Beautiful store with gorgeous yarns and fabrics! Very friendly and helpful staff. So glad we found…read moreit!

Great selection of yarn at this cute store which the wife loved...store credit only for unused…read moreitems so be aware of this policy as explained by the nice lady at the counter

I visited Busy Stix a couple of times during the 2026 Bay Area Yarn Crawl, and was so impressed…read morewith the great selection of yarn, the open and bright floor plan, and the super warm and friendly owner. Since I visited during the event, there were quite a few people in the shop, and a trunk show from Twice Sheared Sheep, so it was a really fun visit. I have since gone back a couple of times, and had a similar experience, with friendly people, help selecting yarn and colors, and a great shopping experience. They have drop in knit nights, and I am looking forward to joining when I can.

This is a beautiful knit shop with very helpful owners! we enjoyed our visit very much and made…read morethis our final stop of the GSYC 2026. We'll come again!

Today is Local Yarn Store day across the country, a day that encourages knitters to support…read moreindependent yarn stores, so I made it a point to visit Fillory Yarn, which is in my neighborhood. I used to knit a lot, but lost interest a couple years ago, and recently decided to try and get back in to it. When I arrived at Fillory I was immediately greeted and asked if I needed help with anything. I asked for a simple pattern to help ease me back into knitting. The staff member (maybe the owner?) guided me to a table covered in free patterns they were giving away for LYS day and said I should pick one and then they would help me find the right yarn for the pattern. I picked what I hope is an easy shawl pattern and then another staff member led me to the appropriate yarn section. There were so many choices of beautiful yarn I had a hard time deciding. I finally settled on a skein of Malabrigo in variegated shades of blue. I didn't see the needles I needed for the project, but it turned out they had them behind the counter. It was so convenient to be able to buy everything I needed at once. To top it off, they offered to wind my skein right then and there. Usually yarn shops don't offer this service on special days like today when the shop is crowded with customers. Fillory has been around for many years through several owners. They have a large selection of yarn and helpful employees who work hard. There is also a dedicated space for social knitting if you want to drop by to knit with others. They offer a variety of classes, too.

I don't always walk 40 minutes from my hotel when I'm in-town for a conference, but when I do, it's…read morein 85 degree heat and to visit a San Jose knitting store during the Bay Area Yarn Crawl! After my trek, Fillory Yarn was like an oasis. I immediately felt welcomed by the coziness of the store (it's very welcoming and inclusive), as well as the very friendly and helpful employees. Multiple said hi and welcomed me in, asking if they could do anything for me or if I needed any assistance. I've only recently begun to get into knitting and I loved their social knitting table! More stores should have that. I live in SF and I suppose SJ stores have more space for that. There were multiple people sitting and knitting and chatting. I also appreciated their sale section! I didn't buy anything from that section, but considered it. I also got a 5% off discount off my first purchase for joining their loyalty program. Everyone was so very helpful and friendly, quite a few employees and they all asked if I needed help. I loved their examples of items that were made with yarns they sold. They have an extensive collection and variety across types of yarn, materials, yarns for different items, books, accessories, and items across different price points--there is something for everyone and anyone, which makes sense. Fiber arts are political and I've been very impressed at how stores and fiber arts communities are welcoming everyone of all backgrounds into the fold. I'm disappointed but not surprised that some Yelp reviews reflect people who don't appreciate that inclusivity.

Terri is the best! Super helpful.Will do anything for you, including fixing items that other…read morefinishers have not done a perfect job on. This is an example of the work she helps you do.Canvases, threads, stitch guides, classes, she does them all.

Threads, patterns, accessories, classes…read more There was a class of 5 women stitching some beautiful work and Saturday afternoon chatting. Beginner classes offered quarterly. Next beginners class begins in December 2012.

This place is the best! Stopped by here with a friend to pick up some yarn skeins for a project…read more Sandy was very knowledgeable and friendly, and willing to help show us around the store and talk with us about what we were looking for. It's all organized by brand. Every project on display has a corresponding kit available for purchase, and the projects are beautiful! After our purchase, she even wound the hank into a cake. If you're looking for high quality yarn and friendly service this is the place to go!

Good and sweet vibes at this yarn shop. They have a good variety of yarn - from budget to medium to…read moreluxe. And a good variety of big brand yarns to local/small hand dyed companies. The ladies working were super nice and helpful. I didn't make a purchase today but it's good to know there is a well stocked LYS in my area.

