Ok - finally! I found a gorgeous new-ish local yarn shop (LYS) close to home!! Sassy Yarns has only…read morebeen in this location in Brockville since August this year (2022). It's fairly big, and with those windows in front it's also bright! With an array of yarns to choose from hanging along the walls, there is plenty of inspiration here. This shop caters to knitters, crocheters, and spinners - with fibre and needles for all your needs! Spinning wheels too!! I can't wait to start - and finish, and wear! - the socks from yarn I purchased here! Open space in the centre of the shop provides comfy seating, so that you can try out your new purchases. Check store hours before going; they are somewhat irregular.

I love this cute little yarn shop! I was soo happy to find out that there was a local store I could…read moresupport. The yarns are beautiful and the shop has a nice vibe. Support local!! :D

Very sweet little shop. We went in looking for knitting supplies, which they didn't have, but it…read morewas still a wonderful experience. Mostly full of knickknacks and crafting supplies - be sure to have a conversation with the owner, she's wonderful!

I'm giving this shop 4 stars because they pack a lot into such a small space! They've got loads of…read moreyarns, and plenty of needles. Everywhere you look, there's tactile experience to be had - LOTS of squishy yarn, some of it very affordable, like $5 or so. There's sewing stuff too, needlepoint, and some items made for demonstration and for sale. Cute Christmas window. The woman who helped me (both times I've been there) is friendly and knowledgeable. She tries hard to please!! I'm so glad there's a local yarn shop!! And now to get knitting :-) !!

Overall, I was disappointed in this shop, because I was looking for yarn. To find the yarn you have…read moreto go upstairs, and you'll find some, in a small room. However, they have a nice variety of ready-made items, and some cute and colourful home decor items. To be fair, they have a farm, and they're busy with that. But this shop is full of items, especially unique pieces of clothing. Mug I go back, it'll be with a better perspective of what they offer. Maybe the clerk was tired? Not very warm and welcoming. There were quite a few patrons in hill I was there. I did manage to find a colourful Hank of sock yarn, so at least I didn't come out empty handed. In the end, I'm not sore it was one of their own products!

Great little shop that offers many unique items for sale. They are getting a good selection of…read moreitems for felting projects and offers a variety of beautiful alpaca yarns for sale. They also offer many interesting courses throughout the year. one of my favorite shops in Merrickville.

This is the new location of Unraveled, which moved to Perth from Merrickville over the Christmas…read moreholidays. Their first day in Perth was Saturday January 10th 2015. They are again located in an historic old building, on the main street of town. It's a smaller store, focusing on yarn and knitting / crochet / spinning supplies, and no longer have the gift shop. Note the new hours: 10:30 to 5:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday. They sell different kinds of yarns here, like Koigu and Madeline Tosh. And there's the added bonus of a road trip! This was great - it took us very little time to zoom through the shop because we knew what we were looking for, and then we relaxed over coffee in the building next door, planning our projects with our new acquisitions. I will definitely be back.

Great selection of yarns and wools. Has even local dyers and products…read more Has a variety of knowledge of patterns and available spinning products. Whether you crochet,knit or spin you will find something that catches your eye. Yes it's pricey but that's to be expected when buying non acrylic yarns. Worth the trip and great customer service.

Thank you Jillian for helping me with my knitting problem and providing the required information to…read morepurchase the pattern for the cute little porcupine that I saw in the store. Great service!

Yarns Ewe'll Love is a fabulous yarn shop that opened September 12, 2018! It is located in the same…read morespot that was previously occupied by Yarn Forward, which closed over the summer (the owners of Yarn Fwd retired, and closed both this shop and the one on Bank St.) Louise, who managed the Kanata shop since its inception 20+ years ago, is the new owner and manager of Yarns Ewe'll Love. It's fresh and clean! I didn't realize the store needed a makeover, but it's really refreshing! It smells good, and looks great! They sell a wide variety of yarns, with more upscale offerings. I purchased a skein of "Eat Your Peas Louise!" just for fun!!! Well done, congratulations, and good luck! Welcome to the block! I'm so glad to still have a yarn shop in Ottawa's true west end!!

