UBC KNIT & SEW
LOCAL CRAFT SUPPLY STORES
We always encourage supporting local businesses: here you can find a list of yarn shops near UBC, as well as some specialty stores for the different disciplines of crafting. We have also included bigger chains, where you will often find a wide selection of crafting materials not limited to knitting, crochet, or sewing.
well stocked mid-priced yarn store that sells a huge range of yarn from major and indie brands. The staff are helpful and knowledgable, and they also carry a fantastic range of notions for all wallet sizes
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arts and crafts store that sells all kinds of materials, including a good selection of metal and bamboo needles and hooks, and a huge variety of embroidery floss, hoops, and other haberdashery
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small yarn store offering higher quality fiber yarns in Little Mountain, for our members who live closer to Burnaby or Kerrisdale. While they are a smaller shop, their devotion to yarn shows, and they also offer classes
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yarn store with two locations in Point Grey and north Van. Along with a solid selection of yarn and notions, they also offer classes and workshops over the course of the year
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Walmart offers a selection of knitting and crochet supplies, as well as yarn, for fairly low prices.
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small yarn store in Kitsilano with a nicely curated selection of yarn and needles, as well as a lovely and kind staff who can help you sort out any pattern related problems
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A mid-priced designer fabric store downtown, that offers a solid selection. They are also located near Dressew, so always be sure to check both before making a purchase
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quilter's paradise. Located on Granville Island, this teeny-tiny store punches way above it's weight in terms of selection. If you need to colour coordinate fabric for smaller projects, look no further. They also offer a selction of pre-cut fat quarters, as well as colour coordinated stacks
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discount fabric store with a massive selection of fabrics, as well as discontinued yarn and needles. They offer a wide selection of haberdashery and notions, and enough discount sequins, rhinestones, et cetera to make a high school fashion designer's heart stop
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Richmond and Coquitlam based fabric store that also sells some yarn. For those who prefer online shopping, they have a very good website, as well as a good selection of patterns
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fabric store in East Van that also offers a wide range of classes. They carry more independent fabric producers, and so are a bit more in the pricier range
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Vancouver Yarn is also a great resource as well: look them up for a more extensive list of local shops, as well as cool events and follow their active blog!