Nice yarn! Bought some gorgeous organic cotton for a crochet hat. Decently priced for the quality!read more

This is my favorite knitting shop in the city! I go here weekly for the stitch-and-bitch on…read moreTuesdays and it makes my week, every time! A really exquisite yarn offering as well. Yum yum. There are bigger yarn shops, but in my experience the staff can be kind of snarky, and you know what? Choosing yarn is hard! My first experience at the knit cafe was many years ago at their Queen street location. I had never knit a stitch and I just wanted to make a super simple chunky scarf for my boyfriend. I'm crafty, so the technique wasn't going to be a problem (I've since become a knitting ninja), I needed help just getting matching yarn and needles. The knit cafe stepped in when I was about to give up after a rude experience at another store. They were well above and beyond helpful! Since then I've also taken some of their classes, I've become a "Sock Master" and I've "Designed my Own Sweater". FANTASTIC skill building, hence my title of knitting ninja. It's all thanks to this amazing space. I literally have new questions every week and they help me through my projects time after time. It's an amazing resource that I will miss dearly when I move from Toronto. ;)

This is a small yarn shop specify for Japanese yarn and Patterns…read more The store lady is very nice (and pretty too) and she has lots of Japanese patterns books for you to take a look. If you like any pattern inside, she is willing to make a copy for you (and if you buy her yarn at the same time). I think she is pretty good in crocheting as she stocked up some (VERY FINE) crochet yarn with are very elegant and gorgeous. Although the shop is small, but it's always pretty crowded with knitters there. They sit there, chat, and knit. And the store lady is more than happy to teach how to read Japanese patterns as well. She sometimes have some sales on yarn , and she put them in the bins at the entrance. It's a good place to go, as she has new items for every season. I will say that the price is pretty high for the Japanese yarn, if you compare with the European ones, but, Japanese yarn is not cheap, and with their high quality , I think it worths. *the store moved to another location within the same mall. And the name changed to : The Barn (see attached picture)

They have lots of yarn there such as Noro, Debbie Bliss , Malabrigo , Sirdar pattern books...etc…read more.. however, I didn't get anything from the store yesterday, just because I was looking for Pear tree yarn. Since they had those yarn in their website ; however, they don't carry them in the store. They said that I must buy them as a bag (10 balls for a bag, and cost around $270) I wish to buy few balls and went there to ask. The lady said that she can take one bag of the yarn to the store, and let me touch and feel it if I really want to buy a bag of it. So, that means, I can't buy them individually anyway, a bit disappointed. I don't need so many balls. The service is ok, not as friendly as other local yarn stores....

I was excited to visit this little store. I have had different experiences since I've starting…read moreshopping here. The selection is relatively limited. All of the yarn is high end and beautiful but all very similar. They also have good quality needles. The service here is not great. The women that work there later in the evening are very rude; unfriendly and it always seems like they're just waiting for you to leave. Earlier in the day, there are other ladies who are very pleasant.

Terrible customer experience at this store. They are not helpful & rather than listen to this…read morecustomer's question, they suggest you attend a private class (at a cost of $33/ half hour). Not a community vibe at all. In fact, it's quite Unwelcoming. As a beginner, I purchased yarn from their store & was told to feel free to contact them with questions while knitting my sweater. However, when I called them with a simple question, I was referred to take a private class, rather than giving me a chance to trouble shoot with them on the phone. I did not wish to spend money on a private class when my question could be resolved thru a chat. Earlier this week, I dropped by the store and the woman working there was unapproachable & insists that she can only answer questions by appointment. As such, despite it being a storefront with regular hours Monday to Sunday, they operate by "appointment only" if you have a question. In contrast, I had a very positive & pleasant experience calling another local knitting store today & my question was resolved in a few minutes by a kind person. I would not recommend knit-o-matic.

