Tammy was an amazing help today. She helped me choose the perfect yarn for a baby blanket. She really went out of her way to take all the time that I needed to choose the perfect yarn. I can't wait to post a picture of the finished project. read more

Great service!! With a young woman's help, I found everything I was looking for in no time! Thanks Stash.

I love to hit up LYS when I travel and Stash was absolutely amazing! They aren't a huge store but the stock they carry is lovingly curated. They had a few lines of Quince, a good amount of Manos and Malabrigo along with some Canadian yarns. Being that they're probably in a colder climate than my native California, they didn't have as much fingering weight but had plenty of DK, Worsted, and Aran. They had these amazing buttons that were made out of elk antlers that are harvested in Alberta. Picked up Sweet Georgia Yarn and elk buttons as a souvenir! Staff was very friendly and really helpful! read more

I don't know what's going on in here, but I really really like it! The crazy eccentric, totally spunky and did I mention crazy little ol' granny that I never had lives here - or at least it looks like it. It's sort of like walking into the most adorable, colourful bird's nest made of the funkiest and softest looking yarn. Take a look at the photos. If you know what any of this stuff is, I have a feeling you will LOVE this store. They have lots of it, and they have many different types of it - many kinds that I've never seen before. It makes me wish I knew what to do with it so I could turn my entire world into a soft, warm and colourful wonderland of knitted everything! And if I ever decided to do just that, they offer classes. I met one of their instructors selling her wares at a Christmas Market and she had the most adorable and brightly coloured and creative. hand-made mitten and toques you could dream of. You just can't help but want to know more. Even while not understanding the majority of the store, it's just so awesome in there I had to buy something! I picked up a Needlefelting Kit as a Christmas present for my sister. Apparently you can make this super cute Robin by mostly just stabbing the felt balls. I don't quite get it, but I know my sister will know what to do! I just hope she doesn't read this review before Christmas. Along with every kind of knitting everything, they have a good and small selection of already made items and kits that would be good for gifting. read more

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I think Stash becomes my favourite yarn store I've been to yet. Yarn tourism is kind of my thing apparently. I have seen Stash's social media feeds and I love how they do classes that are more than just how to knit knits and purls and that they expand on other crafts in their store. I walked into their space and exhaled a muffled "oh my god" as I looked around. The store is a) gorgeous and full of light and colour and b) incredibly well stocked with a variety of yarn and other craft supplies. I loved the little embroidery section, and the macrame supplies as well as the notions. And let's not forget about the yarn... I wish Stash was my LYS. They are one of the few stores you can get Brooklyn Tweed at, and the first place I've seen WAK kits and yarns. There was a good mix of indie yarn, as well as commercially distributed yarn. They also carry a solid range of books and patterns in addition to all the squishy yarn goodness. I definitely made a dent on my credit card here, and I can't wait till their online store goes live. (Open a sister store in Edmonton!) read more

Not only is this little store adorable, but the staff are so knowledgeable! I popped in here last weekend needing to find a new pair of needles for a project, and they were able to help me figure out what I needed despite not having a pattern, the weight of the wool with me, or any other useful details. Not only that, they looked for ages (even in the store room) for a pair of needles of the type I thought I needed, and when they couldn't find any, spent about 15 minutes with me figuring out what the best substitute would be. I was really impressed by this level of attention and thought to helping me get going with my project, as well as how well the store is laid out (it's gorgeous, clean and cute). I could also see a class going in the side room, which really impressed me - that they could get out that many knitters on such a snowy day! I'll definitely be going back there when I need more supplies! read more

Seriously, they have all the things. Fully stocked, always have what I'm looking for as well as people who work there who are full of help and great ideas. Staff is always friendly. Also, they're dog friendly! read more

This local yarn store is one of my favourites! Perhaps because it's true that you never forget your first... And it was Stash that taught me to knit and crochet with patterns! Love the yarn selection here as well as the kits they provide for Calgary Folk Fest! I also love the fact that staff at Stash welcome each person that comes into the store, but aren't super clingy when you're there, allowing you to explore their varied yarn selections at a leisurely pace that fits your mood. Welcoming is definitely the vibe to this store whenever I visit it (which is often!). read more

