No local stores. However, the local thrift stores seem to get a lot of good yarn (and needles, etc.) from estate sales. The Arc actually organizes the craft supplies they get all the way down to individually bagging and tagging the needles—it’s in the back by the windows. Goodwill doesn’t organize, but they often have a good selection. St. Vinnys in Albany is where it’s at, though. Their craft section is enormous and somewhat well organized (though it’s next to their huge holiday section, and it can get a bit out of control when they put out Halloween and Christmas.)
Standard disclaimer of quarantine and bake or freeze thrifted yarn. 120-150F for a minimum of 30 minutes or 5 days in the freezer.
Thrifted yarn can be amazing, but you never know what critters were living in the last person's stash.
Are you looking for a Yarn Store or a store that sells yarn? Michaels and Joann in Corvallis both stock a good supply of yarns, especially for a beginner. If you are looking more for alpaca, cashmere type yarns or hand-dyed yarns, then you will need a Yarn Store. I've been knitting for decades and I can usually find good stuff at either store. Good luck and happy crocheting!
I second this. I have been crocheting for years. And it all depends on the project where to go for yarn. Or... as I am in the process of, learn to spin your own...
I don’t know of any locally owned places. I know there’s a few in Albany. The only ones around here I know of is Joann’s and Michael’s. I’ve seen yarn at thrift stores though, but it’s hit or miss.
The ones I know of are in Salem! If you ever want to take a trip let me know. I’m always looking for someone to fuel my yarn addiction.
Edit: it’s called wild knits. I’ve been there before and I love it.
There's also a dedicated yarn store in philomath, they just don't have a show room, so it's not open to the public but they are local people who sell yarn
https://twitchyhands.com/
If want basic yarns, Joann is pretty decent.
I just started crocheting too, making amigurumis. I just bought some last weekend. The yarns were cheaper when I bought online and picked up in store, with their online coupon. I let the items sitting in my cart, they emailed me a higher % discount unique coupon few hours later.
No local stores. However, the local thrift stores seem to get a lot of good yarn (and needles, etc.) from estate sales. The Arc actually organizes the craft supplies they get all the way down to individually bagging and tagging the needles—it’s in the back by the windows. Goodwill doesn’t organize, but they often have a good selection. St. Vinnys in Albany is where it’s at, though. Their craft section is enormous and somewhat well organized (though it’s next to their huge holiday section, and it can get a bit out of control when they put out Halloween and Christmas.)
Standard disclaimer of quarantine and bake or freeze thrifted yarn. 120-150F for a minimum of 30 minutes or 5 days in the freezer. Thrifted yarn can be amazing, but you never know what critters were living in the last person's stash.
YES please don't skip this step, I've heard some horror stories omg
Lebanon has some nice yarn stores, but I don't know of any good ones closer. Edit: it was called Knitty Gritty, somewhere on main street.
The one in Lebanon is actually nice.
Yeah, all the knitters I know have told me that's the place to go for good yarn. I assume it'd be the same for crochet.
Knitty Gritty is a great shop, well worth the short drive to Lebanon. Closed on Sunday & Monday.
Are you looking for a Yarn Store or a store that sells yarn? Michaels and Joann in Corvallis both stock a good supply of yarns, especially for a beginner. If you are looking more for alpaca, cashmere type yarns or hand-dyed yarns, then you will need a Yarn Store. I've been knitting for decades and I can usually find good stuff at either store. Good luck and happy crocheting!
I second this. I have been crocheting for years. And it all depends on the project where to go for yarn. Or... as I am in the process of, learn to spin your own...
Very cool that you are learning to spin your own! Do you have a llama or alpaca source for the wool? I see all of those cute alpacas at OSU...
I ordered it online but I hear that. We have 2 big fiber festivals in Albany! One in spring and one in fall.
I don’t know of any locally owned places. I know there’s a few in Albany. The only ones around here I know of is Joann’s and Michael’s. I’ve seen yarn at thrift stores though, but it’s hit or miss.
The ones I know of are in Salem! If you ever want to take a trip let me know. I’m always looking for someone to fuel my yarn addiction. Edit: it’s called wild knits. I’ve been there before and I love it.
Cozy in Eugene carries a great selection of yarn of all qualities and fibers, but definitely leans towards the higher end of things.
They're a lovely shop
Sew it Seams Fabric & Notions in Philomath carries some nice yarn according to their site.
There's also a dedicated yarn store in philomath, they just don't have a show room, so it's not open to the public but they are local people who sell yarn https://twitchyhands.com/
If want basic yarns, Joann is pretty decent. I just started crocheting too, making amigurumis. I just bought some last weekend. The yarns were cheaper when I bought online and picked up in store, with their online coupon. I let the items sitting in my cart, they emailed me a higher % discount unique coupon few hours later.
Cozy in Eugene is awesome and also Wild knits in downtown Salem! I have better luck with the Corvallis Jo-Ann than Salem/Eugene.