[ Home | Patterns | Resources | Stores | Gallery | Craft | About this site ] MassachusettsAmherstThe Creative Needle233 South Pleasant Street Amherst, MA 01002 +1 (413) 549 6106 Nice selection of yarns. Some close out specials. Very friendly and helpful.
ArlingtonThe Knitting Room2 Lake Street Arlington, MA 02474 +1 (781) 483-3442 Owner: Jacqueline Denmon & Laura Greene email: knitroomboston@verizon.net World Wide Web: http://www.knitroomboston.com We carry knitting & crochet supplies, hand-made gifts from local artisans, we offer classes, and offer special events. Please visit our website for details.
BeverlyAbbott Yarn Shoppe160 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 +1 (508) 927 1893 Owner: Virginia McGlynn Abbot Yarn is a nice well-run store. Ginnie has written several books that were published by Bernat. "Knitting Patterns While Watching T.V. and Talking on The Telephone" are easy basic patterns that never go out of style and you can always use. Hours as of 11/26/95 M, TH, Thurs., Fri. & Sat 10 - 5.
BostonIn Stitches454 Boston Post Rd. Weston, MA 02482 +1 (781) 891 4402
NEWBURY YARNS
Sit 'n Knit
Windsor Button
BrookfieldKnitwitts56 Allen Road Brookfield, MA 01506 +1 (508) 867 9449 Owner: DeeAnn Evans email: Knitwitts@aol.com Store hours: Tuesday thru Friday 10am-5 pm; Sat.10-4 Located 10 min from Old Sturbridge Village on Beautiful South Pond, Knitwitts features a fine selection of natural fibres from major yarn companies. Addi turbo needles, classes, 1000's of patterns and friendly helpful service awaits. Call for directions or check the tourist papers in Sturbridge.
BrooklineA Good Yarn4 Station Street, Brookline Village, MA 02445 1-617-731-4900 Owner: Beverly Cheney Email: agoodyarn@aol.com Web: http://www.agoodyarn.biz We offer a broad selection of books, patterns, needles, accessories and yarns for all your knitting needs. Rowan, Trendsetter, Blue Sky Alpaca, Tahki-Stacy Charles, Brown Sheep, Classic Elite and Manos del Uruguay are among the many yarns to choose from. Classes are available and the latest schedule is always available from our website.
CambridgeKnittin' KittenBlanchard Road Cambridge, MA +1 (617) 491 4670 Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10-5
Mind's Eye Yarns
Woolcott & Co.
CharltonCharlton Mills Box FactoryRoute 20 Charlton, MA (508) 248-7976 +1 (800) 331 7076 +1 (800) 799 7976 A huge, fabulous collection of craft supplies, including just about every color of WoolEase and Jiffy. A place to get lost in.
DennisLadybug Knitting Shop612 Route 6A Main Street Olde Kings Grant Dennis, MA 02638 +1 (508) 385 2662 Owner: Barbara B. Prue email: bp.ladybug@verizon.net World Wide Web: http://www.ladybugknitting.com Ladybug is a very well-stocked yarn store. Shelves are full of varied colors and fibers. Lessons are given three times a week. No need to call, just stop by. Help is available anytime. Store also carries patterns, needles and accessories.
DuxburyThe Wool Basket, Inc.19 Depot St, PO Box 1791 Duxbury, MA 02331 +1 (781) 934 2700 fax: +1 (781) 934 2700 Owner: Polly Harrington, Shirley Trout, Judy and Marilyn Bouchard email: thewoolbasket@aol.com Store offering lessons for all levels and in specialty topics. Wide variety of yarns including Rowan, Jaegar, Moorehouse, Classic Elite, Berroco, KFI, Mountain Colors, Jamieson & Smith, Plymouth. Also importing select British patterns and kits. Willing to help all knitters. E-mail for newsletter and to be on mailing list.
East SandwichThe Yarn Barn602 Route 6A East Sandwich, MA 02537-1437 +1 (508) 888 2195 Owners: Sabrah and Don Harper email: yarnbarn@capecod.net
EasthamptonQuilts & Needlework That Go56 Cottage Street Route 141 Easthampton, MA 01027 Owner: Linda J. Andress Web: http://www.quiltsandneedlework.com Email: linda@quiltsandneedlework.com Good selection of yarn and knitting and crocheting supplies with classes at all experience levels. We also carry quilting, cross stitch and needlepoint items.
