I am in the Richmond area for a college sporting event. I had a few hours free and went to visit…read morethis yarn store. It was HUGE! Filled with hand dyed yarns from local dyers. Lots of examples of what you can make with yarns. Great notions and project bags. They offer virtual shopping as well. I needed quite a bit of yarn for my project, so while I am in love with some of the locally dyed yarn selection, I did buy a commercial brand. It is gorgeous and perfect for the cardigan I want to make. Staff was so helpful; spent time with me helping to pick the yarn out and match the colors. I got a great project bag with sheep. I could have spent more money, but there is a budget involved! If you're in the area, this is a go too. Even if you cannot get there, sign up for a virtual shopping tour! I will definitely be back.

Everything about Dances with Wool is great - shop itself, variety and quality of yarns and notions,…read morehelpful employees. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, something you want in a local yarn shop but do not always get. You can shop, browse, knit and visit here for hours!

When it comes to yarn in Richmond proper, this is definitely a place where you'll find a wide…read moreselection of prices, brands, colors, and textures. Considering that there are only two other yarn stores in the greater Richmond area, it's nice to know that there's something for everyone if you're in Richmond proper. You may also find a range of customer service. The first time I went in, I felt very welcomed by the staff members and they answered all of my questions. I was happy to make my purchase. This is what prompted me to return. The second time I went in, the staff member at the register was chatting with an exiting customer about the election. I don't mind a political disagreement or difference but I do mind vindictive racially charged whispers. If your hand is over your mouth as you gleefully lean into your inner mean girl, a part of you knows that what you said isn't entirely classy. Your candidate winning does not excuse bad manners or a lack of decorum. However, it's low form to wish the losing candidate ill, and to hope that they go back to the hole they crawled out of. Wow. It just goes to show that age is not associated with class. Folks are entitled to their opinions, but if you're a staff member hoping to make a sale, it's probably best to keep that under wraps or at least away from your workplace. Not classy, not demure, not mindful at all, and definitely not the kind of behavior that would make America great ... at any point. Note: I do not believe that this staff member reflects the entirety of the others. I do think that, had it not been the day after the election, this person may have been less likely to be less mindful of others in the store. That said, big moments in history do reveal our true character, and I hope this staff member takes the time to be more empathetic and aware of their surroundings the next time they are at their workplace.

Wonderful selection of yarns, patterns and tools. Friendly staff. I especially appreciated their…read morelarge selection of Noro yarns

Best shop, lots of best lines including Kaffe and Tilda. We take a day trip just to go to this…read moreplace along w good local lunch @ Brick House. Cafe.

First time visiting the store. I usually shop at Quilters Corner. The lady working seemed annoyed…read moreto answer questions and point me to the items I needed. No greeting No "thanks for stopping in". I won't be back.

Went to Hobby Lobby for some treat making supplies. Love that their bakery aisle says 50% off all…read morethe time. The store was clean and the cashiers were friendly.

This is my favorite craft store, they have the best selection of florals, craft and decor for every…read moreholiday. Minnie is the absolute sweetest and I love coming here to see her and her sweet smile.

Great selection of a variety of yarns. I was looking for Malabrigo, and was not disappointed. They…read morealso carry Urth brand in lots of colors. Local dyers as well as big names like Berocco and Cascade. The owner is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this shop. I come here every time I'm vacationing in Williamsburg.

Friendly and helpful staff, huge selection of yarn. I only knit socks, and the sock yarn range is…read moreterrific.

My new favorite place. I had no idea this little gem was so close. Stacey was so helpful as she…read moretalked to me about the different yarns. She walked me through the store to show me which yarns are best for what I was looking for. Amazing service. The store is so quaint and has such a beautiful selection of yarn at different prices. All of the yarn seemed to be of good quality. I have already started working on my project with the yarn purchased. If you are a knitter or crocheter this is the place to be. I can't wait to attend one of their events and take a class. Such a hidden gem that I will be visiting often!

Center of the Yarniverse is exactly what the knitting community should be. Helpful, caring, fun!…read moreThey go out of their way to make every one feel special, the stitch marker and tea bag with every purchase: such a great idea!! They make sure to be a part of the Ashland community, from Knitting in Public day to Wool and Wine/Pints and Purls to Knit night at the movies. There is something for everyone! The selection of yarn and classes is amazing. I can always rely on Stacie to have what I need. She absolutely takes her customers requests in mind when choosing stock. Overall 10/10 and worth the drive from Fredericksburg!

Great yarns and great customer service. The new location is beautiful with easy parking.read more

Best place for yarn, knitting with others, the knowledge of the staff and an owner who cares about…read morethe customer.

Good vibes, good selection, awesome prices! There's always something cool to explore.read more

Absolutely obsessed with this place ! It's been on my…read moreto-visit list for way too long and I finally went this weekend. They have something for literally every hobby to ever exist. Their prices are so cheap for what you can get and they have multiples of so many things. The staff are friendly and the product organization is amazing. Def worth the trip if you are a hobbiest. Also the area is amazing to wander around and visit other stores too !

The staff said something strange and made me feel unwelcome, so I left right away. There are better…read moreyarn shops in town.

I went into Magpie Knits got the first time yesterday to look for some yarn because I just started…read moregetting into crocheting. They have so many colors and types of yarn that seem like really good quality. The range I personally saw was anywhere from $9-$34, but I didn't walk around there checking every price. I did end up getting a $9 cranberry color yarn that is super soft and they put it into a ball for me (I forgot what that's called....remember, beginner here haha). Overall, I definitely would go back again! Maybe not all the time as I'm starting out, but, if I do get better, then for sure. I also asked about classes and they said if more are interested in crochet classes they will add some, or I could do a private lesson. I also feel the need to say something about that one star review below that would cause any hesitation from going there. While I was not greeted after coming in (something that doesn't bother me personally), except by an adorable doggy, there are people in there that you can go up to and ask for help if you needed to. I will say this, I definitely wandered around staring at yarn for a few minutes waiting to see if someone would ask if I needed help and eventually someone did after making eye contact. So, in my opinion, you definitely have to just find someone and ask for help. Everyone was really nice though.

I have passed by this store many many times but never stopped. Today I made a special trip: it was…read moretime. I want to live there. Seriously the place is fantastic! The people were friendly and there's a cute shop dog too! The selection of fabrics and supplies was amazing as you can see in the few photos posted. And they offer classes too.