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Last updated March 22, 2006 by Joy B woolworksjoy@yahoo.ca AlexandriaKnit Happens127A North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314 +1 (703) 836-0039 Owner: Kristine Kirby Webster email: kristine@knithappens.net World Wide Web: http://www.knithappens.net Knit Happens is Nirvana for Knitters -- and when you see our stock, helpful staff, and great atmosphere, you'll know why! Full hours, directions, and information on yarns we carry can be found on our website.
Springwater Fiber Workshop
BerryvillePeace Weavers151 Concert Lane Berryville, VA 22611 +1 (540) 955-3616 Owner: Melissa Weaver Dunning email: weaverdun@aol.com Peace Fleece yarn and patterns, yarn is Russian merino and Texas mohair. Buttons, puppets, needles, etc. This is not a storefront. We sell Peace Fleece yarns, patterns and kits by mail and at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. You can arrange to visit the yarn and see the many sample garments - like a private trunk show, but CALL AHEAD!
BlacksburgMosaic Yarns880 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, VA 24060 +1 (540) 961.4462 fax: +1 (540) 951.8103 Owner: Gina Bonomo Lovely collection of luxury yarns from the crafts most talented spinners, extensive needle stock, full pattern support, full range spectrum needlepoint yarn and canvas, and last but not least, a warm helpful staff...Enjoy!
BurkeThe Yarn Barn9413-C Old Burke Lake Road Burke, VA 22015 +1 (703) 978 2220 +1 (800) 762 5274 Owner: Penny Sanford email: burkeyarnbarn@yahoo.com World Wide Web: http://www.geocities.com/theyarnbarnonline/ Wonderful workshops available--help in reading patterns, knitting techniques and finishing. Carries Ironstone, Colinette, Sirdar, Noro and many other well-known better yarns. Also Utopia, Utopia Sport, and Bartlett. Beginning knitting classes as well as special classes for entrelac, triangle sweater and other special techniques. Private lessons for knitting and crochet also available.
ChantillyCapital Yarns4300 Chantilly Shopping Center Suite 2F Chantilly, VA 20151 +1 (703) 263-9744 fax: +1 (703) 263-9745 Owner: Melissa Johnson email: sales@capitalyarns.com World Wide Web: http://www.capitalyarns.com Wonderful selection in yarns include: Tahki/Stacy Charles, Karabella, Berroco, Plymouth, Patons, Rowan, Jaeger, Dale of Norway, Classic Elite, Mountain Colors, Omega, Lang, King Cole, Fiesta Yarns, Cherry Tree Hill, Fortissima, Opal, GGH, Swedish Yarns, Brown Sheep Wool Company, Anny Blatt, Trendsetter Yarns, Bouton d'Or, Etc.
CharlottesvilleIt's a Stitch188 Zan Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22901 +1 (804) 973 0331
The Needle Lady
ChesapeakeSpooling Around Quilt & Knit801 Volvo Parkway #138 Chesapeake, VA 23320 +1 (757) 436-4664 fax: +1 (757) 436-6667 Owner: Susan Crowder Cyr email: Susan@SpoolingAround.com World Wide Web: http://www.SpoolingAround.com Full service quilting and knitting store. Fabric, yarn, books, patterns and notions. Class listing available on the website. Also, signup for the on-line newsletter.
ChurchvilleChester Farms3581 Churchville Ave Churchville, VA 24421 +1 (540) 337 7282 +1 (877) ONE WOOL fax: +1 (540) 337 7278 Owner: Francis Chester email: wool@chesterfarms.com World Wide Web: http://www.chesterfarms.com Chester Farms specializes in wool and sheepskin products.
CliftonFiber ArtClifton, VA +1 (703) 263 2644 Knitting machines and yarn on cones. Open by appointment.
DilwynYarn BarnP.O. Box 396 5077 Andersonville Road Dilwyn, VA 23936 +1 (804) 983 1965 +1 (800) 850 6008 Owner: Pat Kirtland email: info@yarnbarn.com World Wide Web: http://www.yarnbarn.com/ Pat's been in business for 25 years and estimates that she has 35,000 skeins of yarn on hand. Good selection of books and magazines. Cross-stitch, quilting and needlepoint supplies also available. Yarns by Alice Starmore, Noro of Japan, Dale of Norway.
Fairfax StationRambling Ridge Designs9717 Rambling Ridge Ct. Fairfax Station, VA 22039 +1 (703) 644 7858 Owner: Sally Wall email: Scwall9717@aol.com Patterns for traditional Aran, Norwegian, Gansey, Bohus and Fair Isle sweaters for adults, children, and dolls. Shetland yarn kits available with patterns.
