Knitting Needles

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555 Thames St
Newport, RI 02840

History

The business was first opened and operated by Carolyn Musgrave in 1991. Carolyn established the shop as a good place to buy lovely yarns. In November of 2015, she sold the shop to Michelle Brennan.

Specialties

We sell yarn and needles for knitting and crochet, and we also have a selection of needlepoint, counted cross stitch, and embroidery kits. We offer classes in knitting and help with projects. An LYS offers what online purchasing can't, the ability to touch and see the yarn, and help with your knitting when you have a problem. Give us a try!

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4.014 reviews
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Erika T.
8/29/2018

Whenever I go on vacation, I like to visit the local yarn shops. My friend thinks this is strange, given that Newport RI is not known for yarn, not like say Scotland (where I had vacation last and...

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Karen N.
11/12/2024

The place was pretty disorganized and yet had some lovely yarns. I got tired of rummaging and bought some locally dyed yarn in pink. Lovely.

Denise M.
11/16/2023

The owner was so helpful and friendly. She fixed a hole in my daughters Irish cable knit sweater so you couldn't even see it. Very skillful! So happy to have found her!

Ioli P.
1/24/2023

They have a really nice selection of individual Lykke needles and crochet hooks to try (as well as other brands but those are my favorite) and the owner is knowledgeable and helpful. Yarn...

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Claire A.
9/12/2014

While in Newport for the boat show today, I visited this yarn store which is located down at the end of Thames Street in a strip mall with a couple of yacht brokers. It's a small place, not...

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