Royal Bee is a super cute little shop with yarn, things you would need to knit or crochet, and even some embroidery items. I even discovered some notions that were new to me! You'll find unique items if you're searching for a little gift for your favorite knitter or crocheter. They don't sell knitting patterns, but you can easily find these online. They have some knitted sample pieces for inspiration and examples of what a yarn would look like knitted up. The lady at the shop is so warm, friendly and helpful. The store even has a small seating area, for knitting get togethers, and also a patio in the back. It's a relaxing area to knit on a nice day. I've never had any difficulty finding parking in the area. read more

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I always love coming to Royal Bee Yarn Company. The lovely lady who owns it is super knowledgeable. She makes beautiful yarn. The prices are good and I always enjoy looking at all the beautiful products. She is always really kind and if you buy a skein that needs to be caked, she will help you. Overall a delightful shop to visit on the weekend. read more

Royal Bee Yarn Shop - Amazing place to knit or crochet. What a cool backyard! - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Pacifica, California

Love. This. Shop. Such a warm inviting place with a variety of yarns, tools and so many extras. I'm a newbie. I took a class and it was fantastic and motivational. Highly recommend. Jamie, the owner, is knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. So lucky to have this shop nearby. read more

The cutest store! I was on a stroll and stumbled upon this yarn co. And of course had to stop by. I was greeted by some sweet ladies and they informed me that the owner Kelly (haha we have the same name), dyes her own yarn in the back of the store. How cool is that?? I definitely will be coming back to buy yarn! They have a variety to choose from at a great value too. read more

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We LOVE Kelley and the fun we have every time we go into her store! She has such a broad selection and I'm reminded how spoiled I am to have this local yarn shop when I visit others. She dyes her own yarn, is a gem at getting first time knitters off the ground. Shes so knowledgeable and will always be in your corner to help you with suggestions, project pieces and finding the RIGHT yarn! We can't say enough about this shop! read more

Lovely, welcoming and cozy shop. Jamie, the owner, was very helpful. I bought the ChiaoGoo interchangeable circular needle set. Worth every penny! No more running around trying to borrow or buy a new circular needle. Well-designed and crafted. A delight to knit with. Making a sweater with Speckled Finch Studio's worsted. read more

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One of my favorite stops on the bay area yarn crawl this year! The store is wonderfully laid out - there aren't many shelves, but there are many tables. It's a little narrow in parts and can get cramped if there are many folks inside, but it doesn't impede the experience much; just be careful moving between areas. Kelley, the owner, is the sweetest gal. I asked for her opinion on the interchangeable needle sets that she stocked (fun fact, The Royal Bee was the only place that I saw on the yarn crawl that stocked all four big players: ChiaoGoo, HiyaHiyas, KnitPros and Addi Rockets). Kelley just marched right up, cleared some space on a yarn table, and opened up all of them for me to touch and compare, all while providing me her opinion on each of them and asking questions about what kind of a knitter I was so she could give the best recommendation. It was such a friendly and open-hearted interaction, I ended up changing the opinion that I had formed through online research and took Kelley up on the set she recommended. It turned out to be the right choice, and I'm thrilled with the purchase. Thank you, Kelley! I'll 1000% be back for more yarn and stitch markers. Love this place, hope they stick around for a long time. Big hearts! read more

Love the ambiance at this shop. Beautifully decorated and located on a quaint street in pacifica. Luscious yarn and many clever gift ideas. Best of all a gorgeous, large patio for knitting in the sea air. Hello summer, I'mma be there! read more

This is the most charming and friendly yarn shop with many special yarns and its own hand-dyed line. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable and welcoming. I feel lucky that we have this little store in our community! read more

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I highly recommend Royal Bee as a yarn store and as a venue! They sell a great selection of indie dyed yarns, many by local artists, as well as a beautiful selection of their own yarns, dyed in house. The shop feels so good. In addition to yarn there are several other goodies, some made right in Pacifica. Kelley, the owner has clearly put a lot of work into making a lovely space and it shows. It's the kind of place where you want to spend time. Once you pick out some lovely yarn, I recommend checking out the garden area to sit and craft for a while. Even better, you can rent the back garden space, which is exactly what I did for my 50th birthday party. The space was perfect for a garden/crafting party with lots of tables with big umbrellas. read more

Went to the grand opening and had a lovely time looking around. The back patio was beautiful and they had lots my favorite brand (malabrigo) will come back for sure read more

The Royal Bee Yarn Company, located is a cherished hub for the local crafting community here in town. While I don't knit or crochet myself, I've been fortunate to receive beautiful handmade products --scarves, hats, gloves, and even charming crochet plant leaves--crafted from the love shared at this place, there is a whole community within my community that I never knew existed. Owner Kelley is so fantastic, she is involved in supporting the local merchants. The shop itself is so well designed. They often host classes among crafters of all levels. My friends Trish, Emma, Aida, my sister... all of them find peace here. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or simply appreciate the art, The Royal Bee Yarn Company is a happy place in Pacifica. read more

