Yarn Tree Studio

I really want to like this store. It’s my closest yarn store, and the staff is always nice and usually helpful. Besides yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, and accessories, they have some spinning fiber. The problem is their selection. In an effort to supply several fiber crafts and still have room to hold classes and socialize, they have less inventory than when they first opened. What they do have isn’t really to my taste. They do have a good class selection, but the past few times I’ve gone there to buy yarn I’ve left empty-​handed and disappointed.

Love this place, and ladies works there. Hope I will get the YTS GC this Christmas again.

Emma helped me solve a crochet problem I was having with a cabled beret. Without making me feel dumb – which many crochet patterns inevitably do. Go here. Feel the sense of community. Enjoy the company of the friendliest people in Raleigh. Make something for someone you love.

Stopped by tonight for the first time, about 10 minutes before closing.
The 2 ladies who helped me were incredibly welcoming. I was feeling a bit intimidated, being a total newb to anything thread-​related :)
I was immediately put at ease and suggestions were made for my first endeavor into card/​tablet weaving. The main lady who helped me even took the time to re-​spindle (?) the yarn I bought for easier use.
There was also a room full of people in the back taking some kind of class.
Very interesting place, hope to be back soon!

This shop is not the best in the area. The beginning class prices are lower than other shops, and I appreciate that. More advanced classes are higher, but that’s expected. The location is good. That’s about all that’s decent about this shop.
I took a beginning knitting class from Lani Ginn last year. It was $ 35 and the materials were included. We made a dishcloth. She was an average teacher, if not a bit unfriendly, but I can’t say much because I already knew how to knit and just took this as a refresher and because my sister wanted to. I really have no complaints here.
A few months after my knitting class I took the beginning crochet from Kate Steinke, which I had never attempted before. It was also $ 35 with materials included. Unfortunately, Kate is a nice person but a horrible teacher. I consider myself a fast learner, but after this class I had to teach myself most crochet techniques. I’m now a fairly advanced crocheter, and knowing what I know now, Kate barely scratched the surface teaching us what beginning crochet takes.
I wouldn’t stop visiting this store for this purpose alone, but their stock is severely lacking compared to other yarn shops or even Michaels. The place isn’t relaxing or «cute.» The biggest issue for me is that Kate is their only crochet teacher, so while I love classes, I will not take one here from Kate. The owner would benefit from offering a bit more variety as far as crochet teachers go, and enormously expanding their stock.

Love this store! The women there are very knowledgable and helpful.
Very relaxed and friendly store. Just about every time I’ve been there I’ve found groups of women knitting or crocheting or spinning. Several times I’ve asked for help with a project or yarn and received lots of help.

I’ve been to a handful of local yarn stores, and I keep coming here because the employees are the most welcoming, positive, and helping people. Every time I visit I learn something new, feel encouraged as a knitter, and feel that my patronage is appreciated. There are three yarn stores much closer to my home, but I go about 30 minutes out of my way every time because I know what to expect here. I especially appreciate the consistent discount program, and the fact that they keep items stocked and organized.

Love this place! Very spacious, EXTREMELY helpful and friendly! Lots of ideas and projects to look at. BEWARE– you will not leave empty handed!!!

I was blown away by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. The shop was full of enticing yarn and notions. The shop is large as far as yarn shops go, but not claustrophobic. I will visit this shop whenever I get to Raleigh

I can not tell you how much I love this store! I was fortunate to take a sweater class from RACHEL THE MAGNIFICENT, and she taught me some awesome tricks. The thing that’s so sweet about this store is that EVERYONE that works there really wants to help you get your project complete! I STRONGLY suggest that YOU go to this store and see what I’m talking about. There is a GREAT place to sit and knit with people that are trying to get their projects completed. Take a class or just sit and knit… you are always welcomed!!!

They are so nice to you there. Although not as great on matching you with a pattern as my LYS this is a nice vacation spot. The people there are always happy to see you and are welcoming. You can bring outside yarn and no one bats an eye. The owner is extremely helpful and has a variety of needles in stock. She even has Addi Click accessories in stock which is fabulous. The greatest thing about this shop is its size. The place is huge and is in a perfect shopping center so if you go with a non knitter they will have something to keep them occupied while you shop.

We have some incredibly pretentious yarn stores in Michigan. Snobby store owners, finicky workers, and horribly grouchy yarn… well, you get the picture. Finding new yarn stores when we travel has become a hobby of mine and I must say I hit the yarn jackpot with Yarn Tree Studio in Raleigh. The staff was unbelievably accommodating and helpful. There was a knitting group happening when we walked in and I got three compliments on two separate items before I made it halfway through the store. The selection was plentiful and there were lots of patterns, projects and examples. No yarn snobbery here! Thanks Yarn Tree Studio :)

The BEST yarn store in the Raleigh area!!! Not only is the staff knowledgeable but friendly too. They have a wide variety of yarn and fiber for all of your knitting, crocheting and spinning needs. If they don’t have what you need, they’ll help you find it. The store is large and welcoming, from the living room setting to sit, work on a project and chat; to the large classroom where they hold classes from A-​Z on the use of yarn and fiber. Forget any other yarn store this is the one to go to!