They have a really good yarn selection, from big names that are affordable in sweater quantities to…read morehand dyed shop specials from local dyers. They also have an excellent selection of knitting bags in all kinds of sizes and prints. Service has always been really friendly, whether I've been there for a yarn crawl or for a random visit. The initial vibe always makes me think their target audience is older and more conservative, but on closer inspection there's plenty of nods to younger customers and liberal viewpoints - the AnthroCon yarn sampler was my favorite example, and there's plenty of rainbows and nerdy stuff on display.

Nice owner, great yarn. Very helpful staff, classes, and a great community. It's a great place…read morewhether you're just beginning or a very experienced knitter or crocheter. Highly recommend.

Do you loathe friendly, knowledgeable staff members? Does the idea of beautiful luxurious yarns in…read moreall textures and colors sicken you? Do you hate getting inspiration from lovely handcrafted projects on display? Then, Kid Ewe Knot might not be for you. In all seriousness, I visited yesterday for the first time and fell in love. Heather helped me learn how to kitchener a garter stitch to repair the final touches of a knit-a-long I was doing. She was so helpful and nice. I was glad I didn't have to return home with a sick feeling of a huge hole in my project. Thank you, Kid Ewe Knot!

Delightful little shop. Owner is very helpful and has lots of suggestion. Many hand dyed wools to…read morechose from. Highly recommend

Friendly owners and the perfect spot for vintage and contemporary items. I am happy to see the…read morehistoric Winschel's building live on.

Fabulous shop & John has exceptional taste & creativity. Excellent selection & high quality…read morematerial. A rare gem!

I visited Tonidale Yarn & Needlecraft in November 2018 while I was doing my own yarn crawl through…read morePittsburgh. I really liked Tonidale. It was definitely in the top two shops of the six I visited. When I was there, the owner's husband was filling in for the day for his wife. He was super kind and friendly. Talking to other yarn shop owners in the area, they all had nothing bad to say about Tonidale's owner and had said they wished I had met her since she is just as kind as her husband. The shop has a good mix of inexpensive and expensive yarn. That's rare to see in yarn shops. I think it gives the shop a wider range of customers, those who want the expensive, fancy yarn and those who are looking for something more simple. They have a very good mix of fibers to choose from. I remember seeing acrylic and acrylic blends, wool and wool blends, and angora rabbit (which was surprising), among others. I thought their prices were very fair for the yarn being offered. This will definitely be a shop I return to the next time I'm in Pittsburgh.

From the owner: Tonidale Yarn and Needlecraft specializes in superior quality of Imported and Domestic yarns…read more Everyone just loves the large selection and varietyof color of yarns, knitting and crochet classes also.

This is a really nice space with lots of light and seating. The selection isn't quite what I…read moreusually look for, but they definitely have some very nice yarn that will be much more appealing to me personally once I get over my fear of sweaters. Service was super friendly and they seemed more than open to having us hang out for a while.

From the owner: Hey there! We're a family-owned business run by slow stitch enthusiasts. We love sharing the world…read moreof fiber arts with our customers, whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro. We've got all kinds of goodies for your next project. And if you need some guidance, we offer groups and classes too. We're always here to lend a hand!

I went in looking for small-diameter circular needles for socks to finish a rush…read more gift project. the store owner was very helpful and recommended a new brand --LYKKE driftwood needles, in 9 inch diameter. just perfect for socks and mittens ! I'd been using 12 inch diameter, a little large for my projects, and had tried 5 in diameters -- too small . don't waste your money on amazon, ordering chinese junk 5 "" needles. come to Oakmont yarn where they'll know exactly the right needles you need. (I've been knitting for decades. And I never knew there are 9 inch circular needles. . . )

Cozy yarn store which had a lot of knitting books. The staff person was very friendly.read more

Cool place. Just please don't try to buy something while everyone is knitting. Maybe it was a class…read morebut then perhaps tell the customer that. I wanted to buy yarn for my mom but I guess I'll go elsewhere. I had my two kids with me so it's difficult enough to actually shop and choose something.

