I'm loving their new location! I've visited a few times over the past 2 months, and I love how much they've expanded. I only visited their old spot on Grand Ave once, but it seems like they've expanded their inventory (see pictures). This new location has so much natural daylight and a lovely seating area for classes or just to sit and work on a project. I'm allergic to animal-based fibers (I like to joke my skin is vegan), so I'm happy they have a good selection of cotton yarn, not just one or two! They don't just stop at yarn. They have materials and tools for felting, embroidery, kits of many sorts, gifts, etc. Service: the people here are super knowledgeable and helpful! From selecting materials to pattern help, they're happy to step in. It's great to have a place where the workers are ready to help when the internet falls short. Prices: what you'd expect from a small business. You're paying for quality though. Parking: free on street or free parking lot behind the businesses next door. Accessibility: for those with wheelchairs and mobility issues, there's a wheelchair-accessible entrance in the back of the shop accessible by the alley (better to drive your car back there). read more

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I signed up to take a knitting class here, so paid a visit to the store for the supplies. What a cute store. Chairs to sit at and knit. Lots of supplies! The person at the counter helped me find the items and made recommendations. I was impressed. It was a bit expensive- $50 for the class supplies, but got a 10% discount since I am enrolled. We parked on the street in front of the store. They have a OneYarn cause that the store donates to organizations that support the LGBTQIA+ community, and I am in support of that. read more

Candy store for fiber enthusiasts. It hits your senses with the colors and variety. It's hard to not want to but all and recognize the limits on how much I can work with at a time. Enjoy. read more

Extremely expensive and unfriendly staff. I have gotten the same yarn online for less but wanted to support a local business.

Yarn and fiber for all kinds of crafts: knitting, crochet, embroidery, spinning, needle felting, cross stitch. Beautiful store with yarn sorted by weight. Will definitely return next time I visit the Minneapolis area!! read more

Had a lovely afternoon crocheting "Botties" slippers, good value, friendly and excellent teaching. Thank you.

I visited here a few months ago and everyone I interacted with was SO helpful and welcoming. I came prepared to pick out yarn based off of my pattern, but when they didn't have an exact match a staff member went above and beyond and calculated exactly how many skeins I would need to match the yardage used in my pattern. I was doubtful, but I just finished the sweater and their calculation was exactly right! The yarn they helped me pick was a bit expensive for someone who's only bought acrylic before, but my woolen sweater is so beautiful and warm that it's worth it. I will be going back! read more

My private lesson was good, but a bit expensive and difficult to schedule. It's also a bit further than I would like to go on a regular basis, but their selection is excellent. read more

Awesome. Just awesome. Gorgeous selection of yarns. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. .....

I knit as a hobby, usually around this time of year to make gifts for friends and family. I was pretty impressed by the quality of the selection and the variety of colors! I thought they were very pretty, and were very soft. I witnessed many of the staff being friendly and courteous, and showing genuine interest in helping their regulars, which they knew by first name. What's intimidating are skeins priced at $10 or more on average (not sure how much it would cost to make a blanket, but I'd be sweating at the register). My view of crafting is that is should be less expensive to make something yourself than if you ordered it from a store. This is really the only reason why I hesitate to give it a 5 star review. read more

