Thank you, Melissa for being so welcoming when I was visiting Baltimore for the weekend. While waiting for a ride back to the hotel, I sat at the table and met several lovely ladies while we worked on our projects. These two little beauties, had to come home with me! I will certainly visit next time we are in town read more

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I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted/needed when I got there, but was pleasantly surprised at what I found. The yarn matched what I wanted to do much better than I ever imagined. The manager was amazing, and even special ordered a perfect match for one other part of the project. Really high quality items and people! read more

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I just took the Crochet Bootcamp course with Brittni and it was amazing! Perfect for folks who have never picked up a hook to get the very basics of the process. I loved that it was a small group, we could ask all the questions we had, and the instruction was really tailored to how we were doing. It's such a great asset to have in the Hampden neighborhood and everyone there seemed to be wonderful! read more

So glad this place exists. Went to get needles but left with so much more. Way cute store with very nice products. A bit pricey but guess you are paying for the additional business costs it has, like the store frontage, etc. Will definitely be going back when I am in the area again' read more

It's a small store but has a moderately wide selection of yarns including cotton. Much better than a Michael's. They will cake the yarn for you. The two associates were very knowledgeable about the products. They answered all questions but in a curt manner. They seems annoyed by mine and my girlfriend's existence as my girlfriend excitedly explained yarn to me. The prices were very reasonable. I would go back out of convenience for something specific but would recommend a larger more friendly store to spend time in for pursuing for new items. read more

Lovelyarns - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Very nice yarn store with friendly service. I love a yarn store with a good notions section and this shop has a lot of unique stitch markers. read more

Updating my old review with a recommendation to try out their classes - I've taken two in the past few months and found them so helpful. The learning environment is so open and warm, and I've really felt encouraged to try new fiber arts and ask any questions. read more

My daughter has expressed an interest in learning how to knit. I brought her to Lovelyarns to check out yarn, needles and possible lessons. We received assistance immediately upon entering and signed up for lessons in January. I don't know anything about knitting but it seems as if my daughter will be in capable hands. read more

Lovelyarns - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I went into this location while visiting from out of town. I was helped as soon as I walked in the store. I purchased yarn that was dyed by a local artist and learned about the artist. Very good value for your money. It's a great place and very worth your time to stop by. read more

Love love lovely yarns. First time I entered the store to sign up for a class I was hooked. Took my first class in January (top down knit raglan). Only a beginner knitter. Melissa (owner) was the instructor and so informative, and hands on. You not only get class instruction but if you have any problem between the classes you are so welcomed at the store to help with any problems you may have. I recommend Lovely Yarns for any of your yarn, needlepoint etc needs. read more

I have frequented this store more times than I can count, have bought yarn and needles from them and taken their classes, so I am a bit surprised I forgot to write a review. All are awesome. Everyone is friendly, the owner is great, yarn is great and the classes got me hooked on knitting. read more

I love this place! Bonus: if you get stuck in a pattern you can message, call, or FaceTime and they will help you! I messaged a photo of my project and she knew exactly what stitch I was doing wrong just from the photo. They have kits for people who just want one project and only the yarn to do it, they have gorgeous artisan yarns for special occasions, they have mini-skeins and mini booklets for amigurumi mini projects, and they have the hooks and needles to make it work. The staff here is friendly and seems to like being there and chatting about projects. If you don't have a lot of storage space come pick up a kit. If you're a yarn hoarder come add to your stash! I drive all the way up through Bmore from Odentin to get here because I love the Hampden "Avenue" and this yarn store! read more

I reviewed this yarn shop after my first visit. Once again I was in the Baltimore area and had a chance to come to the store. Once again I want to express how great the store is. The selection of yarns is very good, but what is outstanding is the service and help you get here. On my first visit, the owner was there and spent lots of time with me, pointing out the local yarns I was interested in and answering my questions. On this, my second visit, Jane was working and she was equally helpful and generous with her time. I visit yarn stores everywhere I travel and Lovelyarns is at the top of my list. read more

