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Avon

The Wool Connection
34 E. Main St.
Avon, CT 06001
Questions: +1 (860) 678 1710
Orders only: +1 (800) 933 9665
email: wool@tiac.net
World Wide Web: http://www.woolconnection.com/
Walnut needles, yarns, kits, pewter buttons, books, fab stuff.
Store hours: 10 - 4:30 M-F, 10 - 6 Thurs., Sat 10-3

Brookfield

Michaels Arts & Crafts Store
14 Candlewood Lake Road
Brookfield, CT 06801
+1 (203) 775-8790
World Wide Web: http://Michaels.com

Cromwell

Fabric Place
136 Berlin Rd.
Cromwell, CT 06416
+1 (860) 632 5744
+1 (800) 556 3700
fax: +1 (860) 635 7686
Owner: Isaacson and Weitzler families
World Wide Web: http://www.fabricplace.com
For over fifty years we have been a family owned business. Wide range of yarn, patterns, notions, books, magazines, and of course, any fabric you could imagine! We would be happy to search our stock for your needs, and can put together kits for that special project. Please call, fax or email your information to us. We charge a nominal shipping fee, and ship daily. We offer classes in a variety of topics from learn to knit, to upholstering a chair. We also host special events with world renowned craft and needlearts professionals. Please call, fax, or email your address for a current listing of classes and special events. We offer professional discounts to those with a tax ID number. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10-8, Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5 Directions: Exit 21 off I-91 South, Right onto Route 372 (Berlin Road). Classes: We offer a wide range of classes and workshops. See our website for current class offerings.

Danbury

The Rag Shop
North Street Shopping Center
1 Padanaram Road
Danbury, CT 06811
+1 (203) 743-1709

Enfield

Pik-A-Knit Yarn Shop
34 Wilstar Circle
Enfield, CT 06082
+1 (860) 749 7168
fax: +1 (860) 741 0411
Owner: Sandy Ellis
email: pikaknit@juno.com
World Wide Web: http://members.tripod.com/pikaknit/index.html
This is our 30th year in the yarn business in Enfield. We have limited Brunswick yarns (Germantown, Windrush, Fore'n'Aft, Pomfret). Our main line is Patons (Classic Merino Wool, Decor, Canadiana, Astra, Look At Me, Baby Yarn, Kroy 3 ply, Paradiso cotton and Chunky). DMC Tapestry Wool, Floss and Perle cottons; latch hook kits and precut yarn; Shillcraft kits. knit, crochet, counted cross stitch and plastic canvas books. We have been designing 18" knit doll clothes patterns and have 8 booklets in print (1-Pantsuit, 2-Cable dress, 3-Skirt, Vest and Sweater Set, 4-Skating Outfit, 5-Nightgown & Robe, 6-Accessories, 7-Dress/Apron and 8-Sweaters) all designed in sport and baby weight yarns. $4.00 each. Visa/MC accepted.

Fairfield

Knotty Girl and Knitting Club
Fairfield, CT

Poster's Arts & Crafts
2353 Black Rock Tpke.
Fairfield Ct 06825
1-203-372-0717
Owner: Rod Poster Email: Rodposter@aol.com
Web: http://www.postersartsandcrafts.com

Granby

Marji's Yarncrafts
381 Salmon Brook St.
Granby, CT 06035
+1 (203) 653 9700

Greenwich

The Knitting Niche
115 Mason Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
+1 (203) 869 6205
World Wide Web: http://www.knittingniche.com
Beautiful new store, with lots of high quality yarns. Helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Guilford

Burgis Brook Alpacas
6 Burgis Lane
Guilford, CT 06437
+1 (203) 605-0588
fax: +1 (203) 458-1202
Owner: Alisa Mierzejewski
email: info@burgisbrookalpacas.com
World Wide Web: http://www.burgisbrookalpacas.com
A small farm specializing in high quality alpaca fiber and specialty products. 100% Baby Alpaca Hand Spun and Mill Spun Yarns available. Alpaca roving and raw fiber also available for hand spinners. Authorized Louet Dealer.

Higganum

the woolie bullies & co.
396 saybrook road
Higganum, CT 06441
+1 (860) 345-1008
Owner: deborah zisk
email: woolie bullies@yahoo.com
World Wide Web: http://www.wooliebullies.com
Woolie Bullies promotes the use of a large array of natural fibers in classes, workshops and in the exclusive collection of handknits - HeartFelt Designs. In business since 1986, this yarn shop and design house enthusiastically encourages the growth of fiberARTs and the joy it brings.

Meriden

The Yarn Garden
194 Elm Street
Meriden, CT 06450
203 237 6446
We are a friendly, laid-back, full-service yarn shop catering to everyone from the handknitter to the spinners. We offer an array of specialty fibers from throughout the Northeast and abroad. We offer a variety of knitting and spinning classes and accessories.

Mystic

Mystic River Yarns
14 Holmes Street
Mystic, CT 06355
+1 (860) 536-4305
Owner: Hansina Wright
New shop now open. Yarn in stock and also available by special order include Rowan, Brown Sheep, Berroco, EPiC, SandnesGarn, Almedahls, Mountain Colors, Hanne Falkenberg, natural wools and overdyes (by request) from Connecticut's Beaver Brook Farm, other local and regional farms, and more Finished goods are one-of-a-kindand include one-of-a-kind Eurpoean-style handwoven linens by Bjorn Coordt Studio, sailcloth SeaBags, hand knits, Beaver Brook Farm's 100% Romney Connecticut Blankets, and more. Mystic River Yarns and Fiber Arts Studio is in downtown Mystic's waterfront area and located in historic brick Lathrop Engine Factory building at end of courtyard next to Trader Jack's Restaurant and across the street from marine consignment shop, Boat Stuff. For more information, directions, etc., please call shop.

