I find it sad that the new owner has no inclination to say Hello when I walk in. Been in 3 times…read moresince ownership changed and there is never a welcome from her, even when she's sitting down on her couch talking to a friend. The best part about this shop was the welcoming feeling you had from Helen and chatting with her about projects and life. Miss her. Nice to see one of the staff still there who did have time to say hello. Won't bother to return.

This shop is more than just yarn! It's a community rich with talent and kindness! As a beginner who…read moresits on the couch for help and questions while the store is bustling, I appreciate the focus and attention to my questions! The staff are supportive and knowledgeable that hasn't changed, even if ownership has! The community gathers on Tuesday's from 4-6 to knit and chat. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging regardless of skill set!! Winter is a great time to join in! There is something for everyone in the store, so even if your budget is tight you can still find colors and textures that will make your next project a delight! Even if you aren't a knitter you should stop in just to see what they are creating, you will find inspiration!

In Camden, Maine stop in at this nice yarn shop. The employees are very helpful and polite and the…read moreservice was great! They have a lot of different variety of yarn and they have different ranges in price. They also have other unique items to buy in their shop, as I found the cutest and exactly what I was looking for as a baby bag. :)

I cannot tell you how pleased I was to find such a fabulous, large, well stocked knitting store…read morewith such friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff there to help you. They took the time to answer my questions and I never felt pressure to rush through as I perused every fabulous skein of yarn. This is the kind of knitting store I was used to years ago.. (I am an older knitter) and I felt a sense of nostalgia. They had some reduced priced yarns and also a store-wide sale. So rare these days as most yarns are imported.. I will always make a stop here now that's I have found this place.

This is not just a yarn shop! The service is always nice and helpful. The prices vary on what you…read morebuy. They have a nice selection of yarn, but they also sell other made items in the shop, from clothing, wooden items and ceramic, leather items. You can find some neat and unique products in this shop. Take some time and look around or you'll miss some of the unique handmade items.

Phenomenal product. This yarn is high quality and absolutely worth your money. Good yarn is a must…read moreif you want a high-quality fabric. They work with local sheep farmers and process/dye their own yarns as well. The colors are vivid and the various yarns have a great weight/substance to them. If you're a knitter/crocheter/fiber artist, do stop in! Since I am not a local, I will be buying more online in the future!

This is a nice little yarn shop located in Portland, Maine. They have a nice selection and at…read moredifferent price range. This shop does offer a restroom for their patrons only. While visiting there, the staff assisted a woman that brought in a lace tablecloth and they have a separate room where you can lay your item out for help. The only issue could be parking, but each time we've been, we have always been able to find a spot on the street.

Very disappointed with this shop. I purposely drove to Portland to visit this store and had the…read moreworst customer service. There were 2 people behind the counter, just sitting, knitting, and talking about personal stuff. I'm not sure if this shop is just counting on Internet sales, but I can't even get myself to order from them just knowing how customer service is. Thanks for making me save money to spend in other shops in New Hampshire and Vermont though!

I stop here often on my way south. They have an excellent selection but somehow never quite what…read moreI'm looking for! I do always seem to walk away with yarn, so, it IS a well stocked store. Staff can be a little overly friendly, but that's just because I'm an introvert and don't like to be pounced on right away when I walk in (in a very friendly and helpful way), but still, chill just a tad!

Nice yarn shop and nice selection from budget friendly to high-end. I'm not 100% sure, but I…read morebelieve they hold classes to learn how to. Their staff are very friendly and they have plenty of parking, so easy to get in and out. If in Freeport, Maine stop by!

They have a nice selection of fabrics and notions. The staff is always helpful and pleasant. The…read moreprices are pretty good. They also have a repair and maintenance for your sewing machines. In the area, check them out.

I asked the woman if she could fix my hat. I asked could you please use grey thread. The woman…read morereplied,"You're lucky to be getting what I'm giving you. The end result makes me loose hope for humanity. This is what I deal with on the daily living here in Maine.

hundreds of knitters and stitchers in Maine know that Grace Robinson is fantastic in choices of…read morestunning materials, incredible to help you out of a really bad knitting jam not to mention the only place with a complete selection of needlepoint materials from DMC to fine yarns, needles and more. being close to LL Beans at certain times of year sadly some grumpy tourists stop in looking for cheap thrills and southern Maine locals just try to look the other way. they helped me grind through 2 years of a really scary knitting project and I learned so much from them. But we are locals who don't honk in traffic, dont think we always need to be first in line, and aren't used to bullies. join us and enjoy what you are doing!!!!

I drove about an hour to buy yarn and ended up at Grace Robinson, only because my favorite yarn…read morestore in Damariscotta (Pine Tree Yarns/Harbor Yarns) was closed. The Mother of Purl was closed too between Christmas and New Years. I have never experienced such rudeness and lack of help in any store ever! I was the only customer and it was like pulling teeth to get one of the two workers to help me find a certain yarn. Grace Robinson and another woman were there and were downright rude. I will never ever go there again. Terrible experience!

Halcyon Yarn is one of my favorite yarn shops. It's definitely an old school knitting and weaving…read moreshop, still stocking a lot of yarn on cones, and having disproportionately more fine, synthetic, and cotton yarns as compared to a shop more focused on knitting -- because knitters tend to favor thicker, quicker animal fiber and synthetic yarns while weavers tend prefer lighter, finer cotton yarns. That said, they carry a respectable variety of classic New England wool knitting yarns -- Bartlett, Harrisville, Peace Fleece, Jaggerspun -- and a few of the trendier luxury yarn lines -- Debbie Bliss and Malabrigo, among others. But what I like most about them is actually criticized by other reviewers. As a male knitter, the thing I despise about visiting yarn stores elsewhere is the constant attention I get. There are stores I have walked out of without buying yarn, never to return, because the staff have stalked me around the store as I browsed as if they're afraid I will snatch a hank of cashmere and bolt for the door. At Halcyon, they nod at me when I walk in and then leave me alone to shop, trusting me to come up to the counter if I have a question. Other shops treat me as a freak or an idiot because I'm a male knitter; the staff at Halcyon trusts that I know what I'm doing. That said, every time I have had a question, the staff have been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, and every time I visit the area and can make time, I visit Halcyon.

What a fantastic experience at Halcyon. Love the open area with old wood cubbies stuffed with…read moreyarns. Loved the story cards for each yarn with explanation and suggested patterns. Loves the huge selection of comedy yarns and specialty luxury yarns like silk n cashmere. Friendly staff that let's you shop without interruption or able to help anytime you are ready. They have mail order too so the catalog will be great to order from. Huge selection of spinning and weaving yarns, fibers and tools n looms. What a great place. I didn't want to leave.

I took a class series to learn how to spin, which was one of my dreams. Dream delivered! I learned…read moreso much in a super supportive environment! You can rent a wheel for the time you're in the class and even keep renting it for a little bit before you decide to take the plunge if you do. Fantastic experience! Casey knows so much about everything fiber, thanks, Casey!

I came here at the recommendation of the good folks at Handiwork in Deering Center. I had gone to a…read morefew places in search of some felting help and Handiwork suggested Portfiber. I immediately booked it over as I needed a very specific consultation -- felting with my doggo's fur. I had my samples and the needle I was using and although they didn't have experience with dog fur they immediately diagnosed the problem with my needle not being a true felting needle. I was able to test out their tools and was on my way to felting success. I came back for a few additional supplies and was overjoyed with the results. Their big giant of a sweet dog who runs the shop is also a plus for visiting.

Love this ship so much! The owner always makes me feel at home when I visit on vacationsread more