Lion Brand Yarn Studio

things have to be pretty bad for me to say anything. i took a class here recently and finished it very confused. she wasn’t a very good teacher for beginners and actually said in the second class she didn’t feel like being there. then she gave us a pattern to use on our own that required us to do things she didn’t teach us. then she asked us to complete an evaluation of her teaching while she sat there and watched us. a week later i returned to the store to buy some yarn. i asked a woman behind the counter for help. i told her the problem with the pattern we’d been given. I showed her the yarn i wanted and asked her to recommend a different pattern. she told me since i’m only a beginner i would not be able to manage the yarn i’d chosen. no, wait. she actually yelled it. she talked loudly so everyone in the store could hear her and several times she told me i’d fail if i tried to use that yarn. i left. i bought the same yarn elsewhere (for less money), found a proper pattern on my own, and finished the project successfully. needless to say, I won’t be back to this store.

Lovely array of weights and colors, but lastly acrylic and nylon. Very small selection of wool in the back. Folks seemed pretty friendly.

Lion Brand Yarn Studio is a truly a knitter/​crocheter heaven. Beautiful designed with a wide range of yarns and accessories to choose from, you’ll be certain to find what you’re looking for. There’s even a large table in the back with excellent lighting for you sample some of their products. I hear there are also classes.
Pro-​tip: If this is your first time there be sure to take advantage of the check-​in special!

Came in to have a look but bought some organic cotton yarn! Staff members very helpful without being intrusive!

Lots of thought and attention has gone into this shop. From the engaging window displays to lure you in, to the way the yarns are displayed in the shop, to the small seating section, and computers available it is a lovely shop.
The desired clientele are people who adore Lion Brand yarns and nothing else. It’s all splendidly displayed, and they have a great array of their product line available. So if you’re making a lot of afghans or baby blankets or amigurumi items, or otherwise adore acrylic yarn in all its permutations, and you live nearby, this is the shop for you.

It was pretty cool, but not really what I was expecting. They were fairly small and did not have a huge yarn selection. They did have some really cute novelty items (I am going back for one of their totes!) And they had tons of notions. I feel that maybe they are more about the classes?

The best yarn store ever. I come here all the time for crochet supplies and yarn. Their selection is incredible. I would give 5 stars, however a few of the staff members, an older man and a young woman were very rude to me when I asked for help finding yarn on two separate occasions. Not a big deal though because what they lack in customer service they make up for in selection.

This place is wonderful. It can be somewhere to let your knitting go wild. There are so many colors and patterns to choose from. I got a good bag for my birthday. Dont forget to find the knome.

I’ve learned how to knit here, and taken multiple classes. The classes are AWESOME. They are taught be staff, and the staff are really helpful in general. I’ve learned how to knit, varying techniques, knitting in the round, all the basics and more than that. The classes are superb, and I even requested gift cards for the holidays to their classes here so I can continue my knitting education.
The displays in the window front are always spot on, and the displays inside are always worth my attention. They have a knitting support window on Wednesday evenings, where you can get help with your projects. I haven’t participated yet, but likely will in the future.
Here’s the thing I don’t love — they have a large variety of yarn, but not a variety of brand. Most of the yarn is lion brand, which is a great brand. But sometimes I want sea silk! I’d deduct a star, but to be honest this is where I learned to knit and I have a super soft spot for this store.
I’ve bought yarn, knitting needles, notions, classes, workshops. All get an A+. Prices are reasonable for NYC — I see other reviews that say you can get their brand yarn cheaper at Michael’s which is likely true. But I like the experience of the yarn store as it is. I use Michael’s for other crafts! ;)
Happy knitting!

Wonderful store and excellent classes! I learned how to knit here, so Lion Brand will always have a special place in my heart. One of my favorite things about this location is that they offer free support Wednesday evenings where you can bring in a piece you’re working on and get questions answered, mistakes fixed, and so forth. All the employees are so kind and helpful, and seem genuinely passionate about their work and craft. As for their selection, it could be a bit more extensive in terms of variety of colors and brands, but I find it suits my needs. In terms of price, it is expensive! Way cheaper to buy yarn and supplies online, which I often do, but I enjoy the shopping experience and the support the staff provides, so that keeps me coming back :) And take a class – they’re fantastic!

Don’t go far out of your way for this shop. It was a nice enough space but they didn’t have anything that you can’t get at JoAnn’s or Michael’s, with the exception of knitting help, which you could get at another yarn shop. The window display was unique with knitted reindeer and snowflakes. I’m not saying don’t go but don’t pass a closer yarn shop.

