One of the best yarn stores I've been to. Always worth a stop to gather some unique yarns I can't…read morefind anywhere else. They have lots of project ideas and are willing to help you. Great little store!!

This place is packed to the GILLS with yarn. Every cubby hole and every surface was covered…read more Unfortunately I wasn't really sure about the organization, so I wandered around looking at labels and petting things. When the staff finally paid attention to me, I asked for any local artisans (spinners, dyers, animals). They didn't have anything new to me--they mentioned a couple Vancouver dyers, but being from Vancouver I wanted something from Vancouver Island. They also may have had 1 dyer from the Island but I'd already bought that artisan's yarn at another store. Overall, the experience was an overload for my senses, and disappointing for my stash enhancement (since I was looking for something so specific). If I was just generally looking to buy yarn--lots of selection at Mad About Ewe!

Customers all the way from Davis, California. We were on a trip to BC and needed a resupply for my…read moredaughter's crochet project and you came through for us. Cozy shop and helpful service. Thanks so much.

This is a fantastic store with outstanding service and support. I usually get sent by my wife with…read morecomplicated instructions, I always come home a hero as the ladies know what they are doing. When my wife can get in to Black Sheep she is in woolly heaven, the shop is so relaxing, no pressure and very helpful. A good selection and any thing that gets ordered arrives PDQ. My wife has been knitting for over 60 years and tends to knit complicated Guernsey's, Jersey's, Arrans and all the other traditional type of woollens. If the pattern is too complicated the store ladies can always sort it out. A treasure trove for sure.

I knew I had to visit (from out of town) when I called 1st and they answered, "Baaaaad Anna's Yarn…read moreShop" Gorgeous selection of yarn and friendly service - I got great advice on 2 projects. Warm and cozy vibe (if you love vibes). The neighborhood is vibrant as well with fun coffee shop just on the corner (the Laughing Bean, indulge in a cinnamon roll), and an independent bookstore just next door. Lots of great restaurants as well are within walking distance.

Baad Annas is awesome. They are super helpful- always have a great suggestion. Amazing selection of…read moreyarn and they are community conscious- organizing hat and sock drives for the DTES.

Tremendous variety of wool, apart from the lack of local-island wool. Proprietor appears very…read moreexperienced, and maintains a neat and tidy store. Does not accept credit or debit cards of any kind. Don't even think about Apple Pay. Would recommend.

Unfortunately, this company is no longer in business -- they gave excellent service, were always…read moreready to help with any craft project problems, whether you bought the yarn from them or not. Am very sorry they closed down (retired), and miss them. Thanks Debbie for your great teaching skills and readiness to share. The shop carried a more-than-adequate selection of yarns.

This was probably the single best trip I've ever had to a crafting store. The stock is incredibly…read morevaried, and the staff are ever so polite and attentive! This is the only physical store I know of that carries safety eyes, and they had so many varieties! I could have spent hours in there trying to see everything they had, but in my opinion they are definitely the end all for all your needlework needs!

High end yarns at a reasonable price, worth the one hour trip up from Victoria. A vast selection of…read moreyarns, and helpful knowledgeable owner and staff. Elizabeth patiently helped me work out what I needed for certain projects --- even staying a bit late as I made decisions. Easy to lose track of time in that place. It looks like a small store but you will need hours to go through all the beautiful yarns they have. Love how they support the local community too.

I really appreciate this store, it's small but has an amazing selection! The owner is so sweet and…read morehelpful. I am just learning to knit, definitely had no idea what I was doing. The owner took the time to talk with me about what my first project was, what I'd need, gave recommendations for good starting blends and even printed out some instructions (free of charge). i find the prices super reasonable and they have a lovely selection of local wool I felt so welcomed and can't wait to begin my newest project!! #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness 10/10 recommend shopping here!

