| This is my new favorite yarn store. My old yarn store shall remain nameless. I'm currently in the Sunday workshop with Grace and can I just say what an amazing teacher she is. I feel like the Karate Kid of knitting being taught by my zen master. I love Atelier Yarns. I definitely recommend coming in and taking a class. I have been met with nothing but smiles and good will every time I am there. THANKS ATELIER!! -Lauren S. 9/20/10 Yelp |
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| I sauntered down to the city after I found their other store in San Anselmo and I have to say, I love them both! Lovely, helpful staff, tons of samples knit up and an equally great selection. -R.L. 8/3/10 Yelp |
| I wanted to knit, but only knew how to make blankets and I wanted to make a baby sweater. I went to three different yarn shops to buy yarn, which I did, only to find out that not one of the salespeople would help me get a decent pattern and start me on my way. This was after spending more than $100 at each shop. I then came across Atelier Yarns and went in there with my yarn from another shop. Grace was wonderful and proceeded to show me how to knit and give me simple patterns. The experience was so wonderful that I decided to take classes and have completed one sweater and now I'm working on another and having a great time. The teachers, I have had both Grace and Holly ,are so knowlegeable and gentle and the other students are fun. I think Atelier Yarns is the best yarn shop in San Francisco, maybe the world. We owe it all to Grace. Go there and experience being amongst beautiful and soft yarn, like one experiences art. -Shelley, 7/16/08 Yelp |
| Hey Grace -- thank you so much for the pleasant, helpful atmosphere of your wonderful shop. Parking can be a little difficult, but once you manage, you get to enter an island of serenity. I checked internet prices on some high end yarns that I wanted to work with. I was very pleased to find that Atelier either matched or beat the internet prices I found. And I get to go into the store and squeeze the yarns before selecting. (No, I have never been yelled at for squeezing the yarns). Yes, there can be a wait sometimes, but hey! Take the extra time to browse through the fascinating collection of yarns and finished products. You might even get a new idea. To top it off, it takes only the drop of an imaginary hat, and the knitters present will be off and running with their lusty knitting adventures and scads of urban knitting legend. What could be more fun???? Atelier -- nice people, good yarn, good karma, good sense -Margo, 7/15/08 Yelp |
| I'd just like to say I love this shop. Grace is very helpful and friendly and enthousiastic. She always keeps enough yarn to knit a sweater... no waiting around to order yarns, hoping they come in, and caries a good variety of stuff. It's amazing that she can fit so many things in one little shop. -Julia L., 12/14/07 Yelp |
| Not only is there a wonderful selection of quality yarns and knitting supplies, everyone who works there is uniformly knowledgeable and helpful. Prices are not cheap, but the materials are of the best quality -- you get what you are charge for helping me as I didn't buy the yarn from them. Atelier immediately corrected my mistake and made helpful suggestions. I haven't worked anywhere since. Judy G., 12/12/07 Yelp |
| My mom and I were sitting around at 3:30 pm on New Years' Eve, talking about knitting. We decided to look here on Yelp for a yarn shop to buy me some knitting supplies. We checked and other places were already closed, so we decided to check out Atelier Yarns for the first time. Jamie and Susan were working with other customers but immediately made us feel welcome. An hour or more later, and armed with several new toys for me to experiment with, now about 5 pm on New Years' Eve, just before closing time? I will definitely be back. Also, FYI, to those who complained that yarns were not clearly marked, I have to disagree -- I found absolutely every yarn priced. -Susan L. 12/31/10 Yelp |
| This is a little gem hidden away in the city! I walked by the shop once when it was closed and stood, mesmerized by the cute window displays of knitted hats and scarves and colorful yarns... that was the beginning... I have taken several knitting classes since then with Grace - the lovely and helpful shop owner - I now happily knit hats and scarves & love taking a break from the hectic everyday and stopping in to buy some more yarn... that I really don't need... -Katie H. 2/18/09 Yelp |
