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SF Bay Area Yarn Dealers
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1. K2Tog
Cute small yarn shop that is packed full of goodies! This shop is well organized and the owner is super helpful. She will even order special yarn that they don't have in stock. I love their vast array of Madelinetosh and Cascade yarns. They have…More »
2. Nine Rubies Knitting
Just dropped by at the end of the day to spend my Livingsocial coupon. The lady working there was super nice and didn't pressure me, even though it was 15 minutes before closing! Ahhh! I wished I could have spent more time here.
The shop layout is…More »
3. A Verb for Keeping Warm
Oakland, CA 94608
(510) 595-8372
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Art Galleries,
Knitting Supplies
Neighbourhood: North Oakland
Finally got to check out this yarn store in Oak-Town. I took two spinning classes over the weekend. The store is bright and artfully decorated. Hardwood floors and friendly staff add to the warmth of the place. They dye roving in-house. In fact,…More »
4. Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 595-9595
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhoods: Piedmont Ave, North Oakland
What a cute little store in the Piedmont area of Oakland! When I entered the store, I was greeted by the lady at the counter. The shop is well organized and they have a good selection of nice yarns. They have the standard stuff: Noro, Cascade,…More »
5. Yarn Boutique
If Mrs. Weasley needed more yarn for her sweaters, this is where she would shop. This little store is crammed full of yarn and fibers, from the floor to the ceilings! They are in the process of reorganizing (and finding more space to cram stuff) so…More »
6. Fashionknit
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-3994
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Knitting Supplies
Nice little to moderate sized yarn shop in WC. Location is a bit strange. It's in a business/medical complex on Ygnacio Valley, near the freeway. You can park in any of the spots, even though they say "reserved".
They have a broad selection of…More »
7. Big Sky Luxury Yarns
I sent a message to the Yelp! team to change their address listed on here. They are now at: 3420 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549-3737.
All of the 1 star reviews piqued my curiosity. I've been to many, many yarn shops before, but I couldn't…More »
8. Beverly's Fabrics & Crafts
Went to this store for a specialty glue that neither JoAnn's nor Michael's is stocking. It is a trek from major freeways, but not too far from the local Trader Joe's. I decided to swing by before getting groceries.
The store is in a ghetto-fabulous…More »
9. Bobbin's Nest Studio - CLOSED
I've been to a lot of yarn stores, but this one has the friendliest staff. I was even offered a complimentary cup of tea! How nice is that!?
Their yarn selection is not large, however, it's all high quality stuff. Lots of beautiful hand-dyed sock…More »
10. Article Pract
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 595-7875
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhoods: Temescal, Rockridge, North Oakland
This store was recommended by some local knitters I met in Oakland. It's not that large, but stuffed to the gills with the most interesting yarns! They have handpainted yarns, fancy yarns, sock yarns, and everything in between. I browsed for quite…More »
11. Stonemountain and Daughter
This is a fabric store that has nice prints. They stock higher-end fabrics not found elsewhere. If you have something specific in mind, this is the place to look. It's a decent size, but as others have noted, it can get crowded. My friend bought…More »
Recently updated lists from Kari C.
Oak-Town Ghetto Faves (16)Low-cost tasty vittles in the scariest part of the Bay Area. Don't forget to pack heat and wear your bulletproof vest! |
GOOD, FAST, CHEAP (5)My brother always said to pick 2. But I'm an overachiever. Here's my treasured list of places where you can get all 3! More will be added as I find them!Most of these places aren't high on the ambiance. But, hey, the economy is bad and it doesn't hurt to save a buck or two. |
Get me some Uni love! (5)Sea urchin is an acquired taste for some people, like myself. I avoided it like the plague in the past. Now, I'm training my brain to love this complex critter by eating it as frequently as possible. Cold, briny, sweet, creamy, tangy, with a hint of bitterness, it's no wonder why I am drawn to the challenge of enjoying uni! |
Spoil Your Dog! (9)Fun and good eats for pooches. More items will be added as I find them! |
Metro Rail Good Eats! (8)Great restaurants located with a few blocks of a metro rail stop. Get delicious grub without worrying about parking or traffic! |
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Walnut Creek, CA
Yelping SinceFebruary 2009
Things I Lovelibraries, avocados, linkin park, art, jimmy eat world, sushi, boston terriers, traveling, knitting, uni
Find Me InThe Local Yarn Store
My HometownSuburbia (Walnut Creek), CA
When I'm Not Yelping...I am hoarding yarn
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI love sharing my favorite spots with others
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Omnivore's Dilemma
My First ConcertVan Halen. Rock on!
My Favourite MovieThe Matrix
My Last Meal On Earthavocados & sushi
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm a geek at heart.
Most Recent Discoveryuni (sea urchin)
Current CrushI (heart) the Kevin!