I've been coming to this yarn store for more years than I've actually been knitting. It's funny how that works. If you know anything about the history of knitting, you'll know that the craft has been around for eons and through the ages has evolved from being a task accomplished primarily by men to something that was done only by women to something that was done only by maiden aunts and grandmas to something that is now hip and trendy and done by famous people like Julia Roberts, Vanna White and Cameron Diaz (google it if you don't believe me). When I was a kid, my mom taught me to knit. I didn't take to it and at the time saw it as yet one more weird and wacky way that she was trying to force me into committing social suicide. She never forced the issue and then about five years ago, I approached her and asked for a refresher. She was thrilled and I've been knitting ever since. So it's very weird for me to come to The Yarnery because I have vivid memories of coming here with my mom and my grandma as a teenager and hating every minute of it. Only now I LOVE coming here! I plan entire days around coming to this yarn store and then visiting all the other shops in the area (it's in the Summit/Grand neighborhood). It isn't very big but they make good use of the space they have. It's on the first floor of a house that was converted into a store so when you walk in, it has a very homey feeling with lots of little rooms full of shelves and yarn and nooks and crannies that are perfect for exploration. They have a large supply of some of my favorites such as Cascade 220, Noro and Koigu. *le sigh* I also can't come here without checking out their gorgeous selection of mohair (gotta touch 'em!), unique buttons and other types of fun novelty yarns. read more

The Yarnery - The blue Koigu was purchased at The Yarnery. The red Koigu came from elsewhere. - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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The Yarnery is a shop selling out of what was once a Grand Ave house. This made it a bit difficult to tell whether certain areas were "off limits" or just another room or nook to explore. Yarns were grouped by type (cotton, linen, lace, chunky, etc) versus by brand, and there were sometimes multiple sections for each type. The layout would be helpful once memorized a bit, but as a Yarnery newbie, it meant a lot of searching and label checking, especially for yarns that could be classified in multiple areas. General impression of the store is that it is a pretty traditional knitting shop, and based on the sampled pieces and colorways carried, I would guess many of their customers are middle-aged. Everything was well labeled, they had many different pattern books and periodicals (some of which I am not familiar with), so plus there. Quite a few yarn brands were represented, it seemed they skipped the low quality (thank goodness) and were really sticking with the mid (Cascade, Berroco, Rowan, etc) and upper (Malabrigo, Dream in Color, Madelinetosh, etc) brands. Pricing: super fair, especially for the Twin Cities. I picked up a set of sz 4 Britany DPNs for $7.25 and some skeins of Rowan Cocoon for $16.20/ea. The shop is too far for me to consider for classes- when I have good shops that are closer- but for a different yarn selection and a cozy atmosphere to shop, this is a great little place. read more

The Yarnery - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Cute yarn shop in a super walkable neighborhood. I was visiting from out of town and needed a new project. The staff were very welcoming and answered my questions about local yarns and products. Good selection of products for all price ranges. They also had several indications that ALL knitters and crocheters are welcome. read more

The Yarnery - One Yarn - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Excellent selection of fibers and yarns. Skilled artisans at hand to help the most advanced knitting and yarn crafter modify desired patterns and garment scale to fit. A beautiful collection of yarn fibers, carefully thought out. Helpful and there for everyone no matter their skill level. This is an excellent resource for St.Paul local residents and global yarn art travelers. My recommendation, just go, as you are, and grow in your passion for yarn and fiber arts. This hidden gem is aglow with attentive talent. read more

Cute, compact store! I stop here for specific products I need immediately. I got a wonderful gauge swatch ruler there. Their website shows their full inventory, and they do have free shipping in the TC area. They carry Neighborhood yarns and a really strong selection of Malabrigo. I was very very pleased to get their limited edition Redwing yarn bowl. Parking: They have a few spots behind the store that is accessible from the alleyway. Extras: If you're getting yarn - I like to get cake, too! The Yarnery is next to Cafe Latte. read more

I agree with the previous reviewer, The Yarnery is the best shop in the Twin Cities hands down if you are searching for fiber of all sorts. The shop is located in a renovated home on historic Grand Avenue surrounded by many shops and restaurants. The owners and staff are wonderful people who are all accomplished fiber artists and designers. They are helpful and knowledgeable and approachable. The shop has a variety of yarns and notions for knitting, crochet, weaving, etc. You will find good quality yarn here at various price points. They also offer excellent classes for beginners all the way to advanced knitters'. They also occasionally do teaching pop ups of various knitting techniques. read more