I've been meaning to get here for literally years (2) - so there was a lot of expectation that wasn't requited. This place is dinky! I was greeted immediately and, since I didn't have an immediate need, I just browsed. Lots of pretty accessories (stitch markers, jewelry) tempted me. I saw knit and crochet samples for cheap, too. Unfortunately, none of the yarns called to me, they were unfamiliar brands. I would have likely bought some Rowan, Addi Turbos, or Noro if there were any... The lady working this Sunday morning was very friendly. Surprisingly, in the short time I was here, at least half a dozen other shoppers came in. read more

Lovelyarns - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I think this review might get filtered. But this is only an OK store. There are nice yarns and a pretty good selection. But I only really go there when I am desperate for some needles that I don't own. I find the customer service here to be quite lacking. I want to support them because it is local, but all of my encounters with the staff tend to be negative and snarky. I feel like I shouldn't ask for help because I will only get a snarky response. Knitters need to be more welcoming of one another. If I don't know something and I ask, I am asking for help. So please help and not make me feel belittled for not knowing. Also, while I was browsing hearing the staff talk unkindly of visitors who just left is really disconcerting. Edit: I just came in to buy some stuff. Not for knitting help, just a question about products. read more

After reading other yelp reviews I knew I had to check out this yarn store. I'm so glad that I did! It's a small shop filled with beautiful yarns at reasonable prices. The owner and her assistant were both very friendly and helpful. I had a vague idea about wanting to knit a shawl for my mother. Many useful suggestions were offered and I finally found exactly the right yarn and pattern. (The owner wrote out the pattern for me since she had no more print copies.) The yarn I purchased was wound for me on this wonderful wooden gadget. All part of the great service. The 45 minute drive was worth the trip! read more

I love small business for their charm and Susan and her darling shop do not disappoint. I had never held a pair of knitting needles until taking a class last year. Now I am an avid knitter. They have a great selection, decent prices for a small business, and most importantly, are always happy to help a newbie like me figure out a pattern or a new stitch. I look forward to my next class there. read more

Super cute yarn shop in Hampden! I went there for a class, and the staff was accommodating. My teacher was patient, and I had a great time there! The shop is small, so the selection of yarns is limited (at least from what I can see). I'd definitely consider going there to get yarn, do a stitch n bitch session on Saturdays, or take another class there (much more reasonably priced than other yarn shops in Baltimore). read more

Came here for the PLY Party on Sept. 11. 2011 (yes my review is late). Ohmygosh was it amazing. This small store was PACKED with knitters. For the even they had free (let me emphasize the FREE) cupcakes that were REALLY GOOD, bagels, hummus, fruit lolipops and beverages. There were tons of really good vendors I for one fell i love with Space Cadet but I didnt dare buy any or I would have gone bananas (I am currently unemployed so this would be an issue). The owner was absolutely wonderful although I must say one of the staff members who was wearing a blue tiara was not being a very friendly bunny. In fact she was kinda bossy and not very helpful and that is NOT the attitude to carry in a YARN shop ya hear? This staff person in fact is the only reason why I am withholding the extra star, but I'm sure once I visit again without the crazy yarn party extravaganza going on I will be in love and all will be forgiven. read more

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What a lovely shop! We stopped on our way to Atomic Books. How many ways is this shop the best, let me count the ways - 1 - Is is local! 2 - The owner is helpful and sweet. 3 - The selection is incredible 4 - The offer lots of classes for all levels. 5 - SO MANY YARNS AND NEEDLES! The place is charming and sweet, and will certainly be a regular stop for me. read more

This is my go-to yarn shop, as I live right around the corner. I'm fortunate that it's so great! The selection is a bit small, but quite varied. They have wool, alpaca, blends, cotton, silk, tools, raw material, and amazing colors of it all. The prices match the quality of yarn, so some are cheaper while others are more pricey. But you get what you pay for. I do have to make a shout out to the amazing employees there. Every time I visit they have been warm and welcoming. Even when extremely busy, they will make time to help everyone, and they do it with a smile on their face and terrifying efficiency. After a bad experience at another yarn store (Black Sheep Yarn Shop) I knew I had to ring in my praise for this one, for doing it right. Service is so incredibly important, and these women are great at it. I'd like to see them carry a bit more alpaca, as they only had a few skeins of it last time I went (this may have been because of the holiday yarn crafts rush). But the ones I did find have been lovely to work with. Lovely yarns :) read more