Falls ChurchAylins Woolgatherer7245 Arlington Blvd Suite 318 Falls Church, Virginia Falls Church, DC 22042 +1 (703) 573 1900 +1 (800) 775 9665 fax: +1 (703) 573 0633 Owner: Aylin Bener email: aylin@aylins-wool.com World Wide Web: http://aylins-wool.com/home.htm The store carries a vast variety of quality fibers for all price points and mediums, from knitters/crocheters to weavers. It also offers an extensive library of patterns and publications. Button inventory is also extensive and exciting. Personal and expert assistance. Classes and workshops/camps offered. National/international shipping. Store is located in Falls Church Virginia, which is only 5 miles outside of District of Columbia. Please visit website for further details regarding stock, classes, services etc.
FredericksburgThe Knitter's Cottage807 William Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 +1 (540) 361-PURL Owner: Nancy email: info@knitterscottage.com World Wide Web: http://www.knitterscottage.com We carry a large variety of yarns and supplies and have different classes! Our selection of yarns changes seasonally and as individual yarns sell out or become less popular. Visit the shop to see our complete selection.
LexingtonSaville Hill Farm & Studio140 Lacy Lane P.O. Box 1127 Lexington, VA 24450 +1 (540) 463 5471 fax: +1 (540) 463 5471 Owner: Ron and Elizabeth Jackson email: saville@savillehillfarm.com World Wide Web: http://www.savillehillfarm.com/ A working Corriedale sheep farm and fiber arts studio located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, featuring wool products, knitting, spinning and weaving supplies. Hand spinning and weaving workshops are conducted year round. Studio shop features spinning wheels and looms by Louet, Country Craftsman and others.
LuraySally's on Main303 East Main Street Luray, VA 22835 (540) 743-9000 FAX (540) 743-6211 sally@sylvanwells.com Sally Wells This is a full-service yarn shop, carrying specialty yarns, needles and notions, patterns and books, and offering a variety of classes in knitting, crocheting and sewing.
LynchburgSuzanne's Knitting Shoppe, Inc.Forest Hill Shopping Center 2820 Linkhorne Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24503 +1 (804) 384 7114 World Wide Web: http://www.suzannesknittingyarns.com/
ManassasOld Town Needle Crafts9774 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110 +1 (703) 330 1846 +1 (800) 277 8205 Owner: Jannette L. Jackson email: knitwit109@aol.com World Wide Web: http://www.oldtownneedle.com/ Fine yarns; Inox, Brittany and Addi knitting needles; cross stitch and needlepoint supplies; books; classes.
MiddleburgHunt Country Yarns1 West Federal Street PO Box 1206 Middleburg, VA 20118-1206 +1 (540) 687-5129 fax: +1 (540) 687-5149 Owner: Bob Kelly email: HCY@skeins.com World Wide Web: http://www.skeins.com Knitting, needlepoint and spinning supplies from the basics to fabulous fantasies. Classes taught all year. Call for schedule. Store Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat 10-5, Thurs 10-7, Sun 12-5. Closed Mon and Tues.
MidlothianGOT YARN13211 Midlothian Tpke Midlothian VA 23114 toll free 888-242-4474 Web: http://www.GotYarn.com Email: YarnQueen@GotYarn.com
PowhatanHolly Spring Homespun3837 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, VA 23139 +1 (804) 598-2232 fax: +1 (804) 598-5563 Owner: Kathy Oliver email: hollyspring@verizon.net World Wide Web: http://www.hollyspringhomespun.com We are located in the village of historic Powhatan Courthouse in a beautiful shop furnished with antiques. We stock a large selection of yarn for the hand knitter from such companies as Dale of Norway, Tahki S. Charles, Brown Sheep, Harrisville, Knit1 Crochet too, Crystal Palace, Peace Fleece, and more. We also stock our custom and handspun yarns from fiber grown locally. We provide spinners locally grown roving, hand spindles, and wheels from Schacht-Reeves and Babes Fiber Garden. We offer Knitting, crochet and spinning classes.
RaphineOrchardside Yarn Shop273 Raphine Road Raphine, VA 24472 +1 (540) 348 5220 +1 (877) 648 9276 Owner: Carole Griffin email: yarnshop@cfw.com World Wide Web: http://www.oysyarnshop.com A little off the beaten path but worth the 4.5 miles from the interstate. Berroco, Brown Sheep, Classic Elite, Cleckheaton, Colinette, Fiesta, Jaeger, Jo Sharp, Plymouth, Reynolds, Schachenmayr, Sirdar, Unger. Elizabeth Bradley, Needlework Kits. Handspun Cotsdale and Jacobs Sheep wool and handspun alpaca, both spun locally from locally grown sheep and alpacas. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Mail orders welcome.
