The new location is cozy and adorable. They've managed to pack a lot in there. I hope they continue to do well, even though they have downsized quite a bit... read more

Always kind and knowledgeable service. They go out of their way to help with any question or problem that requires professional skill.

I've just visited Black Sheep Yarn Shop for the first time, and my initial impression is that it is easily the best yarn shop I have been to in years. The staff here is so friendly, the selection is incredible. I don't think I've ever seen so many of my favorite brands in one place: BC Garn, Ella Rae, Malabrigo, Noro, Cocoknits, Swans Island, Chiaogoo, WYS and more, all brightly lit and well-organized. They also stock spinning and weaving gear, which is not very common among yarn shops where I live. I visit family in the area a few times a year, so will definitely be making Black Sheep Yarn Shop a regular part of my Baltimore-area itinerary going forward! (Bonus tip for best experience: there is a very cool tropical fish store in the building just behind this one, which is a good place to send one's male companion while one takes one's time perusing yarn.) read more

Black Sheep Yarn Shop - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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Today I learned Tapestry Knitting in a private lesson at the Black Sheep Yarn Stop in Timonium, Md. What an experience it was. Something so simple, took a long time to master; but the owner of the Shop was incredible, patient and explained the entire process in such a way that now I feel confident in creating new Tapestry pieces. Time will tell. Strongly recommend Black Sheep Yarn Shop - beautiful yarns for knitting and crocheting and a backroom where creativity takes over with weaving and tapestry and other resources for fiber arts which I now will explore. The owner, Donna, so patient and kind and encouraging. That is the place to go .... read more

Until today I wouldn't have thought a yarn shop could be unfriendly. I walked in... browsed a bit. Picked up two skeins. Two ladies were sitting near the register talking. I smiled at them. Instead of smiling back they stopped talking and gave me a 'WTF do you want??? look'. No one got up to chat with me or to even ask if I needed any help. The least they could have done would have been smile. I was thinking, they're probably introverted... but then I realized that didn't matter. Their intent was to make me feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Why else would they stop talking and stare at a customer instead of simply smiling back? Why was I about to spend $85 on yarn at a shop staffed by 'Mean Girls'? I am a person of color, but I don't think their response was racially motivated. I left and of course will never return. read more

I recently took up knitting as a hobby (actually "obsession" is a better word) and Black Sheep is my favorite place on the planet right now. I started with a visit to the shop to browse, signed up for a short class to gain a few new skills, and now find myself going there just to chat with other knitters and create new projects. Donna, the owner and teacher for many of the class offerings, couldn't be more welcoming to knitters of all abilities. She knows everything there is to know about yarn. There is a palpable sense of community for everyone in the store. The customers come from all walks of life, ages, and backgrounds. And the highly knowledgeable staff are willing to help with any kind of fiber arts project. I'm certainly not an expert on yarn shops - as I said, still a novice. But Black Sheep is quite simply, a wonderful store. read more

I just took a knitting class at Black Sheep. Donna, the owner, is an excellent teacher and a wonderful person! She was able to teach a difficult technique and make it fun; I had tried to learn it from another shop owner and been unable to. Black Sheep is my favorite yarn shop; they are friendly, helpful and carry an amazing selection of standard and artisan yarns. They often have trunk shows to showcase yarn makers, and carry a great selection of related notions and weaving supplies. Don't miss this shop if you are a yarn enthusiast of any kind! read more

Wonderful local yarn shop. Owner was exceptionally helpful. Great selection and a nice number of local dyers. Really enjoyed my visit. Fun ladies in the shop to visit with and everyone was very helpful. Could not have asked for a better last minute local yarn shop visit! Thank you for staying open on such a rainy night! - your friend from Chicago. read more

I love this yarn store!! They assisted me with my color choices over the phone! The yarn arrived in 2 days and I'm saved!!! Surviving social isolation with wool!! read more

Black Sheep Yarn Shop - Thanks so much for assisting me with my color choices over the phone! The yarn arrived in 2 days and I'm saved!!! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