What a great idea!! Initially, I thought this was a yarn shop, so the knitter in me was eager to…read moreget in! Although it was a delightful surprise inside the shop, the only yarn they had inside was already made into something. This shop is sort of boutique style, selling knitted and crocheted items, local photography, and beadwork. A lot of creative energy going on in here! There's even an area we it's pottery for sale, in aid of a local disabled group. Bravo! I'll go back to take a look, as surely the displays change periodically.

If you like knitting, then this is the store for you! I have peeked in several times on my way to…read moreand from work at the studio next door. I have a friend who swears by this store and is always coming here to get supplies for her knitting. Wool N' Things carries great patterns and I always envy the sweaters that I see in the pictures! I am not a knitter myself, but do come from a family that knits and can appreciate the work that would go into some of these patterns. One thing that I might consider at Wool N' Things is one of their courses! They can teach you how to knit or crochet accessories and clothes in one of their onsite classrooms. You have to buy materials at the store, but they help you select the right wool and teach you how to read the pattern as well. They also have a group the "Knit Cafe" that meets a couple of times a week to work together. A friendly place with service offered in both English and French.

From the owner: Wool & Things specializes in high quality unique yarns from Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Sirdar, Louet,…read moreSMC, Lopi, James Brett, Americo, Madeline Tosh, and many more. We carry a great assortment of knitting, crochet and cross-stitch patterns. We feature a large variety of knitting and crochet accessories.

Wow! What took me so long to come in here? Then when I do, it's mere moments before closing! On the…read moreother hand, maybe that's a good thing, as I can then only do so much damage to the wallet! I can understand why quilters get such a stash too... very tempting, although I don't sew much. This shop has a section for yarn, but the quilting and sewing side has more variety in it. I was tempted by a lovely apron, which is funny because I don't ever wear one! Maybe I would though... if it looked like this, and if I made it myself! They offer some upscale yarns in here that were heaven to sink my hands into. I managed to walk away with "only" 2 skeins, which will be for a project for me; I'm thinking mittens, but we shall see. I recently purchased the new knitting book called "Saltwater Mittens", which contains patterns that are supposed to represent Newfoundland, and I'm just itching to get going on a few of these patterns! They have a knit-night on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00. Now that it's on my radar, I will keep this in mind so that I can spend more time looking around. And oh yeah, knitting! LOL I will definitely be back.

From the owner: We supply products and classes to makers of textile arts. We offer fabric, yarns, Bernina Sewing…read moremachines, threads, and other sewing/quilting notions. In our yarn area we feature Canadian Hand Dyers in a variety of yarn bases and weights. We have dyers represented from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. We still support the quilters among you with fabrics, thread, notions, patterns, classes and Bernina sewing machine sales and service. Longarm quilting services are available from “The English Rose”. What’s new you say? If you are into knitting/crochet, you will be pleased to know that we now carry beautiful materials, patterns, notions and classes for you as well! New stock is arriving daily so check back often.

My boyfriend loves to travel, so naturally, collecting different currencies from around the world…read morebecame a fun hobby of his. Earlier this week, we took a walk downtown and stopped by The Coin Hunter while we were there. To sum up, the store was well organized, the staff was helpful and the selection of coins blew my mind. When you enter, you will notice a multitude of sparkling coins on the wall displays and beneath the glass counters, along with collection books and limited edition mintage. However, my boyfriend was more interested in taking home a handful of British pounds (and this is where the "Hunter" in "The Coin Hunter" comes in). Lo and behold, four tin buckets full of imperfect copper and silver coins from all around the world. Two of these pails sat near the railing with a sign that read, "4 for $1." My boyfriend dug through this metallic mess for a set of British pounds until his hands were completely tarnished and equally happy with his finds. Thankfully, the store will provide you with disinfecting hand wipes, but I personally suggest bringing some disposable gloves if you intend on doing some major digging. During this experience, the owner of the shop was very approachable and conversant. As my boyfriend explored the buckets for treasure, I overheard the owner appraising some coins from Barbados, and his knowledge of basic rates and value of this foreign currency was quite impressive. If you decide to stop in sometime, know that street parking is available and free (and a spot or two out front is most likely up for grabs). I'm no coin expert, but The Coin Hunter is a well-kept hobby shop that I enjoyed perusing. Until next time!