Yarn and Stitches

I have come in several times and always get lots of help when needed. Usually I like to browse and pick a few yarns. They always have an excellent selection, easy to get carried away.

I am a pretty experienced knitter, so I went here looking for a specific yarn that I need for a pattern I am working on. I found it quickly. I also went to browse — adding to my stash is never a hardship. While the selection is pretty well rounded, there’s a good selection of baby yarns and variegateds.
This store is really comfortable. It felt like my family’s get togethers, with everyone sitting at two big tables, chatting and knitting. The yarn cubbies aren’t very tall, which limits selection, but makes the space more comfortable.
The people in the store were friendly. I got an offer to wind my yarn — no need, I don’t mind doing it myself. I was also encouraged to join their Ravelry group (done!). One person recommended that I take the free patterns for one of the yarns I bought, while another person asked whether maybe I had my own plans as the free patterns weren’t so attractive (funny, but true!).

How rude! I have been calling for over 2 weeks to see when they were going to have a class where I could bring my questions in and getting help on reading a pattern. Some old woman answered the phone and I asked if they only did the classes on Saturday which she was shouting to someone else for the answers. The other person answered the phone and I heard the old woman say get her off the phone! What an attitude when a customer is calling! Embarrassed I said when she answered it sounds like you are expecting another call and hung up. She called me back later and I told her how offended I was to hear some old gruff lady in the background get her off the phone! I wish her success in her shop — I’ll buy my yarn somewhere else! I want to go somewhere where they value my business — not try to get me off the phone!!!

I recently visited after calling to see if they had a very particular crochet hook in a rarely used size. The woman on the phone was extremely helpful and offered to hold the hook for me after an immediate search. Due to holiday craziness and the long drive to the shop from my home, I was unable to get to the store for a few days. However, when I arrived, I was warmly greeted and they had the hook waiting for me at the register. There was a group knitting at the table. Everyone seemed friendly and busy working on fun projects. The young lady who rang up my purchase was warm and friendly, too. My husband was with me so my visit was short but I look forward to a return visit. I’m new to TX so this was a great find!

I’ve only been here once, but had a good first impression. I called, searching for a particular needle, and the took the time to look for it right while I was on the phone. They set it aside for me and immediately had it at hand when I entered.
The store is small, but quite packed with much yarn. It’s a feast! (I added photos). I saw more yarn than patterns, but that may be because I wasn’t shopping for patterns.
I came for one (circular) knitting needle, and left with that, plus two skeins (that they immediately wound for me).
It’s pricy, but you get what you pay for. Good quality items. This is for the experienced knitter. For beginners, I’d recommend a cheaper place (like hobby lobby).
I’ll be back. Oh– and join their ravelry group!

I found Yarn & Stitches as I was looking for local knitting classes. I like how the classes are open for any level so there is no pressure to keep up with everyone else, and I can just pop into whichever class fits my schedule that week. As a beginner, I’ve received a lot of 1:1 time. Denise is extremely patient, and Hope is very encouraging. I’ve signed up for more classes and can’t wait to go back.

I love this shop, and you will look long and hard to find one as well stocked or as friendly. I took lessons there from Diane starting as a beginner and worked my way up to an intermediate. I have moved and I miss this shop. Although I have found shops here, I havent found one with the variety of yarn and patterns and the friendly people. Miss you!

I’ve recently started to knit & crochet again after a 15 year hiatus. After recently taking early retirement I now finally have time to devote to my pursuits. After practicing for weeks by making scarves, hats & amigurumi crochet animals with yarn from Michael’s & JoAnn’s as Christmas presents I decided I was ready to tackle a more complicated project for myself. The yarn from the chain stores was useful but hardly exciting & I was looking for something that would have outstanding color & texture for a cardigan. After looking online for local yarn stores I found Yarn & Stitches. It isn’t the closest to where I live but it offered classes, something I thought might be useful as I tackled a more complicated project.
When I walked in the store was bustling with activity. Someone immediately offered to help me. I really wasn’t sure what I wanted or needed so I told them I needed some time to look around & take everything in. They were great about that & let me wander around while I took in all the texture & color around me. I really don’t like to have people hover so I really appreciated that they let me know they were there to help but gave me plenty of space to look & ponder. After a time of looking around I talked to one of the employees & asked for a recommendation for a pattern for a cardigan possibly using a yarn that attracted me. She made a few suggestions for the best way to go about this & brought me to an impressive wall of binders & books filled with patterns.
I spent quite a bit of time looking at those & found a fabulous book Basically Brilliant Knits that had quite a range of patterns for shells, tees, pullovers, cardigans & jackets covering all skill levels. The jacket on the cover caught my eye immediately & I decided that was going to be my project. After looking at the pattern yarn requirements I realized that the original yarn I picked wouldn’t work so I would need to pick out something else. There was a beautiful sample sweater there knit out of Calypso by Tahki Stacy Charles & I inquired whether that would work for my project. The woman thought it would with a slight adjustment in needle size. The length of the skein of Calypso yarn was different than the yarn in the pattern so she helped me figure out the adjusted number of skeins I would need based on the different yardage. I decided on that & purchased the pattern book & yarn.
I was really excited about starting my new project when I left. I had a really great experience in this store & definitely will be back.

Great store, nice selection. The yarn is priced and organized. Nice selection of knitting notions that you can get your hands on. I drove from Fort Worth and I would say that this was worth the trip and I will be back. The owner was helpful and pleasant but backed off so I could browse. I felt appreciated and valued as a guest in her store.