Hooked On Yarn — Local services in Jim Thorpe

The owner is super sweet and helpful. Individual skeins aren't marked with prices, but she's one person and there's a lot of yarn. She has a binder out and will gladly show you how to find the price of any yarn. I walked in brand new to the store and asked about pricing when I found something I liked. She was sweet as pie. She helped me pick out some yarn for socks and we discussed the relative merits of different dpn lengths. She will gladly show you samples of what the yarn looks like knitted up, if she has something (she does have a good amount of projects in store). I ended up with some beautiful Malabrigo sock yarn that I'm excited to use. A few others came in while I was browsing and it's clear that she has fostered a little yarn/crafting community in the area. My kiddo was able to sit and relax at a table while I browsed. Cash or check only, for payment. Come in, get yarny, chat a bit... It's an...

Amazing selection of high quality yarns from higher end companies, including several fashion houses that sell kits to replicate their mixed fibre outerwear. Located across the alley from the Opera House, it is close to the main Street but tucked into a quiet corner.

They do NOT take credit/debit cards so be aware of that upfront. But the lady who owns the shop is friendly, helpful and informative and is more than happy to share patterns, hints, etc with visitors...

Beautiful, little shop...fits perfectly into the historic landscape of Jim Thorpe! The yarns are all top quality and the owner, Diane, is friendly, helpful and very patient. My husband and I stopped in last weekend. I was looking for directions to make a sweater and she spent a very long time going through all of her books trying to help me to find something I liked. If you're looking for a great place to get help with a knitting project don't miss...