I placed an order for pick up here, and it was ready the next day when I had ordered the night…read morebefore. They had a good selection of different materials that I could choose from for the needles I was buying, and the cost was reasonable for what I purchased. I was helped very quickly, and I even asked for assistance with finding another specific product that I purchased on-site. All in all, I would definitely return to this store for my knitting needs if I was back in the area; it's a great local shop.

I love this place! It is great for everything; knitting, crocheting, sewing and more! The prices…read moreare better than Walmart for basic yarns. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Free class every Monday from 1-4pm. Not even a 10 mins bus ride from Main Stn.

Amazing selection. Overwhelming -- floor to ceiling storage of yarn in a low ceiling space -- so…read moregive yourself time. I was in Toronto for meetings, and I called ahead to see if they could possibly have the circular needles that I have been chasing the world for (no joke -- everywhere I go...). He was very helpful and knowledgeable and had options! I trekked out to the shop in the pouring rain. Got the needles! A miracle indeed. Spent at least an hour browsing, bought some lovely yarn for a baby project (that I started immediately on the new needles), and will definitely go back. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Jokes aside. This is a FABRIC STORE that has everything. INCLUDING American candy. Lots of it. Old…read morestyle sweets. And chips. And nuts. All from the US and quite the variety of English toffee. Makes no sense but I WAS IN MY ELEMENT! Lots of fabric and sewing accoutrements (I was accompanying someone today ... I don't sew but their selection was extensive). Prices are very reasonable. They'll sell small amounts as little as half a yard. Their silk selection was huge as was the linen. Lots of houndstooth, Prince of Wales checked design, and Tweedy looking fabrics.

Love this store- it's huge. I was there a few years ago with a friend, and we came away with…read morefabulous knitting wool bargains. Between the two of us we made 6 sweaters, scarves, socks and a few baby blankets.. More recently, I bought high quality fabric to make a few cushion covers for my sofa. Terrific selection of materials. I also bought pillow forms to replace older ones at home. The forms are overstuffed, making my pillows look fantastic. Pillow forms are in every size you could possibly want.

Going to start my first crochet project, but first needed supplies! This store is big with two…read morefloors of shopping. The main floor has a knitting lounge that is open for those that want to sit a knit/crochet. There's also a "cafe" to purchase drinks with a small list of coffee and tea. There's another floor in the basement with even more selection of yarn and a bathroom for customers. During my visit on a Saturday, the business was popping! The parking lot is small and narrow. There's a few workers that are on the floor helping with customers. As a noobie, I was walking aimlessly around the store until I gave up and had to ask for help from Christina. She was very helpful, and thoughtful with her answers to my many questions. I appreciated her as she didn't rush when describing the different yarn I could use. I will be back for materials and tips for my next project.

Parking lot here is unfortunately small and cramped, as this place is a hot spot for knitters…read more The customer service here is exceptional for a retail store. As soon as you enter the store, you're greeted by an employee letting you know that there is a whole other section of the store downstairs. There's a convenient couch section for the family members who don't knit where they can relax. While resting here , an employee offered me tea or coffee while I waited ! It's clear that the employees are all knitters themselves, so they have the domain expertise to help patrons.

This unassuming shop has been part of the plaza at the northeast corner of Weston Road and Steeles…read moreAve. W. for decades. You can see the store front from the roads if you're looking towards the plaza. The sign is done in a pretty font befitting its name. There's plenty of free parking. The lot is accessible from Steeles. The store looks deceptively small from the outside. It's long, and has a second floor. This specialty shop has just about anything you may require for all your sewing and thread craft needs. Not only will you find supplies, you will be able to avail yourself of the knowledge the owner and staff can share. In fact, they teach their own classes here. When we came in looking for a new pair of scissors, we enjoyed browsing the books, patterns, and accessories as well. We did find that it's a little more expensive for some things than going to the Fabricland up Weston Road, but we enjoyed the better atmosphere and the satisfaction of supporting a local business. If you don't want the sterile shopping experience of a chain like Fabricland, this place is for you. The inspiration and knowledge you will come away with from here instead make it worth repeat returns.