I have been shopping at Black Sheep Yarn Shop for many years and love both the previous owner and well as the current owner. One of the biggest reasons I love this shop is that all are welcome around the table at any day and time. There are no restrictions as to when you can sit and knit. Anyone new to the store is welcomed to come and sit and soon they will feel part of the Black Sheep family, or should I say flock! Donna and her staff are always available to answer any question. I think this is what makes the shop so special. This is especially important when someone is learning and needs guidance. Many times those sitting around the table will offer to help as well. There are always a variety of classes available to hone your skills. I have been knitting for many years, but still find classes that I find challenge me and take my knitting to the next level. I started spinning recently and the instructor really helped me to go from trying to just get the wheel to spin to creating consistent skeins of yarn. The best part is there is a group that meets once a month to spin and I have learned so much from them as well. Donna has such a nice variety of yarns and fiber to choose from that range from low to high end price points and she will definitely work with your budget. There is also a sale section that has a nice selection. The loyalty program also enable you to get a nice discount. Black Sheep is not just a yarn store, but your home away from home where you will find a real sense of community. read more

I was looking to swing by on a whim for my first time to spend a a good chunk of money at the Deerco store as I was passing by. The lady working wasn't very welcoming. I noticed I didn't have my mask with me like normal (sinceI live in a county that doesnt require them) so I walked in to see if they had complimentary ones. The first thing out of her mouth was, "You absolutely need a mask." Since the whole vibe was off I decided to not even ask and just spend my money somewhere else. read more

If you're looking to go in, buy yarn, and get out, BSYS has a great selection. The prices reflect the quality of yarns, but they do have really nice wools, blends, alpaca, and everything in between. However, the service is terrible. As someone who works in customer support, I say this quite seriously. The woman who worked with my coworker and me was incredibly rude. She attempted to get us to buy more yarn than we needed (and we were already spending about $120 together), which I can deal with. I've worked in sales, too, so I get it. Whatever. But the snarky tone of voice and passive aggression was completely unacceptable. I am a polite and grateful person, so this stuck me as very odd. This woman scowled at us the entire time ringing up our purchase, and took a half hour to wind our 8 small skeins of yarn. At one point she stopped to chat with the knitting group and look at pictures. The yarn store by my house has a broken swift and winder and it takes them maybe 10 minutes to do twice as much yarn, while assisting other customers. We waited patiently, and when we said thank you and went to leave, we were met with silence and a glare. One of the worst experiences I've ever had, and definitely the worst at a craft store. I wouldn't go back if the entire store was 50% off. read more

Thanks for a great Local Yarn Shop Day! Everyone in your store-staff and customers, were so enthusiastic and welcoming. I found two beautiful skeins of Australian wool that came with a free shawl pattern. Many thanks for the free notions bag as well. I love your selections, and warm atmosphere. read more

I have visited yarn shops all over the world, Black Sheep is one of the best I have ever visited. They have a wonderful selection of yarn and the staff is very helpful. I would highly recommend it. read more

Very friendly, helpful service, and they have monthly spinning and weaving days where you can drop in, hang out, and get help.

Big store with lots of yarns. I was approached very soon after entering which resulted in my leaving the store quickly too. Had they given me time to browse, I might have bought something, since I have a gift certificate. I was looking for a specific yarn, Alafoss lett lopi, and asked the sales person where their lopi might be. "Oh, we don't carry that" she said. Full stop. Not let me order it for you, not but we do have..., after an awkward moment I said that I'm sorry they don't have it, that I have a gift certificate, ... Silence no invitation to look around. I left. I should say that many years ago I ran a yarn shop in Philadelphia. I knit a lot! Unfortunate experience here. read more

I don't get up to Timonium often, but since I was in the area anyway I was curious to see if the previous review was correct. We knitters really respond to atmosphere and love talking about our projects with others who share our enthusiasm. When I first went into Black Sheep I was a bit uncertain. There was a lot of chatter at the table, but no one came to ask if I needed help. I wandered for a few minutes -- their selection of yarns is very nice, and I like the way they are organized. However, after a few minutes I was approached, and from then on the experience became increasingly more enjoyable. I was looking for yarn to make a fair isle sweater that required 5 different colors plus a background. The helpful staff person (whose name I can't remember) did a great job of helping me select the colors. We even used her ipad to go on Ravelry to check out the pattern. I ended up making a purchase I'm pleased with and look forward to making the sweater. So, I guess my impression is that the staff is not as unfriendly as the previous reviewer presented. Could they be a bit quicker to welcome someone -- particularly when it appears the person is new to the shop and not immediately going to a particular purchase -- yes. However, once contact was made the service was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will go back again. read more