Textura Trading Company
FraminghamThe Fabric Place136 Howard Street Framingham, MA 01702 +1 (508) 872 4888 fax: +1 (508) 872 4527 World Wide Web: http://www.fabricplace.com For fifty years we have been a family owned business. We carry a wide range of yarn, patterns, notions, books, magazines, videos, 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.
FranklinFranklin Mill Store305 Union Street Franklin, MA +1 (508) 528 3301 World Wide Web: http://www.franklinmillstore.com
GloucesterAnne Marie's Yarn Shop2A Pond Road Gloucester, MA 01930 +1 (978) 283-0302 Owner: Anne Wheeler email: ann@annemariesyarnshop.com World Wide Web: http://www.annemariesyarnshop.com Yarns, Needles, Hooks and Books, Patterns and Classes, too.
Great BarringtonWonderful Things232 Stockbridge Road Great Barrington, MA 01230 +1 (413) 528 2473 Owners: Harry and Debbie Sano email: Deb@wonderful-things.com World Wide Web: http://www.wonderful-things.com/ The largest yarn and needlework shop in Berkshire County. In our 23rd year. Featuring the yarns from all major and many not so major companies. Specializing in service and individual instuction. Open 7 days. Expert and professional help always available. We ship daily. Current yarns and price list available on request. No order too large or too small.
HansonThe Country Crafter270 Main St. Hanson, MA 02341 +1 (781) 294-4556 fax: +1 (781) 294-4573 Owner: Judy Goodwin email: knitgood@comcast.net Stocking Plymouth, Crystal Palace, Skacel, JCA, and more hand knitting yarns. Team, Bramwell, Delaine, Millor yarns, books and accessories related to knitting machines. Also, books for spinning, weaving and hand knitting. Dealer for Schacht, Ashford & Babe Spinning Wheels and Looms. Knowledgeable & available for private lessons.
HarvardBare Hill Studios & Fiber LoftRoute 111 (Post Office Building) P.O. Box 327 Harvard, MA 01451 +1 (508) 456 8669 or +1 (800) 874 9276 Lots of wool, alpaca, mohair, cotton, silk. $5 for set of samples. Hand and machine knitting, weaving.
Harwich PortAdventures in Knitting557 Main St. Harwich Port, MA 02646 +1 (508) 432 3700 Owner: Cathie Hammatt email: info@adventuresinknitting.com World Wide Web: http://www.adventuresinknitting.com Cape Cod's oldest knitting shop. Unusual yarns and patterns, including Lopi, Brown Sheep, Berroco, Bartlett, Morehouse Merino and Swedish Yarns.
HawleyTregellys Fiber Farm15 Dodge Branch Road Hawley, MA 01339 farm telephone: (413) 625-6448 fax: call first shop telephone: (413) 625-6448 dye studio telephone: (413) 625-9492 toll free: 866-330-6448 Owner: Edward J Cothey email: tregellys@hotmail.com World Wide Web: http://www.tregellysfibers.com Natural and naturally dyed mohair yarns. Blended yarns: mohair and wool. Mohair, wool and silk. Mohair, wool and alpaca. Brushed mohair, mohair bouclé. Brittany needles etc.
HinghamLucy's KnitsStudio @ 8 Chestnut Place Hingham, MA 02043-1412 +1 (617) 749-8336 Owner: Lucy Goodhue email: lueknits@aol.com My studio is in Hingham. I am a designer of knitted garments, which are geared for the pleasure of the hand knitter, as well as for practical garments that stand the test of time. My specialty is color work, though I design to order, and can include whatever technique is requested from my clients. I sell patterns, knitting kits and custom garments. Welcome to Lucy's Knits!
HoldenThe Heather Shop1061 Main Street Holden, MA 01520 +1 (508) 829 4005 Combination gift and yarn shop. Yarn is in the back half of the store.
The Sheep Shack
787 Main Street
LenoxColorful Stitches48 Main Street Lenox, MA 01240 +1 (413) 637 8206 1 800 413 6111 World Wide Web: http://colorful-stitches.com/ Two floors of designer yarns, including Rowan, Vittadini (full line), Missoni, Cynthia Helene, Classic Elite, Broadbay - Alice Starmore wools, etc. A small but good selection of books and magazines, lots of sample sweaters and Rowan kits. Mail order available.
LexingtonDi's Delectables134 Vine Street Lexington, MA 02420 +1 781-799-4199 Owner: Diane Carlson email: dknitting@dknitting.com World Wide Web: http://www.dknitting.com Online source for complete line of Great Adirondack Yarns, Ellyn Cooper's Yarn Sonnets, and handmade buttons. Hand-dyed yarns featured at Stitches East.