Naugatuck

Lula's Melange
26 Church Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
+1 (203) 723-9276
fax: +1 (203) 723-9302
Owner: Lucille Gomes
email: Lulamelange@yahoo.com
World Wide Web: http://www.lulasmelange.com
Wide selection of Wool, Cotton, and Novelty yarns. We offer Class for beginners and Intermediate levels. Fiber arts camp offered this summer for Children ages 9-13yrs. Great selection of books and needles.

New Haven

Yarn LLC
910 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
+1 (203) 389-3369
Owner: Toni Kayser Weiner
email: yarn.yarn@att.net
World Wide Web: http://www.yarnLLC.com
This is a well-stocked yarn shop in the Westville section of New Haven. When you walk in the store you are greeted by a color pallette of gorgeous yarn. The owners, Toni & Linda, have worked hard to present a neat & organized store where you can design with yarn. Experienced knitters are available to guide your yarn selections or to help you work through your knitting dilemmas. Classes are offered frequently, for all levels of knitters.

New Milford

The Village Sheep
369 Litchfield Road, Route 202
New Milford, CT 06778
+1 (860) 354-5442
Owner: Wendy Banks
email: info@thevillagesheep.com
World Wide Web: http://www.thevillagesheep.com

Newington

Needleworks
10 East Cedar St.
Newington, CT 06111
+1 (860) 665 0277
North Branford

Yarns-Yarns-Yarns
2400 Foxon Road
Town & Country Plaza
North Branford, CT 06471
+1 (203) 488-7370
Owner: Mary Nicholas
email: YarnsYarnsYarns@Yahoo.com
Full service store for hand knitters. Sirdar, Dale, Reynolds, Tivoli, Patons, Pingouin, Tahki, Katia. Will special order and mail order.

Old Lyme

Old Lyme Village Quilts and Yarns
Old Lyme Shopping Center
19 Halls Rd.
Old Lyme , CT 06371
+1 (860) 434-2602
Owner: Chris Russell
email: olvquilts@aol.com
Old Lyme Village Quilts in now stocking yarns from many of the major yarn companies such as Berroco, Debbie Bliss, Noro as well as many others. Please feel free to contact us for your knitting and quilting needs.

Putnam

Woolworks Ltd. at Jeremiah's Antiques
26 Front St.
Putnam, Ct 06260
1-860-963-1228
Email : woolworks@snet.net
I carry Plymouth, Berrocco, Reynolds, Dale, Marks and Katens, BrownSheep, Hopyard, Classic Elite, Lana Grossa, Sirdar, Fiber Trends, just to name a few. We have a small but stocked shop with friendly, helpful staff. I will mail special requests if I can help. Hours are Wed-Sun 10-5pm.

Southbury

Selma's Yarns & Needleworks
450 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT 06488
+1 (203) 264 4838
+1 (800) 654 4341
fax: +1 (203) 264 8355
Owner: Selma Lindsay
email: order@selmasyarns.com
World Wide Web: http://selmasyarns.com
Yarns, crochet thread, needlepoint kits, crewel kits, counted cross kits. Classes available.

Stamford

Michael's Craft Stores
2233 Summer Street
Stamford, CT 06905
+1 (203) 978 0026

Knit Together
111 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
203 324 YARN (9276)
World Wide Web: http://www.knittogether.com/

Stratford

Janet Kemp LLC, Fine Yarns and Needlework
2420 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
+1 (203) 386-YARN (9276)
Fax: 203-371-5109
Owner: Janet Kemp
email: yarn@janetkemp.com
World Wide Web: http://www.janetkemp.com
Offers a full array of fine yarns from the world over, from basic to fine wools to luxury fibers to momentous novelties. Classes offered by the finest instructors. Unparalleled color choices and comfortable assistance. Everyone is welcome.

Torrington

HITHER & YARN
835 New Harwinton Rd
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-9276

Vernon

Needle Arts
116 Grove Street
Vernon/Rockville, CT 06066
+1 (860) 871 1817
Owner: Barbara
Nice quaint store, variety of hand knit yarns, some unique yarns and old favorites too.

Wallingford

Country Yarns & Country Yarns Too
327 North Colony Rd
Wallingford, CT
+1 (203) 269 6662
Not very large but well-stocked and friendly store, with a solid range of natural fibers. Expert help available most of the time.

Washington Depot

Featheridge Designs
4 Green Hill Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794
+1 (860) 868 1933
+1 (800) 371 1014
fax: +1 (860) 868 7208
Owner: Eileen M. Field
Email: fieldandfeather@earthlink.net
Mostly natural fiber yarns in all weights. Acrylics for baby and children's patterns. Complete line of needles and accessories.

Waterford

Dagmar's Yarn Shop
106 Boston Post Road
Waterford, CT 06385
+1 (860) 442 8364
Handknitting supplies. Reasonable selection; helpful owner.

West Hartford

Sit 'n Knit
10 LaSalle Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
860 232-YARN (9276)
Web: http://www.sit-n-knit.com
Email: barbara@sit-n-knit.com

Westport

Yarn Central
Westport, CT

Woodbridge

The Yarn Barn
20 Selden Street
Woodbridge, CT 06525
+1 (203) 389 5117
Owner: Arabella Perry
email: yarnbarn@optonline.com
World Wide Web: http://www.theyarnbarn.com
An abundant selection of fine handknitting yarns, needlepoint, and accessories. Convenient location. Classes.


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Emily Way (emily@woolworks.org)
Last updated: November 15, 05 by Joy B. woolworksjoy@yahoo.ca