting table with lively discussions including current events, books, and film. Time just flys. I highly recommend this establment. A great way to spend an afternoon read more

This shop is a hidden gem, a welcoming creative and social hub to knitters of all stripes, and a button wonderland. The yarn selection is dazzling, with a huge amount of lovely and inspiring varieties of yarn, and the community of people who frequent the store is friendly and lively. If you need help or just want to talk about anything and everything as you knit, you can sit around the oval table and do your thing with knitters of all levels. Edith, the stylish and welcoming owner, presides over the knitting table solving problems, encouraging, and helping all comers. I go to knit there in company as often as I can, both to improve my knitting, untangle my mistakes, and spend a little time with knitting friends. Check it out! read more

Phenomenal family owned business with free parking! Unreal selection of yarn and gorgeous buttons - it is genuinely hard to leave because I could spend all day in there. The staff are wonderful and incredibly helpful, there is no other knitting/yarn store I will ever go to after finding this gem!! Easily the drive if you aren't around Studio City. Fantastic, amazing, spectacular, synonyms read more

Within 10 seconds of walking in, one of the owners greeted me and asked what I was looking for. I searched all over the internet to find what I needed: weight 3 DK yarn, 100% wool, variegated. They had SO many beautiful options and showed me a few of their MANY options! They are a family business and they are all very kind. I've never received such amazing and knowledgeable service. People may say it's "messy" but I found it very fun to see all the unique yarn they had--plus if you just ask what you are looking for they help you navigate it very easily. I got these two beautiful skeins of yarn from Germany for $11 each. I'm planning on crocheting some fingerless gloves and definitely coming back to get some knitting lessons! read more

La Knitterie Parisienne - 100% DK weight yarn :) - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Studio City, California

This wonderful yarn source is not only THAT, but the people who own it are kind, helpful, and old school about service and attitude. They are Edith and Merrill. Their son opened the store about 15 minutes early because I looked forlorn after my drive from Glendale to Studio City. Edith went around with me matching colors until she found exactly the right color. I am definitely buying all my yarn there from now on. They have a Knitting Circle table and you can sit down with other knitters and talk and get HELP. I am just starting back knitting from not doing it in 25 years, and this store is the perfect answer to...." Now, How do I do that stitch again?" Thank you Edith and Thank you Merrill and Warren. Terrific Experience. Here is a picture of what I am making now. read more

La Knitterie Parisienne - Edith helped me get the perfect yarn to finish this. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Studio City, California

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This is a beautiful shop. I love the owners Edith and Merrill. It brings me joy and comfort to sit at the table and knit.

This yarn shop is AMAZING! One of a kind in Los Angeles. They have everything you could ever need, all very high quality and reasonable price. And they have a massive warehouse of quality yarn. The service is fabulous, the owners of the store are so sweet and knowledgeable, nobody else like them! My new favorite place! And you can come for free to ask for knitting help and wind your yarn you bought in the store! I recommend this place a thousand times over. read more

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This is the best knitting store hands down. Edith and Meryl the owners are courteous and very helpful. Amazing selection of yarns.

Truly the best knitting supply store in LA. An amazing selection. If they don't have what you want they'll try to order it for you. From helping fix a minor mistake to making a pattern from scratch, Edith's knowledge is boundless. Her husband Merrill always greets you with a smile. I love this place! read more

I don't even know where to begin to sing the praises of la Knitterie Parisienne. I discovered the shop a little over a year ago and found beautiful yarns - which you might think would be a given (it isn't). Yarns are discontinued without reason or warning, and over the years Merrill and Edith have spared no expense and amassed an inventory that is unparalleled. The formidable array of vintage cashmeres and angoras is joined by the very latest imports and hand-dyed yarns, But more importantly, I found a second home. Edith, Merrill and Warren go out of their way to help you navigate the maze of yarns and find patterns suitable for the yarn and knitter's skill alike. But what makes La Knitterie Parisienne truly unique is Edith's Table, where knitters of all levels are welcome to come for help or just for company. read more

