I love this place. It feels like I am walking into a community of friends when I visit the store…read more Ann is full of wisdom and talks to me like I am as an advanced of a knitter as she is even though I am still very much a novice which makes me feel very good about my knitting. The store has a very good selection and they will order if they don't have what you need in stock.

New owners, new location on Portage Road, and a lot nicer staff…read more They offer lots of classes and even have a night when you can pay a little to have someone help you with whatever project you're currently working on. I'm taking a sock class right now, and the instructor, Ann, is great! My only gripe is they don't carry a couple of my favorite fibers, but overall, they have a good selection of fiber. Plus, I understand that you can't please everyone all of the time! Overall, my favorite knitting shop.

My favorite yarn shop (in Goshen Indiana) closed up so, while visiting the area I was looking for a…read moreyarn shop. Friend and I googled yarn shops in the area and Yarn on Front came up, so off we went to Dowagiac. This little shop is a gem. It was exactly what I was looking for. Unusual yarns from trusted yarn companies. And the owner (?) was very friendly and helpful. When I told her I did a lot of knitting for charity she directed me to the discount yarn bins. There was everything from affordable yarns for every day knitting to the "wow" yarns that one only buys for special people and occasions. Another customer came in and we joked about our yarn stashes (huge but always room for more). Very friendly people! I ended up buying more yarn than I planned just because I was so comfortable with the shop. The choices of needles was huge so I was able to get a circular knitting needle that I had been looking for. It's too bad I don't live in the area as I'd be back here a lot, buying more yarns to add to my stash. It's a lovely shop.

Very nice store! In this area of Northern Indiana/South Michigan there are not a lot of places to…read morebuy yarn without going to a big box store. Staff was very friendly and helpful! It's a bit of a drive for me but totally worth it!

What a great find! They have so many interesting yarns. No names brands, all mill ends. Everything…read morefrom core spun ultra bulky to yarn so fine that it's cobwebby. They even have weird stuff like t-shirt yarn and fabric strip yarn. Tons of weaving equipment, spinning wheels, and more. The staff is so knowledgeable and can make great recommendations. Being weavers, they are familiar with how the yardage descriptions vary so dramatically from weaving to knitting yarns. They can help you choose the right type of yarn for your project and are very familiar with the behavior of the yarns after washing and drying (for both knitting and weaving). Spectacular shop! One of the best I've ever visited. And the yarn is so affordable! Cheaper than wholesale!!!

From the owner: YARN! We sell Yarn. Specializing in Weaving Yarns for Warp and Weft, but also for Knitting,…read moreCrochet, Tapestry, or any form of fiber art. We purchase leftover yarn from the fabric mills when they've completed their orders or if a product has been discontinued. These yarns are known as Mill Ends. We get them in bulk, at a great discount and we pass that savings on to our customers. We can sell the yarn by the cone, as we get it... or we wind the yarn into smaller packages like a 1lb cone or tube, or an 8oz or 4oz tube. We have no control over what or how much of any yarn we get... we just take what they give us. We can't order or re-order any yarn. So, when it's gone... it's gone. We may get 100 pounds... we may get 3 pounds. So, if you see something you like... BUY IT! It may not be there a minute from now. This kinda makes our site a Treasure Hunt. As product runs out... we add different yarn. We are always adding... so check back often.

Good selection of high-quality garment fabrics, patterns, and buttons. Owner was very nice,…read moreknowledgeable, and helpful.

I went in person, and only to the yarn shop. The man was very nice, and had recommendations when…read moreasked. We were confused by one of the yarns, and he even opened it up so we could make a swatch. I plan to go again.

Always helpful even when busy. They point me in the right direction and give me options. Selection…read morecan be overwhelming- allow ample time for browsing. I'm from out of town and have made a point of shopping here several times

Decided to visit today as I was in western Michigan. What a treat! I was able to browse as long…read moreas I wished. Lots of selection of cross stitch books and supplies. Staff VERY helpful and friendly. Store also has a decent supply of scrapbook and card making supplies (what a nice surprise!). Also many Michigan made products (I scored some coffee) such as candles, bags etc. I don't knit but their selection was HUGE. Guess it's good I don't live closer as I would be in here all the time!!!

This is the cutest little yarn shop. She is growing her collection of different yarns. She just…read morestarted carrying Crazy yarn from Shepherds Wool in Michigan. The owner was so helpful the entire time we were in the shop. She gave us a tour, answered all of my moms questions about starting felting, and even printed out a helpful sheet for her. I had called and left a message about the hours and she was so sincere when she replied and apologized for taking so long replying. There are classes being offered every month on different topics. They also have a nice area at the front of the store to sit and knit. She welcomes open knitting when she is open. I believe she so just added a late night knitting on Thursday nights. I cannot wait to see how this shop grows!!

From the owner: Community Gathering Place, Fiber Art Classes, Sit and Stitch…read more

This yarn store is tucked into a booth at the Farmers Market on Lincolnway. Besides luscious…read morecommercial yarn, there's local bison handspan and the most beautiful handwoven scarves you'll see. I also found the perfect cotton blend to finish a baby poncho.

Located in the farmer's market. Nancy was very friendly, helpful, had beautiful yarn and weaving.read more

This is a proper yarn shop! You should definitely pay them a visit because it's one of the…read morefriendliest shops in Michigan. They're robust selection of yarns will also keep you coming back.

Our family loves Rider's. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and they're always improving…read moretheir store and keeping up with newer products. I just love browsing and exploring this shop. Also a great place to shop for unique gifts for kids. I come here to buy role-playing game products and miniatures and paint supplies. They've really expanded in that department, and on several occasions it's been the only place I could find certain games. Rider's is definitely worth checking out.

My boyfriend and I recently got into RC cars, and he has visited Riders a few times to pick up…read moreparts. Unfortunately, each visit has been disappointing. They often sell him the wrong items or are completely out of what he needs to get his RC car running. Most recently, he purchased a brushless motor they recommended, and we returned today hoping to buy a transmitter. To our surprise, we were informed that they wouldn't have any in stock until the end of August! To add to our frustration, they have a strict no-return policy, so we're stuck with parts that don't work for us. It's frustrating to rely on a shop that consistently misses the mark on customer needs and doesn't offer refunds for incorrect purchases. We won't be coming back and want to warn others to think twice before buying from them.