1. Smiley's Yarns
Kim S: Only open Fridays & Saturdays - unless they're having a sale that week, then they're open Mon-Sat. Cash only but there's a Chase Bank down the street.
2. Brooklyn General Store
John Kim: walk into 1922. in a good way.
3. Lion Brand Yarn Studio
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!
4. School Products
Kim S: Not for a novice knitter or yarn purchaser, but if you're an independent yarn shopper who knows what to look for you'll find some great buys.
5. Knitty City
Lauren C: Yarn selection and staff are great!
6. Purl Soho
7. Yarntopia
8. Downtown Yarns
9. Annie & Co Knitting
10. Gotta Knit!
11. Knitting Place
Kim S: Great selection of yarns! Friendly staff. The store is kinda small but I always leave inspired :)
12. Knit
Kim S: There's usually a big crowd doing a KAL on Friday during lunchtime, and they are very friendly to newcomers.
13. La Casita Yarn Shop Cafe
14. Lion Brand Yarn Outlet
15. Seaport Yarn
16. The Yarn Company
17. Pie Face
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