I used to frequent here whenever I needed some inspiration or yarn for a project. The staff are soo incredibly helpful, friendly, and truly sweet. They are so knowledgable and creative. Lovelyarns has a great selection of yarn in a wide variety of materials with great prices. The upstairs is a really great space with amazing selection of knitting needles. Definitely the best place to stock up on yarn and ideas in the Baltimore area and it's local~~~ Yay!!! They participate in many Baltimore events. I remember one year, the owner was knitting an ocean - (literally creatures and all) to display on a mini cooper for ArtScape. She was helping me find the best yarn for my project and knitting an octopus at the same time! The octopus turned out beautiful and my project was a great success. Definitely a true Baltimore treasure. read more

I had the opportunity to purchase a living social deal for a beginner learn to knit class. It was a great experience! As someone who has never knit before, this was the perfect introduction for me. The instructor was wonderful and provided a lot of information in a helpful manner. The store is amazing and the owner is so friendly and welcoming. She has helped me select gifts for my mom who is an avid knitter and always takes the time necessary to help the customer. The store has a great atmosphere and I will definitely return - either for gifts or further lessons! read more

The owner of this shop is the best! She was so talkative, helpful and friendly and she made such an effort to engage my kids, which I really appreciated (they were bored out of their minds being dragged to multiple yarn shops during the Charm City Yarn Crawl, haha!). The selection here is great, and the owner was genuinely interested in helping me select yarn for a project I had in mind. It's a bit of a hike for me to get to, but I will definitely return to this shop!! read more

Thank you for a great time during Local Yarn Store Day! Staff took time to explain and demo the drop spinning wheels and fiber. Customers and staff were welcoming and encouraging and anxious to share info and generally support anyone in the store. Purchased a wheel, some roving (which was on sale) and a skein of cotton yarn than included a free pattern. I inquired about a certain bag in the shop and was immediately gifted with it. They said there were printing errors associated with it and they weren't wanting to sell it. THANK YOU!! My second visit there from out of state- won't be my last!!! read more

This place is adorable and has a wonderful selection of yarns. the staff was knowledgable and friendly. They will give out free patterns and suggestions with any yarn purchase. :) The pprices here are very reasonable for all budgets and projects. read more

Very helpful and friendly staff - they know a lot about yarn, a lot about knitting, and are very, very kind and patient. Lovelyarns stocks a large selection of beautiful local yarns that come in a variety of different fabrics, allowing knitters to try different textures and patterns while supporting the local economy! I am very impressed with Lovelyarns- I only wish they were open a little later and that there was more ample street parking, but that's Hamden. read more

This place is amazing! I came here a couple of years ago while I was in town for a job interview. At the time, I was debating moving from St. Louis to the Baltimore area... and let's just say, finding a new "home base" yarn shop was pretty darn high on my list. The ladies in this shop were so kind and welcoming! I ended up coming back at least one more time before I flew home because I loved chillaxing with them for knit afternoon. It was sooo relaxing. They have an amazing selection of yarn, notions, fiber, and other tools. I bought a locally-made drop spindle, some raw fiber to spin (gotta keep it real on travel!) as well as some beautiful yarn. It was incredibly difficult to make a decision on what to purchase because they had so many options. Also definitely check out the bathroom, they have amazingly funny knitting memes stuck all over the wall. They also have looms upstairs for weaving. The neighborhood around here made me nostalgic for home. Overall amazing shop and I will definitely return here if I ever decide to visit again. I ended up not moving in the end, even though I was offered a job... but I could end up here on travel again so I will definitely stop by and say hello again and buy some more stuff! :) read more

