Six Loose Ladies is a wonderful surprise in the very small town of Proctorsville, Vt. On my first…read morevisit I was told that the shop is named for the quaintly termed "loose ladies" who used to work the neighborhood in the hey day of this old factory town. Such a great story but apparently not true. On my second visit I was given a second and probably more reliable tale of the origin of the name. Visit the shop to find out which story you prefer. The shop is located in the small village of Proctorsville, Vt. It's easy to find in a big yellow building. The yarns are primarily from local spinners, their sheep and llamas. The yarn quality and selection are both outstanding. An excellent knitter always seems to to be there to give you advice and help you get started.

I love the knowledgeable, talented, and friendly staff that work that work at the shop. I attend…read moreKnit Knite every Thursday and enjoy going to their many free events. The store has a Facebook and Instagram that is updated regularly with shop happenings. The beautiful yarn and friendly atmosphere make the store enjoyable every visit!

One of my favorite places. The amount of yarn is phenomenal and it's fun to shop or browse. They…read morealso have many finished pieces for sale. I've gotten beautiful knitted socks, hats and mittens there. A great place to visit in January, February and March when you are yearning for color!

Love Hodgepodge! They have a huge selection of all different kinds of yarn and supplies. I love the…read moreatmosphere - every time I go, there are people in the back drinking coffee and spinning yarn. They're always willing to help, no matter your skill level. And with knitting classes on Monday nights for $3, it can't get much better.

Pre-Planned a trip to this shop based on a business trip. Wanted to join in to sit and knit for a…read morewhile and look for interesting items I couldn't live without, but the vibe was cold the second I walked in. No acknowledgement of this possible new customer until I started looking through magazines right in front of the table the worker was sitting at. When I said I was enjoying the shop, just a nod and back to ignoring me while there were other 'regulars' sitting around the table and talking. Not a very friendly atmosphere, Not a friendly welcome, not even a friendly goodbye. Unfortunately not a small business I want to purchase from or visit again.

My wife knits and is good at it but is always learning. She likes to buy tools, patterns, yarn and…read morelikes to support small local businesses when possible. We were walking down the street this week and saw this shop. My wife became excited seeing this store from the outside so we ventured in. No one else was in the shop at the time except for the woman working. As we walked in with our happy 18 month old, the door closed behind us, not a glance, not a hello, nothing to acknowledge our presence. Fine, it happens. Perhaps it was assumed we were just tourists who weren't going to buy anything so we were ignored. Not acceptable, but again it happens. However when my wife has 2 items in her hands ready to purchase, has a question, is ignored and another customer is greeted and helped ahead of us while we are being still ignored it warrants a review on Yelp. I support local businesses but I don't support bad customer service and pretentiousness. Both of which seemed to be abundant from the woman working there. I will not only make it my duty to never visit here again but to make sure that every person I know that visits Woodstock never sets foot in this store.

What an amazing local yarn shop! Fantastic variety of yarn from locally spun and dyed to national…read morebrands at every price point. The shop samples are great sources of inspiration! The shop also has kits available for hot projects. The absolute best part of this local treasure is the amazing staff and friendly atmosphere. With sit and knits held throughout the week, there are plenty of opportunities to make amazing connections! Also, Amanda (the shop owner) and Stephanie possess tremendous knowledge about both knitting and crochet and they are always willing to help! If you are in Rutland and you are knitter or hooker ;) you absolutely should check out this shop! Don't even bother with the big national chain stores who don't know dpns from k1p1s! Support local!!!

Stopped by again, nearly one month after my last visit, and just picked up from where left off with…read morethe lovely ladies 'round the knit circle. Shout out to the Sunday crew! Sandy defines "gracious" as she runs the store, quickly greeting customers who walk in, making sure all find what they need from the vast selection of yarns and notions...all done with a smile! It's a "feel right at home" type of store with serious fiber cred. Cannot wait 'til I can visit again!

We visited Skyeview Alpacas on a Tuesday, and called ahead in advance just to be sure. Skyeview is…read morethe first alpaca farm in New Hampshire, and Susan was the most gracious guide. When you're done with the farm tour (chickens, angora rabbits, alpacas, kittens!), there's a cute shop inside where you can bring a bit of alpaca softness home with you. 100% worth a stop if you're driving by or leaf peeping in the area. These alpacas are gentle, well-behaved, and well-groomed. Oh, and they'll capture your heart!

5 stars for order online and pick up in store! I needed a specific brand of cake pan, and they had…read morethe best price on a 9x13 USA Pan. I ordered online and within 3 MINUTES - THREE!!!! - I received the email saying my order was ready for pickup. Pickup was a breeze, the pickup area is right at the door - took my package and went right back out. I didn't roam around the store or talk to any employees, but I am a fan based on this transaction.

I have had a difficult time at this location in the past, but was pleasantly surprised at the…read moreservice I received from Beth. She was very thoughtful, helpful and kind. The store itself is clean and has a good selection. They usually have what I'm looking for or something comparable.

I stopped in on Wednesday August 10th and was greeted by a nice woman who welcomed me in, and I…read morebrowsed the beautiful items on both floors. There is something for every budget in here from cards to art you won't find elsewhere, plus info on the artists in case you would like to contact them for more info, other items, etc. The windows on the side overlook Kedron Brook which makes for a beautiful setting for this shop. Definitely stop in!

Like many small towns I've visited before and grew up in there is always a store that sells…read morehandmade crafts. What makes this store better then most of the others is the variety and craftsmanship that can be seen throughout. It also doesn't hurt that you are greeted by the happiest and sweetest dog there upon entering the store. The store itself was beautifully maintained and organized. It had a flow to it that just drew you to ever corner. From the front display of handcrafted metal worked lights to the far back of the store's amazingly knitted coats and hats there is something for everyone to see and purchase for a country home. There is a wide variety of kitchen items such as cutting boards and cheese knives that match with the wood fire glazed pottery. Across from the pottery and kitchen items was a knitting selection of mushrooms and other out there figurines such as fish and sock monkeys. But, the crown jewel of the store in my opinion has to be the jewelry. These items which ranged from necklaces to ear piercings are all handcrafted and beautifully worked. Every case had the name of the crafter on it and the store owner could provide you with more info upon request. Overall this is 1 of 2 stores that should be on everyone's must view list when visiting the town of Woodstock, VT.