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The 10 Best Yarn Stores in Los Angeles County

Knitting and crochet shops from Inglewood to Long Beach, Pasadena to Lake Balboa: ranked on range, reviews, help and hours. Every fact sourced.

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The short answer

As of October 29, 2026, the best yarn store in Los Angeles County is The Knitting Tree in Inglewood (1031 W Manchester Blvd), with 4.8★ from 137 reviews and six-day hours including a late Wednesday. In Long Beach, Alamitos Bay Yarn Company for classes and drop-in help; in Pasadena, Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools; in the Valley, The Altered Stitch in Lake Balboa; in the South Bay, L'Atelier in Redondo Beach; and on the Westside, Jennifer Knits in Brentwood.

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Best overallThe Knitting TreeInglewood · 80/100Classes & helpAlamitos Bay Yarn CompanyLong Beach · 74/100Artisan yarnWollhaus Artisan Yarn & ToolsPasadena · 74/100ValleyThe Altered StitchLake Balboa · 77/100South BayL'AtelierRedondo Beach · 72/100WestsideJennifer KnitsBrentwood · 69/100

At a glance

The full ranking

#StoreAreaBest forScore
1The Knitting TreeSouth BayLA County's best-reviewed yarn shop, open late Wednesdays80
2The Altered StitchSan Fernando ValleyValley yarn shop with evening and weekend hours77
3Alamitos Bay Yarn CompanyLong Beach & HarborClasses and drop-in help in Long Beach74
4Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & ToolsSan Gabriel ValleyArtisan yarns, including Brooklyn Tweed74
5L'AtelierSouth BaySouth Bay knitting community and expert help72
6Jennifer KnitsWestsideThe Westside's best-rated yarn shop69
7The Little KnitteryNortheast LA & EastsideCurated, fair-trade yarns and affordable lessons69
8Wildfiber StudioWestsideIndie-dyed yarns in Santa Monica, open 7 days64
9La Knitterie ParisienneSan Fernando ValleyLong-running Studio City yarn shop64
10The Woven End Yarn CafeSan Fernando ValleyNorth Hollywood yarn café, open six days61

Score = yarn range 30% + price/value 15% + reviews 25% + help & classes 15% + access 15%, each rated 1–5 and scaled to 100. Ties go to more reviews. Full methodology.

#1

The Knitting Tree

📍 Inglewood (W Manchester Blvd)

Best for: LA County's best-reviewed yarn shop, open late Wednesdays

The best-reviewed yarn shop in LA County (4.8★ from 137 reviews), open six days and until 8 PM on Wednesdays.

Address
1031 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
Area
South Bay
Specialty
Yarn, notions, classes and knit nights
Hours
Tue 11 AM–4 PM; Wed 11 AM–8 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–6 PM; Sat 11 AM–4 PM; Sun 12–4 PM; Mon closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-424-800-2651
Website
theknittingtreela.com
Ratings
4.8★ from 137 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named), Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Yarn range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Help & classes4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources

    Sources

    #2

    The Altered Stitch

    📍 Lake Balboa (Balboa Blvd)

    Best for: Valley yarn shop with evening and weekend hours

    The best-rated yarn shop in the San Fernando Valley. It carries yarn, notions and classes, and opens evenings and both weekend days.

    Address
    6740 Balboa Blvd, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
    Area
    San Fernando Valley
    Specialty
    Yarn, notions and classes
    Hours
    Wed–Fri 12–7 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM; Mon–Tue closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
    Phone
    +1-818-582-3010
    Website
    thealteredstitch.com
    Ratings
    4.7★ from 48 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named), Oct 2026

    Score breakdown (1–5)

    • Yarn range4
    • Price/value3
    • Reviews4
    • Help & classes4
    • Access4
    Worth knowing & sources

      Sources

      #3

      Alamitos Bay Yarn Company

      📍 Alamitos Bay, Long Beach (N Marina Dr)

      Best for: Classes and drop-in help in Long Beach

      Long Beach's top-rated yarn shop (4.8★ from 80 reviews), with classes and drop-in help.

