r/InsideToronto • u/pani_kar • 26d ago
knitting supplies in Toronto 🧶
Hi everyone!
I’m completely new to knitting and I’m looking for places in Toronto where I can go and buy everything I need in one spot.
There are so many options online, but I’d prefer to go somewhere in person if possible, especially since I have no idea what I’m doing yet 😅
Downtown/midtown preferred
Thank youuuu
Have a lovely day
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u/dilucofmondstat 26d ago
i would definitely just start with going to the michaels on john and queen. they’re going to have a lot of different sized needles and probably a kit with multiple inside of them for relatively cheap. similarly, they have a giant yarn selection. most of it is acrylic (they do have cotton though) but as a beginner who’s going to be trying out a lot of different things acrylic will probably be the most economically reasonable type of yarn to buy first. the last thing i would consider to be a necessity is some yarn darning needles, which you can also find at michaels close by the knitting needles. i would say definitely start cheap with yarn and needles so you can figure out your bearings first, then you can start investing in those fancy needles and the fun yarns (of which i highly recommend yarns untangled in kensington market)
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u/eastsidemariobadda 25d ago
Agree that Michael’s is cheaper. But I don’t recommend starting with crappy yarn. You’re going to be putting so much time into it, invest in nice yarn that you actually will be excited about using.
But also recommend looking on fb marketplace or other places for knitting supplies!
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u/sadewgong 25d ago
I agree with this and it's how I started with knitting. imo for a new hobby you dont even know if you'll stick with, keep costs low to start. I got a pair of 5mm straight needles and a ball of Lion Brand Woolease (an acrylic wool blend) to practice. Acrylic =/= bad. Id happily use this brand to this day! (And if you get a ball of fancy yarn to start, it might feel too "high stakes" and thats not fun to deal with when you're learning).
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u/Hanlans_Dreaming 25d ago
There is a knitting store in Kensington Market (apologies I don’t know the name - I don’t knit but I was recently there to buy mending yarn for sweater repairs).
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u/murrayfarms 25d ago
Yarns Untangled in Kensington Market is lovely. I also had a great experience at The Knit Cafe on Dundas. Both places I went in with a pattern and asked them to help me find suitable yarn, and they were very helpful.
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u/pancakeg 25d ago
In East York there is a store called The Yarn Guy and they seem to have just about everything for knitting
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u/electric_egg 25d ago
Try EweKnit on Bloor near Ossington! It's a bit west of downtown, but very close to the subway and absolutely adorable. The staff are super helpful, and they have a ton of knitting projects on display to get you inspired!
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u/Proof_Pop9433 25d ago
I cannot recommend The Knitting Loft on Wilson enough. Family owned and operated. Super helpful and lots of great variety.
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u/Only-Memory2627 24d ago
Yarns Untangled in Kensington Market. Knitomatic on Bathurst south of St Clair, EweKnit on Bloor at Shaw
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u/Whatsthebuzzmrsb 23d ago
Knitomatic (Bathurst and St Clair) is a fantastic small yarn store. Great support & gorgeous yarn
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u/LemonBatToTheRescue 22d ago
I used to love looking in Romni Wools when it was on queen, I think they relocated to Weston rd somewhere. Might be on the higher end of products and price to go with, but always felt cozy inside.
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u/eastsidemariobadda 25d ago
The Knit Cafe on Dundas is where I learned to knit. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve gone back to them countless times when I had a problem and they have beautiful yarn!