I've been on an obsessive yarn hunt for the past week, visiting 5 of the most popular yarn stores in the LA area. This was by far the best and largest collection. If anything the options were overwhelming, but that just means there was everything I was looking for (including some sustainable/ethical brands which is really important for me and hard to find in yarn stores). The man at the front was so kind and helpful in assisting me but also in letting me roam without pressure for the 2 hours I was there. Good prices too! Very good experience, just be prepared to peruse a vast collection. read more

This is a great yarn store tucked away in a mini strip mall. We were greeted promptly upon walking in and given a run down of the store. I found some lovely purple NORO yarn and mohair to make a lovely vest. I'd recommend you come here if you like to do a bit of search for your next project. I feel like I got a good deal on the yarn as I got 5 skeins for around $112. The prices aren't on the items but if you're going to a yarn store you should already know this won't be Joann's prices. I like to support family owned business. read more

I was hesitant to visit this store after reading some of the reviews (amazing how they're filtered on the mobile app vs. the online website). The last thing I needed was condescending local yarn store owners on my 2013 LA Yarn Crawl. The store itself is crowded, cluttered (YES cluttered!), and stocked from top to bottom with yarn. Because I was trying to end my day here and I was tired from visiting other stores, I didn't browse as efficiently as I could have or should have. I did see tons of yarn. I didn't like that none of it was priced, and according to papers posted everywhere, the reason why is because they have some of the most competitive prices in the industry, and they can't price over 30,000 items in stock. Take it to a cashier and they'll be happy to look up the price for you. Mmm I'll pass. It was a bit claustrophobic in this store. It's not pretty. It's stuffy. I'm not trying to be rude or mean about it, I just didn't feel comfortable here. The staff was nice but maybe the owners sons were on their best behavior because of all the new customers the yarn crawl brought in. Perhaps. The owners son was a little overbearing. His attitude was more like "Let me make you a deal" than "welcome to our lovely yarn shop". We just wanted to browse in peace. The three stars are for the enormous stock of yarn. If you're looking for something specific and a little more dated, it is definitely here. If you want more contemporary items, it may or may not be found here. Happy hunting! read more

La Knitterie Parisienne - In case you were wondering... - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Studio City, California

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I was visiting LA and was very excited to come to this store. The owner and her husband both greeted me and I was so thrilled to see they had a knitting circle going. I picked out a pattern and the owner helped me get all of the materials I needed. They only have 5 of a type of yarn in stock at a time, but have a warehouse, and mailed me the rest I needed (because I'm out of town); it came pretty fast. This store has a wonderful selection of yarn, and I can't wait to come back the next time I visit. I wish I lived here, so I could knit in their lovely knitting circle. I needed beads for my project and she recommended a bead store down the road that had what I needed. The owner said she was available for FaceTime or email if I needed any assistance with my project. Thank you guys!! There are no prices listed on their yarns. This doesn't phase me one iota, knitting is an expensive hobby, and I am very familiar with pricing. This store is price competitive. Any questions I had were answered for me. read more

Wonderful knitting shop. I drop in every time I am in L.A. Very welcoming. There is room to knit in the shop at a small table to get instruction, advice, or just to knit and chat! read more

I think this is the best yarn store in the valley . they have everything and you can do your projects and get help if you buy yarn from them. it's really great read more

