Lovely shop! But I would be failing all my fellow yelpers if I didn't praise the staff at this yarn shop... they are fantastic! If you need help with picking yarn (or notions) or a project have no fear they will get you sorted! I've taken a learn to knit class here and also dropped in for help and everyone I've come into contact with has been an absolute joy to meet and interact with. read more

In our small town it is sometimes difficult to find everyday notions. Try Purls of joy for buttons and needles. Helpful staff.

For as long as Purls of Joy has been open, I 've been a customer. How blessed are the knitters of Healdsburg to have such a high quality shop, with skilled ladies to guide you through any project, right here in town. The yarns and projects are always the most updated and interesting. And, no doubt, you always get value. Some of the yarns are costly, and they are worth it! A large range of selections that I find tantalizing. I 've been working on a special blankie project lately and lost my place. Yikes! I took my project in and Elisa, Diane, and Shirley all helped correct my errors and, in addition, they gave me a list of strategies for success, and warnings for mistakes I had made. Wow! Who does that? The folks at Purls of Joy. read more

Purls of Joy - This is my latest beanie project with absolutely lovely yarn. Easy to work with and it will be warm and stylish. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Above and beyond customer service! I was at a retreat in the Healdsburg area, and managed to snap both my knitting needles just before 5:00 pm on the second day of a three day conference. Without any real hope, I looked for yarn stores nearby and found Purls of Joy. Amazingly, they picked up the phone. When I explained what happened, the woman who answered was very sympathetic, and asked how far away I was. I told her, and she very kindly agreed to stay open until I could get there. When I did, she had exactly what I needed (several options), for a very reasonable price, and quickly got me rung up and out the door with my new needles. She continued to be kind and sympathetic throughout. She also knew exactly what she had in stock and where it was. Such amazingly great service! I wish I'd had time to look at the yarn, as it looks great. I hope to come back when I'm next in Healdsburg. Thank you, Purls of Joy for your exceptional kindness and customer service. I am happy to have knitting in my hands and my blanket it several inches longer. read more

I needed help on how to cast on knitting and Rosanne was very helpful! i had forgotten how to do it. Then again after after my scarf was far along I called for help because stitches were messed up and again I received excellent help. Plan to just go sit and knit because everyone is very friendly and helpful. They also have a great yarn selection. read more

Amazing ladies who love yarns. Love the local yarn they sell and also the kits they have. Located at the end of downtown of Healdsburg, it may be a little bit of a walk, but it is worth a visit! read more

Great service. Beautiful yarns at a range of prices. I have come here many times and I keep coming back.

Nice, helpful ladies who have answered my many yarn and crochet questions. They are also a Linus Project drop-off and I'm happy to donate my baby blankets to a worthy cause. read more

They are so nice!! There is a wide selection of yarn and patterns, too! I was met with smiles as soon as I walked in. Enjoyed a lovely chat with some fellow healthcare workers! Afterward, I got ideas for my next project and was helped to find the patterns/materials. Street parking is free for 3 hrs during weekdays. There was plenty on a Friday in off-season, but I'd imagine it fills up quick in spring and summer. This store is a couple hours from where I'm staying, but it's well worth another trip to Healdsburg. read more

I have never had such wonderful service.... Helpful, kind, patient and nice. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Stopped by the yarn shop and met the nicest sales ladies in town. They were all so welcoming and chatted with me a bit which made me feel "valued". Don't hesitate to stop in and see the wide variety of yarns and you'll meet some very kind folks. Really made my day. read more

Rosanne is such a delight. I had tons of fun during my visit at Purls of Joy. Rosanne gives great knitting advice and her store is so comfortable to sit and knit. Plus, there is a great restaurant across the street. Her entire family is from Healdsburg. It is refreshing to see some people settled and devoted to the betterment of their town. Highly recommend! read more

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This was one of the nicest stores that I have stopped by in a long while. I was looking to match a specific color of yarn, and the staff was very attentive and helpful in trying to find the right color for me. While I did not end up buying the yarn, the customer service was exceptional. I could not walk around the store very well due to my back injury, but the ladies that work here brought the yarn to me while I sat. I was very grateful. For that reason alone, I will be back to get yarn for a future project! It is so rare when a store has great customer service. Purls of Joy has it in abundance! read more

