Friendly owners and the perfect spot for vintage and contemporary items. I am happy to see the…read morehistoric Winschel's building live on.

Fabulous shop & John has exceptional taste & creativity. Excellent selection & high quality…read morematerial. A rare gem!

4.5 stars. Songbird Artistry is a local, family-owned business that sells merchandise that is made…read moreby over 50 local artisans as well as art classes. The merchandise includes jewelry (e.g., necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins), apparel (e.g., gloves, hats, t-shirts, onesies, and bibs), bath products (e.g., soaps, beard balm, aftershave, and shower steamers), foods (e.g., olive oil, vinegar, seasonings, and dog and cat treats), stationery (e.g., stickers, greeting cards, and magnets), and home decor (e.g., candles, coasters, prints, and knick-knacks). I bought one pierogi magnet for five dollars. This magnet sticks well to my refrigerator in my kitchen, and it looks cute.

I've had my eye on this shop for some time now and was very glad to see them represented at the…read moreMingo Creek covered bridge festival. Their jewelry is locally hand made and goes anywhere from traditional to whimsical motifs including Harry Potter, Disney, Hamilton the musical, mosaics, and even dried flowers! Their booth only carries a limited selection of what's in the store where they have partnered with local food vendors such as Olive and Marlowe, as well as other Pittsburgh vendors to sell you almost anything. You can find stickers, clothing, caps, coasters, keychains, soap, candles and so much more! I was able to chat with Jenny who is one of the owners of the business who told me that they offer various craft classes in the store as well as unique themed parties such as Harry Potter for kids. If attending a class is not your bag because of the pandemic then on occasion you can purchase a craft kit in store and arrange for a Zoom class on a particular day to make your craft. They are very flexible when is comes to meeting people exactly where they are. You can find most anything on their website. Have something in particular in mind? Just contact them and they will accommodate your every need. During my visit I picked up two pairs of earrings with surgical steel backs. Jenny gave me some rubber stoppers with my purchases to insure they won't get lost. I purchased a pretty teardrop stud earring set and the Hamilton inspired earrings. I'm all set to enjoy one of my favorite Broadway musicals-"Hamilton." I also learned they do "Wicked the musical" jewelry if you are fond of that show. It's a great place to buy local made arts and crafts showcasing Pittsburgh. Although they are based in Lawrenceville across from Children's hospital, you may run into this business at various events with the last one I saw them at was VegFest. They were also at Picklesburg. Jenny told me that If I ever make to the shop itself the cheapest parking is at Children's Hospital across the street for $3.00. Not a bad deal if you are looking for parking in the area. Will be looking forward to visiting their store this fall to check out their other offerings.

My husband, dear man, stopped here as a surprise for me on our way to a wedding across the state…read morefrom our home. Another customer informed us about the yarn crawl, wow!! The idea of having so many little yarn shops within a relatively small area is astonishing, since I usually have to drive some distance from home. I visited every shop on the crawl, between wedding events, that weekend! Had a blast! This store is adorable, beautiful items, great ideas, set up very well. The staff was very helpful and informative, but didn't mind us both browsing. Definitely worth visiting. I wish I could add more pictures, they just won't upload here, because the entrance is adorable!

This yarn shop is AMAZING! RaggZ has a great selection of unique and interesting yarns at prices…read moreyou won't believe. Each time I go I find something I haven't seen before. Toni, the owner, welcomes everyone as if they're family and is incredibly helpful whether you need help with a project or a yarn selection.

Wonderful shop- excellent variety of yarn and supplies. Owner is helpful, but not pushy. I found…read morethe sweater I wanted to knit and she tracked down the pattern for me. Only drawback is the hours are very limited. I think it's only open 4 hours on two days and 6 one other day. I would suggest calling if you are coming from a distance

Do you loathe friendly, knowledgeable staff members? Does the idea of beautiful luxurious yarns in…read moreall textures and colors sicken you? Do you hate getting inspiration from lovely handcrafted projects on display? Then, Kid Ewe Knot might not be for you. In all seriousness, I visited yesterday for the first time and fell in love. Heather helped me learn how to kitchener a garter stitch to repair the final touches of a knit-a-long I was doing. She was so helpful and nice. I was glad I didn't have to return home with a sick feeling of a huge hole in my project. Thank you, Kid Ewe Knot!

Fantastic Local Yarn Shop with many local indie dyers represented. Fantastic selection of quality…read moreyarn and accessories. I am visiting from NYC and am very impressed with the staff and selection of yarn!

I went in looking for small-diameter circular needles for socks to finish a rush…read more gift project. the store owner was very helpful and recommended a new brand --LYKKE driftwood needles, in 9 inch diameter. just perfect for socks and mittens ! I'd been using 12 inch diameter, a little large for my projects, and had tried 5 in diameters -- too small . don't waste your money on amazon, ordering chinese junk 5 "" needles. come to Oakmont yarn where they'll know exactly the right needles you need. (I've been knitting for decades. And I never knew there are 9 inch circular needles. . . )

Cozy yarn store which had a lot of knitting books. The staff person was very friendly.read more

Parker Button Company has been a mainstay in Pittsburgh since 1915. It's last move in 2004 was from…read moreDowntown to Southside's Carson Street. This little shop, shared with Clarissa Boutique, offers some of the most distinguished, hard to find buttons around. Whether using them for fashion or craft, you will be thrilled to find these often OOAK treasures. Glass, wooden, rhinestone, pearl, painted, bakelight. You are apt to find something to delight. Now just a small part of Clarissa Boutique's charm, it is my favorite place for vintage and hard to find buttons for the most discerning project. Drawer's, button boards, and bins hold the delicate gem like finds. True button lovers sometimes never actually "use" them as much as admire them. I on the other hand, reincarnate them as rings, pendant, and charms. Parker Button has some pretty cool stuff just screaming for reincarnation, and so I happy oblige their sweet calls for rescue. I highly recommend Parker Button Company.

I stopped in to buy some yarn and felt more like I was an intrusion than a welcomed customer…read more Seems like the owner has a chip on her shoulder and could care less about being friendly. She apparently does not need sales.

Since I was on the West side of town, I stopped in to hopefully find yarn for a project. It was…read moreduring the week, midday and there was a class/group meeting there. The owner was very helpful in locating what I needed and I had to chance to chat with some group members. I wish they were located closer to the East End.