Ok, I've read some of the negative reviews on here about LKP and I have a few things to say about this store... First, I've been shopping at LKP for well over 10 years and I would go there with my mom when I was a teenager, so she could buy yarn for her projects. This business has been around for a long time because it supplies knitters/crocheters with an extremely large selection of incredible yarn, patterns (I've even purchased vintage pattern books there), and anything else you might need to make something beautiful. The added bonus is that Edith is there. She might not make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, but I don't need my hand held when I speak to her - I need help/instructions for my project or yarn advice. This place is her business, they have a constant flow of customers, and (as I already mentioned) a massive selection of yarn. Also, Edith is known in the LA area as THE woman to go see if you're having an issue with your knitting or need any kind of help. She knows her sh*t - and it's not from chatting it up with every customer, it's from working hard. I respect her talent and think she's badass at what she does. Meryl handles the register and most of the "business" side of things. He will let you know a price if you ask him. There are thousands of skeins of yarn in this store, and 2 people working there, so I'm not the least bit surprised there are no prices on anything. It doesn't bother me at all. Basically, this small business kills it if you're in need of accurate knowledge on knitting or a selection of yarn from all over the world (I should also mention they have a great needle selection too). read more

Listen this place is one of the most amazing stores of any kind that I've been to in my life. Period. A small business with an amazing inventory and they know their stuff. Both Edith and Meryl were helpful and very fun and humorous. If you don't get it don't complain. read more

This shop is owned by a husband who takes care of the paperwork, and his wife who is the knitter and knows the stock. She is very rude, and will lie to you, if she thinks it will get her a sale. I'm a very experienced knitter and yarn shopper. (And, she knows this, since I've been there many times, and she's seen the kind of work that I do.) I went in there looking for 100g skeins of merino wool fingering yarn in USC colors. She took me over to the baby yarn section. I was puzzled, because baby yarn usually doesn't come in those colors. She then started looking for colors in an assortment of 50g skeins. I told her that I wanted 100g skeins, and she said she knew that. She then asked me what I was making, and I told her a scarf. She then said that fingering yarn was awful light for a scarf. I explained that I was making a Brioche scarf, and she looked puzzled. (Brioche is a technique where two colors of yarn are knit in the same row, but the strands are not held together. It's complicated to explain.) She questioned it again, and I explained again that it was a Brioche scarf, and she continued to pull out 50g skeins. I then repeated that I needed 100g skeins, and she said that she knew that, and that I would have to buy two of each, because fingering yarn doesn't come in 100g skeins. That's where the lie comes in. I was surprised that she would say that, and told her that lots of brands have fingering in 100g skeins, and mentioned some. She then said that she didn't carry any. That's when I realized she was just trying to sell me what she had in stock, regardless of whether it was what I wanted or not. I've gone in there several times looking for specific types of yarn, because they do have a good selection. But, her attitude is always snotty and know-it-all. And, this time, with COVID, and in their very narrow aisles, her husband made no attempt to keep 6 ft. away from me. He doesn't know where the stock is, and should have left the area when his wife had me follow her to the aisle she was looking in. This was the last time I will go in there, even if I'm desperate! read more

it was cluttered, and stocked FULL of yarn. I found lots of things I wanted but not a lot I can afford right now....but that's how it is in a lot of yarn shops! Edith was friendly, nice and offered to help me find whatever I was looking for, but I really just came in for the Yarn Crawl. I would be back, especially if I was looking for something specific. I can't imagine she wouldn't have it. (ok maybe not all the colors but she has tons of different brands, and a huge load of styles that you won't see in other stores.).... A younger guy was sitting at a table and even he offered to help, and I believe it was Edith's husband working the register. The biggest complain I had was parking but I found a space, thank goodness I have a small car. My old car would never have fit into the spaces. One note, my mom used to work at a shop in the same place many years ago..and it did bring back memories of coming down to Studio City as a child... :) read more

La Knitterie Parisienne - LOTS of buttons!!! :) - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Studio City, California

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As an avid knitter, I have shopped at many stores and I can say without a doubt this is the best yarn store in the Los Angeles area. Edith knows everything about yarn, patterns and I have seen her fix complicated knitting issues on everything from blankets to sweaters. She is truly a master. Since she doesn't charge for sitting at her knitting table, she can only help you with projects made from yarn purchased at her store, which is common practice. The store is chock full of yarn and knitting accessories- they really do have everything you could ever possibly want or need. Whether you are an expert knitter or just learning, I can't recommend La Knitterie Parisienne enough! read more

