I found this store on Knitmap and visited while on vacation. Having been in probably hundreds of yarn stores, this is probably the very best. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Incredible natural fibers and yarns. I came away with white yak yarn, the first I have ever seen in a store. Store also has buffalo and qiviut along with lots of alpaca. Store also carries spinning supplies with a fabulous and extensive natural fiber selection. Probably not the place you would sign up for a class but owner offers one-on-one for reasonable price. Will most definitely go back when in area.
As nice as the owner probably is, this should not be considers a yarn store. Selection is far less than any Walmart would have. Should be considered more of a craft store, not yarn store. Sorry.
I took a Lucy Neatby class and visited the store for the first time. Not a huge store but full of really nice yarn. Many stores are full of common yarns but this shop had an exceptional selection including cashmere, camel, buffalo, mohair, alpaca/silk, cottons, and lots of wool. Employees were very knowledgeable and patient. Large classroom with hopeful lineup of well-known teachers. Would definitely recommend.
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about Smoky Mountain Spinnery on Sat Jul 10 23:20:13 +0000 2010
I found this store on Knitmap and visited while on vacation. Having been in probably hundreds of yarn stores, this is probably the very best. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Incredible natural fibers and yarns. I came away with white yak yarn, the first I have ever seen in a store. Store also has buffalo and qiviut along with lots of alpaca. Store also carries spinning supplies with a fabulous and extensive natural fiber selection. Probably not the place you would sign up for a class but owner offers one-on-one for reasonable price. Will most definitely go back when in area.
about Terri's Yarns & Crafts on Sat Jul 10 23:22:20 +0000 2010
As nice as the owner probably is, this should not be considers a yarn store. Selection is far less than any Walmart would have. Should be considered more of a craft store, not yarn store. Sorry.
about The Whole Nine Yarns on Tue May 10 02:52:29 +0000 2011
I took a Lucy Neatby class and visited the store for the first time. Not a huge store but full of really nice yarn. Many stores are full of common yarns but this shop had an exceptional selection including cashmere, camel, buffalo, mohair, alpaca/silk, cottons, and lots of wool. Employees were very knowledgeable and patient. Large classroom with hopeful lineup of well-known teachers. Would definitely recommend.