Stopped in while on road trip. Lovely yarn shop. They have a nice selection of yarn including some local hand dyes.

Recently retired and I was looking for a new social group. Social knitting at Common Thread has been so fun. Always learning new techniques, finding beautiful yarns and patterns, and making new friends was just what I was looking for! It is a must stop if you are a knitter or crocheter. read more

Common Thread Saratoga - Patina scarf using Knit n' Caboodle and Urth yarns. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

The people who work here are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I had a pattern for a sweater, but I could not find the specific brand of yarn called for. The woman in the store that day helped me select a perfect match - though it was a yarn by a different brand name. This was quite time consuming but she was patient and committed! read more

I am a regular customer at Common Thread Saratoga and I just love visiting this store. The owner and staff are friendly, welcoming and, most of all, helpful. Regardless of whether I make a quick trip for a specific item or spend a lengthy amount of time working through the elements of a project, I receive the service and expertise that I need. I always leave feeling like a valued customer. read more

I love Common Thread! Visited twice: At the beginning of my daughter's career at Skidmore College to buy yarn to make her a sweater for college. And this past graduation weekend for new knitting needles for my plane project. Both times the service was fantastic! I was gently lead to the perfect solution by the kind owner. Prices are impressive for a small retailer on a hot retail street. Wish I had Common Thread as an option at home in California. read more

Awesome yarn selection. Mostly geared for knitters but I was able to pick up some crochet supplies

Walked into this terrific yarn store in Saratoga Springs and was warmly greeted by who I assume to be the owner (sorry, didn't catch the name). She saw my daughter admiring a few crocheted toys, and gifted us with one of them as a random act of crotchet kindness! Such a cool souvenir. She gave me handy tips on how to crotchet and made me feel right at home. We are from out of town, so it's too bad I can't come here regularly. Seems like a great place to knit and crotchet with a friendly group of people. Also a beautiful selection of yarns at reasonable prices. read more

Common Thread Saratoga - Random act of crotchet kindness - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

The store is well stocked and reasonably priced. Lots of samples on display and Doreen is very helpful! However, I recently took a crochet class that cost $25. The teacher didn't offer the pattern (copyright issue) which cost $11.25, there wasn't an offer of a discount if you purchased the yarn in the store and the teacher spent the time chasing her puppy around the store instead of offering help or suggestions to the other person who was very new at crocheting. I was VERY disappointed by this....and haven't had the time to go back to speak to Doreen directly. read more

with so many yarn shops closing, it's GREAT to know that Common Thread Is alive and well! Go shop there.

Everything a yarn shop should be. Walking in, sensory overload begins ( a good thing with regards to yarn shops). Fiber is organized by weight and the selection is varied with some nice, unexpected surprises. Store is well kitty with nice natural lighting as well. Staff and owner are friendly and helpful. What's not to love? read more

Common Thread is staffed with friendly, competent people. The shop is stocked with yarn for any project you could imagine. I've knit for grandchildren in wonderfully soft, washable pastels. I've knit shawls from locally hand dyed wool. I've knit sweaters from an inexpensive acrylic/wool mix, one for my wool averse son, and one for my husband because I liked it so much. I prefer the wools. I can always find something to love. I'm sure you will too. A. Taylor read more

This store has a wonderful variety of yarn, including yarn by local hand dyers. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. It's an inviting environment where you can shop for yarn along with knitting and crochet accessories. read more

Best yarn store in area - and beyond! Great selection of yarns, and lots of sample pieces to guide you. Doreen, the owner, will help you with choosing yarn and patterns for any project. I'm always finding something new whenever I visit! Highly recommended!! read more

One of the best LYS ever! Owner makes sure to always keep her shelves stocked with whatever you may need. Local spun/dyed yarn? Check. Superwash? Check. Notions? Check. So happy to have a hub for fiber arts in Saratoga! read more

Selection of yarn was great and store was well organized. It was a nice experience to see and feel the yarn in the store front. Staff was very helpful with good suggestions. read more

This is the place where I learned how to knit four months ago. I decided to learn by visiting the drop-in classes on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings. In a social setting, I learned the basics while meeting other local women and men who are so cool. A great time and place to learn from one another, trade stories and have good, hearty laughs. The store mesmerizes you with the variety of colors and textures of the superior quality fiber. The layout of the store flows and always catches the eye. Many excellent crocheting, knitting and spinning instructors teach exciting and fun classes at convenient times. Since I am a HUGE fan of reward programs, Common Thread offers a great one to participate in. In closing, Doreen (the owner) really cares about her customers, staff, and store. She is always ready to assist her clientele and shows her appreciation to them always. read more