A superb experience! Merrill was helpful & kind from the moment I stepped in. Edith, well, she is exactly the extraordinary knitting expert from Paris who would accompany the name of this charming store. Une superbe expérience! Merrill a été utile et gentil du moment où je suis entré. Edith, eh bien, elle est exactement l'extraordinaire spécialiste du tricot Parisienne qui va avec le nom de ce boutique charmante. read more

On the list of yarn stores for the 2019 LA Yarn Crawl, this will be one store that I will not return to. It may be the oldest, most famous and have the best inventory as the owner described, but it mostly looks like it hasn't been cleaned and organized in years. With so many wonderful yarn stores in Los Angeles county that are clean and have fresh yarn that is priced, there is no reason to ever stop at this place again. read more

If you want to be treated with respect here, you had better be rich and/or famous, otherwise all bets are off. I used to go here because they carry a lot of Noro, but the guy at the counter (I think his name is Merrill?) has such a condescending, nasty attitude that it just isn't worth it anymore. His ego is more in line with the CEO of a major movie studio than a yarn salesman, but I digress. The last time I was there, I bought $100 of yarn. When I asked him to wind it for me, he huffed and rolled his eyes like he was doing me the biggest favor in the world. Sorry for asking you to do your job, I won't make that mistake in the future. I felt slighted and belittled, and regret having wasted any money there. It's a shame really, they have an unparalleled selection and some really beautiful stuff. read more

If you want to be treated like the odd girl in high school walking up to the "Mean Girls" table with a French exchange student at the head - here's your chance. Rude, condescending, snobs - the owners. Sycophantic wanna be masochists - their customers, or should I say "fans". I'm outta there. Never again! I spent a FORTUNE here a few years back before there were knitting stores on every corner. I still have some of the stash. Two years after having a baby I am ready to get back into knitting so I gathered up my stash and headed to LKP because it is the only shop in town open on Mondays that I knew of. I expected SOME attitude but I was blown away. You would think that with stiff competition on a bad economy they would start being nicer to clients. You would think that since the bottom of my knitting bag held $500 worth of receipts I might get SOME leniency on "we help for free with yarn you purchase" ... I can't even think of anything funny to say. That's how bad it was. read more

I just don't like this place. Period. 1) They ignore you when you come in. I wasn't even sure if there was anyone working until I made my way past the mounds of disorganized yarn mish-moshed together with no price tags to the back of the store. The person working here was helping someone else who was obviously way more important than I was. At least they both thought so. 2) Did I mention nothing has a price tag on it? And don't bother asking. If you can get someones attention long enough, all you'll get is attitude and more attitude. Gosh, if you need to know the price you shouldn't be shopping here was the vibe I got. Well, excuuuse me, but I'm not going to pay self indulgent prices when I can go to a FRIENDLY knitting store and pay less, and have less dust on everything too. 3) The buttons look like they've been there since 1920. I mean it. They look OLD. The tubes they are in are old and yellowed. Even if the product is new, its just a horrible presentation. And, again, way over priced. $10 for four little pink bunny buttons? WTF. Really. 4) This is the most disorganized store I've ever been in. It's dusty, dirty and just plain messy. It's sad to see nice yarn die here. They just don't seem to care. About caring for their over-plentiful stock or their customers. Skeins were crammed haphazardly wherever they could find space. It didn't seem to make any sense. It wasn't organized by weight, color or any other way I could see. This store was even more disappointing because I brought my mom here when I came for the first and only time. We always hit up as many yarn stores as possible whenever she's visiting. This has been, by far, our biggest disappointed of all time. read more