I came in looking for black lining fabric and left with black linen! I wanted to finish my skirt…read morethat day to wear out and I'm glad I found a light enough fabric that worked well as lining :) Great service, nice people! I was also delighted to find japanese fabrics, didn't buy any that day, but will probably returning for some! While I was there, there was a knitting(?) class going on. It seemed interesting and fun, I might need to join a class sometime!

Such a wonderful studio!…read more Came across the studio after having breakfast in the area because I've started needle felting. Found parking conveniently right in front in the street since it was a quiet day out. I was looking for wool roving which she didn't have, however, she was so kind to explain the difference between the types of material and she showed me the correct type of yarn she did have that I'd be able to pull apart with my carding brushes! She had a lot of equipment to use for yarn crafts and it was great to see the variety of product inside. Apparently she holds craft nights and such too which I'm planning on looking into. Prices here were sooo much better than all the places I've found online which is also have to pay extra for shipping. She also even rolled the yarn into a ball for me before we left. Hopefully they'll have wool roving here soon, but I'm thankful for the yarn we were able to purchase for my current projects :) The best part -- her dog Jasper kept us company throughout our whole experience there and he is the absolute cutest cuddle bug! Can't wait to come back.

I've been coming to Uncommon Threads for years and years. A…read morefollow up review for this AMAZING store. Friendly staff that knows their stuff, lovely yarns and in the "new" location very inviting. They have "Crafternoon" Sunday 3-5 and it is a very inclusive welcoming group of men, women and teens. Stephanie has built a very supportive community. I love the window displays they now have.

I made a special trip to Uncommon Threads last Saturday from San Jose to check out their selection…read moreof yarn. Hadn't been there in well over 10 years. I was surprised to see they had moved. The new location is still in cute downtown Los Altos, but seemed smaller than I remember. Rent must be so high for shops downtown. It seemed like their inventory was reduced, too, but it could be that the new shop was arranged differently. Or I may be misremembering. The staff person greeted me immediately and came over to see if she could help me find anything. The store was busy while I was there, which was nice to see. The selection of yarn was good with many brands I'd never heard of before. They had some beautiful silk yarn I was tempted to buy but didn't because I wasn't sure what project I would use it on. They also had beautiful knit and crochet samples throughout the shop.

Great local yarn shop!! I have been a frequent customer for a few years here since I moved to the…read moreBay Area. They carry Malbrigo Rios which is one of my favorite yarns to work with for garments because it's super wash and I can launder it easily and looks great. I love when they have kits available and there's always been someone available when I need knit advice. Update: alert alert they have super cute sock yarn, and I love my latest project

Avenue is a lovely yarn store with an abundant and diverse selection of yarns and notions. Rebeccah…read moreand her staff are great people who are welcoming and helpful. I consider this store the best in Berkeley!

Andrea is an amazing teacher. Her presence is warm, she knows a ton about all sorts of fiber arts,…read moreshe is really helpful whenever you are in need of it, but also will let you do your own thing, and finally very generous with her time and knowledge! She not only taught me how to weave (I came in knowing nothing), but also helped me understand what you can do with weaving, different kinds of looms, different kinds of yarns, and a mix of skills and theory. Amazing Yarns specializes in interesting yarns that have a unique story behind them. This can mean that they're hand-dyed, sourced from local farms, or have really interesting textures. Andrea has many examples in the shop of advanced projects for any weaver, knitter, or crocheter. If you ever want to learn how to weave or learn new techniques, you should totally totally talk to her! (ditto for knitting and crocheting and dyeing) This place is a secret hidden gem of the Bay Area. I would leave a six-star review if possible!

This is an amazing yarn shop! We were visiting from Utah and I had some free time and the weather…read morewas beautiful so we found this shop on yelp and decided to take the drive! Suggestions go when it's daylight so you can take in the beautiful surrounding- it's a winding ride but breathtaking! Located in a residential area in a majesty building! Full of natural light so you can see the true color of the beautiful yarn. They have a few looms out and the selection of yarn is amazing. The owner is very helpful and informative! I picked up some wool fiber and yarn. She knows where all her fibers and yarns are from and can help you with all your questions - you will not regret he drive or the time spent at the shop! Just plain ol beautiful things. I will return !

Decision was made off of biased opinions of others. Matter wasn't properly handled well or…read morediscussed. I've spoke with others about management at this location and have had similar experiences. Wish this matter was resolved properly and based of the facts. My name was defamed and asked to be removed and the owner refused, it is ones right when requested to remove name and job to do so.

They have a great selection of collectible card games, but I visited for their Radio Control…read morevehicles (RC). While they had a great selection of brands and models, they didn't really specialize in RC and didn't sell any parts.