31 Jan Sally’s Pick of Yarn Shops in Nova Scotia

Posted at 17:13h in Fibre Info by

 

Not sure where to shop for your next creative project’s supplies? Here is a list of 10 yarn shops across Nova Scotia that offer gorgeous selections of yarns, and other fibre craft materials!

 

1. Fia Fia

Find yarns like this pink Briggs & Little wool at Fia Fia.

If you’re looking for a curation of sustainable yarns, Fia Fia is the shop for you. They are the first yarn store in NovaScotia that does not carry virgin (non-recycled) synthetics or superwash yarns, focusing on high quality, all-natural, animal-friendly fibres instead.

  • 6169 Summit Street, Halifax
  • Open Wed to Fri: 11-6. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 12-5.
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2. The Loop

Find more like these merino/cashmere Illimani Feli yarns at The Loop.

The Loop, placed in Downtown Halifax, offers a selection of beautiful fibre craft supplies including a gorgeous array of  high quality yarns. Wool, mohair, linen, silk, cashmere… The Loop has it all.

  • 1557 Barrington Street, Halifax
  • Open Tues to Sat: 11-6. Sun: 12-5.
  • Website

 

3. LK Yarns

Yarns like these are available at LK Yarns.

Located in the picturesque Hydrostone Market of Halifax’s North End, LK Yarns. They carry a full range of yarns, from basics to the most luxurious brands, as well as a large selection of patterns, books, needles & hooks, and other accessories.

  • 5525 Young Street, Halifax
  • Open Mon to Sat: 10-4.
  • Website

 

4. Gaspereau Valley Fibres

This family owned farm and wool shop, located in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley, produce their own yarn, locks, and batts, which can be found in their shop alongside a diverse selection of natural fibre yarns and fibre craft supplies. You can also v

Visit their sister store, The Woolen Tart, on the Main Street of Wolfville.

  • 830 Gaspereau River Road, Wolfville
  • Open Tues to Sat: 11-4.
  • Website

Beside the farm shop you can usually stop and say hello to their flock of Cotswold sheep.

 

5. The Mariners Daughter

Find yarns such as this Soft Silk Mohair at The Mariners Daughter.

This mother-daughter owned and operated yarn shop in beautiful Lunenburg carries an inspiring curation of unique and iconic yarns from all over the world. The colourful and cheerful store environment is sure to spark your creative imagination.

 

  • 107a Montague Street, Lunenburg
  • Open
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Hand dyed by Heidi, you can find this Harvest wool and more at her studio.

6. Heidi Wulfraat Studio

Picturesque Mahone Bay is made all the more colourful by Heidi Wulfraats studio, which features a gorgeous collection of  small batch, colourful yarns. She also sells designs, tool, and even fabrics, to meet all your crafting needs.

  • 92 Keddy Bridge Road, Mahone Bay
  • Open
  • Website

 

Wools on the Corner is bursting with colourful fibres.

7. Wools on the Corner

A hub for knitters and rug hookers, this cozy store packs a lot into a little space. Wools on the Corner offers luxury yarns and other knitting tools, along with a beautiful selection of pottery, handmade jewellery, and artwork.

  • 23 Queen Street, Bridgetown
  • Open
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Find this Ancient Arts Merino Silk Fingering and more at Chocolate River Yarns and Fibres.

8. Chocolate River Yarns and Fibres

Located in Upper LaHave, Chocolate River Yarns and Fibres supports goal is to support and feature Canadian artists, designers, crafters, and small rangers. They sell yarn from home grown artisans and indie makers while also stocking some larger brand names including Rowan, Sugar Bush, and Henry’s Attic Yarns.

  • 6466 MS-332, Upper LaHave
  • Open
  • Website

 

Find a gorgeous selection of yarns like these at Moraffs Yarns and Crafts.

9. Moraffs Yarns & Crafts

Moraffs Yarns and Crafts features the largest selection of yarn and needlework supplies in Sydney. Competitive prices, fantastic selection, and attentive customer service that goes above and beyond.

  • 752 Victoria Road, Sydney
  • Open
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Hands on Crafts has the widest selection knitting and crocheting supplies in Yarmouth.

10. Hands on Crafts

Since opening in 1998, Hands on Crafts has been offering a beautiful selection of knitting yarns, along with beautiful handcrafted goods such as knitwear, jewellery, woodenware, and quilts. Their knowledgeable customer service will make sure you leave with what you were looking for.

  • 314 Main Street, Yarmouth
  • Open
  • Website

 

Did I miss any of your favourites? Let me know in the comments!

If you’d like to see TapRoot Fibre’s yarns in any of these locations, please be sure to ask about us in the shops!

See a map of these stores HERE.

Happy crafting!