The Knittin' Coop is a women-owned business founded in 2019 by Robin Ferguson who currently owns…read moreand operates the business. Located in the Historic Downtown Salem, it is a BBB Accredited Business with a rating of A+, offering a wide selection of yarns, patterns, accessories, and classes for knitting and spinning enthusiasts. With a focus on local and indie dyed yarns, as well as popular brands like Malabrigo and Rowan, the shop provides a vibrant community space for crafters of all levels. After being awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants, businesses, and entertainment venues, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And the Knittin' Coop, in Salem, Virginia, is a perfect example. I discovered this, one-of-a-kind, women-owned business one day after having had breakfast at the Bean Bliss Coffee Bar on S College Ave, in Salem, Virginia. It was the shop next door, and I couldn't help but to go in and visit after seeing their colorful and lively Holiday Season decorations on the windows of their shop. Inside, I found a cozy shop for yarn and fiber arts, plus classes and event led by the friendly owner, who greeted and welcomed me with open arms. Besides having a special talent for selecting a wide collection of beautiful merchandise, she is a survivor entrepreneur of the covid era which began shortly after she started her business. This hardship led her to create one of the most beautiful and practical websites that I have ever seen. Not only creating a place for customers to purchase her merchandise contactless, but establishing a strong relationship with her customers this way, so now they can visit her shop to gather for one of her workshops, borrow a book from her lending library, feel the products before purchasing them, or simply spend some time chatting with the owner who has a wonderful personality. Beside the great variety of very unique and quality, colorful yarn, of which I had never seen before in larger, corporate shops, she also carries items such as books, accessories, sweaters, scarfs, just to name a few. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the variety and quality of the products sold there. The place is also decorated with artworks with meaningful and some funny quotes. There is also a good size room on the side where people can gather to attend one of the owners workshop, or simple to relax and knit. I highly recommend this place and encourage everyone to give it and the friendly, entrepreneurial owner your total support.

Adorable store. Great selection of yarns, tools, and notions. Robin is so knowledgeable!read more

My daughter, from out of town, and I were shopping for a new sweater pattern and yarn. Door was…read morelocked; owner came to the door but only wanted one of us in her store at a time. Most of my sweaters cost close to $100 dollars each. She lost what I thought was a reasonable sale for not allowing more than one person in her store at a time. This is my second visit to this store, treated the same rude way both times. Won't be a third visit!

High quality yarn and knowledgeable staff with great organization and friendly service. Includes a…read morewelcome area with water, coffee, tea, and snacks.

cute place!! needed help w finding paper to use for my insect bio project (particular) and was…read morehelped w the quickness fr they have a nice variety for a smaller shop and they even have cute posters and things of that nature that aren't necessarily crafts, just cute decor, books, knick knacks, etc. prices are very reasonable as well and i could easily find everything i needed here

So happy this place opened in downtown Blacksburg! Really friendly service, well organized shelves,…read moreand lots of cute stuff that I want. In there with my daughters the other day, we picked up oil paint, notebooks, and a gift card to use when Covid-19 is over. While it's not as comprehensive as Mish-Mish, it's a perfect store for this spot. Fingers crossed it stays open for a very long time.

Fun, community and yarn. What could be better?!? I took a class and finished a project all in one…read moreday. Something for everyone.

This place is a mess. I'm trying to find a specific aisle, but the numbering system is crazy…read more Furthermore, there's no one there to help you. After walking around for a half hour, I finally figured out where I needed to go. The checkout system is mainly self checkout. My item didn't scan. Rather than take me to the full service register, the employee Played on her phone for a while until she was able to get the SKU number to work. Mind you, her register was right next to mine. Then, the payment would not work. So she had to come over yet again. This could've been very simple and quick process, but there's an issue with their self check out and the SKU numbers. Trying to pop in and out to get one item ended up taking over a half hour. And the worst part is that I knew which I'll it was supposed to be at. Another note, they gave me the wrong aisle. They were off by one number. There is plenty of parking in front of the store and there is a lot of space to walk in between aisles. The problem is that there are not enough employees to help, and the numbering system is totally off. How would you have aisle number 75 and 76 in the front And then go all the way back and you're in the 70s. I'm trying to find the 30s and I can't find them. That's because they're tucked all the way in the back in the corner. And those numbers are significantly smaller than the rest of the higher numbers.

Maria in the custom framing department is remarkable she took her time and patience to help…read moreguide my husband and I on a frame that we just weren't sure what or how we wanted to pursue but she easily helped and guided us through so a bit Thank you. Maria

They were able to accommodate an almost real-time tour request, and we loved it. Beautiful grounds,…read morehistory of it is fabulous, passion to bring back the sheep industry back to the US is amazing. Sheep were super cute and friendly. We even got to feed them. So fun! Their large store with their many products was impressive. We tried their lamb shoulder loins and cooked them up that evening for dinner and it was sooo delicious! Got a few bags of their worsted traditional wool that I plan to use for knitting a skirt and blazer. Can't wait to get them going! Also picked up some shipped honey and miscellaneous other items. Lanolin, sheep skins, socks, slippers, blankets, yarn, soap, so much more! Upstairs was a museum of spinning wheels and weaving looms from many years back. What else could you ask for? American "made". Passion for sheep and associated crafts. Inspiring spinning and weaving museum upstairs. Top notch company run by very sweet and smart folks! Love supporting American industries and look forward to getting more of the sheep back here! Go check em out, there is so much to experience and see!

They don't care about fabric measurements at all. Needed 1/4 yard for a project and they cut 8…read moreinches instead of 9 which is not enough. I asked again for 1/4 yard of a different fabric and they gave me 15 inches. ??? That's not even close. At least I got more than I paid for the second time but the first is just a waste.

The place has carts and islands all over so it's impossible for anyone to maneuver with a walker or…read morewheelchair. They also do the going around all the way to exit. Makes it very difficult for people with disabilities. This store was very disorganized and the staff wasn't very helpful. I asked for a specific thing and they sent me to the section to look through 5 aisles to find what I needed. Turns out it wasn't there and all that time we wasted in the end. Small selection of macrame and left empty handed