If you like knitting, then this is the store for you! I have peeked in several times on my way to…read moreand from work at the studio next door. I have a friend who swears by this store and is always coming here to get supplies for her knitting. Wool N' Things carries great patterns and I always envy the sweaters that I see in the pictures! I am not a knitter myself, but do come from a family that knits and can appreciate the work that would go into some of these patterns. One thing that I might consider at Wool N' Things is one of their courses! They can teach you how to knit or crochet accessories and clothes in one of their onsite classrooms. You have to buy materials at the store, but they help you select the right wool and teach you how to read the pattern as well. They also have a group the "Knit Cafe" that meets a couple of times a week to work together. A friendly place with service offered in both English and French.

From the owner: Wool & Things specializes in high quality unique yarns from Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Sirdar, Louet,…read moreSMC, Lopi, James Brett, Americo, Madeline Tosh, and many more. We carry a great assortment of knitting, crochet and cross-stitch patterns. We feature a large variety of knitting and crochet accessories.

Thank you Jillian for helping me with my knitting problem and providing the required information to…read morepurchase the pattern for the cute little porcupine that I saw in the store. Great service!

Yarns Ewe'll Love is a fabulous yarn shop that opened September 12, 2018! It is located in the same…read morespot that was previously occupied by Yarn Forward, which closed over the summer (the owners of Yarn Fwd retired, and closed both this shop and the one on Bank St.) Louise, who managed the Kanata shop since its inception 20+ years ago, is the new owner and manager of Yarns Ewe'll Love. It's fresh and clean! I didn't realize the store needed a makeover, but it's really refreshing! It smells good, and looks great! They sell a wide variety of yarns, with more upscale offerings. I purchased a skein of "Eat Your Peas Louise!" just for fun!!! Well done, congratulations, and good luck! Welcome to the block! I'm so glad to still have a yarn shop in Ottawa's true west end!!

Wow! What took me so long to come in here? Then when I do, it's mere moments before closing! On the…read moreother hand, maybe that's a good thing, as I can then only do so much damage to the wallet! I can understand why quilters get such a stash too... very tempting, although I don't sew much. This shop has a section for yarn, but the quilting and sewing side has more variety in it. I was tempted by a lovely apron, which is funny because I don't ever wear one! Maybe I would though... if it looked like this, and if I made it myself! They offer some upscale yarns in here that were heaven to sink my hands into. I managed to walk away with "only" 2 skeins, which will be for a project for me; I'm thinking mittens, but we shall see. I recently purchased the new knitting book called "Saltwater Mittens", which contains patterns that are supposed to represent Newfoundland, and I'm just itching to get going on a few of these patterns! They have a knit-night on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00. Now that it's on my radar, I will keep this in mind so that I can spend more time looking around. And oh yeah, knitting! LOL I will definitely be back.

From the owner: We supply products and classes to makers of textile arts. We offer fabric, yarns, Bernina Sewing…read moremachines, threads, and other sewing/quilting notions. In our yarn area we feature Canadian Hand Dyers in a variety of yarn bases and weights. We have dyers represented from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. We still support the quilters among you with fabrics, thread, notions, patterns, classes and Bernina sewing machine sales and service. Longarm quilting services are available from “The English Rose”. What’s new you say? If you are into knitting/crochet, you will be pleased to know that we now carry beautiful materials, patterns, notions and classes for you as well! New stock is arriving daily so check back often.

This is the new location of Unraveled, which moved to Perth from Merrickville over the Christmas…read moreholidays. Their first day in Perth was Saturday January 10th 2015. They are again located in an historic old building, on the main street of town. It's a smaller store, focusing on yarn and knitting / crochet / spinning supplies, and no longer have the gift shop. Note the new hours: 10:30 to 5:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday. They sell different kinds of yarns here, like Koigu and Madeline Tosh. And there's the added bonus of a road trip! This was great - it took us very little time to zoom through the shop because we knew what we were looking for, and then we relaxed over coffee in the building next door, planning our projects with our new acquisitions. I will definitely be back.

Great selection of yarns and wools. Has even local dyers and products…read more Has a variety of knowledge of patterns and available spinning products. Whether you crochet,knit or spin you will find something that catches your eye. Yes it's pricey but that's to be expected when buying non acrylic yarns. Worth the trip and great customer service.

Very sweet little shop. We went in looking for knitting supplies, which they didn't have, but it…read morewas still a wonderful experience. Mostly full of knickknacks and crafting supplies - be sure to have a conversation with the owner, she's wonderful!

Overall, I was disappointed in this shop, because I was looking for yarn. To find the yarn you have…read moreto go upstairs, and you'll find some, in a small room. However, they have a nice variety of ready-made items, and some cute and colourful home decor items. To be fair, they have a farm, and they're busy with that. But this shop is full of items, especially unique pieces of clothing. Mug I go back, it'll be with a better perspective of what they offer. Maybe the clerk was tired? Not very warm and welcoming. There were quite a few patrons in hill I was there. I did manage to find a colourful Hank of sock yarn, so at least I didn't come out empty handed. In the end, I'm not sore it was one of their own products!

Great little shop that offers many unique items for sale. They are getting a good selection of…read moreitems for felting projects and offers a variety of beautiful alpaca yarns for sale. They also offer many interesting courses throughout the year. one of my favorite shops in Merrickville.

Ok - finally! I found a gorgeous new-ish local yarn shop (LYS) close to home!! Sassy Yarns has only…read morebeen in this location in Brockville since August this year (2022). It's fairly big, and with those windows in front it's also bright! With an array of yarns to choose from hanging along the walls, there is plenty of inspiration here. This shop caters to knitters, crocheters, and spinners - with fibre and needles for all your needs! Spinning wheels too!! I can't wait to start - and finish, and wear! - the socks from yarn I purchased here! Open space in the centre of the shop provides comfy seating, so that you can try out your new purchases. Check store hours before going; they are somewhat irregular.

I love this cute little yarn shop! I was soo happy to find out that there was a local store I could…read moresupport. The yarns are beautiful and the shop has a nice vibe. Support local!! :D

I love the selection and value. So great to find great yarns from lots of price points…read more The new owner is lovely, and the staff is super friendly.

It's been a lot of years since I wrote a review for Wool Tyme. A lot has changed for them since my…read moreprevious review: they had a flood, then occupied a temporary location while repairs took place; COVID came and went; and they've expanded under new management. I was shocked today to see how big the shop is! Gone is the office space, in order to display more yarn! They have a humongous amount of squishy delight! Today I picked up gorgeous sock yarn for me and hubby, and a new colour of Briggs & little to knit something from "Big Splash Knits". I am busy knitting for the rest of this decade!!

Last minute t- shirt order. Fun, eclectic and vibrant shop.. Pleasant young blonde staff member…read morethere working alone on a Friday night. I wish I had caught her name. She handled a store full of customers seamlessly and also made the t- shirt I ordered before closing! Thank you!!! Great store concept for downtown Ottawa.

Bang On is a shop that I would have loved about four years ago, but I'm getting a bit tired of this…read more70s-90s ironic nostalgia, especially the inauthentic kind. For $30 you can get a shirt pounded with your choice of design. You can choose between logos from Nintendo, children's programming, rock icons, porn covers, etc. You can also put transfers on trucker hats, dresses or jackets. If I was ever going to wear something like this again, I'd prefer to find it in a vintage store. It's snobby to think the real deal makes a difference, but there's something phony about basically mass-producing these shirts with logos and making people think they're unique because they can choose which American Apparelesque garment they put a sticker on. I just don't think the price is worth it, especially if it's just a gag gift. They also have some 80s and 90s sunglasses.