I am in love with this store. I can do some basic crochet, but am a near expert level shopper. This…read moreshop is gorgeous, beautiful yarn is everywhere and it feels very relaxed. There are a lot of samples of work decorating the store. There's even a large table on one side with "Open Table Time" to work on projects. The yarn is higher quality, with all different colors, textures, fibers... It is perfect for so many projects, time allowing! There are also a lot of kits (crochet your own dog, anyone?) for knitting, crochet, and wool. I wish I could describe it more, but seeing is involved so much in truly appreciating how beautiful everything is. This shop is for anyone who loves their fiber arts.

Knit & Pearls is a great yarn shop in Central CT and definitely worth visiting! The yarn selection…read moreis very good with frequent sales and lower prices than you will find anywhere else for top quality wool and other fibers. The owner Susanne is truly an enthusiastic knitter and this shop cannot be beat for samples of knitting! If you love to see a finished garment in the yarn you are considering, this is the place! I've never seen a shop that produces a full size sample per month! Amazing! Also this shop is extremely well organized! I am somewhat biased as I did teach crochet there and loved every minute of teaching at Knit & Pearls. Ample parking and it's next to Luke's Donut OMG super hot coffee and delish donut holes so beware. Watch for lively yarn events and trunk shows- you are sure to make wonderful fiber friends here.

Knowledgeable, friendly and cozy are the best ways to describe New England Yarn. Mary, the owner,…read moreis a former public librarian so she knows her way around finding the right book, yarn or notion for customers. Prices are about average for what you would expect to pay at a local yarn shop. This is not a big box store and the quality of service and products shows that. Classes are available and I have taught a few myself.

Just learned of this little gem yarn store ! Mary assisted with a knitting afghan and went out of…read moreher way to assist. Made sure I returned to support this quaint - local shop. Mary again assisted with my questions.

An amazing collection for such a small store. The staff was very helpful and friendly.read more

Don't know how they stay in business with their bi annual bag sale but I love going. I'm going to…read moreexplore color work with some of my recent haul.

I attended a memoir intensive workshop last week in Spencertown and was able to shoot into Chatham…read moreto visit here. I bought three skeins of Cascade yarn to make a shawl i saw in the shop. There were so many great colors to choose from! I had to make a quick decision because I was short on time. The woman who helped me was so gracious to wind the yard right away and check me out. Two days later I went in again and the back part of the store was abuzz with everyone knitting and laughing together. What a delightful place! This made my experience in upstate New York that much richer. Thank you for the great yarn selection, reasonable prices and warm ambiance.

Excellent selection of yarns and at a very decent price. The store itself is beautifully arranged,…read moremaking it easy to browse. I believe I was speaking to the owner when I visited and she was very polite and helpful.

This shop has a nice selection of yarn, a variety of classes (I learned to crochet!) and is a…read morecomfortable place to stop in for assistance on your latest project. Many yarn shops can feel intimidating but Knit Two-Gether is friendly and welcoming. And be sure to check out the sale corner for some real buys.

This is a lovely shop. I live in Virginia and have stopped in twice on trips to visit friends in…read moreVernon. This last time I purchased a set of needles for $23.95. As soon as I got back to my friend's house, I realized that I needed a size 2, not the size 5 that I bought. My friend told me she'd return them for me since we were leaving for Virginia the next morning. Well, it didn't matter anyway. I really wish I had known that needles are not returnable when I bought them because the return was refused. I see now that it is clearly stated on the website under FAQs that needles are not returnable. Too bad I can't use them. Actually, I have been knitting for 44 years and this is the first time I've heard of this policy at a knit shop although there are probably some shops that do this...just not any of the ones at which I shop. So, whatever you are buying here, do be sure that you are getting exactly what you need, or you may end up, as I did, with something you don't need.

This is where I learned to sew, mend my own clothes, and where I buy all my sewing notions, yarn,…read moreetc. I bring all my friends who visit town here--they have all kinds of sewing/knitting/weaving classes, great for an activity if you're visiting the Berkshires, or to grab a local present for yourself or friends or mom! Super artsy & fun.

