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    Cream City Yarn

    3.8 (38 reviews)
    ModerateFabric Stores
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Excellent yarn shop and wonderful community. It's a place of calm and beauty, and I'm inspired to create more items because of the beautiful yarn they have! Everyone is always friendly and always helpful - I feel well supported in my endeavors. The items I've bought are of high quality and value. I look forward to every visit.

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    Nicolet C.

    Stopped by this local yarn shop on my way to the airport. I had looked at the website ahead of time and picked out a kit that said it was in stock, so I was bummed when I arrived and it was out of stock. There were tons to browse and I had no problem picking out a different kit instead! The icing on the cake of course was getting to pet the adorable shop mascot. Would definitely recommend!

    Emily V.

    Milwaukee has a serious lack of yarn stores! One might think, living in an area where winter seems to last about half the year, we'd be a great market for knitters. Alas, while I await the day that our city is awash with yarn sellers, for now at least, I have Cream City Yarn. Cream City Yarn is about as delightful a yarn shop as you might imagine. The building is adorable - the space is not huge, but it definitely as a cozy living room feel to it when you walk in. There is a great selection of different yarns to choose from: everything from muted neutrals to bright fuchsia. The vast majority of the yarn is made of natural materials - not much acrylic to be found in this shop. I tend to make quite a few baby things, and their selection of yarns that would work for baby items is a bit smaller than I would like, but I can usually find something. Price wise, Cream City Yarn is not the cheapest. You're paying for quality, of course, but some of the prices of the yarn might make larger projects (like blankets) unfeasible. The staff are VERY knowledgeable. I've stopped by a few times with works-in-progress and asked the opinion of staff. They are always eager to help and provide suggestions. The shop also offers classes, so I imagine they are quite used to helper knitters of all ability levels! While I wish this shop was located in Milwaukee, it is always worth the trip out to Brookfield to stop by Cream City Yarn!

    My first sweater ever! (Top color Shepherd's Wool, bottom color Berroco Berroco Ultra Alpaca). Can be slightly itchy sometimes but so soft.
    Quinn N.

    First, to other LGBT folks of Brookfield, this is a great and safe place. Craft places tending toward older crowds can be pretty hit or miss, and this is definitely a hit. This place is awesome. If you've only ever used yarn from places like Michaels or hobby lobby, learning how to use good quality yarn might intimidate you. Take the plunge. Get a little more familiar with yarn sizes and materials (cotton, alpaca, wool). That's really all you need to start buying beautiful, long lasting, and soft yarns. You'll thank yourself when your yarn isn't made out of plastic anymore! The yarn is more expensive than the plastic products at craft shops; however, there is a good range of less-to-more pricey products. You can get 100 grams of superb wool yarn for $13, or you can get 100 grams of a silk and linen mix for $37. (PS, they sell berroco berroco, and I used their half wool/half alpaca yarn for my sweaters. It's $14 per 100 grams!) They also do sell some plastics (a nylon mix is very useful in socks), it's just not my style personally. The worst thing about this place is that it is very knitting oriented, kind of leaving crochet in the dust, especially in their book selection (there's like 14 knitting books and only ONE crochet book). Still, even as someone who only crochets, I love it. It is worth your time. Also, no shame to people who buy craft store yarns for money purposes! Pursue your passions in a way that works for you!

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    The best LYS around! The staff is always helpful and their selection of yarn is outstanding.

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    They need to be more welcoming. Both times I went in I felt like I was intruding. I didn't stay long.

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    Good service and variety of yarns to choose from. Many samples knit up to get inspiration from and classes for learning new skills.

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    Simply a lovely store and one could find many price points of quality yarns. I'd recommend anyone to go to this shop with wonderful people.

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    Fun store, great service. They are kind and know their yarns! Can't wait to visit again!

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    6 years ago

    Cream City is a world class yarn shop. We're lucky to have it. Wish it was closer to Bay View, but you can't have everything.

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    11 years ago

    Best wool shop in town. Beautiful samples to inspire and quality yarns and patterns. Staff is always friendly and helpful.

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    8 years ago

    Great experience! Very knowledgeable workers. Amazing boutique yarn at a great price. Will be back/buy online!

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    11 years ago

    Great store, friendly staff, good yarn selection, will go back! Offer frequent buyer program, and got a coupon to go back with

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