A joy indeed. Roseanne is wonderful and never failing in giving assistance. The classes are great. Our beginning knitting class wanted to learn more some another class was created just like that. Now we want to learn cables so Roseanne and I scheduled that class yesterday. A very warm and friendly place with gorgeous yarn and delightful owners. read more

This is a decent yarn shop in an expensive strip of stores. The selection is okay. They didn't actually have any of the specific things that I was looking for but had a good selection of brands and weights. There were a few small sales but otherwise it was a little pricey -- to be expected considering the rent they probably have to pay. I had some trouble finding the place as their old address was listed everywhere I looked (including here on yelp). I think they are now at 429 Healdsburg Ave. The only thing I bought here was a very sweet owl shawl pin for my mom. Wish they had more of them. Some of the shawl pins were shockingly expensive and the wooden yarn "bowls" were pretty but way out of my price range. I wonder how many they sell... read more

My wife wanted to visit the local knitting shop and Yelp produced this one. Well, the inventory was stocked with enough to keep her browsing for 30 mins. The kids had fun looking at the yarn creations and pointing out which yarn was softest. Me? I sat in one of many couches and chatted with the very friendly women who were, well, knitting. Being a tourist, they provided some additional suggestions for local sights. Time well spent for all. read more

What a great find! We came up for the arts and crafts fair, after lunch we walked around the charming town of Healdsburg. We are all knitters and as knitters do in new places we checked Yelp for a yarn shop. The store was charming. I instantly saw a beautiful shawl. The patterns were easily available and the beautifully hand dyed yarn on display. After reading the pattern which had some concepts I was confused by, the store owner recognized my puzzlement and offered to explain. She had not actually knitted the shawl but one of the other shop ladies had and came to explain it to me. She even suggested I take a business card so I could call with any questions. The other members of our group were equally impressed with the attention they received regarding patterns and yarn for their new found projects. I highly recommend this shop if you enjoy knitting. They have beautiful projects on display and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I look forward to making the drive from Sacramento again in the near future. read more

Such a cute shop. The 2 ladies were beyond helpful and funny too! So glad we stopped in. The yarn was spectacular. I can't wait to make everything. read more

Loved this wonderful local yarn store! Great variety of different yarns from many different suppliers. Also very friendly help and easy store to browse through their wonderful yarns and supplies. They also have a nice big table where you could sit and knit. read more

Adorable shop, super clean and very organized. The staff was not pushy but very helpful and knew about yarns. easy parking and will going back when I am in that area of the california. Prices were reasonable and great selections of all kinds of weights and colors for your project. Fabulous samples of all sorts of knitting to inspire and motivate any knitter. Thanks for all your help~ read more

Rosanne, the owner of this little gem was very helpful and couldn't be nicer. Good selection of yarn and novelties. Christmas knitting classes offered now so plan ahead. read more

In my opinion, Purls of Joy is the best yarn store in Sonoma County. I patronize 4 different yarn stores (3 of them because they are closer to my home) but none can compare to Purls of Joy. Here's why: 1. Friendly and welcoming people: Roseanne, the owner, started calling me by name on my second visit. She always makes me feel welcome, even when I've got a time-consuming problem I need help with. The store is attractive and comfortable with couches and tables for browsing through books and working on projects. 2. Knowledgeable staff: The people at Purls of Joy are knowledgeable without being condescending. No matter what kind of pattern or yarn I am looking for, they take the time to help me find it. Roseanne really knows her patterns and off the top of her head she can direct you to the perfect pattern. 3. Yarn selection: Some yarn stores have great yarns but few of the yarns are affordable. Purls of Joy has a wide selection of quality yarns in a wide price range. I love that I can find beautiful yarns in the $10 (or less) price range as well as super high-end yarns for special projects. Once when I ran out of a discontinued yarn, Roseanne did a search, found the yarn and had it sent to her store for me. read more