| I love this beautiful store & wanted to write because I don't think some of the other reviews are fair. For one thing, they do have prices on almost everything now & the yarns are organized by gauge which makes whatever I'm looking for totally easy to find! If I need to find yarn to match a certain pattern, all the yarns that will work for it are next to each other & easy to locate. If I need to make a blanket or scarf super fast for a gift, I just go to the bulky yarn section. It's awesome & I can't imagine why someone would complain about it! I also have to say that the classes are incredible! I started out a beginner 2 years ago & have taken almost every class they offer. I've made baby sweaters, hats, lacey scarves, cabled blankets and best of all 3 amazing sweaters! The teachers made it all easy & fun & I recommend this business very highly!!! Pros: Selection, Service, Location Cons: I wish it were bigger! -Melinda2662, 11/26/07 SF Citysearch |
| I have been knitting hats and scarves for a couple years now and I love it!!! A couple months ago I decided to check out a yarn store called Atelier that a couple friends had recommended. I had the best experience and I wanted to tell you all about it. The place beautiful and the yarns are gorgeous and they have so many things knitted up to inspire you. Plus they give you the patterns for free if you want to make something they have hanging up. Very cool.I got to talking with one of the super nice women who works there and she couldn't believe that I had been knitting for as long as I have and I've never made a sweater. I admitted that I have been sort of bored and she told me all about the class they teach called Seamless Sweater. She promised that it would make knitting a sweater easy so I signed up and took the class and I am so happy! I made the most beautiful Alpaca cardigan sweater that I wear every day and now I want to make 10 more. Which is good for them because I will probably buy more yarn and take more classes. -Savannah 9/15/05 Yellowpages.com |
| I adore this yarn store. Grace the owner is a wonderful woman with an incredible knowledge or knitting and crochet. concisely - so hard to find! I've taken several classes and it offers by far the most expertise than any other yarn store in the city. Their selection is incredible as well! They have so many beautiful, hard to find yarns as well as basics. -Samantha 6/5/08 Yellowpages.com |
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| If you want to learn to knit, improve knitting skills, enjoy beautiful candy store materials without gaining weight, Atelier is the place to go. I have been attending classes off and on for several years, a wonderful helpful staff, and the nicest, most helpful person, with a great sense of humor, Grace Cooper. She is the best. She must have been born with knitting needles as she knows everything. If in doubt, try it. I'm sure you will have a good time and have something wonderful to show for your time. -Julia A. 6/11/11 Yelp |
| I am always fasinated by this little shop on Divisadero Street. The Yarns and books, and friendly teaching staff are a self taught knitter, so their schedule of beginner to advance classes have been invaluable to my learning experience. I recommend to anyone to stop by and check this boutique yarn shop and see for your self. -Taylor D. 4/7/11 Yelp |
| Over the last year and a half I have come to appreciate Atelier very much.When I originally found the store,I was not sure,although I liked the selection. However, now that I go to the workshops whenever my schedule permits,I have truly learned a great deal from all of the instructors. If I am doing a project and not able to be in workshops that month, i know I can still go and receive assistance and encouragement.I also enjoy the friends I have met and I think it is inspiring to see people of all levels and interests working around you.We need to do everything we can to support small creative businesses such as this which enrich our communities and expand our lives. -MaryMelissa G. 4/12/11 Yelp |
| There are really not enough nice things I can say about Atelier Yarns. I came in looking to learn how to knit about two weeks ago and since then have learned so much about the world of knitting. I unfortunately couldn't take the group lessons due to my schedule, but instead took two private lessons with the store manager, Linda. She is awesome, hands down. Patient and very clear with her instruction. She's taught me the basics and provided some tips and tricks as well. I think what I like most about Atelier is the friendly vibe you get from everyone in the store. I've been in a couple of times now (yes, I might be addicted) and each time someone is there to ask if you need help and answer your questions. It's also nice to see the other customers interact and provide advice. I mean, how can you not smile when folks get excited sharing their hobby? To all the negative reviews, I'm pretty sure a lot of the employees (at least the ones I've spoken with) are on the newer side, so I would give Atelier another shot. -Courtney S.12/1/11 Yelp |
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