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Crafty NYC
Michaels is one of Crafty NYC.

1. Michaels

808 Columbus Ave (btwn 97th & 100th St.), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Upper West Side · 47 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Get crafty! This is the only Michaels store in Manhattan! Check the schedule for kids’ workshops. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

Purl Soho is one of Crafty NYC.

2. Purl Soho

459 Broome St (btwn Greene & Mercer St), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · SoHo · 24 tips and reviews

jeanniejeannie: They've got a great sale bin of yarn at 40% off!

Brooklyn Charm is one of Crafty NYC.

3. Brooklyn Charm

145 Bedford Ave (N. 9th St. Entrance), Brooklyn, NY
Jewelry Store · Williamsburg · 18 tips and reviews

Robin F.Robin Fuller: Try a jewelry class! Small, informal, and fun, and you get to bring home something you made, plus you get a discount on supplies afterward!

Knitty City is one of Crafty NYC.

4. Knitty City

8.8
208 W 79th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Upper West Side · 12 tips and reviews

Aarthi D.Aarthi D.: Nice book and pattern selection (bins on bottom shelves) with staff able to explain tricky patterns. Yarns are sorted by fiber and brand, and knitting accessories are back-left of the counter.

Lion Brand Yarn Studio is one of Crafty NYC.

5. Lion Brand Yarn Studio

34 W 15th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Union Square · 17 tips and reviews

Kim S.Kim S: Search their blog, store newsletters, and tweets for store specials before you shop because they don't advertise all sales in the store!

Beads of Paradise is one of Crafty NYC.

6. Beads of Paradise

8.1
16 E 17th St (5th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Union Square · 12 tips and reviews

Douglas B.Douglas Behl: This is the best bead store in Manhattan, excellent and diverse selection of beads from all over the world and a helpful staff.

Downtown Yarns is one of Crafty NYC.

7. Downtown Yarns

7.8
45 Avenue A (E 3rd St), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · East Village · 6 tips and reviews

Matthew S.Matthew Schrank: Not a very large yarn store, but definitely has some unique yarn choices that I haven't seen anywhere else in the city. I would also say their prices are a little lower than others too. 4 stars

Gotta Knit! is one of Crafty NYC.

8. Gotta Knit!

14 E 34th St, New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Garment District · 1 tip

Martha T.Martha Thomases: Beautiful yarns, plus free custom adult sweaterpatterns with purchase. Friendly, comfy enviroent.

The City Quilter is one of Crafty NYC.

9. The City Quilter

133 W 25th St (6th & 7th Avenues), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Chelsea · 10 tips and reviews

Ivete T.Ivete Tecedor: The people who work here are super nice and will excitedly help you find colors and put ten together. Ask them!

Lee's Art Shop is one of Crafty NYC.

10. Lee's Art Shop

220 W 57th St (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Theater District · 28 tips and reviews

Joel C.Joel Consolati: Wide variety of supplies. Directly across the street from the Art Students League. They are expensive but they do have astudent/teacher discount. Sadly return policy is store credit or exchange only.

Mood Designer Fabrics is one of Crafty NYC.

11. Mood Designer Fabrics

8.7
225 W 37th St Fl 3 (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Garment District · 57 tips and reviews

BurdaStyleBurdaStyle: A fabric-lovers dream! There is sooo much fabric to choose from, in virtually all styles and colors. It's difficult to spend less than a half hour just looking at all the fabric goodness.

Little Shop of Crafts is one of Crafty NYC.

12. Little Shop of Crafts

7.5
711 Amsterdam Ave (at 94th St), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Upper West Side · 3 tips and reviews
Make Meaning is one of Crafty NYC.

13. Make Meaning

8.0
329 Columbus Ave (Between 75th and 76th Street), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Upper West Side · 7 tips and reviews

Aari L.Aari Ludvigsen: Reserve ahead to paint at peak periods.

Pins & Needles is one of Crafty NYC.

14. Pins & Needles

1045 Lexington Ave Fl 2 (74th Street), New York, NY
Structure · Upper East Side · 3 tips and reviews

Edmund B.Edmund Bogen: Great concept - excellent classes for kids and adults

String is one of Crafty NYC.

15. String

7.4
144 E 74th St, New York, NY
Knitting Store · Upper East Side · 4 tips and reviews

Ivete T.Ivete Tecedor: Best selection of cashmere in the city (maybe even the country)

Zelda's Art World is one of Crafty NYC.

16. Zelda's Art World

2291 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Art Gallery · Flatlands · 4 tips and reviews

Jolie M.Jolie Marie: They have beautiful frames here. Get your best pieces framed

Needles, Pins & Sew On... is one of Crafty NYC.

17. Needles, Pins & Sew On...

1332 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (btwn Ave I & J), Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Midwood · 1 tip

KeyanaKeyana: Leon doesn't keep set hours but he's generally there from 7am - 6pm weekdays, 12-4 Sundays, closed Saturday.