The Best!!!!! Love this Knitting Store!! I come back every time I'm anywhere near by!!!

Next to visiting my cousins in Monterey this is a favorite stop. Usually several stops during my stay. There is an amazing amount of yarn, squishy, soft wonderful yarn! Patterns, tools, cutest bags, what's not to love? The ladies here are friendly, helpful, great to talk with. And the store fur babies, Linus and Badger, you just can't get any better! Can't wait til my next visit!! read more

I'm in the Bay area for an extended work assignment and have taken advantage of time on weekends to indulge in a "tour" of sorts to local yarn shops. Monarch Knitting was Sunday afternoon's stop - and so glad I discovered it via Yelp! First, the location in beautiful Pacific Grove couldn't be more serene and lovely, just 2 blocks from the ocean. (I could see the waves the moment I stepped out of my car!) Parking on a Sunday was easy and free on an adjacent street. The store's corner location allows for plenty of windows and natural light fills Monarch Knitting. Between the ample size, open layout, and flood of light - wow, this store is beautiful. I am a fairly new knitter, but came in with a specific request: I wanted to use a bulky yarn, but needed to keep my price point moderate for a project I would be giving away. Truth is, I want to work with quality yarn because it is so much more pleasant to handle....but the recipient of this gift won't particularly know that I didn't use yarn from JoAnn's, so I didn't want to spring for hand dyed options. The salesperson (I wish I'd caught her name!) took me directly to an array of choices. The truth is, Monarch had such a selection that a few options were, in fact, just a touch more than the mass produced stuff! I walked out with yarn for 5 projects! In summary - a lovely store with excellent service and selection. Worth a drive to Pacific Grove. (And walk down toward the water when you're done.) read more

This place is the fairytale-land of knitting. I went in knowing NOTHING about how to knit and walked out with everything I needed to start, including an appointment for a 1-hour private lesson for $20 with Koryn for the next day. During my private lesson, I learned how to cast on and knit, and left with my project started and a solid understanding of how to continue (Koryn is an EXCELLENT teacher!). I came back to the shop when the pattern introduced purling, and Koryn happily taught me how to do it in 5 minutes at no charge. She also taught me how to troubleshoot a few problems I'd run into (dropped stitches, tinking, switching skeins of yarn). I'm almost halfway done with my blanket, and it's looking fantastic! I seriously cannot give enough praise to Koryn and the rest of the staff here. On top of that, the store is absolutely beautiful and welcoming. Can't recommend it highly enough! read more

My husband took me to the Monterey Bay area for Valentine's Day, and as part of our touring around (mostly in-car, as it was pouring rain), we happened across this shop. He hates yarn stores, but stopped anyhow, and we went in. We got greeted by the owner, and had a wonderful time poking around the variety of yarns and books and things displayed in the store. There were two dogs in there, and a parrot; this made it all the more homey and welcoming, to me. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but found several things I really wanted. Only wound up getting two or three things, but was very pleased with the selection of items. I knit, crochet, tat and am starting to learn to spin... all my interests and needs could be satisfied by that shop. By comparison, my local yarn shops focus on knitting only, and it's frustrating to find what I want without shopping online. read more

I discovered Monarch Knitting while attending a quilt retreat many many years ago. They were located around the corner where I first fell in love with then. I stop by each time I am in the area. Lucky for me I have a close friend who has a condo in Pajaro Dunes. I come here at least once a year. My special treat to myself is a trip to Monarch and Back Porch Quilts along with other cute shops in PG. The staff at Monarch Knitting is the best! Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and encourage me every time to have fun looking around. They have helped me with a different cast on method with ca cashmere yarn a few years ago. I now order online as I now live out of state. I am in town again this week and am counting the hours till they open tomorrow even though I brought three knitting projects for this stay. Also love the news letter full of great articles and yummy new projects. Thanks for being a great yarn paradise. read more

Probably my most favorite yarn and that is saying alot...I go to yarn stores on all my travels. Ann, Koryn and all the ladies there are so sweet and helpful while also giving you space to really browse and consider your next project. I have taken a few classes here and would take more if I just lived at least an hour closer. The instructors are very knowledgeable and are great teachers; plus the classes are so interesting. The selection of yarns is superb. I'm always inspired at this store. read more

Love this place!!! They're so helpful. I sometimes can't come in but I can call and they wrap everything up and ship it to me I usually get it the next day. This last time I need d a few things after a surgery and for sure couldn't get in there so not only did I get my package quickly but I also got a lil get well note tucked inside. Thank you ladies!!!! read more

Loved this store! Open and light, the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, The helped me with a project, advised me on modifying a preteen and also turned me on to Raverly. They have a rewards program too! read more

Great Selection and High Quality, Well Stocked Knowledgable staff. read more

A cozy very bright and well lit knitting shop organized by type of yarn. I loved browsing their yarns and enjoyed their wide range of selection from inexpensive to really expensive beautiful yarns. I'm a beginner and they were more than patient and kind with my endless questions. This shop is full of great ideas and patterns and stocks all the needles and accessories you might need to create the project of your dreams. I hope to return again very soon. read more

