Good service. Good quality yarn. Slightly overpriced, but convenient location for me.read more

Large amount of fabric and sewing notions. Staff was polite and spoke some English, but you can't…read morejust go in and browse. You need a number and then a staff member shows you around. We didn't see that much yarn so decided against waiting for a guide.

Wow, what a different experience I had compared to Tina W. As an American living in Rome, and…read morefull-well knowing the difficulty one can run into trying to find a well-stocked shop, I was THRILLED to find this shop in my own neighborhood. Not only were both the owners, Patrizia and Maria, extremely kind and helpful, especially considering I have three little kids in tow (two of them four year old girls who wouldn't stop touching every ball of yarn in sight!!!), and not one complaint. They asked me what I was planning to make and i explained the project, and they immediately showed me the exact kind of yarn I was looking for, and had an insanely great selection of colors. What's more, most yarn shops in Rome have everything hidden away behind the counter, but this shop has everything out in cubbies, just like in the States. In fact Tina's review is so odd compared to my experience because I explained to the owners how much I loved that they had things out so we could touch and explore them and she happily nodded and smiled. I was even given permission to take pictures of the entire store and of Patrizia because I plan to write up a really nice blog post about this lovely shop. So, I had a 180° different experience than Tina. I can't recommend this shop highly enough. Now, perhaps my experience was different because my Italian is fluent and I've lived here for 14 years; I have no idea. In any case, I'm giving it 5 stars for selection, and for service. Convenience-wise, for me it's awesome b/c in my neighborhood but if you're looking for something more central, hit up the shops near Largo Argentina and Campo (like Alfis, Largo Ginnasi 6 or even Lana della Vecchia on Via dei Baullari 31, which I'm not crazy about -- brusque service at best and not so much stock to choose from, and definitely one of the "hands off" stores).

Let me see if I can state this clearly enough: STAY FAR, FAR AWAY! I am an American resident in…read moreRome. It's been a bit of a challenge trying to find good yarn shops to feed my crochet habit -- it's not a hobby that many younger Italians take up, and as a result, online information about yarns and stores is a bit sparse and disorganized. Needless to say, I was thrilled to discover this shop online, with its photos of floor-to-ceiling shelves full of beautiful-looking yarns. I headed for the shop in earnest, hoping to meet a few more crochet/knitting enthusiasts and, of course, to see that wall of yarn. It was no small task getting there -- the neighborhood seems perpetually clogged with cars, and parking is close to impossible. My enthusiasm survived the commute...but ended as soon as I walked into the store. The proprietor and her employee, already quite dour, looked me up-and-down and turned a cold shoulder. I explained in my broken Italian that I was a crocheter and that I just wanted to look around and get some ideas for my next project. Then, I went about my business examining the yarns. The women began to speak about me, but since I couldn't understand exactly what they were saying, I happily continued looking and touching. It wasn't until my Italian-speaking husband joined me that I discovered that the proprietor wanted me out of her store before I touched any more of her merchandise. I had read previously about this cultural distaste for handling items in a craft store, but hadn't found it to be true in other stores. In any event, if either of them had asked me not to touch, I would absolutely have respected their request -- no one wants to be the ugly American! The key here is that they didn't, and instead resorted to inexplicably rude, and strangely xenophobic, chatter. When my husband tried to explain again that I was just trying to get my head around what yarns to tackle next, the proprietor finally made it clear that I ought to leave the store and that my future patronage was of little consequence to her. I left. I will never go back.

We came to buy our son's girlfriend a souvenir of Italian yarn, and the lady was so helpful. We…read moreused a translator and she gave us great recommendations. She loved her gift!

Great store. Love their threads. The ladies there speak little English but they are very nice. The…read morequality of the threads are awesome.

From the owner: La mia attività è specializzata nella vendita di Macchine per Cucire e Ricamo delle migliori le…read moremarche in commercio. Guida all'utilizzo Gratuito. Vendita di ferri da stiro Professionali . Vendita di stoffe americane,giapponesi,libri e riviste specializzate nel patchwork. Vastissima esposizione di filati per cucire a macchina e a mano, filati lurex, metallizzati e sfumati per le Macchine da Ricamo

It's nearly impossible to find a yarn store in Rome where the proprietors are actually friendly…read more Thank goodness I stumbled upon this shop! The owner, Emanuela Dobrovich, is reserved, but kind and helpful. She staffs the store in the evenings. Her niece, Marta, who is quite open and friendly, staffs the store in the mornings. Unlike many store owners I've run into, they both try very hard to understand my terrible Italian and to ensure that I find the yarn I'm looking for. The downside to this otherwise nice little shop is that it carries almost exclusively Adriafil yarns. In any event, although I'm sure I can find a greater variety of yarns (and Adriafil yarns at a slightly lower price) elsewhere, the two of them keep me coming back. I should mention this is a traditional Italian yarn shop...in that the store is stuffed full from top to bottom not only with yarn, but a wide variety of other things, including women's socks and pantyhose and small handmade items. The byline of Emanuela's business card reads "Merceria / Intimo Moda / Oggesttistica Artigianale / Bomboniere."

Outdoor markets are my thing so whenever traveling abroad, I seek them out. It's so much fun to see…read morethe various types of fresh fruit and veggies available, many unique varieties. There was a type of radicchio I'd never seen before. And so many olives! But it's also challenging because you are limited in what and how much you can. It unless you are staying at a VRBO. Same with all of the olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, pesto, jarred tomatoes, olives, regional pastas, meats and cheeses. OMG, I wanted it all! Since I love to cook and mostly cook Italian, it was pure torture! I did buy Parmigiana Reggiano aged 60 months because the taste and price was too good to pass up. But I didn't have room in my suitcase - weight wise - to buy the olive oil, aged balsamic and other food items I wanted. They had the typical tourist souvenirs like scarves, aprons, ceramic bowls, and a wonderful assortment of olive wood charcuterie boards and serving utensils. I collect them but didn't buy any because the prices were the same or higher than what I find at Trader Joe's or Marshall's! And again, too heavy to lug back to the states especially if they aren't unique or a fabulous price. There was even a stall selling a vegetable spiralizer like you see on late night tv commercials. He was demonstrating the plastic gadget and crowds were lined up watching. Cracked me up! Did you pick up any treasures while in a Rome? Yes, a plastic veggie spiralizer! Prices of many items were the same or higher than the shops. For example, a tiny bottle of 20 year old aged balsamic was $22 but $18 in a shop so know your prices and definitely try to barter. Mercato Campo de Fiori is located in a bustling area of the city so after shopping the market, you can stop in other shops and boutiques on all of the side streets. There are plenty of leather, clothing, jewelry, and stores selling ceramics and food products plus cafes and restaurants in abundance.

I was waiting for my laundry to finish up and decided to walk around this place (just wasting…read moretime). Great place to get fresh fruit/veggies, spices and great wines. There are also several vendors that make fresh squeezed juices that I highly recommend. This market is open everyday and it is always busy. There are restaurants surrounding this market as well, so from my perspective, it's an all day event.