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Favorites: 5
| Name | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Twisted | 2310 NE Broadway St Portland, OR 97232 | |
| Knit/Purl | 1101 SW Alder St Portland, OR 97205 | |
| Molehill Farm | 16722 SW Boones Ferry Rd Lake Oswego, OR 97035 | |
| Dublin Bay Knitting Company | 1227 NW 11th Ave Portland, OR 97209 | |
| All About Yarn | 11945 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223 | |
Comments: 8
Made on Mon Sep 24 17:55:40 -0700 2007 about Knitting Bee
Jami and her staff are knowlegable and welcoming. Selection is varied and good. From handspun to Noro and everything in between, you'll find it here. Stock is rearranged seasonally so the yarns you seek the most are usually in the front of the store. Drop in knit nights are every Wednesday and there's a free sock club monthly on Friday evenings (they request you purchase your yarn at the store). Don't let the strip-mall fool you, this is a great place!
Made on Mon Sep 24 17:57:23 -0700 2007 about Dublin Bay Knitting Company
If you love Handmaiden and Fleece Artist yarns as much as I do, you've GOT to get to Dublin Bay. They have the best selection in town. Of course there are lots of other great things, too, but I don't usually make it past the Sea Silk. :)
Made on Mon Sep 24 17:59:15 -0700 2007 about Knit/Purl
Do you knit socks? Quick! Head to Knit Purl and get some ShiBui sock yarn! You won't regret it. And if that doesn't grab you, check out the infamous "Wall of Koigu" or the myriad other wonderful things in stock. Don't forget to go downstairs and look at the clearance rack. You never know what you'll find there!
Made on Mon Sep 24 18:01:33 -0700 2007 about Twisted
Small but mighty, Twisted is a wonderful addition to Portland's LYS scene. The atmosphere is very inviting. Who can resist yarn, knitting, and a cup of tea? You'll find a grand selection of sock yarns from independent dyers here that you usually can't find except online. Great to be able to touch and feel the loveliness! The enthusiasm of the staff can't be beat, either. Do not miss Twisted!
Made on Mon Sep 24 18:06:11 -0700 2007 about Woodland Woolworks
Okay, I know this is out of your way. But next time you have an afternoon free, take a drive into the country and visit Carlton. It's a lovely little town with lots more to offer than just Woodland Woolworks, but then it's hard to pry myself OUT of the store once I'm in. There's an entire room of clearance inventory to sort through. Then another room stock full of just about every yarn a knitter ever would want, along with books and needles and notions and. . . you get the idea. Don't get lost in the yarn fumes and forget to go upstairs. That's where you'll find a selection of spinning wheels, looms, and cones of thread and yarns geared towards weavers, but useful for knitters, too. Want to get serious about knitting lace? Upstairs is where you'll find full cones of Jaggerspun Zephyr. Knit a HUGE circular shawl without worrying about joins! As you can tell, I like this place. And while you're in town, check out the antiques and get a sandwich at the little shop that used to be a gas station. There's even a winery where you can go do some tasting and a spa, too, if you're so inclined. See, now don't you want to take a drive? :)
Made on Mon Sep 24 18:13:18 -0700 2007 about All About Yarn
This shop is a bit hidden, but once you find it, you'll most likely remember where it is. There's a large selection and variety of items here, but my favorite thing is the feature I call "The Wall of Needles." Most shops carry one or two brands of needles in a relatively small assortment of sizes. Not so here. You'll find Addi and Bryspun and Crystal Palance and I don't know what all. There is literally a WALL of needles. It's awesome. The friendly staff will help you decide if you get completely confused. :)
Made on Mon Sep 24 18:17:48 -0700 2007 about Molehill Farm
Three words for this shop: Check The Bathtub! Molehill Farms is located in a house that's been converted into the shop. Off the back room, there's what used to be a bathroom and in the clawfoot tub, you may just find something wonderful. That's where Cheryl has the bargains stashed. It's worth taking some time to dig through and see if there's something that calls your name. Have enough yarn? Talk to Cheryl about spinning lessons or maybe even some dyeing instruction. She's accomplished at both.
Made on Mon Sep 24 18:19:52 -0700 2007 about Farmhouse Knit Shop
Depending on shipment cycles, you can find Socks That Rock here, but it's potluck what may be in stock. There are lots of other Blue Moon products, too. The rest is mostly Ann Blatt. Yarns are arranged by color, which is visually appealing, but for me difficult to use since I shop my yarn weight more than by color. Staff is aloof, but friendly when approached. Just don't expect anyone to offer you help unless you ask for it.