Price your damn yarn people! And when you overhear customers discussing it amongst themselves, don't jump into the conversation, get defensive and condescending about how big your operation is, how long you've been in business, and why pricing your yarn is just physically impossible. Please. We all know you don't do it so that you can flex your prices, and charge full retail for yarn that's been discontinued for years. I'm giving them 2 stars for their HUGE, reasonably well-organized selecton. But that's all. I prefer to spend my $$ where I'm treated like a valued customer and not a "mark". read more

Charming little shop with nice selection of yarns. No prices, which is a pet peeve. I later discovered that the yarn I bought had been previously returned as evidenced by the old, torn and taped label and it's discontinued. I feel it should have been discounted and marked "discontinued." Won't be returning. read more

hahahaha, All the bad reviews which ring true; I've enjoyed reading them. However there's another side. Edith is very knowledgeable and is willing to help you step by step in getting whatever project you want accomplished. She will modify the pattern so it fits you perfectly. Now, to get to that place where you feel comfortable walking in, plopping down at the table, and getting down to business, depends on what your made of. If you're a delicate type, one for whom the attitude of others can have a devastating effect, at this store you may be SOL. If you're like me: not easily intimidated, and tenacious, then you'll do just fine. You may even enjoy the place and it's quirky characters as I have. read more

I came to this shop frequently in 2004. I wanted to learn how to knit and this place offered to teach you how to knit for free so long as you purchased your yarn there. It can be intimidating at first. You walk into a back room and see a huge table surrounded with women sitting there chatting and knitting. I bought some yarn and needles, sat at the table and someone taught me right then and there. I was so excited! On Wednesday nights the store is open later and people bring food and wine. You get to hear a lot of celebrity gossip as most people there are either celebrities or work in the industry, which I enjoyed. I stopped knitting in 2006, but last week I had the urge to start again. I went in to the shop on a Wednesday afternoon and it felt like nothing had changed. The owners were very friendly and one of them helped me find the type of yarn I was looking for. I bought 3 skeins of multi-toned black marino wool yarn and 5 skeins of dark purple marino wool yarn- all imported from Italy- and it is such great quality! The yarn at other places just does not compare. I did not feel like I was being treated like dirt and I was still in their computer system! The owner actually welcomed me back and told me that he hopes I come around more often. I can understand how some people may go here and feel ignored or excluded because it's such a big scene and mostly everyone knows each other. If you're uncomfortable, then go somewhere else. I honestly don't think you'll be missed. The owners probably don't care about their reviews and writing such horrible things won't change the way they do business. This place has obviously done something right to be in business for so long and to have such loyal customers. read more

I don't know why everyone is hating on this spot. I had a great experience. The owners were very pleasant and you cannot beat the prices here! I'll definitely be back. The selection is almost overwhelming. They have everything. I loooove Malabrigo yarns and they have tons! Do yourself and your pocketbook a favor and go here. Plus they have dedicated parking spots read more

This is really the only shop a knitter needs. Their selection of yarn is just holy-hell amazing. You'll get overwhelmed, because there is yarn yarn yarn everywhere you look! The staff is really helpful and knowledgeable. I went in last time with a sweater pattern, and when they didn't have the same brand listed in the pattern, they helped me find something A) I liked, and B) would work for the sweater. Their prices are pretty good. They carry a lot of nicer yarns, so if you're just looking for so-so quality to knit something where quality isn't a huge concern, you'd be better off just hitting up Michael's or something. Save your trips here for luxurious projects! This doesn't mean they are overly expensive; you just won't find anything dirt cheap. One thing I've noticed is their needles tend to be a bit more expensive here, so unless you're looking for some exquisitely-crafted polished wood needle, try to get that stuff at a discount store. Of course, I'm always so glad to be shopping here and getting such good help that I buy 'em here anyways! read more

I've never been to the store, but I bought some Knit-Lite light-up knitting needles for my mom from them. I called, and said I'd like to buy these needles, but I don't know what size to get her. They asked me a couple questions, and poof I was set. My mom got them, and now she can knit in the car at night! Or anywhere else you need a pointy light up knitting needle. They were great to deal with! read more