If you ever wondered what it was like in a beehive then you must come check out the Royal Bee Yarn Company! it is filled with with many delightful and fluffy yarns and the sweetest Queen Bee Kelley that you would ever meet! read more

Super cute yarn store! Definitely will be back in the future. The owner is super friendly and there is yarn of all price ranges. read more

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The Royal Bee is a local gem that shouldn't be missed. Kelly is encouraging of all levels of knitters and without her I never would have knit my first sweater. All the ladies that help out at the shop are warm and welcoming. That's before we get to the amazing colors and soft yarns. Definitely stop in. read more

Beautiful store with many choices of yarn, accessories and patterns. Excellent service for all my questions and so helpful. Beautiful patio area to sit in. Great value and a lovely location! read more

The Royal Bee is a fabulous store for all levels of knitting or crocheting. The store has a great selection to choose from, and the staff is most helpful. This store is part of the annual Bay Area Yarn Crawl and is a MUST visit. read more

I emailed to get some info regarding some classes for my little girl. No respond. I then called her and spoke with her. Very short with me and said she would email me back with info. Never got an email or call back. In the meantime, I have a little girl who is so eager to practice her crocheting. Plus, I told several parents at her school about the royal bee which we wanted to form a group of girls to take lessons. Oh well, we are now looking for another place. read more

Another FIVE STAR review for this adorable, perfect Yarn Shop! It's in a strip mall in Pacifica. Easy on/off the freeway, and close to the beach. Lots of parking in the private lot. Easy to find. DELIGHTFUL!!! Whenever I'm in a new place I love to look up local craft stores. I found this store on Yelp! It's the cutest place ever. I walked in, met the owner and another employee, and we were friends in ten minutes! I love it when people make you feel welcome and appreciated. The owner is lovely and has a keen eye for curating the most beautiful yarns. It's a treasure trove of things to tempt your crafting palette. Even real Shetland wool! LOVE. They have coffee and tea, and two big couches - and they invite you to sit and create with them. I love that too. I wish I could have stayed all afternoon. But I'll be back. This is a winner!! You have to stop in!!! read more

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Extremely helpful people who will not only order what you need if they don't have it, but will help you out of trouble with your project. People drop in to knit on the patio. read more

Wonderful service & friendly staff! Made my station Pacifica over the top! Found the perfect yarn for my bus and & granddaughters hats and helped find the yarn & right needles to help a beginner knitter get started. I will swing by when I'm in town again! Thank you for making this traveler feel welcomed! read more

They have a very large selection of supplies for knitting, embroidery, and sewing. Also, the employee working there was very helpful in providing recommendations for beginning embroidery. read more

Wonderful little yarn shop in Pacifica. Very off the beaten path but worth the drive. Kelly, the owner, is by far one of the nicest people I have ever met. She helped me pick out the yarn for the blankets I'm knitting. It turned out my "idea" of what I wanted to do and the way it really looked were pretty far apart. So I brought back the yarn that I did not need and she took it all back. No problem! She also had put on order another skein of creme yarn that I was short on. She kept me updated with the progress and when it looked like it would never come in advised me to see if I could get it elsewhere. Then, we it did finally come in, she called me to let me know. Fantastic customer service. The shop has a beautiful selection of yarns. These yarns are not cheap (if you want that, go to Michael's) but everything I saw was high quality (not at Michael's). Best of all though is the service. Wish the shop had been there when I was learning to knit years ago. Would have saved me a lot of tears! read more

There was a beautiful selection of yarns and the staff is amazing. There wasn't any dedicated parking that I know of but it was pretty easy even on a Saturday afternoon. read more

I had moved from San Jose to South San Francisco and thus in need of a new LYS close to home but I hadn't gotten around to looking for one for a while bc I was still going through projects in my queue which already had stash yarn allocated. (I'm a slow knitter!) I was working on a top early this year and did a poor job at picking up my stitches again from a provisional cast on and tried dropping the wonky stitches and picking them back up again but seemed like I was just making it worse. I totally was making it worse and didn't know who to turn to! I needed a knit doctor! I did a frantic search online and discovered Royal Bee not too far away in Pacifica. I don't know how I hadn't heard of them before! E-mailed asking if they could assist, and they totally said they could and to come on in. I was so relieved, and the owner of the shop was so nice and gracious, and someone helped me get back on track. Yarn is displayed on cute shelves that remind me of a honeycomb, very appropriate. I didn't need to get yarn at the time but I did get on the mailing list to stay up to date and I look forward to returning and perusing the yarn when I need more for my next project. SIP has certainly given me more time to focus on getting through my project queue haha. I've also been recommending the store to friends who knit and live around here. read more

If only I could rate higher than five stars! This was my first visit, and they're moving locations this weekend, but it's already my "happy place". The owner is so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about fibers, yarn companies, and everything in between. I bought two skeins of Rowan Felted Tween and two skeins of pure (brushed) angora. It's like a pillow! The prices were very fair and I'm looking forward to purchasing some of the namesake yarn that's spun and naturally dyed for them. It's in several weights are the colors are beautiful. The color names are just as fun! I wish I could knit faster to support this wonder small business. read more

Sweetest little shop on Palmetto! Beautifully displayed selection of unique yarns and accessories. The patio in the back is a gem.