This place is Pure Bliss. I looked at several different yarns, patterns and kneedles. It was getting time to close and they were so cool. Love the little wiener doggy coated fabric yarn carrier. They even have an open free workshop if you buy something. The guy who works there is super helpful. The yarns here are of very good quality and this isn't Jo Ann Fabrics or Michael's. It's a bit pricier. This will be one of the first places I go when the corona virus recedes for the summer. read more

It has nice selection, and some of the yarns are reasonably priced. I bought yarn for a sweater, and was over $110. So obviously I'm not there a lot, as who can afford that?? Nicely organized with fibers and washable/hand washable. Beautiful colors and variety of yarn weights. Service is good - sometimes I feel like I'm given the side eye because I don't buy a lot. A few years ago a lady was very snippy to another one that was working with her and was put off by that. Another thing that put me off is their blatant political view being plastered all over their page near the election. I was trying to use knitting as an escape. read more

Eh. So I went to the Yarnery today and got some needle point holders and a 44" set of bamboo circulars. I came home and posted the following on my FB: "Where are the yarn shops where all of the cool kids hang out? I don't like going into places where the pinched faced, self deprecating, overly scrutinizing, Minnesotan women who wear their cardigans and knit shawls hang out; however, that seems to be the only type of yarn shop around. I don't want to walk in (the cool kid with a baby in a sling and yarn in my bag) and get the passive aggressive 3rd degree like I am a novice knitter and don't belong in their shop. Shopgirls and shops like that sap (almost) all of the joy out of being in a yarn shop." While it's a nice place in an old house on Grand, and it's packed to the gills with yummy yarn of all sizes and colors, and the women know how to knit, they are not very welcoming. They make you feel like they think you are going to steal something. Maybe it was an off day? I have been there before though and felt the same way. Want great yarn at pretty decent prices, then go there. Want to walk in and expect conversation about knitting (I LOVE to talk about knitting!) and fibers and such, then meh. Notsomuch. read more

Don't get me wrong - the yarn is still awesome, but the staff was a bit snippy the last time I went in, which makes me really sad. The old lady that works there is very sweet, but there is a younger girl who seems to just want to push everyone out of the store so she can go back to what she was doing before. I don't even want your help, lady, calm down! She also made extremely snide comments about someone who put her purchase on to two different orders on the same credit card. Like, how dare she? What on earth was she thinking? I was so close to telling her that she was probably just picking up something for someone else, and wanted an accurate value or something. BLEH, who cares? Pick your battles and all that. The older woman in the shop was very sweet - helped with a smile whenever I asked, and showed me how to use their swift...I dunno. I'll probably stop by somewhat regularly because of my love of their yarn selection, but the staff is really hit or miss... read more

The Yarnery is mixed bag of emotions to me. It's the closest yarn shop to me. But depending on the day, I'm either really happy or rather annoyed. The location of their swift is always a mystery and when you ask for your yarn to be spun you might as well ask to pull teeth. Parking can be a pain, but usually a bad parking situation doesn't stop me from frequenting a spot unless my experience is that lackluster, which, unfortunately, this place has known to be. Selection: Wide and well organized. You'll find quite possibly the best selection of malabrigo worsted in the metro as well as berrocco, cascade, as well as a wide selection of sock yarns. They also offer a large Brooklyn Tweed collection. Prices: Reasonable. Of course don't walk in here expecting to find JoAnn Fabric's price. Service: Great...depending on who you work with. I've had instances where I've walked out here with a smile plastered across my face as if I was a child walking out of a candy store and other times like someone walking out of an accounts office expecting a fat return only to be told they owe uncle sam ten grand. It is by no means a bad yarn store, but I think it could be a great one. I will stop in if I ever find myself at home and find myself needing to knit something this very second, but it is not my first choice for yarn stores in the twin cities. read more

