I went to this shop today after finding it on the internet. The owner was there and so helpful to…read moreme in finding the right yarn for my planned project. There is a wide variety of yarn for all kind of projects.

I was greeted by a very helpful man who answered any questions I had. They have a pretty big…read moreselection of yarns and needles though I didn't see any needles that were huge (15+) if that's what you're looking for. I'd love to go there again!

This is a wonderful shop. I don't stop in nearly as often as I would like (work takes up so much…read moretime that could be spent knitting or crocheting, right?), yet absolutely every time I have walked in, Cathy (the owner) has remembered me, and has always greeted me warmly. She and her employees are knowledgeable and helpful, and I have never felt pressured to purchase anything. I visited this past week with a mission to find yarn to go with a dress I had purchased; love the dress, but it is sleeveless, and I need something to slip on for cooler temps. Not finding anything online or in stores, I decided to knit a shrug. Cathy helped me choose not only yarn that went with the colors in the dress, she unwound skeins in order to choose the two skeins that best matched each other. She also looked at my pattern and confirmed how much yarn I needed and what weight (we changed it from a DK to a worsted weight). I know that if I run into any challenges while making my piece, I can go into the shop and receive knitting advice. Skeins of yarn are wound at no cost, classes are offered for knitters and crocheters of all levels, and this shop participates each year in the annual Yarn Discovery Tour. Purchases are recorded on your Yarn Card - I completed mine with this visit and received a $$ reward that was applied to my purchase.

I ADORE the Artful Yarn! I recently discovered this place because a dear friend of mine wanted to…read morelearn how to knit. So I went on living social and found a deal that The Artful Yarn was having. Knitting lessons for 2- for 2 days!!! I couldn't beat the deal! So after a lot of back and forth with the Owner, Cathy, my friend and I finally found some dates that work for us! When we arrived to the store, we both were in amazement! They have everything you can think of! And Cathy!!!! I just heart her! When she discovered who I was, ran up and gave me one of the best hugs ever! She totally won me over that day! The knitting class that we took was very worthwhile. Not only did we learn how to do 3 stitches, they also gave as some history about knitting and some vocabulary. After the second class, my friend and I feel as though we are pros! LOL! Not really, but we are more confidenet know to bust out our needles. With the class we receive knitting needles, a book, a bag, and some NICE thread. They offer a lot more classes, even have like a "help-line", and a knitting corner- where you can bring in your latest project and just knit and chat with the ladies. I for sure will be back!

Friendly owner, nice selection of yarn, and good prices for fixed circular needles. And there is a…read moregood selection of interchangeable knitting needles.

Stopped by here while in the area, and glad I did. Very cool store for yarn and knitting/crochet…read moresupplies. Fun selection of different yarns! Appreciated the knowledge of the staff person. She was helpful, friendly and was able to answer my questions. In addition, she took time to explain upcoming classes. The store is well organized and I enjoyed shopping here. There is also a table so that people can sit and work on their knitting or crochet projects. Will definitely stop and shop here again!

Bolt & Spool is a magical emporium of sewing and thread-art treasures nestled in the lovely Little…read moreItaly. My family and I happened upon this shop on a previous trip and, peeking through the windows adoringly at all the lovely fabrics and baubles, made a note to return. We finally got our chance to visit a couple weeks ago and were absolutely delighted by the selection of fabrics and notions. They have many contemporary fine fabric designers and styles from which to choose in addition to high quality threads and various notions you may need for different projects from garment construction to quilting to other household crafts. They stock quite a bit of Liberty of London fabrics, high-end cottons that feel like buttery silk, which would make for some dreamy apparel, as well as many contemporary and fun designs in all sorts of bolts and rolls. Their independent patterns selection was also awesome with an entire wall for garment-project inspiration from Deer & Doe, Colette, Cashmerette, Closet Case, Grainline Studio, Liesl + Co, Megan Nielsen, Merchant & Mills, and others. I was instantly inspired to get my sewing machine running again in hopes of finishing some projects I'd already planned along with new ones catalyzed by this shopping trip. They also feature some sewing craft kits; embroidery and stitch art kits, supplies and hoops; and a selection of yarns and such for the crochet and yarn enthusiasts. I only wish I were closer to the store (or that it was closer to me) so that I could visit more frequently and perhaps also attend some classes. As it was, I left with some beautiful fabric including a discounted remnant of the lovely Liberty cotton and a new t-shirt pattern I'm looking forward to trying my hand at. I hope to return for more patterns, fabrics, and perhaps find a project in which to incorporate some of that lovely ribbon by which I was absolutely mesmerized. Just when you think it can't get any better than having some new raw materials and a dream of a garment to take form, they wrap up your purchase in paper and tie it with string!

