They have classes and are a great community hub! I like their sale yarns in the back. They also…read morehave a lot of cool knitted items and they attach the patterns to them (and recommend yarn for each project.) Amazing service. Will be back!

Today was my first time visiting and I ADORE this store! Lots of windows, lovely staff, gorgeous…read moreyarn, and a very kind, mellow, and friendly vibe.

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!

This is a really fun hidden gem in Martinez, with an extremely welcoming vibe for crafters & fiber…read moreenthusiasts. There's a great selection of interesting yarns from Europe, vintage patterns, quality craft supplies for other craft hobbies like needle felting and embroidery. There are both used and vintage items, which is great for sustainability, and there's even a repurposed newspaper machine outside where community members can access supplies for free! The price points are great, especially for the vintage items, and the owner is super friendly & helpful. Added bonus, you can take Amtrak to Martinez and the shop is less than a 5 minute walk, or the downtown Martinez area is very bicycle friendly too! There are great cafes, restaurants, & breweries so you can make a whole day of it if you live further away.

Wonderful mix of hard-to-find yarns and hard-to-find vintage patterns. Interactive wearables show…read morewas a yarn crawl highlight and the craft supply library outside is a gem!

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!

Incredible selection of colors, fibers, lengths, weights! They have local brands and brands from…read morearound the world. A comprehensive browse of the offerings would probably take an afternoon. The staff member was friendly and helpful. Outside of yarn and tools, they have a lot of fun knick knacks, purses, handmade items, crafting kits, kid-friendly crafts and toys.

I visited ImagiKnit in San Francisco many years ago and was thoroughly impressed with their huge…read moreyarn selection. Yesterday I visited their new-ish location in Berkeley and once again was impressed. It's a fairly large space (for a yarn shop) and in addition to yarn they offer lots of books, bags, and accessories, including craft items for kids. Their yarn selection doesn't seem to be as large and varied as the one in their SF location, but I could be remembering wrong. The shop was very busy on this Saturday afternoon. It was the end of the 2025 Bay Area Yarn Crawl, so they were offering door prizes and free homemade cookies. My sister won a prize of two skeins of Cascade yarn, a bag, a couple patterns, and a sticker. It was also fun visiting the cute neighboring shops on College Ave. and having lunch across the street at In the Wood. Don't forget to pay for street parking with a credit card; there aren't any signs to let you know it's required.

Cute store, wonderfully curated. It's one of the few stores that has an abundance of finished…read moreobjects for sale (along with what pattern it is). They have a lot of stuff from cocoknits- great to see the items in person. The yarn selection is really nice but it's also super pricey - some yarns are imported which I guess adds up to the markup in pricing.

Visited this cute little Oakland yarn shop on a busy Saturday. It was toward the end of the 2025…read moreBay Area Yarn Crawl, plus they were having a trunk show. I've wanted to check out this shop for many years and wasn't disappointed. They have lots of beautiful yarn in many different fibers, weight, and colors. You can even pick out specific natural colors to dye it. They also offer fabric, books, bags, and tons of cute accessories for knitting and sewing. They were prepared for the crowds-- there were many friendly staff members on the floor offering assistance. One person had made stitch markers with the evil eye symbol and was handing them out. They also had free CocoKnits tape measures, stickers, and knitting patterns for this special occasion. I really enjoyed my visit.

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 !

Andrea is lovely and incredibly knowledgeable. The yarn selection is very impressive and I'm…read moreexcited to make something with my local, hand dyed yarn. Will definitely be back.

This place is magical. I've loved it since I was a young…read moregirl. Beautiful selection of yarn, dye and dyeable clothing. Colors everywhere! And the employees and friendly, informative and so happy to help. Everyone shopping is always so happy because this place just fuels your inner creativity. It's a world of wonder and possibilities. The prices are really good, too!

20% RESTOCKING FEE!!! Is DISGUSTING . I was a long time…read morecustomer and the prices plus shipping is very high. They sent these ugly dresses that did not resemble the pictures at all!! Greatful Dyes is much better!

Very cute yarn store in the Castro! Service was great here, we were greeted upon arrival and…read moreemployees seemed very kind. There were some classes going on, which seem really cool. If I lived here, I'd definitely sign up. Great variety of yarn & prices are pretty standard. They have some fun trinket type items too (stickers, pens, etc.)

What an adorable shop! The colors of the yarn on the wall! Gorgeous happy space…read more Fun gifts and silly things to browse too like I loved these purses that were in the shape of foods (fries, hot dog, etc) Friendly staff Amazing art finished pieces at the front windows. Cute!

I came in for the first time - a friend who's an artist in the ceramics community recommended this…read moreplace and gave me some direction on what to look for, but left the final decision to me and said the staff would help me figure it out. Unfortunately my experience with an associate named Jess made the whole thing pretty miserable. When I explained I was new and needed help choosing clay, she would just stare at me blankly when I asked a question, like she was waiting for me to figure it out myself. It was incredibly frustrating to stand there and try to puzzle out what she wanted from me - a simple "what are you trying to make?" or "what look are you going for?" would have gone a long way. She cut me off mid-sentence more than once, and when she walked me over to the clay wall she made a spectacle of it - speaking loudly and drawing attention from the whole store. It felt less like help and more like being made an example of. I went back to the counter a second time and tried to ask more specific questions. Same thing. At one point I straight up said "I'm not trying to waste your time." She eventually pointed me to something, I bought it, and got out of there. I get that this place has a great reputation and I'm sure a lot of that is deserved. But walking in as a beginner and leaving feeling humiliated is not okay. If you're new to ceramics and need actual help, just hope you don't get Jess.

On August 1st of 2025 I went to their Richmond location to get 300 # of porcelain clay only to be…read morederided by the male employee who unhappily loaded the clay into the trunk of my vehicle. REALLY?! I'm 69 years old, 4'11" tall, and go to the chiropractor every Monday because of MY bad back!