My daughter took her beginning knitting classes here and if i were reviewing only on that, I would rate this a four to five star. The teacher was very good and she learned how to knit in a very short period of time. The reason why I can not give this place a higher rating is because of the snootiness aura that encases your being as you walk in the door. I agree with a few other yelpers in that I felt like the staff was quite judgmental. I just wanted to scream at the top of my lungs.."Not everyone can afford $35 skeins of yarn. We go to Michael's and get ours! It might not be as soft but it does the trick! I doubt we will ever come to the store again now that she is on her way with her knitting but I do hope for its continued success and I really hope they continue on with their classes. read more

The selection is pretty great and there are sale items scattered about the store. The prices on a few items are actually lower than other places in town. The reason I give it a 3 star is because there was a not so nice person waiting there. I felt like I was getting groceries at Copps foods and she wasn't even making eye contact with me when she rang up my yarn. The other gentleman was very nice but overall the atmosphere just doesn't make me like the place too much. There are much better places to go but I guess for St. Paul selection is pretty good. edit: I went back yesterday and felt about the same way. They were training someone so it felt extra nice but I think it might be short lived. The prices are a little high there but it's the closest shop to where I live so I'll continue to shop there. read more

Having just relocated to the twin cities from Colorado, I was more than pleasantly surprised to discover this gem! Shelly and Angie were not only helpful but so welcoming. I've certainly found the perfect place for yarn and friends! read more

BLAH. I have never had a happy experience here. I don't know if it's because I don't look like a Grand Avenue Scarf Knitter, but the ladies here treat me like gum on the bottom of their shoe. Unfortunately for me, they have a very nice selection, so I have to go to pick up things sometimes. I scurry in and out, hoping to avoid their judgmental glares. read more

Well, this is the store at which I first started getting curious about yarn/knitting. I love it mainly because it's on Grand and I love the neighborhood and nice yarn. I have to say though, that I don't usually feel welcomed there. I guess I don't look the part of the customers they want or something. (Perhaps people who don't need to live on a budget.???) It was to the point where I wouldn't stop there if I had my kids with because I didn't want them to see their mom be treated so out of hand. The weekend is a different matter. I've been there thrice and each time the employees were at least friendly and once they were down right funny and kind! :-) I try now to go on Sat. or Sundays. Great yarn. Gorgeous Misti Alpaca etc. Love, love, love the yarn. The reason I still shop there despite the not so good stuff is to help support small business. I just wish some of their employees wouldn't act as though they're doing me a favor! P.S.--I've gotten two parking tickets (there were no signs that I could see near the spots either) while going there in the last two years. VERY irritating. Oct. 21, 2010: I just went back today and NEED to do a shout out to an incredibly sweet and kind employee: (drumroll.......) It's.....SARAH!!! She's so nice and funny and probably one of the nice ones I experienced there during the weekend. Just wanted to give credit where it's due...The kindness of their employees really does make a difference to their (and all) business. read more

Went there again yesterday for my 4th visit. Great service, friendly staff and lots of pretty yarn. Was able to find just what I wanted on sale!!! That makes 2 out of 4 times! Very convenient on the bus, get off at Victoria street. Cute shops and eateries near by so made an afternoon of it! read more

I have a new-found passion for needlework, and have been making the rounds to discover places for supplies. The Yarnery doesn't have any needlework, cross stitch, embroidary etc. supplies. They are knitting and knitting only. A warning for any other needlers out there who are intrigued by this shop. But honestly, just comparing what I've seen in other stores.... if I was a knitter I would be in heaven. Books, sample made of patterns they sell and classes they have, well labeled yarn, lots of amazing colors and project ideas... And the ladies who worked there were very nice in explaining that they carried needlework stuff a long time ago, but not anymore. My main reason for writing the review though, was that I went on a Wednesday evening and there were 2 separate groups of knitters sitting around talking. It looked really fun! Nice atmosphere, people asking questions, etc... unfortunately they were also blocking a lot of the yarn, so if you're not going for a class it might actually be hard to shop while that's going on. But if I was a knitter, I'd be way into this place. And of course, as with any business in that part of Grand Ave, parking was a major inconvenience. read more