RichmondGot Yarn2520 Professional Road Richmond, VA 23235 +1 (804) 272-1117 +1 (888) 242-4474 Owner: Danna Savage email: YarnQueen@GotYarn.com World Wide Web: http://www.GOTYARN.com Designer, luxury and novelty yarns, kits, books and supplies Website with extensive colorcards. Retail and mail order. Weekly email specials - join the list on our homepage. Closed Sunday-Monday.
The Knitting Basket
RoanokeNeedle On The SquareRoute 419 & Colonial Ave. Roanoke, VA +1 (540) 774 8797
StanardsvilleCarodan Farm Wool Shop156 Shepherds Hill Rd. Stanardsville, VA 22973 +1 (434) 985 7083 +1 (800) 985 7083 fax: +1 (804) 985 7083 Owner: Caroline Hershey email: carodan@direcway.com World Wide Web: http://www.carodanfarm.com Carodan Farm Wool Shop specializes in natural fiber yarns and boiled wool clothing. The shop carries patterns, wooden knitting needles, pewter buttons and clasps as well as cotton, wool, alpaca and mohair yarns. Clothing offered includes mittens, hats, vests made from boiled wool. The shop is located on their sheep farm half-hour north of Charlottesville, VA, and they request a call before coming to make sure they are available and not in the barn or garden. Their web site includes their store on-line where you may order through a secure connection.
SuffolkSerendipity Farm & Studio980 Cypress Chapel Rd. Suffolk, VA 23434 757-986-2010 email: sheepman@gte.net World Wide Web: http://www.fibertoolsonline.com We offer the following brands of spinning and weaving equipment: Schacht, Louet, Lendrum, Leclerc, Glimakra. If it's fiber you are after, if we don't have it, we can get it for you, and we are priced right! Our supply of fibers features our own scoured Virginia's Finest Wools, but we also carry lots of cotton, Tencel, rayon. linen and wools from other sources. If it's spinnable, you can get it here! Most yarns are put up on 8 oz or greater cones, but some, like the Louet linens and wools, are available on small knitting cones. We have an ever-changing supply of mill end yarns, including all sorts of blends and colors, and sizes. Individual attention is given to beginners wishing to learn to weave or spin, and visits can be scheduled by appointment, please. For more information, please email or check out our website!
TazewellBlue EweThistle Cove Farm 261 Cove Road Tazewell, VA 24651 +1 (276) 988-4121 Owner: Sandra Bennett email: bricbenn@netscope.net World Wide Web: http://www.thistlecovefarm.com The Blue Ewe offers traditional hand crafted Appalachian crafts, 100% virgin wool blankets and yarn from southwest VA sheep. Open by appointment, call first please.
ToanoOn Pins and Needles7812A Richmond Rd Toano/Williamsburg, VA 23168 +1 (757) 566 0621 +1 (800) 484 5191 Owner: Virginia Davis email: vcdavis@widomaker.com We are a Knitter's Magazine Preferred store. We are a full service yarn shop specializing in the finest natural fibers. We will gladly mail-order.
ViennaUniquities421D Church St. NE Vienna, VA 22180 +1 (703) 242 0520
Virginia BeachEwe Knit Kits & YarnYorktown Commerce Center 228 N. Lynnhaven Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452 +1 (757) 498-4590 +1 (800) 948-1565 Owner: Bobbie Reich email: info@eweknitkits.com World Wide Web: http://www.eweknitkits.com We have a full gamut of yarns, supplies, books, accessories, knitting and crochet kits, and we are more than glad to order what you may want. There are knitting classes available. Please join us at any time.
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The Knitting Corner
WilliamsburgKnitting SistersVillage Shops at Kingsmill 1915 Pocahontas Trail Williamsburg, VA 23185 +1 (757) 258-5005 fax: +1 (757) 258-8778 Owner: Cathy Gill, Carol Moninger and Kat England email: info@knittingsisters.com World Wide Web: http://www.knittingsisters.com We are a full-service knitting and crochet shop, carrying the finest and most exciting yarns, patterns, accessories and gifts for knitters and crocheters. We also feature classes and workshops. Please stop by to see us when you are in the area.
WinchesterKnit 1 Purl 2110 West Boscawen St. Winchester, VA 22601 +1 (540) 662 6098 fax: +1 (540) 667 2543 Owner: Carolyn T. Griffin email: K1P2@intelos.net Many popular brands of medium and upperpriced yarns. Special order and mail order available. Full line of needles, buttons and accessories. Also needlepoint canvas and wool. Classes offered. Friendly and professional service. Hours: Wed-Thurs-Fri: 10:30 til 4:30 and Saturday 10:30 til 1:30. Or by appointment.
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