Beautiful yarns including several local ones that I loved! They were super helpful in guiding me to the appropriate yarns for my project and had many wonderful samples neatly organized so you could see how the yarns really knitted up! read more

Since they've moved 2 doors up, there's so much more room for those of us that come to open knitting! I don't feel in the way anymore! Doreen & her knowledgeable staff are extremely helpful! Doreen is always finding new & wonderful yarns to stock the shelves with! Yay local yarn stores! read more

Common Thread Saratoga - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Great stuff here! Lots of ideas and the people who work here are very kind. Love the yarn and pattern selection. I hope they stay around! I love coming here when i am in town. read more

Great place, nice selection of yarn, knowledgeable friendly staff. Good luck trying to find a parking place in downtown Saratoga.Every place there used to be a parking lot they have now built a building. I should have been suspicious when I found a spot relatively close to the store. Even if it was not plowed out. (This was in February). I ended up with a parking ticket. I haven't been back. read more

I am here at least 2 times a week either for a class or a social knit. The yarns are decadent and hard to resist so shopping inevitably happens too. Everyone is welcoming here. I am hooked on knitting and am excited they have crochet walk in times too. Love it here. Location rocks!!! Saratoga is beautiful. read more

Common Thread Saratoga - Cookie's Sock class. What a great step by step set of instructions. She is so patient and kind. Loved this class. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Wandered in there today. I loved all the samples of patterns throughout the store. The lovely selection yarns was great She also had a fabulous selection of shawl pins. The owner was super nice. I love local yarn stores and this one was great fun! read more

Please note that they have moved to 508 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This is a great local yarn store. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They carry local products and a terrific international variety of yarns. Natural fiber to blends.. I'm sure they have the nicer synthetics too... they cover the gamut. They also have a lot of community events. I went recently for a "From Scratch Club" swap and thought it was really cool of them to host when they could have gone home. Additionally, there is a whole lotta yarn bombing going on outside! That was neat to see. There is definitely not enough of that kind of enthusiastic creativity going on up here! They always have some spiffy irresistible on sale. I bought a pad for my arthritic elbow. I saw they also have wrist supports and so on. Craft in comfort! Additionally, they've started carrying more crochet supplies (YAY!) and are having and open crochet on Saturdays. I'm excited about this place, and the stuff they are doing! read more

Cute store. Lots of selection. They even have some local yarn! Too bad I don't live in Saratoga, it would be my LYS.

Great yarn shop with friendly and helpful staff - I always feel welcome to just stop in to chat or browse. They carry quite a few brands of yarn as well as some local dyers. Rarely do I leave without having found something that I have to have! read more

I love Common Thread. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, and there's a variety of beautiful yarns. Their teachers are great, too. I've taken 2 classes this summer and now can do stranded color work and short rows. read more

I wanted to support a local small business, so I drove from Clifton Park to Saratoga to buy a pair of knitting needles that I could have easily ordered online. On the advice of a friend I also brought a project I needed some help with, simply to inquire if that was a service they provided. From the time I got to the store, the woman who I presume is the owner was rude and short with me. When I asked if they offered help with projects, she acted as though even ASKING her was an inconvenience, even though I said repeatedly I didn't need help that day; she went on to tell me several times that weekends would always just be too busy, and that MAYBE I could come in on a Wednesday. Then when I asked about the return policy if I realized I didn't need a second pair of needles (being unsure of what I had at home), she also acted very put out by the question and basically accused me of seeking to use the needles and then return them. I wish I had the wherewithal to give her this feedback at the time but I was too surprised and embarrassed. Further, thinking back to my other experiences in the store, she has always behaved this way. My only regret is that I made my purchase, and didn't just walk out. I will never shop there again. read more

Before visiting Saratoga I had looked up local yarn shops. I was very happy when I found Common Thread ! Great store, the young girl working there was very pleasant. (Not good at remembering names !). I bought some great yarns and could not be happier. read more

Fabulous yarn shop! Was in town for a conference and ended up in there three times. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly, selection was great. I'll go back! read more