I have been to Black Sheep Yarn Shop several times and have found the people there pleasant, knowledgeable and kind. Their selection is extensive, the store is comfortable and enjoyable to be in. I have gone in with my 7 year old who is a fiber lover, and the ladies there have been wonderful with her. They have a good selection and variety of both independent dyers' products as well as larger vendor fibers. My only complaint is that they are too far away from where we live for me to pop in more often! read more

I recently visited the Black Sheep Yarn Shop - when they had their St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour. It was a fun time - Donna and another lady working that evening were very pleasant and helpful. The yarn selection is excellent, and I got some great deals on some 50% off yarns. Donna sat down with me and answered some questions that I had about yarn weights - she was very helpful, as always. They have some wonderful knitted sample pieces on display - I love to see that to get some new ideas. It was a very nice visit! read more

I love shopping here. I always get the help I need and suggestions on what to do next. I love the selections of yarn, and I highly recommend this place if you want to try weaving. A lot happens here! read more

Awesome yarn shop! Very helpful owner. Love that they are open 7 days a week, stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and they had a full house of yarnies. Found a yarn I've been looking for (Berroco Nebula) ! Will visit the next time I'm in the area. read more

I'm sorry to read other's less-than-steller experiences at the Black Sheep Yarn Shop. My daughter and I had a very good first-time experience there. We came in looking to learn more about and potentially purchase a loom plus the yarn and supplies needed to get weaving as soon as possible. The store's owner(?) was incredibly helpful and well-informed. Although she did leave us from time to time to answer questions from folks who were knitting up front and to respond to the phone, we never felt abandoned. I'd anticipated that I'd end up spending a fortune on gear and fiber. I was very impressed by the advice the store owner provided: Wait. Go home, do a little more research and planning so you know what you really need. There's no need to spend a fortune on your first project. (She also alerted me the loom we planned to purchase was a "gateway drug"--but I already knew that!) read more

I am somewhat new to knitting and I drop by the Black Sheep Yarn Shop frequently to get help. The staff are very helpful and they could not be nicer. I love the shop! read more

I have always been made comfortable here. The days I have been there the knitting groups have always been welcoming. The sales lady gave me one of her projects so I could get a feel of good needles. I was so impressed I bought Amy first Pair of quality needles. Very happy I will be back. read more

I bring a good friend to the shop who no longer drives, so I am in a position to have observed the store over several years. Previously, my friend was helped by women who seemed incredibly knowledgeable about knitting, the yarns, etc. She was welcomed warmly, and I was, as well. More recently, at the Deereco Road location (twice now over a number of months), my friend was ignored in favor of a few employees chatting away and giving her and I a cursory and wordless, unfriendly glance. Most recently, I dropped off my friend, coming in after her. I entered and found the most extremely unfriendly employee chatting it up, but then turning as I entered. She virtually ran to the door, blocking my way in the aisle, and said tersely, "May I help you?". It reminded me of stories of trolls and dragons at the gate. I said no and continued on where my friend was in the back, engaged in a lively convo and session with one of the previous owners, who happened to be there. Goodness knows why these "new" folks staff/run a store when they obviously have such a dislike for strangers. read more

I'm astounded this wonderful little shop would get bad reviews...to each her own, I guess. I always find something beautiful at Black Sheep. In my experience, the staff are warm, helpful, and knowledgeable--ALL of them. I always leave thinking about and eager to start a new and exciting project because of the staff's joyful attitude about knitting. I've taken many advanced classes at Black Sheep, including double knitting, stranded colorwork, and brioche, to name a few. Local yarn shops are in danger of disappearing and, if they do, where will we be? They allow us to actually see and feel the materials of our creations beforehand. We can know the exact color and softness of the yarn. I usually fall in love with the yarn first and then choose what to make with it. Please give Black Sheep a chance. I'm sure you will be rewarded. (Disclaimer: I have no connection to the shop, with the exception of being a frequent and happy shopper there.) read more