Wet Coast Wools

Wet Coast Wools is a specialty wool and yarn store located in Vancouver, BC. … of yarns, including several brands that are created right here on the West Coast.
I am starting to get into knitting more, therefore, came in here to check out what my wool options were, what crafting circles I could take, prices per project etc.
Person here was awesome and was patient in addressing all my questions.

Really, really helpful staff here. I’m very new to knitting and walked in to learn more about classes and what I would need to get started. They talked to me about all different types of wool, the best needles size and yarn size to get started, showed me the difference between knit and purl, and where to learn more online.
They also told me about the knitting classes they run and where to sign up. The classes were full until January, but if I couldn’t wait until January to get started they said there were lots of «learn to knit» videos on Youtube and made a list of key words to look up.
I’m so happy this place is right in my neighbourhood, what a great little shop!

What can I say? I’m a fan.
Glenda and her staff do a great job. Consistently, I’ve had positive experiences in this store. There’s no intense sales pressure and the staff are well informed. I appreciate that they have, and will share, their own opinions of product but have no intention of forcing their opinions on you. One of the gals and I ended up having a long conversation about square DPNs versus classic style DPNs. She swears by the square ones but was more than happy to say that this was her opinion and acknowledged that it may not be the right fit for everyone. (Regardless, I’m intrigued and look forward to trying them some day.)
This yarn shop has a great selection without being overwhelming. Amongst their selection, Wet Coast carries a couple of local dyers and carries an assortment exotic fibre types. Illumani llama yarns are superb, and the Yak yarns are alarmingly gorgeous. I was pleasantly surprised to find Dragonfly Dyewerx amongst the sock yarns. There are so many beautiful, creative colourways, it’s worth a look if you’re unfamiliar with them.

Nice selection of yarns & accessories! I was greeted immediately upon entering the store. I wasn’t exactly sure what I was looking for, as I am a beginner knitter. The lady who helped me was patient, and very helpful & knowledgable! Can’t wait to go back and buy more.

Yay Wet Coast Wools! When Homecraft Importers was closing, local knitter and Homecraft employee Glenda announced she was opening her own LYS (Local Yarn Store) in the neighbourhood. Wet Coast Wools opened a few months ago and Glenda has a great large space with a display window on West 4^th Avenue near MacDonald.
There are lots of wools and cottons from brands that other LYSs aren’t stocking. As well, Glenda has several local BC dyers, and intends to expand her local offerings. Prices are comparable to other yarn stores, I figure these are pretty standard as the distributor/​dyer would set the price.
They have Knit Nights (free drop in) on Monday nights and Thursday afternoons. And there are classes happening too. The space is large enough for at least 20 people to comfortably walk around, with a large table that would seat about 10 people (8 more comfortably), and a couch for lounging too.
Glenda is chatty and helpful and not a pushy sales person. She showed me the sample she was knitting for a new class, and I oggled the cute Mochi Mochi toys at the till and in the window (which was currently decorated for Valentine’s Day).
Glenda helped me pick out some yarn for a project – I wanted Indigo Moon in a blue/​ocean colourway and she helped me compare colours, and didn’t object when I opened up the skein to look at the dye transitions (I put it all back same as before).
I’ve only visited once so I don’t feel right giving 5 stars, especially disclosing that I knew Glenda as a friend before she opened the store. And my only complaint (seriously, only one issue) was the flourescent lighting was a little harsh coming in from the growing dusk on a February afternoon.