I’ve heard so many things about this store and decided to see what all of the fuss was about.
All I can say is Knitters UNITE!
I’m a new knitter but I felt welcomed at Lion Brand. It was slightly busy as I went after work and a few days before Christmas, but the sales people were attentive and helpful. As I am a new knitter, their selection was enough for me. Several different colors, compositions, weights. It was awesoem.
The prices are slightly more expensive than Michael’s, but knitting isn’t the most affordable hobby. This is a lovely space in NYC and I recommend that avid knitters at least give it a shot.

Great store!!! I love going just to check out the cool window display. I’m more of a yarn snob so I always go to their organic wool, silks and things like that. The store is very organized and spacious and the staff is always friendly and willing to help. I always make a special trip from Long Island to come to their store when I’m in the city.

Bright space with helpful «yarn mavens» :) There’s countertop space on the side where you can sit and knit a little or just browse their numerous swatches.
As someone who’s just entering the knitting scene, I’ll definitely be back for my yarns. Reasonably priced and so many choices with color, weight, and texture. So glad to have found this place near my office.

Warning: I’m a first-​timer to all things knitting. My review is based off a mere 15 mins I spent at the store purchasing my first pair of supplies.
The store itself isn’t huge but it offered enough of a yarn selection for a beginner to not get too overwhelmed. There’s also space in the back where it looks like the classes and workshops are held. What impressed me the most was the service. The woman at the counter was tremendously helpful, and über friendly and cheery. She made sure the needle gauge matched that of the yarn I picked out, and she showed me where on their website I could find tutorials for beginners since I told her I was going to attempt teaching myself how to knit.
Overall, a lovely little knitting shop!

Nice modern space, welcoming staff, gorgeous window displays, good lighting, considerate of them to have Ravelry on computers, lovely big tables, friendly customers.
But it is all Lion Brand yarn, nothing else. So if you’re wanting colors and fibers they don’t offer, you’re out of luck. I’m not often after standard colors and textures so it’s pretty useless to me. One reviewer below wrote «They have every kind of yarn you’ll ever need» — hell no. Lion Brand doesn’t understand color like some other dyers do.
This place is an oddity. I’m not sure who you Lion Brand customers are — there was a table of chatting grannies there when I visited. I’m happy admitting I don’t get it, and other people do.

I’ve been purchasing yarn at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio for a few years now, but I finally took my first class: Crochet 1.
Though I’ve been a knitter for years, as taught by a friend, I haven’t gone through a formal class in ages. And I was so happy with my experience at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio. The two day (four hour total) class covered all the basics, including things like knowing how to read the entire yarn label, understanding the anatomy of the crochet hook, and practicing basic yarn overs and pull throughs in the form of the «chain,» and the single, double, half and triple crochet stitches.
My teacher was outstanding… very knowledgeable, skilled, patient and encouraging.
The classes top out at 8 students, so that you can get lots of personal attention. And the upstairs class space is very conducive to learning. It’s not intimidating… it’s really fun.
And if you have any trouble with your knitting or crochet projects, the main studio downstairs has open «doctor» hours during the week so you can get help, for free!
This is a great store and a great learning resource. I will be signing up for Crochet 2 soon!

Adorable space. Sweet and helpful staff. Samples. Classes. I came in here as a total newbie and they helped direct me where to go and what to get.

I confess, I am a knitter. An advanced beginner level knitter. It helps with stress and anxiety because it gives my hands something to constantly do. This, out of all of the places I’ve been to yet though is definitely the best! It’s like walking into the Mecca of knitting stores. I’m always intrigued and tempted by mom and pop places in the slope, thinking that they may be cheaper. But usually they’re actually more expensive!
Lion Brand is fantastic because they almost always have a sale or deal on some special yarn of the month. They never over-​charge you. The selection is amazing! You can find pretty much any kind of yarn or fabric for knitting and crocheting you’d like and also they can order something for you if it is out of stock. I don’t work or live near here. But I go out of my way on my lunch break at least once every other month to fly over on the train and stock up. They also have classes for all levels, though I’ve never attended one. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Even if you have never knitted before and don’t really know what you’re getting yourself into, it’s worth checking out! Definitely this is one of the best yarn stores in all of New York.

I probably shouldn’t even be allowed to review this place, as I haven’t done any knitting in, oh, several decades. But I can still tell what’s worthwhile, and this sure is.
There’s a wide range of yarns and tools, plus classes, accessories (like the wool-​specific detergent I was searching for), and fun displays. The interior is bright and airy – the big tables toward the back practically breathe encouragement. I love that there’s a display of yarns that you can play with and see how they will work up for your project.
The staff is beyond friendly and (with the exception of one spacey guy) efficient and knowledgeable. If you’re a beginner, this might be your new clubhouse.