The selection of yarn here is fantastic. They offer classes in knitting, but are not too helpful at…read morethe counter. Prices are a bit steep but the quality is top notch. It's a good place to pick up some equipment if you want to knit while you enjoy your beach town vacation.

Darn! They closed!! I really liked them. I drove up to the store the weekend of May 19, 2018 and…read morethey were completely empty.

Yes, Wet Coast Wools has one of Vancouver's best yarn selections. And yes, that yarn is neatly…read morearranged in a miraculous roomy, bright space that will allow you to find what you want quickly, or enjoy the process of exploring the options until you find fresh inspiration. And true, it also has a great selection of knitting needles and accessories -- whatever you need to start or finish your next project. But none of these are what makes Wet Coast my favourite local yarn shop. What makes Wet Coast my go-to is that it's by far the friendliest, most welcoming shop in town (or at least on the West side.) The very first time I visited Wet Coast, as a newbie knitter, the two salespeople encouraged me to browse, answered all my questions about their selection, and offered me (great) advice in choosing the yarn for my first large-scale project. I loved how they entered into the challenge of helping me figure out the right combination of fibers without making me feel embarrassed by my ignorance or pressured to buy. I felt just as welcome on subsequent visits, when I've always found one or two people sitting at the big work table in the middle of the room, happy to help out with my latest knitting crisis ("wait, *how* do I pick up this dropped stitch?") or to advice (again, pressure-free) on my next purchase. Even when I materialized with some yarn I'd purchased out-of-town, and wanted to buy a second skein to go with it, my challenge was welcomed: Glenda (the store's delightful owner) did an AMAZING job of picking out the most incredibly perfect yarn to combine with what I had on hand. The store's weekly knitting night is just as friendly. The one time I took my kid for an evening of knitting, we were welcomed by a very warm group of women, most of whom were clearly regulars. Even as newcomers, we felt like we belonged. I'm so lucky that Wet Coast Wools is not only the friendliest knitting store on the West Side, but also the store closest to our house. But believe me, it would be worth driving across town for this selection and this warmth.

The sales person sold my husband a $50 pop up sweater dryer (wth??) For a christmas present and…read moredidn't tell him it couldn't be returned or exchanged. Who sells a never heard of notion to a husband looking for help in a knitting store? At least sell yarn that can be exchanged. SMH. I will be taking my business elsewhere. Feel ripped off!

Do you like your yarn products fully complete -- already knitting into adorable hats or felted onto…read moresweet-smelling soaps? Knotty has you covered, with the most delightful assortment of felted and knit gifts. Do you like your yarn ready-to-knit, hanging neatly in tempting arrays of color and texture? Knotty is your spot, offering both the basics (the best assortment I've seen of Sugar Bush yarn, among many other brands) and some lovely options for local, handy-dyed yarns in a range of weights. Do you like your yarn not-yet-spun, ready to spin yourself from high-quality roving? This is your happy place, because Knotty has the most astonishing range of roving I've seen anywhere, in a huge range of colors and available pre-cut or by weight (or yard), along with a range of fibers you can add to your spinning. Do you like your yarn not-yet-spun OR carded? Amazingly enough, Knotty has YOU covered too: It's the first place I've seen lovely, soft wool, fresh off the sheep, either dyed or un-dyed. So pretty. So soft. So hardcore, you amazing spinner people. Do you like your yarn still on the sheep? Well, sorry, you're out of luck. As far as I can tell, Knotty does not actually have a sheep available to shave or cuddle.

This is my favorite shop in Victoria. It is inspiring even to a non-fiber artist. It feels like a…read morecommunity when you walk in the door. A great place for gift shopping.

I love this place! The staff is ever-so-helpful and pleasant. They can assist and advise if you…read moreneed it, which I often do. The selection is fantastic! There are all kinds of price points that can work for any budget. I love to browse all the beautiful gems!

One of my favorite places to come for jewelry supplies . This is a huge store with tons of supplies…read moreto choose from. The prices are pretty reasonable. Lots of street parking as well.