The Shabby Sheep

Shabby Sheep has long been one of my favorite yarn shops, and I made a point of going there every time I was in Dallas to visit family. The last time, about a year ago, I was told they were going to move to a larger space — yay! More to love.
So imagine my disappointment when I was in town for a couple of days, and found the shop closed with no forwarding address and a non-​working phone number. I spent fifteen minutes trying to track them down with my phone, and discovered that they had turned into a yarn truck. The new phone number had an absolutely useless message. The website had no schedule of where the truck would be. The Facebook page told me where they had been yesterday but nothing about where they were today or any upcoming day. Finally, since I had no idea where they could be found and didn’t have time to drive aimlessly all over Dallas County hoping to run into them, and no one was answering the phone, I gave up.
I truly wish them all the best, but I doubt that I will ever do business with them again. What a shame.

The location (2112 Boll) and phone number on here lead nowhere. Maybe they have moved but this info isn’t updated.

Okay, snarky review comin’ right up… I’m pretty much sick of this place and now come to find out it’s closing and «going mobile» in a old trailer. That’ll be profitable, I’m sure.
Every time I go I feel like I’m not part of the club. I’m young, have money to spend, and would love to learn how to knit. I wish the owners could think back to the days when they were new and just wanted to perfect stitches on simple projects. I’m sick of making potato chip scarves and I need to perfect some simple stuff. So I was there last Saturday for the «yarn crawl» and asked if they just had some simple cotton for dish cloths. Owner lady curled her lip and said they didn’t carry yarn like that. Really? No cotton at all? Fine then.
So, overall, if you are an expert knitter who needs $ 50 yarn, this is YOUR joint. If you are still just learning and looking for direction, friendship, and learning, move along, lil’ doggie.

Their knitting classes are informative AND fun!

The staff here is super nice and very helpful with any question you have.

I was out of town and considering moving to the area… had to check out the local yarn shop. Found it on Unilocal and was pleased to find local, hand-​dyed yarns so that I can make something to remind me of my trip. I’m not sure of the name of the woman that helped me, but she gave me great advice – I’m a beginner – and spun my yarn for me, even though she had multiple projects, customers, and phone calls going on. I left with plenty of goodies! If I do relocate to Dallas, I will be sure to make this a frequent stop.
All said – if you’re a knitter – check it out. Worth the trip!

I love this yarn shop! I’d drive thirty minutes into town to knit with everyone here on Thursdays. Great selection, cute décor, outdoor porch seating and even a kitty cat who sits outside with you.

Wonderful experience! I felt as though I was being waited on hand and foot. Loved the fact that my purchase total wasn’t said out loud and the receipt was at the bottom of my bag so my hubby wasn’t made aware of my splurge!

This place has been on my radar for over a year, thanks to Unilocal.I had read the reviews, and knew that it would be a fun place to browse (even though I’m not much of a knitter/​crocheter). So I finally made it out there this month, and for the first time said the name of the store out loud. Ooooh– it’s a pun. I had totally not realized that they were being clever. Well done, Shabby Sheep.
The store is super cute– a little bungalow in that State/​Allen/​Thomas area of Uptown. I didn’t know what I wanted, so I showed the ladies working the instructions I had been given (bulky weight, matching dye lots, price range), and they showed me to the back room. I told them I was looking for a certain shade of yellow to match the color of an old blanket. They showed me what they had in stock, as well as pulling up this particular brand of yarn’s website and showing me the full color catalog. I appreciate the extra step. Though, by holding Primary Yellow in my hand, and seeing it on the screen, it became apparent that there was a huge discrepancy between the color values. Oh well, thought that counts in this case.
I will definitely return the next time I need yarn. They also have a knitting circle night for amateurs and experts alike. Sounds fun!

Wow! What a cute shop! The staff is so friendly, and the selection is vast. They use the space very wisely and creatively in this cute little house. There’s even a good size table in one of the rooms, where you can cloister and do your yarning. I was also very happy with the prices. I can’t wait to return to stock up on provisions for my next special project.

I honestly never thought I would find myself shopping for yarn and knitting supplies, let alone go on yapping about like an old Grammy in a Unilocal review. But if there were to exist a cool knitting spot, this would be it.
The location is a tad hard to locate, as it is a quaint renovated home in the uptown mix of all those cute homes flanking McKinney Ave. But once you enter the enchanted cottage of all things happy and cozy that rings true of grandma’s house, you never want to leave. This place almost turned a knitter out me.
Shopping for my avid-​knitter aunt, I was mesmerized not only by all the options, but how fun this place made knitting seem. The staff is personable, friendly, and willing to help in any way they can. There is a copious amount yarn, but more importantly I learned all the different ways of knitting. I might just be intrigued enough to return. In fact, you might catch me knitting… in a park… with a book… Neh –who am I kidding — next time you see me I will be outside on a patio with a beer, BUT maybe knitting, too!

The Shabby Sheep is a quaint little shop in the State-​Thomas area. Ronda and her staff are friendly and helpful. Great selection of gorgeous yarn. I’ve always felt welcome here!

Best little yarn shop in Texas! Ronda and her crew of knitters are super-​friendly hostesses and really try to help you find what you need. All yarn crafter types (knit, crochet, weave) and all skill levels are welcome. It’s the perfect little cozy shop. Beware — you might leave with way more yarn that you thought you would purchase! My favorites are the Joseph Galler Prime Alpaca (super soft, natural, and warm colors) and the Berocco Vintage (cheaper but still nice blend). Be sure to check out the classes too!

With all the the chic-​ness of Uptown, the Shaggy Sheep is a welcomed, unexpected surprise! Who knew there were so many different types of yarns (cashmere thread. really!)! As we began to explore, we were welcomed by women who you could had a passion for knitting. Sharing stories and how to get involved, I definitely felt a tingle of inspiration. They offer intro to knitting classes and can even do private group classes (they are looking to expand soon). What a great Uptown discovery!

I love this place. It is hard for me to get to downtown Dallas frequently but whenever I am in the area, I make a trip to The Shabby Sheep. Rhonda is the owner and she is great. She and her staff always greet me when I walk into the door. They have so many yarn choices… it is like being in yarn paradise. I spend way too much money when I go there but I have lots of yarn for lots of projects. Great place!

Such an adorable yarn store!
I was visiting Dallas during a really rainy and dreary week and needed to feed my yarn addiction… Lots of great plush yarns and super friendly staff (they even gave me recommendations for good barbecue and martinis!)
They had a great selection of accessories too– and I am still kicking myself for not getting the ultimate knitting clutch with all of the needle storage…

This place is excellent. I try to stop in once a month or so (I’m not the fastest knitter in the world — so sue me!). The first time I went in was when I was first learning to knit, and the ladies who work there were awesome. I sat down at the little table they have in the front of the shop, and began to knit… Slowly. Like, slower than a snail’s pace kind of slowly. One of the women helped me out whenever I had a question about knitting technique or anything of the sort.
I know they have classes and workshops and stuff. Definitely sign up for their e-​mail list if you’re interested. It’s a charming little store!

A charming yarn shop tucked away in the McKinney Ave area, stocking a nice selection of staple brands and some luxurious yarns, too. The ladies here are really helpful and friendly. Being near downtown, it’s convenient for all us city dwellers. The ‘Sheep is my new fave yarn store :)