Wild and Woolly Studio
LittletonThe World in Stitches256 Great Road Littleton, MA 01460 +1 (978) 486 8330 Owner: Randi Nelson email: twisinc@verizon.net World Wide Web: coming soon (as of Feb, 2005) TWIS has greatly increased the amount of yarn it has with two full rooms and part of another filled to the brim with yarn of all types. Two other rooms have other needlework supplies. There's lots of Paternayan for free-form embroidery on felted bags in the Needlepoint Room. They carry four brands of needles, have some kits and funky accessories. New location and so happy to be handicapped accessible! Larger, brighter and even more inventory at Massachusett's largest complete needlework shop. Located in the YELLOW building between Citizen's Bank and Donelan's Plaza.
The Woolpack
LowellClassic Elite Yarns, Inc.122 Western Avenue, 4th floor, Lowell, MA 01851 +1 (978) 453-2837 +1 (800) 343-0308 fax: +1 (978) 452-3085 http://www.classiceliteyarns.com
Hub Mills Factory Store
ManometStahly's Stitchery665 State Road Manomet, MA +1 (508) 224 7077
MarshfieldBea Ellis KnitwearP.O. Box 1188 Marshfield, MA 02050 +1 (888) 900-9665 Owner: Bea Ellis email: beaellis@beaellisknitwear.com World Wide Web: http://www.beaellisknitwear.com She designs sweaters, teaches traditional Norwegian knitting techniques, sells Dale, Aurora and Swedish yarns and patterns, has designed a kit to teach kids to knit, and is translating some patterns from the Norwegian. Web site has secure online ordering.
MashpeeThe Yarn BasketRR 28, Mashpee, MA 02649 (508) 477-0858
MiddleboroThe Wool Patch446 Wareham, Middleboro, MA 02346 Phone: (508) 923-6029
MiltonThe Snow Goose Yarn Shop10 Bassett St. Milton, MA 02186 +1 (617) 698 1190
NeedhamThe Black Sheep Knitting Company1500 Highland Avenue Needham, MA 02492 +1 (781) 444-0694 fax: +1 (781) 444-0695 Owner: Susan Richards Stock includes Rowan, Colinette, Skacel, Cherry Tree Hill, Harrisville, Crystal Palace, Opal, Frog Tree Alpaca, Lion Brand, Sirdar, Tahki. New yarns arrive weekly. We also sell books, patterns, needles and gadgets. Many classes are offered from basic to specialty. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 - 5:30, two evenings until 7.
Creative Warehouse
NewtonAccessories by Bettz DesignsNewton, MA 023459 +1 (617) 965-3715 fax: +1 (617) 965-3715 Owner: George Koppel email: bettzdesigns@rcn.com World Wide Web: http://www.bettzdesigns.com Handcrafted knitting bags, knitting totes, knitting needle cases and knitting accessory cases in tapestry, chenille, velvet, damask, barkcloth and many other fabrics. Also many other style handbags. We sell online and wholesale to knitting stores. We also sell at craft fairs throughout the northeast U.S
Knits and Pieces
NorthamptonNorthampton Wools11 Pleasant St. Northampton, MA 01060 +1 (413) 586 4331 email: northamptonwools@yahoo.com World Wide Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Northampton_Wools
Webs America's Yarn Store
NorthboroVillage NeedleworksRt. 20 Northboro, MA 15302 +1 (508) 393 6208
OakhamMoondance Color CompanyOakham, MA 01068 +1 (508) 882-3383 Owner: Christine Oliver World Wide Web: http://www.moondancecolor.com/ Online store only; our own, custom-spun angora/merino yarn.
PepperellCountry Village Yarn & Needlecraft Shop158 Main St (Railroad Sq) (Route 113) Pepperell, MA 01463 +1 (978) 433 3131 email: yrnpedlar2@juno.com Hours are: Tue & Fri 11 am to 5 pm; Wed 11 am to 3 pm; Thurs 11 am to 7 pm; Sat 1:30 to 4 pm, Closed Sundays til October, always closed Mondays. Free lessons with purchase of yarn, individual or groups; Lessons in entrelac knitting, Sock, or any challenging patterns our specialty. OK to call before coming from out of town.
