Kudos to places who provide space for people to come together to do things they love like work on…read morefiber arts! I was visiting ATL for the weekend and wanted to visit some yarn stores so the Craftivist came up in my research. I saw that they host events for people to come in and work on their fiber arts a few times a week so this sold me on visiting! When I stopped in, I was greeted and there was space for me to sit down. I even got some help on my project. It was so nice to be community with people who love the fiber arts for a little while. I look forward to supporting their business since they also ship!

I recently had a private knitting lesson here…read more The instructor begin with telling me the different types of forms yarn comes in, ie. hanks, skeins and balls along with other information about knitting. After the introduction the instructor picked out a wood circular knitting needle for me. The reason for choosing the wood I was told it would help hold the yarn better for a beginner versus a metal needle. When it came time to choose the yarn I was told to make my choice from a small area. I picked a mustard yarn. The next day I received an invoice from the store because I didn't pay for the items. Silly me. I assumed because I was only allowed to pick out from a certain section that it was included with the lesson that I had paid for. Unfortunately, because the yarn I chose was quite small. It has been difficult as a beginner working with it. There have been a lot of starts and stops which I would expect but more so because of the size of the yarn. I have since learned as a beginner I should have a bulkier yarn. When I left that day, I had not gotten the hang of the cast on, or the knit stitch. Five minutes before the class was to end we had just finished casting on and that didn't leave much time for the knitting since the store was opening. Since taking the class I have been able to get the hang of the cast on and the knit stitch thanks to Sheep and Stitch on YouTube. I think the reason I didn't get the hang of it in the store was because of the teaching style. It just didn't mesh with my learning style. I would definitely recommend the classes to anyone here. Very professional staff. Because the yarn I ended up purchasing isn't good for beginners. I did call the store to see if I could exchange it, but I was told they would not accept it because it had already been wound. The staff was very nice. They were very helpful when customers came in.

Wonderful shop in college town UGA. Beautiful high end yarns including Cascade with lots of…read morechoices of colors. Samples were great for ideas and many free patterns! Lindsay, a co-owner, was great help and delightful to talk with. A must visit!

I visited this yarn shop when in Athens for a few days. This shop is the ultimate for yarn lovers!…read moreWhether you knit or crochet, there's a yarn in here for you. I was in love with the colorways and the textures and really could have spent all day in there! The young lady in charge was absolutely delightful, very friendly and helpful, and she even wound our yarn purchases for us. I highly recommend you drop in if you're in the area. I intend to go back next time I'm in Athens.

Used to visit often but moved away from the Atlanta area a couple years ago. I was in town…read morerecently and struggling with a knitting project. I dropped in and Deanne was so helpful- showed me a couple new techniques- did not know about barber cords but you should go there and get some for next time you need to slip stitches on scrap yarn or a stitch holder. Wish I could be there on a regular basis! Oh - great yarn selection too!

I've shopped here for 30 years and my grandmother before that. Always had great yarn and tools. I…read moregot back into crochet recently and visited the store. Love the new look and curated yarns. Still affordable but a great selection of fibers and ranges. Lots of folks of all ages gathering around the tables working on projects. It's great to see younger folks knitting and crocheting. Staff is super friendly and very helpful with product selection for my projects. Awesome asset for Toco Hill / North Druid area!!!!

Love, love, love this knitting boutique! They have taken my knitting to new levels with their…read moreexpert lessons and assistance. I can now knit sweaters with confidence, and they are always there to help me if I mess up. The yarns are best. So much to choose from: Cashmere, alpaca, superwash wool, camel, and cotton and silk for knitting in the summertime -- just to mention a few! So much to choose from. And if I want to knit a furry critter or a doll for a child, the have good quality yarn at a more affordable pricepoint (luxury yarn v. budget). Plus I can count on them to always have the needle size I need to start my project -- not to mention beautiful project bags, tools needed for your project, notions, etc. And for at least the last year, they have expert CROCHET classes! Yes, I did say crochet because it seems like it's the new "in" thing to do! I did take a lesson from their crochet instructor and it was truly a lot of fun! This is by far the best yarn boutique in Georgia! P.S. They have an online shop as well! Something for everyone.

Last year a friend and I decided to start knitting as a new hobby. I did a little research for…read morebeginner classes and stumbled upon YFE and took the plunge. After perusing their website, I decided to call and get us schedule for a beginners knitting class. From my first telephone interaction I knew this was going to be a good thing. Fast forward a year later and I'm part of a community full of knitters that empower one another and help each other. The classes offered are wonderful and allow me to step out my comfort zone and meet new people andddd add some cool stuff to my wardrobe that I made on my own. Betty and Mansi are the sweetest and want nothing more than to help you be a great knitter and I appreciate how patient they are with me. If you're looking for a new hobby and want to knit...coke to YFE. You won't be sorry!!!!

Incredible yarn/quilting shop! The folks who run it are super friendly and a delight to talk to. If…read moreyou're lucky, you'll get to make friends with the shop cat, who is very very cute. I've only been in the yarn section, but the selection there is absolutely amazing, and I can only imagine that the quilting portion is just as diversely stocked.

Adorable little spot in Chamblee. I was interested in taking a knitting class and was thrilled to…read morefind one nearby. I received the most beautiful email encouraging me to start this journey and assuring me I would have support all along the way. The teacher was so patient & kind. Can't wait til next class!

I'm sad to see this shop closed. They had fresh, craft-centric decor and a unique array of yarns…read moreand macrame cords in very nice, often understated shades. I loved that a big chunk of their fiber was plant based.

Strings & Stitches is a favorite. When in the Ellijay area, I always stop in to see what's new in…read morequality yarns & designs. The ladies are always helpful & knowledgeable.

I highly recommend visiting this shop when you are around the Ellijay area. They have an excellent…read morevariety of yarn along with samples to inspire you. Visiting this shop is a must for any knitter or crochet enthusiast.

Stopped in on a Tuesday evening and the store wasn't busy at all--super easy to shop. They had…read moreeverything I needed, and it was a smooth, stress-free visit. Love when errands go that well!

So many supplies! I'd always go here since I'm only 12 miles away! I come here mostly for rainbow…read moreloom supplies. Thanks for building building it here!