What wonderful customer service! This was my first visit to Lovelyarns, and it was virtual. Melissa treated me like a valued customer, even calling to confirm my order. I explained on the phone that yarn was a gift for my daughter who is learning to knit - when I picked up the bag (with facemasks/social distancing, thank you!), I found printed instructions for new knitters. And lollipops! Who does that? Anyway, thank you, Lovelyarns - I might take up the craft myself. read more

The shop and owner are so nice and welcoming! I had purchased yarn on a whim a couple of years ago, and when I went to start a project, realized I had severely under purchased the amount I needed. I went back in 2 years later and they were able to order the same yarn for me, and didn't require a minimum purchase. They also used their yarn-winder to turn my hanks into balls and I was so grateful! The other skeins I had wound by hand. I will definitely be returning to stock up on new yarn once I've finished my currents WIPs. read more

I really want to like this place. I want to support a local independent store and I want to be able to get quality yarn close to my house. I have been to Lovelyarns a few times over the past couple years and won't be going back. Besides the limited hours being pretty inconvenient and the selection being somewhat limited, I have been disappointed by the customer service. Each time I have felt like my questions were an inconvenience to the staff. Awhile back while I was waiting to get rung up, the woman at the register was very rude to another customer and her friend. Others in my crafting circle have had similar experiences. read more

Absolutely the coolest, most fun, friendliest yarn shop ever, ever,ever! They have an incredible assortment of hand-dyed, indie, ribbons, etc. They even have yarn dyed with Ravens colors in mind! I fell in love the second I opened the door! Don't even spend your gasoline going anywhere else! Love this shop so much! read more

This is a great little shop! I took a knitting class through them using a groupon and not only do I love knitting now (currently my first out of class project is a baby blanket), but the yarn is just lovely. There were really helpful in helping select yarn and needle size. They were really patient with me. Great place, great people and the class seems to really be paying off. I'm obsessed with knitting now. read more

Living quite far outside of Baltimore I usually muddle through and figure out my knitting on my own, however i had a mistake that really needed HELP dealing with!.. i found Lovely Yarns online, phoned them up and went in.. honestly I was Not expecting such a warm welcome or the level of help I received ( for which I can't be thankful enough!) It was just a really a great experience on all levels!! I'd recommend anyone head there for Any knitting of crocheting reason!! read more

Great, locally owned store. Beautiful yarn and great customer service. I took a learn to knit class here a few months back. Loved my teacher, Mary. She was so nice, postive and affirming. Made everyone feel like knitting naturals. The yarn is a little pricey but so pretty! read more

I'm still knitting and am now a regular regular at Lovelyarns! Sadly I missed the PLY party but it doesn't matter, every time I go in I have a great time chatting with Sue or her staff about my latest project. I've experienced a few other yarns shops out there now and I have to say that Lovelyarns has an openness and charm the others just can't compete with. read more

Beautiful Selection and more importantly the owner (her name is escaping me) will take the time to show you how to do something. For example, I can never remember the "right" way to cast on... I always do it a bad way. I was only buying some needles but the owner look the time to teach me again how to cast on!!! Spend $$$ here!! Support this local business!!! read more

I LOVE this store and was very happy they moved to a bigger location. I'm sad because I actually don't knit as much as I'd like, so I have to find an excuse to come and visit! I bought some really great yarns from here (for projects I'm STILL working on!!) and the owner is very sweet and helpful. Everyone should come here for their yarn and yarn accessory needs! read more

A small shop but great variety and the owner is lovely. In addition to many indie yarns and some innovative Japanese yarns, they also have a few tried-and-true lines (from Berocco, Brown Sheep) in solid colors and some Opal sock yarn. Cute project bags and buttons. Plenty of needles. There is a small work table and chairs in the back and plenty of samples. The owner won me over immediately by welcoming me, encouraging me to "touch everything" and then letting me prowl around to my heart's content when she heard I was just browsing. I wish it was closer to home! read more

I go to college nearby, and I make a constant effort to frequent Lovelyarns. It's a wonderful yarn shop, and the owner is very helpful and kind. I definitely recommend this shop to knitters of any level. read more