I visited Picasso's Moon as a quick detour before dinner, shortly before the 4pm closing time. When…read moreI lost track of time and stayed past the close, Debra, the owner, didn't comment on it or rush me; instead, she sat peacefully weaving in the back room. I left with three hanks of hand-spun and -dyed yarn after extensive deliberation. I knew for certain I would never step foot in a Jo-Ann again. The environment inside feels more like an eclectic knitter's home than a shop. Draping shawls hang from the ceilings, wrapped around the furniture, alongside a plethora of beautiful yarns of all colors. Debra's yarn comes in small batches, but yarn from the same batch is never the same--each skein is unique, some even featuring multiple materials bound together. The speckles of color bring life to the knitwear scattered around the room. Even with the diversity of the yarns, there's something cohesive about Debra's creations. I purchased three skeins of superwash merino yarn. They are not only beautiful, but are soft and stretchy as well, perfect for any project meant to be worn (or anything else, if I'm honest--they're fantastic.) The unique blends of colors pop in my stash, and even the solid is gorgeous. If you're a knitter in the Sarasota area--or even just visiting--Picasso's Moon is a must. You will be inspired by Debra's passion and creativity, and you'll pick up some wonderful materials at the same time.

I went into the shop several months ago and can't stop thinking about it! I now stalk Picasso's…read moreMoon on instagram because the textures, colors and owner are soooo amazing to see. The yarn is out of this world...so beautiful and the owner/knitter/dyer/weaver is an incredible artist. Debra is not only a spectacular talent but incredibly kind. Debra warped a loom while I was there just so I could see her super easy way to do it....who does that?? Really nice people, that's who. I don't live near by but I hope to get to Sarasota once a year and when I go, PM is on the list. In the meantime, Instagram. Amazing place and person.

Friend and I decided to visit A Good Yarn. It's a sister shop to Four Purls yarn shop in…read moreWinterhaven, FL I was looking for a particular brand of yarn which the staff at Four Purls told me was available at A Good Yarn. It's a much smaller shop than Four Purls but a really nice store. They carry more upscale yarns and I found yarns I've heard of but never seen or felt. They had the yarn I was looking for and I bought it, along with a few other selections (who can resist?). A great store. I'll visit it again the next time I'm in the area.

A lovely yarn shop with a great selection and very helpful staff! I bought several Malabrigo yarns…read moreand got advice on where to find a particular scarf pattern.

I had them frame two pictures. The help was great and the…read moreend result was excellent. The overhead camera and the projection of the expected product was most helpful.

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I bought some sale yarn from Four Purls on-line. The price was good and triggered my curiosity…read moreabout the place. The pictures showed a HUGE shop. I was in Florida, visiting a friend, and talked her into making the 2 hour trip to Four Purls. Walking in, I was amazed! The place really is HUGE - the largest yarn shop I'v ever been in. The owners were really nice, explaining how the store in laid out with regard to the yarn weights. I asked about Cashmere yarn; they had it. Yak yarn; they had it. Yarns from countries that I didn't know produced yarns - Japan. They have their own private label yarn as well. This is a destination store if you're anywhere in Florida. If you use yarn in any way, you will love this place. I told my friend I'll be back to visit, if only to go back to Four Purls.

Every city I go to, I have to check out the yarn store. I went to Winter Haven eight years ago, but…read moredidn't know about Four Purls back then. I had no reasons to visit Winter Haven (nothing there), but I found myself on the way from Tampa to Orlando on a Sunday so I stopped in. It's rare for a LYS to be open seven days a week - but they are so that was a definite plus. There's a decent amount of free parking on the street and in a nearby small lot. The store has a great selection, although I found it to be eaten up by a ton of Emma's yarns (local, but having one wall of it takes away from other yarns they could stock in my opinion). For example, I wish they stocked Cascade 220 since no stores nearby stock it. Although there is a yarn for everyone, and a few interesting finds (Biscotti self-striping, multicolored roving, art yarns, crochet animal kits). I met Noelle, and she was very sweet in helping me out, and showed me around the shop since it was my first time there. Overall, there's a good range of yarns organized by weight (my preferred layout for a LYS), and is definitely one of the top yarn stores I've been to in the Southeast.

They have a really nice selection of yarn and knowledgeable staff. It's worth the drive.read more

This place has everything you need for your fibre art needs. The prices are reasonable and they…read morehave an amazing variety. The women who run the place are so very kind and sweet; I often spend several minutes chatting with them. A lovely place to shop!

We made an unexpected stop to this store because we were returning home from a road trip and were…read morenot going to make it to a more local shop before they closed, but we are so happy that we did. Chris was a delight and extremely helpful with helping us choose yarn for a project my husband had in mind that did not use a yarn that is easily obtained in America (Schachenmayr). She had a gorgeous selection in tons of different colors, and was able to liven up visit with fun anecdotes about her shop, her knitting, and her own person while she wound up over a kilometer of yarn we had purchased with no fuss. We loved coming here and we would gladly stop by once more, or reach out to her by phone to have her assist us in any way she could, assistance she was happy to offer us before we went back on the road for our trip home.

I couldn't believe the wonderful treasure trove of so many beautiful yarns--I could have spent…read moreHOURS in here if I hadn't had a (non-knitting) friend with me. I was visiting from California and just dropped in to look.The person in the store who helped me try to find a yarn to substitute for the Emilia shawl. She was knowledgeable and infinitely patient. I loved the yarn selections and had a hard time narrowing down my purchases because there were so many gorgeous colors and textures. If i return to visit my friends in Naples, I'll definitely be back.

Huge selection here. So much fun to walk the isles and discover yarns. Staff friendly and helpful.read more

So glad I found this gem! I love a local store and this place meets that need. It's in a cute cozy…read morecottage. Lots of yarn and supplies for all types of projects. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. On Tuesdays they offer a group meet night from 4pm-8pm. I've been twice now and have learned a lot. It's a fun place to socialize and work on your projects.

Finally got to check this place out. They provided great directions to get to them on their…read morewebsite. It's a small shop but they have a large variety of yarn and tools. Very friendly!

Better than a candy store!!! So many gorgeous yarns to choose from!!! All different price points…read moreand the woman helping me was soooo nice and so patient!! Very knowledgeable!!