Yarn, Tools, and Guidance
Explore knitting supplies and get help choosing materials for your project, from yarn weight to needle size.
Yarn, Tools, and Guidance
Choose materials and tools for your next project, with practical help to match yarn, needles, and notions to your pattern.
Yarn Selection
Compare yarn by fiber, weight, texture, and care needs before you cast on. Whether your pattern calls for wool, cotton, or another fiber, consider how the yarn will feel, drape, and wear. We can help you assess suitable options for garments, accessories, and home projects, while keeping the pattern’s gauge and care instructions in view.
Knitting Needles
Select straight, circular, or double-pointed needles based on your project construction and knitting technique. Needle material and cord length can also affect comfort and handling. Bring your pattern details or a gauge swatch, and we can help you identify a suitable size and style. Always check your finished gauge before relying on needle size alone.
Project Guidance
Talk through a project’s yarn requirements, notions, and pattern terminology before you begin. We can help you make a materials list, compare substitutes when the recommended yarn is unavailable, and think through construction details such as shaping or finishing. Bring the pattern and any swatches you have so the guidance can stay specific to your project.
Planning Your Next Project?
Bring your pattern or yarn questions to the shop and get help choosing materials and tools.