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Family owned and operated knitting stores since 1970. We stock over 100 yarns, including Debbie Bliss, Sublime, Sirdar, Cascade, Berroco, Fleece Artist, Hand Maiden,Lang, Noro, ect. Classes and Books
I want to like this place as I am getting more into knitting or trying to. The lady was helpful enough, however, wasn't really impressed by their color selection of yarn compared to other shops. The customer service was amazing but nothing popped out at me for project inspiration.
I love independent yarn stores. The associates are always yarn users. Gina Browns in Vancouver was no exception. I had intended to pick a pattern and then a yarn but I found the yarn first. I didn't know what to do with it. The lovely young woman behind the counter knew exactly what to do and I was in heaven. $50 for 5 balls and new hook was a little higher than I intended to spend until she... more
Not bad yarn selection but won't be going back. Bought the wrong size crotchet needle and wanted to exchange it for a different size. The receipt says no returns on needles, it does not say no returns or exchanges. The girl at the counter advised they can't do the exchange on needles, she went on to say people use the needles and then return them after they've been used, it happens all the... more