I'm sitting in my living room in Los Angeles, reading reviews about my aunt and her little shop. Roseanne married my uncle when I was a young girl and quickly became of the most important women in my life. She loves the beauty in simplicity. Every year, she takes the time to make handmade gifts for people. I can remember this from the time that I was a child. This store is perfect for her. She's a local girl and knows every corner of Healdsburg. Having that background, she has watched the town change over the years, and decided to bring some home town feeling back to the area. Everything she does comes from the heart. If you need a special way to give a gift, stop by and see her. She takes great care in everything she does. read more

My mom and I went in after my parents lost their home in 2017 to the fires. The owner was so amazing and helped us find what we needed. Also, thank you to everyone who donated so my mom could rebuild her supplies. read more

I rarely rate 5 stars to anyone. This bright cheery shop nestled in charming downtown Healdsburg, CA is wonderful. They have a lot of yarn I've not seen at other local shops. The staff is so friendly and was very helpful, especially to one of our friends who is just getting back into knitting after a long layoff. read more

Looking forward to attending the Thursday night Sit and Stitch with fellow knitters and crocheters. This local gem is a blessing for the community. read more

It's a nice enough shop, I had higher expectations for Healdsburg though. It's not crowded or cluttered. On the other hand, I would have liked to see more stock. They were lacking in the 'luxury' category...I would have preferred more Malabrigo, MadTosh, and the like. Seems much of their stock is basic cotton and wool yarns, leaning heavy on the baby colors. There were other fibers but a wide selection. They do carry yarns from an independent dyer in Santa Rosa, which is nice. It's lovely yarn and something I can't get at home. There was a large supply of books, somehow I missed the needles and notions portion of the shop entirely, though it must've been there. read more

My husband and I took my mother-in-law here for her birthday. Mary Ann was SO great with us (especially attentive to my MIL). The yarns are beautiful and although I don't knit I am now considering taking a class to learn because of our great experience today and the beautiful yarn. Can't wait to return! (I edited the new address at Google maps so hope they actually update.) read more

fantastic shop. extremely friendly and outgoing staff (rare for knitting stores IMHOP) with couches and a great table to gather, knit, support each other. They have a wonderful mix of fibers, something for every conceiveable project, and a HUGE book selection. I was particularly struck by a kit they assemble for a cowl made up of brilliantly coordinated odds and ends of leftover yarn. Lots of bling, texture, color, imagination. I loved this place and will definitely come back when we are in Healdsburg again. I bought a great book and would like to make one of those cowls. read more

Customer Service: 5 stars!! I walked into Purls of Joy on a weekend trip to Heldsburg. It is a store that is welcoming and the ladies that work there are extremely helpful. I found a few skeins of yarn that caught my eye and inspired a project, with some advice of the I made my purchase. After getting home and starting my project, I realized I didn't have enough yarn for what I wanted to do. I call Purls of Joy and they were more than happy to send me what I needed. This is where I find that they were more helpful than other yarn stores. The woman on the phone informed me that would be more than happy to send me my material and only charge me what it would cost her to send the package. Not only did I receive the yarn within the week, but the postage was minimize with the least amount of packaging! She included my receipt in the package along with with a business card that stated "Happy Knitting!" I love it when a business does take advantage of their customer and through out my experience I felt like they were knowledgeable and kind. read more

I was visiting in the area and bought some yarn and a pattern at this shop. That evening I had second thoughts. I just didn't think the yarn was right for the pattern. The next day I went back to shop to make an exchange. Rosanne said, "I was thinking about this last night too and I agree with you." After some discussion she suggested a yarn that she had at home. She called her husband and he delivered it to the shop. I was very satisfied with my experience and I am looking forward to sending her a photo of my finished sweater. read more

Purls of Joy is for beginners or experts. Staff is genuinely helpful and supportive. Folks come to knit, as well as purchase supplies and receive advice. read more

What a great shop. Very nice selection of yarns and books and accessories. The staff was very helpful they even gave me a piece of yarn to finish a project at no charge. read more