The Yarne Source

I couldn’t agree less with Lia S. from Hammonton, NJ’s neg review! This cute little place is so inspiring, and I have never left here with out purchasing something. Staff has always been very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. They will special order anything they can get their hands on for you!

The store has relocated to a very cute street with lots of shops and restaurants but has very limited parking. They have mostly Cascade yarn, and I didn’t find anything magical about this shop. When I went in, there were 2 older ladies knitting in an alcove and an employee behind the counter. During my visit, they were gossiping about a financial issue with the shop and the owner, which I thought was in very poor taste. There is not a single thing on offer at this shop that I could not get elsewhere.

Support your local yarn shop/store…or as we in the nerdy knitting community call it «LYS». No disrespect to major retailers like Michael’s, JoAnn Fabrics or Hobby Lobby. Their coupons are very tantalizing. I actually go on a clearance shopping sprees periodically for seasonal items (especially on HALLOWEEN!) and things like stamps, fleece no-​sew blanket kits and occasionally commercial yarns depending on the project… BUT when it comes to quality projects I am a sucker for luxury fibers!
You can say I am a yarn snob, but truth is I like good quality. One of my favorite brands, Malabrigo, is actually quite affordable for the product you are getting. This stuff not only gives you beautiful stitches, it is so soft and durable and and and is AMAZING to work with Lucky for me the lovely ladies of The Yarne Source carry this brand for nutsos like me. Other brands carried but not listed on their website are Aslan Trends, Classic Elite, Cascade, Debbie Bliss, Lamb’s Pride, Lotus Mimi (100% MINK!, *faints*), Sublime and many more.
The ladies also hold classes with themes. One that I can remember was hats and bags inspired by Downton Abbey. They also offer «pick your project» classes or one on one sessions.
I also recommend checking out the many beautiful items they make to sell like shawls, scarves, hats, dresses, coats and accessories. Before you head to Etsy for a handmade gift or couture item, stop in and browse the many knitted/​crocheted treasures here or your LYS :-) Chances are that you will get better quality for your buck for that special person.
Speaking of gifts. One thing that sets their service apart from other shops in the area are the cutest little seasonal bags! It’s like getting a gift bag w/​purchase every time! No need to run to the store or dig into your xmas wrapping stash when you have the festive reusable plastic tote/​bag that the yarn came in.
Anddd speaking of service, I’ve never felt the pressure you sometimes get when shopping local. You can say I can be anti-​social. I go shopping with my ear-​buds plugged in and an audio book playing… no further explanation needed… I am on a mission and would like to be left to it. AND I touch EVERYTHING! That’s how I like to shop for yarn. I think they can read the social cue because I’ve never had an issue. They do not hover but give help when asked and have answered a lot of my questions. All I ask is that I am greeted and acknowledge but then left to my bidniz… and they nail it on every visit.
ANOTHER thing that set these guys apart are the crazy specials they offer. I suggest signing up for their email notifications since some specials aren’t advertised in-​store. The latest I received was their Independence Day sale which runs thru ⁷⁄₂₀. All yarns are 20% w/​select ones at 50%. I can’t tell you about the specials on books or needles since I didn’t buy any today.
I just love this place and it fills the void that my old favorite LYS left behind… and that was Yarn Boutique which closed on January 2014.