The yarns were quite pretty. The store owner was very helpful and sweet. I definitely want to hang out one day to learn from the others.

Wonderful experience with the owner. She has such a great selection and top notch customer service. And her shop is adorable. I bought several non yarn items along with yarn and love them. read more

Soft, warm and beautiful socks knit with Malabrigo yarn from Royal Bee in Pacifica. Wonderful shop!

I went for the first time and the owner and some else were working. They were friendly, let me browse, informed me of their programs, and answered my questions. I bought a few items. I returned less than a week later thanks to their warm welcome. I called ahead to confirm they had the needles I needed and they set them aside for me. The next day I picked them up and was helped choosing yarn for my next projects. read more

I'm not a knitter and went into this darling store on a whim. There was a lot of cute gifty items and beautiful skeins of yarn calling out to me. I asked what's involved in learning to knit and the gal said classes were an option but I could also go on you tube. She jotted down a few key terms which was very nice of her, and 2 needles and some ombré yarn later and I was on my way. The shop is about 40 minutes from my home me but I would definitely make the drive again. read more

I lucked into this store when I was recently traveling near San Francisco. It was almost the only place open, and I was kind of hoping it was a coffee shop, but imagine my delight when it turned out to be a yarn store instead! And even more so when I started chatting with the owner, who happily showed me all of the yarn that she had dyed herself. Local, hand dyed yarn is one of my favorite souvenirs, and even better to buy it from the creator herself. A few minutes later, all of my friends decided to wander through her store as well and she had us all laughing and enjoying ourselves, and wishing that we could spend more time with her. Definitely stop here if you're in the area. Not only lots of beautiful yarn, but jewelry and tea, and an assortment of other things that are also quite lovely. read more

Another 5 star review for this wonderful yarn shop with the most friendly and welcoming staff. The shop is open and inviting but packed with incredible yarns and related goods. You can stay to work and take advantage of the hot coffee provided. It's definitely worth a visit if you're a yarn enthusiast! Easy parking in lot. read more

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Beautiful yarn shop by the beach. The owner was friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. She made me feel comfortable and welcome. I was feeling shy about being a new knitter, but she was so encouraging I ended up sharing my current attempt at a hat. Girl, let's talk about the yarn. Stunning selection and gorgeous colors and textures. I want to buy everything in the shop, but my landlord expects his rent. There were plenty of accessories to chose from too. My SO went back another time to gift me a cute drop spindle which is crazy fun. I left the shop feeling, dare I say, empowered?! Support your local businesses! read more

Can't thank Kelley enough for her outstanding service! I decided to buy a sweater quantity of her beautiful yarn brand online, but wasn't sure about the color. I spoke to her on the phone and she advised me about the colors I was interested in and helped me choose the correct size of the pattern I had chosen. She wound the yarn for me and shipped it priority mail the next day! Can't thank you enough Kelley!! I look forward to finishing my sweater and then coming to show it to you soon. read more

When I'm traveling, I always try to stop at local yarn stores. I only had time to stop at one for this particular work trip to SFO, so I selected The Royal Bee, mostly due to proximity. I'm so glad I chose this shop! I wanted to find some fingering yarn for a brioche project to work on during my flight home and the lady helping me was so helpful in selecting a yarn and helping to see how the colorways looked when knit up (looking it up on Ravelry). The owner is fantastic and invited me to sit and cast on while I was killing time before my flight. Shop is well organized and carries a nice combination of well known and local/artisan yarn. Luckily I was only bringing home a carry on or I would have purchased even more, although I still left with some great things to add to my stash! read more

I love this place and the owner (Kelley). I am a new knitter and the folks there (Judy, Trish...) could not be more welcoming and helpful. I do not even think they all work there -- they have just found their knitting family and help when they can. There are always lots of folk knitting on the couch. Store is also beautifully designed and prices are great. read more

Not only is this a charming yarn shop it is a place with a clearly curated selection of yarns and accessories. The owner is dedicated to creating a community for all. The website features the Royal Bee yarns but the shop carries yarns from major brands (Rowan, Malabrigo, etc.) to California independent dyers as well as the Royal Bee brand. There is a lovely patio in the back of the shop where you can knit outside and where currently classes are being offered. I will definitely return (I live a 30 min drive away) to support this business. read more

I love this yarn shop and after today's visit I just had to yelp about it. Every time I have an appointment near here I swing by to snag some new yarn. They have a variety of yarns here from the super luxe hand died wool to more affordable cotton and bamboo blends as well as a variety of, well, all things stitch related! Honestly, every time I come in here I find something I just have to get. Also, the owner is amazingly welcoming and friendly and although I haven't done it yet they have a back room where you can just come and stitch and enjoy refreshments and get some advice when the owner is available, as well as a variety of classes. It's stitch heaven! If you like fiber arts this is a must stop shop! read more