The staff was so friendly and helpful. I'm here out if town with my knitting project and as a beginner, made a big beginner mistake. I was welcomed into the store and helped with the shawl I'm attempting to make with fingerling yarn. The nice lady that helped me was so patient, showing me where things went wrong and got me back on track; for nothing more than a thank you. I bought some needles anyway though. The selection of yarn in the store looked amazing but I didn't have much time to shop and need to get this shawl done first. read more

Friendly, knowledgable, patient staff. The same cannot be said for some of the other similar shops in town (not to be named). I'm new to knitting, so I appreciate that they understood that and helped me along the way. I've also had the chance to take a couple of their classes, are also so great -- you walk away with a completed, wearable project, and most importantly, a sense of accomplishment and confidence. So, I'm happy to recommend Stash as a source not only for yarn and knitting supplies, but also for support and friendly service. Thanks ladies! read more

The staff is so helpful and knowledgeable. I am a beginner and wanted to knit a blanket and the lady was so helpful finding a pattern, Wool and needles. I feel very confident starting this project. The store was busy but I felt she really took the time with me. Everyone is very friendly and a very welcoming atmosphere. I am very glad to have found this place. read more

Sorry, this is a cute little shop however the customer service I experienced was very poor. I was looking forward to learning in this great enviroment, the staff seemed to know their stuff but didn't have time/patients to help me in person or by phone. I'll be learning, taking classes and shopping else where. read more

I love to hit up yarn stores when I travel. I love adding local yarn to my stash and making a special accessory that will remind me of my travels. I found Stash through Yelp and made the trek through the cold to see what treasures it held. While the selection is terrific, the biggest treasure is definitely the welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable staff who were amazing when I stopped in last winter and even more so this week when they answered my long-distance yarn SOS. read more

I am incredibly disappointed with the "service" that I received from Stash and their staff. My boyfriend and I first visited the store in February 2016. I was looking for some very particular wool to make a Fourth Doctor scarf. After asking a staff member if the store stocked the correct colors and weight for the scarf, we were told that the store was doing a mass order for that particular project. We were incredibly pleased to hear so and we put our names down to be added to the order. We offered to pre-pay for the wool either in full or a deposit to secure our order but the staff told us that it was not necessary. We were told that because my name was in the system, a full set of the wool required for the project would be ordered specifically for me. I assumed that it would take a reasonably long period of time to get the wool in, but after a month or so we phoned Stash to check on the status of the order. They let us know that we would be called when my wool arrived at the store. At this point, I was very impressed with the service at this store. I waited, and waited, and waited patiently for my call to come. I had wanted to make the scarf for my boyfriend to wear at the 2016 Calgary Comic Expo. The wool unfortunately did not arrive in time. I signed up for Stash's email newsletters after we visited the store, and I would always check the emails in case they had any news on my wool. I was absolutely outraged when one of the newsletters showcased an employee (the same staff member that promised to order the wool for me) showing off a Fourth Doctor scarf that she made. We were told that we were added to the order prior to the order being placed, so we should have gotten the wool at the same time that the employee did. I am so frustrated that Stash would put their employees above paying customers. I have never seen such terrible customer service (or lack thereof). Customers should be put above the employees, and we should have had the opportunity to purchase our wool before the employee did. We are still waiting for the call from Stash (it is now September 2016 - approx 8 months since our order was allegedly placed). If the call ever does come, I doubt that we will spend our time or money in a store that clearly does not value their customers. read more

I want to give this place a good review, because it really does have a great selection of yarns and a lovely set-up. However, the staff are unbelievably rude. If your idea of small talk with a customer is to whisper insulting things about another customer in the store and hope they don't hear (and I did), that's not only bad business, it's a rotten thing to do. I've spent a lot of money here before, but I won't be spending so much as a nickel there again. read more

Stash is the best knitting store! The staff is so helpful. Veronica, the owner, is a knitting genius! I took a scarf in that I had seriously messed up and Veronica took the time to fix it and show me how to knit it properly. If she hadn't helped, the scarf was heading for the garbage. Aside from the amazing staff, the yarn selection is gorgeous!! They carry a wide range of supplies, cool buttons and other neat knitting accessories. Go to this store, you will love it!! read more

The store itself is crazy adorable. You know what is not adorable, having the staff assume you are waiting for someone and that I'm lost when entering. Judging me. And being quite rude is what I least expect when entering. I hope no one else gets that judgmental stare. read more