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Yarn Shops
For crafts and crafting
Yarn shops provide all your knitting, crochet, and craft needs. They also can help you along with many of your projects if you have questions or run into an issue.
These are just the starting points for yarn shops as many of them are community [spaces] for the craft communities.
Dive into what more Yarn Shops offer and how you can get involved.
Crafts
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Yarn shops of course have yarn. But they also have so much more, from all the needles you could want to patterns you’ve never seen before.
Many yarn shops also specialize in a specific material. If you’re looking for wool yarn or an assortment of fabrics, there’s a store out there for you.
Assistance
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Most the folks working or spending time in a yarn shop are seasoned knitters or crafters.
If you’re looking to try out any knitting related hobby, visiting a yarn shop is a great place to start and ask an employee for help. Be sure to have an idea of what you want to make!
If you’ve run into a problem in your project, they can also provide some quick help for you!
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Yarn shops also offer classes for knitting or crochet. Sometimes even quilting or color work.
These can be in the form of a one-on-one class or group classes. And they come at all levels, beginner all the way up to very specific skills.
Events
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As a place for yarn and crafts, many shops open themselves up for evening of knitting and crafting.
This is a time to come together and meet other folks crafting in the area. See what other people are making and work on your own.
Check out your local yarn shop and craft store to see what events they have coming up.
Browse yarn.
Sit and craft.
Location
Brooklyn General Store
Year
2023
Check out how one yarn shop sets themselves up!
Entrance - Yarn shops are typically discreet! They’re found all over but don’t have the need to have big flashy signs or large windows. Your local yarn shop may be the same so when you aren’t sure if it’s the right place, walk in!
Front - So much yarn! And other craft materials. Step in and start browsing. If you need help looking for something or have a question, feel free to ask an employee. It’s also recommended for you to actually touch the yarn and fabrics so you can get a sense of how they feel for your projects.
Tables - Many yarn shops have a table seating area. This is a space for you to layout the items you’ve chosen or even sit down to spend some time knitting. You’ll also find employees helping out customers with their projects here.
Classes Area - For larger yarn shops, you may find a back area where classes and events take place! Ask if your local store offers classes and what events are coming up.
Knitty City
Brooklyn General Store
Visit Knitty City or Brooklyn General Store
Still have questions? No worries, feel free to reach out!
Check out both yarn shops featured in our episode:
Knitty City - 208 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024
Brooklyn General Store - 128 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
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