I've visited many yarn shops and this ranks among the very best. Big, beautiful, airy, bright location and the owner and her assistant couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. And I haven't even gotten to the selection--which is fabulous. Monarch Knitting is stocked with all the regulars plus yarns you don't see everywhere, like Brooklyn Tweed and Shibui. Lots and lots of notions (including Lykke needles!) and great gifts for knitters. Plus a big table and comfy chairs for sitting and knitting (or patient spouses and their smartphones). As good as it gets--wish I could give it more stars than just five! read more

Anne and her staff and some of the kindest woman you could ever meet. So knowledgable and wiling to help. As soon a s you walk in you feel so warm and fuzzy, welcomed and ready to knit. Non pressure to buy, just come, have a seat and knit for a few hours. If you are a beginner, come by and let the ladies get you started. You be so happy you did. read more

Great shop! Super selection of knitting needles ( the good quality kind). Super clean, well lighted and organized. Good selection yarns and nice employees. The Bernese mountain dog, Linus, was well behaved and super friendly. They are knowledgeable and answered my questions. Don't live in the area but I will return~ darling shop read more

Monarch Knitting has been my favorite yarn store for over 16 years! It has only improved over the years with wonderful yarn choices; patient & friendly support; helpful classes and challenging patterns. New & experienced knitters will really enjoy Monarch Knitting! read more

Great store! The staff is so helpful and kind. I love coming here to be inspired for new projects and marvel at all the incredible yarn. Always have a good experience when I stop by. read more

I have always wanted to learn to knit so I took two classes while I was visiting Pacific Grove for my birthday (I had seen this place on my last visit). I got one-on-one lessons and she was kind and patient. The place has the most beautiful yarns and samples of items the employees have knitted. I wish I lived in the area so I could go more often! read more

Great local shop in PG! Excellent selection of yarn and carries some brands that not everyone else does. My friends and I really enjoyed stopping here on our last trip to the area. We will make it a regular event. Staff was friendly and helpful. I loved seeing that they were teaching a class to brand new knitters! Way to go ladies. read more

This is mary ellen I find monarch knitting the best knitting store I've ever gone to you're always helpful and they have gotten me from beginner to intermediate fantastic store with wonderful yarns and accessories I don't know what I would do without them. read more

This is definitely a 5 star yarn shop. THIS is what I think of when I think of "yarn shop". There is sooo much yarn, so many samples knit up and always a bunch of people in the store that are very friendly and welcoming. I bought some awesome yarn that creates a "fake isle" look. It's a brand called "Knitcol". I'm making baby hats with it and it's sooooo cute. There's parking right behind the shop and it's not hard to find. If I'm down in Monterey I'll definitely stop by this shop again. One of the best yarn shops I've been to. read more

This amazing yarn shop gets 5 stars for inspiring my 8-year-old son to learn to knit. He found some kid's knitting needles and some yarn he wants to knit with and he had his first lesson tonight. He has also started a knitting club, of which he and I are the only members and wants to do a knitting camp this summer. He wants to make a snowboarding hat. I really liked this shop too. They have extensive stock of what is, in my opinion, the holy trinity of yarn producers: Rowan, Debbie Bliss and Mission Falls. Excellent selection of tools and books as well. The staff is incredibly friendly and they were genuinely enthusiastic about my son's new interest in knitting. This little shop will be a part of trips to the the aquarium from now on. read more

WOW this is one of the nicest yarn shops Ive ever been in! Huge selection, good quality (all the European/S. American yarns I like), and great helpful staff. You will spend a bundle (get it?!) and have a ball (hah!) here, because it will be a few hours to go thru all their stock. Great needles and notions. Fab book section in back, lots of light comes thru the windows, so you get accurate color depiction. I somehow make room in my budget for at least a monthly trip to Monarch. read more

My mom is a new knitter, and she was visiting from the East Coast, so I decided to check out Monarch Knitting. It's just as adorable on the inside as it is on the out... especially its employees! They were helpful and friendly, personable but not pushy. They were extremely encouraging and also told us of a social knitting hour. The display is lovely, well organized, and has a great variety of options. I'm tempted to learn to knit, just so I can hang out in this amazing store! read more

This is one of my all-time favorite knitting stores. (I try to go at least once a year-- it's worth the drive out from the bay area...we turn it into a day trip with something for the whole family; we make a stop here after a day at the Aquarium and my gang enjoys the walk out by the coast while I browse leisurely.) The staff is friendly and helpful without being pushy, and they're happy to help newbies, unlike some other places I've been. There is a great selection of yarns (and a whole section of self-striping for you sock addicts out there!). They expanded a little over a year ago, so now, there is a table for knitters to hang out and swatch or work on projects. They're also selling spinning wheels for those who have moved on to spinning their own yarns. When I went the other week, they had some beautiful hand-painteds. For those in SF, it's not as big as Imaginknit. But, if you happen to be out visiting Monterey/Pacific Grove area and find yourself in need of another skein or two for a quick project, or just want to add to your stash and talk knitting with some friendly folks who know their thing, I highly recommend it. read more

