Wow! What took me so long to come in here? Then when I do, it's mere moments before closing! On the…read moreother hand, maybe that's a good thing, as I can then only do so much damage to the wallet! I can understand why quilters get such a stash too... very tempting, although I don't sew much. This shop has a section for yarn, but the quilting and sewing side has more variety in it. I was tempted by a lovely apron, which is funny because I don't ever wear one! Maybe I would though... if it looked like this, and if I made it myself! They offer some upscale yarns in here that were heaven to sink my hands into. I managed to walk away with "only" 2 skeins, which will be for a project for me; I'm thinking mittens, but we shall see. I recently purchased the new knitting book called "Saltwater Mittens", which contains patterns that are supposed to represent Newfoundland, and I'm just itching to get going on a few of these patterns! They have a knit-night on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00. Now that it's on my radar, I will keep this in mind so that I can spend more time looking around. And oh yeah, knitting! LOL I will definitely be back.

From the owner: We supply products and classes to makers of textile arts. We offer fabric, yarns, Bernina Sewing…read moremachines, threads, and other sewing/quilting notions. In our yarn area we feature Canadian Hand Dyers in a variety of yarn bases and weights. We have dyers represented from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. We still support the quilters among you with fabrics, thread, notions, patterns, classes and Bernina sewing machine sales and service. Longarm quilting services are available from “The English Rose”. What’s new you say? If you are into knitting/crochet, you will be pleased to know that we now carry beautiful materials, patterns, notions and classes for you as well! New stock is arriving daily so check back often.

If you like knitting, then this is the store for you! I have peeked in several times on my way to…read moreand from work at the studio next door. I have a friend who swears by this store and is always coming here to get supplies for her knitting. Wool N' Things carries great patterns and I always envy the sweaters that I see in the pictures! I am not a knitter myself, but do come from a family that knits and can appreciate the work that would go into some of these patterns. One thing that I might consider at Wool N' Things is one of their courses! They can teach you how to knit or crochet accessories and clothes in one of their onsite classrooms. You have to buy materials at the store, but they help you select the right wool and teach you how to read the pattern as well. They also have a group the "Knit Cafe" that meets a couple of times a week to work together. A friendly place with service offered in both English and French.

From the owner: Wool & Things specializes in high quality unique yarns from Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Sirdar, Louet,…read moreSMC, Lopi, James Brett, Americo, Madeline Tosh, and many more. We carry a great assortment of knitting, crochet and cross-stitch patterns. We feature a large variety of knitting and crochet accessories.

Very sweet little shop. We went in looking for knitting supplies, which they didn't have, but it…read morewas still a wonderful experience. Mostly full of knickknacks and crafting supplies - be sure to have a conversation with the owner, she's wonderful!

Ok - finally! I found a gorgeous new-ish local yarn shop (LYS) close to home!! Sassy Yarns has only…read morebeen in this location in Brockville since August this year (2022). It's fairly big, and with those windows in front it's also bright! With an array of yarns to choose from hanging along the walls, there is plenty of inspiration here. This shop caters to knitters, crocheters, and spinners - with fibre and needles for all your needs! Spinning wheels too!! I can't wait to start - and finish, and wear! - the socks from yarn I purchased here! Open space in the centre of the shop provides comfy seating, so that you can try out your new purchases. Check store hours before going; they are somewhat irregular.

I love this cute little yarn shop! I was soo happy to find out that there was a local store I could…read moresupport. The yarns are beautiful and the shop has a nice vibe. Support local!! :D

This is the new location of Unraveled, which moved to Perth from Merrickville over the Christmas…read moreholidays. Their first day in Perth was Saturday January 10th 2015. They are again located in an historic old building, on the main street of town. It's a smaller store, focusing on yarn and knitting / crochet / spinning supplies, and no longer have the gift shop. Note the new hours: 10:30 to 5:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday. They sell different kinds of yarns here, like Koigu and Madeline Tosh. And there's the added bonus of a road trip! This was great - it took us very little time to zoom through the shop because we knew what we were looking for, and then we relaxed over coffee in the building next door, planning our projects with our new acquisitions. I will definitely be back.

Great selection of yarns and wools. Has even local dyers and products…read more Has a variety of knowledge of patterns and available spinning products. Whether you crochet,knit or spin you will find something that catches your eye. Yes it's pricey but that's to be expected when buying non acrylic yarns. Worth the trip and great customer service.

Overall, I was disappointed in this shop, because I was looking for yarn. To find the yarn you have…read moreto go upstairs, and you'll find some, in a small room. However, they have a nice variety of ready-made items, and some cute and colourful home decor items. To be fair, they have a farm, and they're busy with that. But this shop is full of items, especially unique pieces of clothing. Mug I go back, it'll be with a better perspective of what they offer. Maybe the clerk was tired? Not very warm and welcoming. There were quite a few patrons in hill I was there. I did manage to find a colourful Hank of sock yarn, so at least I didn't come out empty handed. In the end, I'm not sore it was one of their own products!

Great little shop that offers many unique items for sale. They are getting a good selection of…read moreitems for felting projects and offers a variety of beautiful alpaca yarns for sale. They also offer many interesting courses throughout the year. one of my favorite shops in Merrickville.

It's been a lot of years since I wrote a review for Wool Tyme. A lot has changed for them since my…read moreprevious review: they had a flood, then occupied a temporary location while repairs took place; COVID came and went; and they've expanded under new management. I was shocked today to see how big the shop is! Gone is the office space, in order to display more yarn! They have a humongous amount of squishy delight! Today I picked up gorgeous sock yarn for me and hubby, and a new colour of Briggs & little to knit something from "Big Splash Knits". I am busy knitting for the rest of this decade!!

I have now gone to the shop twice in the last month and half and both times was treated with…read moreextreme rudeness. The staff are not helpful and snarky comments are part of the customer service. I want to support local but won't shop here. There are other stores in Ottawa that will get my business or I will buy within Canada.

It's been over 10 years since I reviewed this shop. It has changed a lot, although some things have…read morestayed the same: they still sell a variety of different clothes for men and women - tops, bottoms, and footwear (some fabulous sheepskin slippers!) They also sell sheepskin rugs and blankets, good quality leather belts, cowboy hats, and so much more! There's a tackle shop in the back that's even bigger, which caters to horse lovers, offering saddles, bells on a leather strap, and other hardware. It's an interesting array. What has changed is the wool shop; the person running it before dwindled it down in preparation for retiring. However, the public's interest in knitting has not dwindled! Thankfully, someone took over the management of the yarn shop within this store and expanded it greatly.! They now offer a good selection of Briggs & Little wool, a LOT of different sock yarns, roving in different colours, and needles. There might have been some acrylic, and there definitely was some cotton. I've been looking for enough denim blue wool to make a sweater for myself, and have not been able to find enough yarn elsewhere to achieve this. I did find it here (barely, to be honest!) I've got no excuse, now! I must knit!! Lucky for me there's bad weather on the way; plenty of time to get to it. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable. The yarn was a good price. And I found a belt that fit! It was a good day. It was worth the drive to Carleton Place!!