Since my knitting adventure started, I went on a quest with a friend to experience the different local yarn shops (LYS) on the Westside and in the valley. I loved most of them, I felt the staff was warm and friendly. However, I had a different experience here. As I approached the door with my friend, I noticed a sign in the window: "Free lessons with purchase of yarn." Score! I could take advantage of that. See, I had recently started knitting and I was not quite comfortable in my skills. Any knowledge I could pick up would be very helpful. We walked in and there was yarn EVERYWHERE. I noticed another sign noting something along the lines of "Our prices are not marked, but they are the best. Ask cashier for price." I thought that was a little strange, but not a problem. I could imagine it would be difficult to put price tags on all this yarn. There was TONS of it. We were casually browsing around when a man pops out of nowhere. I assume he is the store owner. He asks if we need anything, and we make it very clear that we are just looking, not buying. I made the mistake of telling him we were beginners. He took it upon himself to try and tell us everything about yarn and knitting. While I appreciated the advice, I really was not there to be lectured about the difference between acrylic and natural fibers. Of course I know the difference, and I know why acrylic is cheap. He started taking us around the yarn-maze and showing us different fibers that he thought would be best. I appreciated that, but he wouldn't leave us alone. It was a bit much for me, being followed around like that. This store was pretty pricey, but they did have some really nice fibers. I do plan on coming back here when: 1) I have lots of money to spend (I cannot justify $45 for one scarf right now) 2) I am more experienced (Don't want to "practice" on expensive stuff, it's almost a waste) 3) I want a crazy fancy yarn for a crazy fancy pattern Overall, this is a great store for more advanced knitters. As a beginner, I found it unrealistic for my skill level, and a bit too intimidating. Perhaps down the road I will have a different experience. read more

The Good: they have more fucking yarn than any yarn store I've ever been to in my life. Seriously. It's floor to ceiling, the whole place, numerous tiny aisles tottering with balls of yarn. There's yarn in every weight, fiber, and color you can imagine. Even if you don't end up buying anything, this place is amazing for inspiration. The Bad: There is so much yarn and this place is so overstuffed, that almost every time you pull a ball, hank or skein out of a little cubby/cube, you will pretty much always get hit by at least a few other balls falling on your head after dislodging even one. The Ugly: Nothing. Is. Fucking. Priced. No really-nothing on the floor is tagged with a price, which can actually lead to a pretty uncomfortable experience. You don't know, until you've taken something up to the register, whether it's $4, $14 or $40, and that can be embarrassing if it turns out it's something you can't afford. I don't want to fall in love with a ball of yarn, carrying it around the store for fifteen minutes, only to discover I can't afford it. Also, several times that I've had an item price-checked at the register, I felt like the person (either the husband or the wife, as the shop is owned and run by a married couple/team, Edith and... Husband Whose Name I Cannot Remember) tried to convince me it was a good buy or that it was worth it. It's like, I don't doubt this yarn is "worth it" but it's up to me whether I feel comfortable spending at or beyond a certain price point, and I don't like feeling railroaded. Generally, their price points aren't too high, but c'mon. Stop being weird about your price tagging. It's not cool. While they do have the biggest selection I've seen in a store yet, they don't carry a lot of the yarns/brands I like. My mother and I first visited this shop about 8 or so years ago; my mom had recently taken up knitting, and I wanted to learn, too. However, after purchasing yarn, Edith criticized my mother for the way she knit (continental style) and told her that there were all sorts of projects she'd never be able to make because she didn't knit the right way (English style). As it turns out, a number of years later, my mom has become the most prolific knitter I personally know and has yet to come up against a project that has stumped her. Edith: you may be the Mother of Purl, but it turns out you were wrong. I find this is a great place to come in and get ideas, but I haven't purchased yarn here in easily 5 or 6 years for all of the reasons above (yarn not being priced, insulting customers based on how they knit, etc.) read more