I was so excited to come here, because I love knitting, and I really thought I had found a unique…read morelittle shop that even offered knitting lessons. I'm giving this place one star because it did just about nothing for me but waste my time. I could have bought this yarn elsewhere and saved myself the drive. I even signed up for a knitting felting class that was later canceled. The owner called to let me know the class was cancelled, but I never heard the message. That's okay, I thought, maybe she could give me ANY lesson instead. Nope. She was not impressed that I drove over an hour a second time to come to her store. Whatever she was doing (knitting) was more important than building customer rapport. The person there, who I'm assuming was the owner, was not really outgoing or friendly either, just ordinary. This place was a big disappointment. It has the potential to be an amazing little jewel, but it's just not. The knitting needle display was also a mess. Oh, and her large dog is confined to a tiny space behind her register. That's just plain cruel. Talk to your dog, and take your dog on a long walk!

Wonderful shop- excellent variety of yarn and supplies. Owner is helpful, but not pushy. I found…read morethe sweater I wanted to knit and she tracked down the pattern for me. Only drawback is the hours are very limited. I think it's only open 4 hours on two days and 6 one other day. I would suggest calling if you are coming from a distance

Move over Michaels and Pat Catan's. . . My favorite craft store just opened minutes from my house!…read more Hobby Lobby has it all and I love it all. There is a big section of fabric, yarn, and sewing items. They have lamps, candles, and bears oh my! They have tons of frames and a huge amount of wall hangings and home decor. They have seasonal decorations and they always go fast. If you paint, draw, emboss, pretty much craft in any way, they are going to have what you need. If you need cards, party decorations, even yard decorations they carry them. I'm not a huge crafter but I can walk around in here for long periods of time. There is SO much to see and take in. Their customer service is always top notch and the stores are always clean. They have fantastic sales. If you download their app you get a 40% off coupon. Tonight it is packed!!! However they are moving people through quickly. No one is complaining-employees or customers. It's smiles all around.

My girlfriend needed to get a few things here, but I like walking through with everything and of…read morecourse, end up buying a few items. They have a vast selection!

went for the lawn spike class. I loved it. such nice…read morepeople. I've done a pumpkin, a wine glass, and now the lawn thing. I think it will be a great addition to my flower bed.

On July 31st, my boyfriend and I booked a glass blowing session for 2 people on September 30th at…read more3:30 pm. It was something we have always wanted to do, but it always sold out before we had the chance to. As the glass blowing experience approached, I took the day off work and we coordinated an entire day around the session. We were very excited to go. On September 27th, we received our confirmation email reminding us of our upcoming session. On September 29th at 3:07 pm, we received an automatic cancellation email that our appointment had been cancelled and we needed to reschedule. The email provided no explanation for the cancellation. There was no additional email sent and no contact attempted by phone. Confused, my boyfriend tried the number provided and left a message. He also sent a Facebook message. Concerned, I called the company as well and after 2 calls, reached Janine (spelling?). She explained that they didn't receive the glass supplies needed for the session and that they were cancelling all sessions on Saturday and all sessions on Sunday. I asked if they were going to reschedule or offer an additional session for those who have already signed up. I was informed that I could reschedule after January 1st, 2018 because the rest of the pumpkin workshops were booked. I mentioned that a glass pumpkin wouldn't really do me much good in January and she agreed. I asked if we could come another time instead. She told me that she would speak with the guys who run the workshops and call me back. She didn't seem concerned and it was like she was caught off guard by my questions. On October 4th, I still hadn't heard back. I called the company again and left a voicemail for Janine asking for a return call. Today is October 10th. I just attempted to reach Janine again and it went to her voicemail. I left another message, but it's been 11 days since our first conversation. I don't have high hopes that she will call me back. I understand that things happen. I'm not sure why supplies weren't ordered ahead of time (since we booked 2+ months prior and they had already had a weekend of workshops), but even then I can understand that it might have been out of their control. I'm not an expert in glass supplies, but I would imagine that there has to be more than 1 supplier. All of that aside, there is absolutely no excuse for how it has been handled. I would expect a phone call or email explanation for the cancellation. As a customer, I shouldn't have to make numerous attempts to find out if it was cancelled intentionally or in error. When called, I would expect that a business do everything it can to accommodate those that were cancelled. An additional session could have been opened for those who were still interested in attending a workshop. Ironically, Vessel Studio Glass has a 48 hour cancellation policy in which you will forfeit 100% of your session fee if you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment. They provided only 24 hour cancellation notice to us and were not apologetic in any way. They also did absolutely nothing to try and make it right. I am extremely disappointed with my experience and wish that we would have had the opportunity to attend the workshop that we signed up for.