Jan, was exceptional! This store was well stocked. I didn't know what yarn to buy. I asked Jan…read morefor her suggestions and explained what I wanted to make with the yarn I was buying. She was so helpful!! I bought a lot of yarn. It was sooo soft & silky to the touch. It should be excellent to work with. Jan and I discussed an issue that if I needed more yarn for my projects, it would not be a problem! I could talk to her on the phone about it. I would buy the yarn over the phone, + shipping and she would mail it to me. I live in Central TX, now that's service!!

I was visiting friends in Newton and found this delightful yarn shop filled with a wide selection…read moreof yarns! Jan, the owner, has information sheets posted throughout the store to help you know how much yarn you will need for a project! That was super helpful since I didn't have any patterns with me. I was able to buy enough yarn for a scarf and a baby blanket and enjoyed the conversation I had with Jan! I real gem in Newton, Iowa and one not to be missed if you are a knitter!

Both owners are avid fiber fiends themselves, so it is not surprising that they seem to have…read moreanticipated one's every whim. A wide diversity of product and a welcoming community of handcrafters who meet there on a regular basis. Well versed in many needle crafts, I've witnessed them helping out novices with tricky parts of written instructions.

Wonderful well stocked local yarn store in a beautiful community that celebrates Norwegian ethnic…read morecrafts and traditions. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We were a group of avid knitters from out of town and the people at Blue Heron Knittery helped us arrange a special class on Swedish twined knitting for our group. It was a fabulous experience. We also dropped in during an open knitting night and were immediately made to feel at home. This store is a LYS treasure!

Long gone are excellent, local needlework shops run by quiet, unassuming family members. EXCEPT FOR…read moreHERE! Rediscover this shop with its quality notions, beads, yarn ...even color wheels. Ask Julia or Joan for assistance, they are really happy to help.

From the owner: Our shop is a family business. Joan taught daughter Julia to stitch when she was little. When Julia…read morewent off to college, she joined the Embroider's Guild of America and expanded her stitching knowledge. When Julia moved back to her home town, she shared her knowledge and convinced Joan to join as well. Cindy is a newer addition to the family, as daughter/sister-in-law and was introduced to the Guild. Julia's daughter, Miranda joined the family business after she finished college adding a third generation to the business. No, the family involvement doesn't stop there. Joan's husband Steve joined the staff after he retired. Her grandsons, Shawn and Tyler also assist during their summer and holiday school breaks. Joan's son, Anthony, provides some assistance with the "behind-the-scene" work. It is truly a family business.

It's a beautiful store with an exciting array of yarn and lovely people to spend time with even if…read moreyou can't knit. Teresa is kind and helps anyone, like me, who definitely needs help.

I usually feel like an imposter walking into nice yarn stores, but the owner, Theresa, made me feel…read morewelcome right away. This is a lovely, small shop with a cozy corner around a fireplace and a big table that looks like it's the perfect place to sit with friends and create beautiful things with a piece of string. There is a nice selection of gorgeous yarns, including some local Iowa sources, although I didn't look too closely (too much yarn in my stash already!). She also carries other knitting/crochet supplies that I look forward to poking around more to see. Of course I ended up buying stuff for a new project, but the best part was chatting with the friendly folks there. I'll definitely be back!

Great selection & very knowledgeable staff! I have taken many projects in where I did not…read moreunderstand the pattern & they have always gotten me through it!

I've driven by here and never stopped because frankly from the street the place looks abandoned…read more And then Crazy Girl Yarn Shop closed, so I asked around and everyone said "try Knitting Shoppe." They do have a great selection of natural fiber yarns, leaning heavily toward traditional wools. Thankfully, I can navigate yarn stores without too many questions because the single person behind the register was busy chatting with a regular like it was Knitting Group night. If you're a new knitter or need lots of guidance, be patient.

The Knittery Nook has been with me through thick and thin. Thank you for enabling my yarn habits…read moreand thank you for your quality service and exciting selection. I have highly enjoyed getting to know all of the attendants through the years I've lived here. I wish i could stay in Ames longer and spend more time here. This is probably my favorite place in the city. I have also spent over 1k here in total over two years because i chew through yarn like it's a full time job. Will definitely be ordering online next time i need 999,999 skeins of alpaca. Love you all very much, and i am so sad to leave. I'll have to visit sometime.

I love this yarn store! It has a fun, modern vibe and didn't feel stuffy or old lady-ish at all. I…read morewas really surprised to find a really good selection of cotton yarns there. Most yarn stores I go to don't have cotton yarns which are great for Amigurumi (something I'm really into right now). They even had a cool Amigurumi book that I've had my eye on for a while. They also had some Amigurumi animals that they had made up using the cotton yarns, which is really a smart idea because they showed off the yarns really well. I chatted with a person who I think was the owner and she was really friendly and helpful. We talked about Amigurumi and crocheting, which I found very refreshing because most of the yarn stores I've been to cater mostly to knitters. I really like that they had books and tools for knitters and crocheters. I do both but I'm more comfortable with crocheting. I bought a hank of cotton yarn and the woman I was chatting with wound it into a ball for me. I really love that! They also teach knitting and crocheting classes. I can't wait to take one of their classes. I just can't say enough good things about this place. It feels like a relaxed and fun environment. I wish there was a store like this in Des Moines.

What a sweet shop with knowledgeable staff and a desire to help quilters or knitters at all stages…read moreof their "journey". I stopped by on a snowy afternoon trying to match some Tula Pink fabric. While I didn't find an exact match, I was quickly shown a coordinating fabric that added the zing I didn't know I needed. While not the hugest collection of fabric in the area, what the store had will meet the needs of everyone and perhaps helps in the overwhelming feel that I have in stores with a HUGE collection. Don't miss this gem when in the Story City area.

I love this quilt shop in Story City. So nice to have a local quilt shop. Since it's been opened…read moreSteph and Eileen are so friendly and helpful and feel like family. I learn a lot from them always willing to help. I've enjoyed taking classes here as all instructors are very knowledgeable and fun to learn from! I look forward to taking more classes soon and they have a lot of fabulous fabrics that I can't wait to do projects for!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Variety of yarns and fabric at reasonable prices. I'll be back!read more

So enjoyed this knitting shop. I was there for the writers' festival and the owner was so…read moreincredibly helpful. The yarn I bought was so beautiful. It was just as much as an adventure as the festival. I highly recommend this shop.

They have a little of everything and great customer service! Tons of new and collectibles in…read morefantastic condition.

Great shop. Great staff. Reasonably priced back issues and cards. Worth going out of your way to…read morevisit.