Did the selection go down? I have been visiting the Yarnery periodically for the last 10 yrs or so. Not my favorite yarn shop in the Twin Cities, but it has its purposes for me. I went to the store a few weeks ago and felt like I was walking into a different place all together. It feels a lot less crowded and has a better flow than in previous years, but it seems the selection has suffered a bit to accomplish this. I've never had a problem with the staff. They are always able to address my questions in a professional manner. read more

The Yarnery isn't the biggest but in my opinion it's the BEST! I have purchased yarn here for a few years and last year I took an intro class on how to knit mittens (1 skein $11 for the good stuff) and now I am looking at their winter classes! They have an excellent selection of yarn for any project you want to do with quality products. The employees are very nice and helpful and they have free drop in help sessions from 5-8pm on Mondays and Thursdays to help you finish that project! If I am making a special item for myself or someone else this is where I get my yarn. If I am making something that isn't as important than I will go to a big box store to get less expensive yarn. read more

A lovely shop where I was able to pick up some souvenir yarn from the Twin Cities. A huge selection of Shibui and lots of other popular brands with hand-knitters. Helpful, friendly staff and I wish I had had more time (and money) to spend there! read more

Ok, folks, the Yarnery is under new management! I went in this afternoon and immediately felt a whole different vibe to this lovely shop. It is so much friendlier now, there's actually a sweetness about the place. I met the owners, a great couple who bought the place in July. The yarn is fabulous of course. I felt the yarn was reasonably priced, but not cheap. It is Grand ave, after all, yo's. read more

I went into this shop a week or so ago in preparation for my first Yelp's Knitter's Night at Nina's Cafe. I feel I got taken under the comforting wing of a motherly/grandmotherly figure. I think her name was "Jean". She was a wealth of info. And then, after I browsed at the beautiful yarns for a while, another very nice and knowledgeable younger woman helped my towards my decision to buy a set of bamboo needles for their "grippiness" - helpful to new knitters. I think I could spend hours and hours in there pouring over the awesome colors and textures and dreaming... read more

The location sucks, because you can never find parking. The staff are rude, and not helpful in the least. The prices are to high. I have gone here on and off over the last 8 years. Always hoping for a better experience because it is close to where we live. But every time I am disappointed. Now with Borealis Yarn closing I'm not sure what I will do. Start ordering stuff online and hope that it is what I want? I like to touch and feel the yarn to see how it will drape, maybe I'll have to drive to the suburbs for yarn. read more

This is my absolute favorite yarn store. Period. Scott gives great recommendations if you want them, but is also happy to leave you to your own devices if you don't. Selection is great, and they offer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY. A gem, friends. Love this place. read more

Was back again recently and found the folks there super helpful and patient. They have some decent sales scattered around the store but their project bags never seem to be anything close to affordable. As I was there with my two little girls this time, I just wanted to mention that they have a little nook with toys that was a god send. Good move Yarnery. read more

Super helpful and friendly! Just bought 10 skeins of yarn, a pattern, and needles here. They have so many hand dyed yarns and soft yarns! It was fun to pick out jewel toned colors of wool to have a friend knit into a blanket. :) read more

This is my favorite yarn store in the cities. The prices are pretty reasonable for the yarn they're selling. They have a nice selection of brands and many color options in the most popular lines. I loved how organized the store is, everything is easy to access. read more

Very good selection, friendly & knowledgeable staff. Clearance and lots of Malabrigo. Cute area.

I dropped by the Yarnery when visiting St. Paul. I wish I could live there. The shop is cozy. The staff is friendly and not overbearing. And oh, the yarn! I love the selection. I love that they have swatches knit up for all the different yarns they sell. I love that customers were just hanging out and knitting together. I will be back whenever I am in town. read more