From the owner: Hart GB is a place for textile enthusiasts of all levels to learn new skills, build on existing…read moreskills, and find a community of people who share in the joy of making things with their hands. We carry a selection of weaving, knitting, crochet, rug punch, basket making, and embroidery, and sewing supplies. The Hart retail space carries art + objects made in the studio as well as work other local artists, including ceramics, textiles, clothing, and artwork.

this shop always has what I am looking for. very good selection of yarns…read more most pleasant and helpful personnel. prices I find a little better tan other shops. I highly recommend this business.

The owner was very helpful in helping me find some yarn to match my project & she showed interest…read morein future hobbies I would be doing. Everything is well- priced.

Ginger is more like Family than. Business owner. The shop is very friendly and accommodates many…read morekinds of knitters, weavers and spinners. I pick In Sheep's clothing as my #1 spot to purchase yarn and work on projects. Ginger does a live update on Facebook every Wednesday morning. It is something l look forward to each week. If you knit you should look up the shop on Facebook.

Came across this cute shop during the Western CT Yarn crawl. Good selection of yarns, patterns,…read moreknitting notions, roving and tools for weaving and spinning. They even had a card weaving DVD I had been looking for. Rose was very helpful, calling owner Ginger for pricing on some custom hand turned spindles available. A small crowd of other yarn crawlers arrived to shop which made things a bit hectic, but everyone was assisted with their needs graciously.

I used to live in Connecticut. I don't remember the name of the place where I would buy things, but…read morethey had large collection of hand, dyed thread and multi fabric that was not your usual fabric for cross stitching embroidery and other needle cross just trying to locate.

A great store for needlepoint enthusiasts! They had adorable canvases for sale and had the thread…read moresize I needed (that I couldn't find in any other craft store) Support local and stop in here! They have a great variety and the woman who was working when I stopped in was very friendly :)

This place was nice! We went for a group outing of seven people. When I called earlier in the week,…read morethe guy said we didn't need a reservation and could just walk in for Saturday. We all planned to meet there at 5 PM, but when we arrived, they told us we actually needed a reservation and had to come back at 6:45. Thankfully, West Hartford has plenty to do, so we walked around, grabbed some food, and returned for our reservation. One thing to know is that you pick the pottery you want to paint it's not a place where you make the pottery yourself. That has pros and cons, depending on your preferences. I'm honestly not that artistic when it comes to freehand painting, so I picked a simple snowflake design (probably the cheapest option at around $14). My friends picked reindeer, cookie trays, and other fun items. Painting was fun, but you have to leave your piece for 2-3 weeks to be glazed, so don't expect to take it home the same day. The space is small, but I liked the intimate setting. The staff was also very nice, and overall, I had a good experience. I would definitely go back.

I have not had a hand in pottery since high school so this was a nice activity to do and spend…read morequality time with friends and family. Claypen is located on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center between Walden and Dale streets. Lookout for the sessions posted outside if looking for something specific. I was attracted to the Studio Ghibli theme they were having and immediately made a reservation. I honestly didn't know what to expect until I arrived there. Upon check in, we were shown where we'd be seated and were told that we select any ceramic on the shelf and will be provided the paints and can even replenish it ourselves from the shelf. As well as take as much time as we needed to complete our design. My daughter did her own thing and drew Sanrio on different sides while I wanted to paint Haku and my friend, Totoro. I think it all came out really well!! I looked up an image tried to copy it onto the jar. Originally using a pencil and lightly tracing it onto the surface to not affect the image, although I was told that the pencil burns off during the baking process. We were also instructed to paint more than 1 coat so that the paint will show. The whole process was easy enough. When finished, everything can be brought to the counter for payment. Essentially the painting is free, it's the ceramic that needs to be paid for. I would think that the piece is averagely priced. If wanting to be sure, definitely ask before picking a piece. I'd certainly do this again.