Great selection, well-lit, lots of options. The staff checked the dye lots on the yarn I bought (which I forgot to do) and went back for me to make sure that the multiple skeins all came from the same dye lot. A really nice touch. Lots of great places to sit and knit. Apparently they have classes, I will go back for one of those. read more

They taught me how to knit and now I can knit nearly anything. They have beautiful yarns and everyone who works their is very friendly. They have great patterns too, I like the childrens hat that covers the ears, I have made one for my son in every color and size. read more

I am new to the area and was so delighted to find this gem in PG. The staff is so nice and friendly that they help me whenever I drop in with a quick question or knitting "emergency". I started by taking a beginner class and am not totally addicted and cannot wait to take more classes. read more

The best yarn shop I have been in so far. I am always checking out shops throughout California whenever I travel and this is my favorite. They have such a huge variety of yarns and various colors to choose from for any project. The staff is very friendly and helpful. If I make a mistake and get stuck on a knitting project I know I can always go in and one if the ladies always helps me get back on track! read more

Unreal!! So bright and well organized! The owners are very sweet and do not pressure you into buying stuff. One of the owners helped me find a nice fingering and lace yarn! Highly recommend this place. read more

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What a lovely store. The space is gorgeous and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Monarch carries any yarn you could want and has a respectable selection of books and mags. Plenty of off-street parking and social knitting to boot. read more

I was visiting Carmel with friends and of course "yelped" YLS and what a treasure we found! I wanted to spend the whole day there. I met Ann Patterson who is such an amazing gal. Loved her store and her hospitality. (Love Linus too). Her wall of "Shibui" is to die for. I sure wish I lived closer and I would visit all the time. As yarn shops go, Monarch is at the top of their game: selections, projects, customer service, beautiful location and sharp, organized, clean store. I will be calling soon to request a shipment across the country! Thanks y'all! read more

We were here in Feb 2017, apparently the day after a big knitting show or something. The gals were bringing stuff into the store that they were returning from the show. Despite being busy doing that, they were all helpful & available to answer questions & describe the store layout. I immediately gravitated toward them huge friendly dog sprawled on the floor. This was my first time meeting a Bernese Mountain Dog & what a great experience. He was super nice, had HUGE feet & was my favorite part of shopping there. I'm a sucker for a dog every time. Anyway, they also had yarn! And notions--love those. If you're in the area, do make a point of stopping in. It may become your favorite yarn store ever, because it certainly is mine. read more

I love going in here! They have great selection and the staff is super nice! I just wish it were easier to park!!

Beautiful shop in the Pacific Grove area. The store is spacious and very well decorated with knitted samples and yarn swatches everywhere. They have tons of yarn in all weights, colors and texture. They have events on a regular basis and a great space for knitters/crocheters to come in and be social or work on their project. The staff is very helpful, knowledgeable and talented! I can't wait to go back again. read more

If I lived in the area this would be a regular stop for me. A lovely assortment of yarns -- some very hard to find in a local yarn shop -- and a fine collection of patterns. Staff is very knowledgeable and clearly care a great deal about the business and its patrons. I visit LYSs throughout the country as I travel for my work. This was among the better ones. I didn't make a large purchase as I have quite a stash. I particularly appreciate when a LYS has something unique -- a unique line or a unique dye lot... didn't find that here, but that's not a negative per se. If you are yarn worker this is a great place to visit. I know if I lived in the area I'd go broke here! read more

Went there for the first time. Hearing people talk I expected something completely different. The women who owned/worked there were nice...but this place gave me a headache. It was unorganized, looking for yarn or at least it didn't gel w/ me was a hassel. There was clutter everywhere and basically i wanted to leave quickly. They carry some nice yarns for sure but nothing I can't find closer. I won't ever make the drive and seek it out. Their dogs are sweet though. I'm surprised it has a 5 star rating. ps not all items were labeled with the yarn and pattern which i find very annoying! read more

This shop is a gem and a must visit shop for knitters and crocheters. Joann and her staff are very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The selection of yarn is amazing, and if you can't find what you are looking for, someone is always ready to help. They offer a nice array of classes for brushing up on or learning new skills. They even carry products for spinning or weaving yarn. Definitely the best knitting shop in the area. read more

By far one of my favorite stores I've visited. I try to get to new stores when I travel and this store was a real treat. Wonderful selection, helpful staff, and well-organized. I can't wait to get back...and until then I have their online store! read more

Helpful staff, good selection of yarns, needles, and books.

This is what my dream yarn shop would look like. Fabulous, helpful staff and tons of wonderful yarns,notions, patterns, classes and the best social knitting. read more