PlymouthKnitting Treasures65 Main Street Plymouth, MA 02360 +1 (508) 747 2500
RockportKnit Wit20 Railroad Ave. Rockport, MA 01966 +1 (978) 546-7295 Variety of yarns, knitting needles, knitting patterns, and other needle-craft supplies. Ongoing classes for knitters. Open Monday through Saturday - 9am - 5pm
RutlandKnit 'n Stitch10 Philips Road Rutland, MA 01543 +1 (508) 886 6167 Owner: Jean Bigelow Variety of yarns, knitting needles and knitting patterns. Ongoing classes for knitters and quilters. Custom knitting. +1 (508) 546 7295 Owner: Leena Wayrynen Open Monday through Saturday - 9am - 5pm
SalemArbella Yarns, Inc.Pickering Wharf Salem, MA 01970 +1 (508) 745 1978
SandisfieldRed Barn Alpacas24 Stump Road Sandisfield, MA 01255 +1 (413) 258-4905 fax: +1 (413) 258-4801 Owner: Jeff & Sonja Gray World Wide Web: http://www.redbarnalpacas.com We have 100% alpaca yarns made from our very own animals. We also have raw alpaca fleece for hand spinner. In addition we offer a small amount of hand made alpaca products.
SomersetThe Knitting Circle1314 Grand Army Highway Somerset, MA 02726 +1 (508) 673 5731
TownsendJCA, Inc.36 Scales Lane Townsend, MA 01469-1094 (978) 597-8794 US distributor of Reynolds (Lopi) yarns.
UxbridgeBerrocoElmdale Road P.O. Box 367 Uxbridge, MA 01569 (508) 278-2527 +1 (800) 343 4948 Hand and machine knitting. Allows designers with tax IDs to order small amounts at wholesale prices.
The Knitting Garden
Yarn Shop
WalpoleDee's Nimble Needles21 West St. Walpole, MA 02081 +1 (508) 668 8499 Owner: Dee In downtown Walpole. Look for the flagpole on the common, then look for the long white Herb Lewis Insurance building; there's also a hairdresser shop here. Dee is at the far end of this building. It's a very user-friendly shop, open Tues-Sat., 10-5. Dee works Wed-Sat herself, usually. Often visited by knitlisters.
WalthamThe Island Yarn Company85 River St. Waltham, MA 02453 +1 (781) 894-1802 Owner: Ruth LeBlanc The Island Yarn Company offers yarns and supplies, classes, individual help and hand crafted items for sale. We carry Lions Brand, Patons, Caron, Bernat and RedHeart yarns, needles, hooks and patterns. Store hours are Tuesday: 10am till 5pm, Wednesday - Thursday - Friday: 11am till 7pm, and Saturday 10am till 5pm.
West ChesterfieldTextile ReproductionsBox 48 666 Main Road West Chesterfield, MA 01084 Contact: Kathleen and Edmund Smith email: textlerepro@juno.com Antique woodworking tools, embroidery, hand knitting, sewing. Specializes in books on 18th century handcrafts.
West ConcordNeedle Arts of Concord100 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord, MA 01742 +1 (978) 371 0424 FAX +1 978-287-0975 Owner: Gloria Shifrin email: gshifrin@ix.netcom.com World Wide Web: http://www.needle-arts.com More than a thousand colors and varieties of yarn; an eclectic collection of needlepoint and funky buttons.
West NewtonPuttin' on the Knitz1282 Washington St West Newton, MA 02465 +1 (617) 969-8070 fax: +1 (617) 969-8070 Owner: Janet and Don Scope email: potknitz@juno.com We are one of the oldest established stores in the area We carry a full line of imported and domestic yarns and patterns as well as books, bags and buttons. Don is a certified teacher through the Yarn Craft Council. We do not charge our customers for help or lessons.
WestonThe Threaded NeedleWeston, MA +1 (617) 244 8181
WilliamsburgLois' Yarn ShopRoute 9 Williamsburg, MA 01096 +1 (413) 268 7063 Nice shop, with lots of patterns in stock and nice selection of yarn. Owner is very helpful.
WinchesterThe Knit Shop31 Thompson Street Winchester, MA 01890 +1 (781) 729-1888 Owner: Catherine Broadbent email: cathybroadbent@aol.com
WhitinsvilleYarn & Craft Closet56 D Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 (508) 234-1365 +1 (508) 234 1365 Owner: Suann Litalien email: yarncraftcloset@webtv.net Mail order company only. We sell a variety of yarns. From cottons, rayons, and 2/24 acr., to mohair, wools, silk and linen blends, 2/24 acr, and unusal yarns. All mailed samples are free. To be put on the mailing list just send us your name, address, and phone number. Please add your hobby (hobbies) and yarn types.
WoburnThe Fabric PlaceMishawaum Rd., The Woburn Mall Woburn, MA 01801 +1 (617) 938 8787 fax: +1 (617) 938 7243 Please see the description for The Fabric Place in Framingham, MA.
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