Ohmigosh - how did I not find this place before? It's like a mini Mood Fabrics. The most gorgeous,…read morehigh-end quality fabrics. If you like to sew (clothing, quilting) It is definitely worth the trip.

Excellent yarn selection Colorful, different varieties…read moreKnitted displays Helpful personal

Use this tiny storefront to enter a friendly, fiber wonderland. We were heading toward our…read morevacation destination and stopped at some yarn stores enroute. This one is a treasure trove.

This is a terrific yarn shop, located in an old house with beautiful wood floors; two floors of…read moreknitters paradise! If I lived closer, I'd be a regular. They were very accommodating and had the yarn I needed, and so much more that I would have liked to buy. They offer loads of patterns and have quite a few beautiful pieces on display. This shop is a little reminiscent of Mary's Yarns in Unionville, which - sadly - closed a few years ago. I will have to shop here as often as I can to support them and my hobby. Furthermore they will be in Toronto at the end of April for the Knitter's Frolic.

I don't normally post this sort of thing but I am hoping that by doing so I might bring some…read moreawareness and show support for other service dog handlers who experience the same thing. This past Thursday I was having a rough day, but decided an outing might help. It took me all day but I gathered my strength and headed to the yarn shop in Waterloo. As always I had Erie with me and when I got to the shop there was a note in the window saying there is a dog in the shop. When I headed in the lady saw my dog and took hers to the back saying it gets along with people but not with other dogs. The other dog was barking and whining but there was really nothing I could do about that so we continued on. Maybe the lady thought I was taking too long or I wasn't going to buy anything and was just trying to get out of the rain, I don't know. But she came around the corner and said, "your dog is upsetting my dog and I'm busy and have things to do, so can you tie your dog up outside please?" I explained that she is my service dog and she has to stay with me, at which point she said, "well then you will have to leave!" I could have argued with her. I could've told her it was like asking someone to leave because their wheelchair was taking up too much space or telling someone with oxygen that they couldn't come in because there were lit candles. My dog is my medical equipment just like a wheelchair or oxygen. But I didn't. I just left. It had taken all of my energy and strength to get there I didn't have any left to argue. By the time I made it across the street to a little mall I was shaking and sobbing uncontrollably. I hadn't done anything wrong and neither had my dog but she told us to leave! I want to be like everyone else and do the same things in the same manner but I can't. Situations like these make a bad day worse and show the ignorance of others. As always we will continue to be positive and carry on without letting this bother us. For other handlers, please know we understand and experience the same. For others, please remember you don't know what people are going through. Please be respectful. #servicedog #doberman #medicalalertdog

Liz and Crew are amazing!!! Anything and everything you'd need in a yarn store. Stop in!read more

Liz is the best ever,helps with whatever you need. Have been doing business with her for over 25…read moreyears.

I have tried several times to like this shop, but after today, I'm giving up. I stopped here…read morebecause I have a passport for the 2025 Yarn Discovery Tour, and for reasons unknown to me, they are one of the shops on the tour. When I got there, the woman who I believe is the owner was sitting on a bench outside the shop, dragging on a cigarette. She scowled at me as I walked past her through the door. Upon entering, I tried to make eye contact with another employee who was sitting in the back of the store. She did return my glance, but then frowned and looked away. She continued her phone conversation, which was apparently more important than greeting a customer or offering customer service. I walked around the store for a few minutes, but then the lady outside finished her cigarette and scowled at me again as she walked back into the store. That was the last straw, and that shop's last chance to have me as a customer. I wouldn't recommend this place if it was the last yarn shop on earth.

Great place. Really incredibly wonderful yarns and fiber. She has Cascade Yarns (220 Superwash -…read moreyou should see the wall of color, Superwash Merino, Eco+, Whirligig, etc.), Knitting Fever Yarns (Ch'icho, Jody Long (Coastline and My Little Sunshine), Katia, Ella Rae, Noro, Juniper moon, Nurture, Queensland, Painted Sock), Lykke Needles (really nice needles), her own handspun and various fibers.