      Address
      174 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
      Area
      Long Beach & Harbor
      Specialty
      Yarn, classes and drop-in help
      Hours
      Wed 11 AM–7:30 PM; Thu–Fri 10 AM–4 PM; Sat 9 AM–3 PM; Sun–Tue closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
      Phone
      +1-562-799-8484
      Website
      www.yarncompany.com
      Ratings
      4.8★ from 80 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named), Oct 2026

      Score breakdown (1–5)

      • Yarn range4
      • Price/value3
      • Reviews4
      • Help & classes4
      • Access3
      Worth knowing & sources
      • Open four days a week.

      Sources

      #4

      Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools

      📍 Pasadena (E Colorado Blvd)

      Best for: Artisan yarns, including Brooklyn Tweed

      A curated artisan-yarn and tools shop, which reviewers note carries the Brooklyn Tweed line.

      Address
      696 E Colorado Blvd, Ste 2, Pasadena, CA 91101
      Area
      San Gabriel Valley
      Specialty
      Artisan yarn and knitting tools
      Hours
      Tue 11 AM–4 PM; Wed 11 AM–7 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–4 PM; Sat 11 AM–5 PM; Sun–Mon closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
      Phone
      +1-626-799-0355
      Website
      www.wollhaus.com
      Ratings
      4.7★ from 49 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

      Score breakdown (1–5)

      • Yarn range4
      • Price/value3
      • Reviews4
      • Help & classes4
      • Access3
      Worth knowing & sources
      • A search summary reported 4.9★ on Yelp; we did not open it.

      Sources

      #5

      L'Atelier

      📍 Redondo Beach (S Catalina Ave)

      Best for: South Bay knitting community and expert help

      The South Bay's second strong yarn option, with a consistent 4.7★ on two platforms and Sunday hours.

      Address
      1722 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
      Area
      South Bay
      Specialty
      Yarn and knitting supplies
      Hours
      Tue–Wed 10 AM–5 PM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–4 PM; Mon & Thu closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
      Phone
      +1-310-540-4440
      Website
      store.latelier.com
      Ratings
      4.7★ from 36 reviews (Birdeye); 4.7★ from 32 reviews (Exa Places)Birdeye; Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

      Score breakdown (1–5)

      • Yarn range4
      • Price/value3
      • Reviews3
      • Help & classes4
      • Access4
      Worth knowing & sources
      • A Yelp listing at a Torrance address shows 3.8★ from 49 reviews; it may be an older location.

      Sources

      #6

      Jennifer Knits

      📍 Brentwood (Barrington Walk)

      Best for: The Westside's best-rated yarn shop

      A consistent 4.4★ on two platforms, open Tuesday to Saturday in Brentwood.

      Address
      108 Barrington Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90049
      Area
      Westside
      Specialty
      Yarn and knitting supplies
      Hours
      Tue–Sat 11 AM–5 PM; Sun–Mon closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
      Phone
      +1-310-471-8733
      Website
      jenniferknits.com
      Ratings
      4.4★ from 58 reviews (Yahoo Local, from its star breakdown); 4.4★ from 30 reviews (Exa Places)Yahoo Local; Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

      Score breakdown (1–5)

      • Yarn range4
      • Price/value3
      • Reviews3
      • Help & classes3
      • Access4
      Worth knowing & sources

        Sources

        #7

        The Little Knittery

        📍 Los Feliz (N Vermont Ave)

        Best for: Curated, fair-trade yarns and affordable lessons

        A small, curated shop open six days. One reviewer reports private lessons with the owner at $40 an hour. Service reviews are mixed.

        Address
        1808 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
        Area
        Northeast LA & Eastside
        Specialty
        Yarn, lessons and Friday knit nights
        Hours
        Tue–Sun 11 AM–6 PM; Mon closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
        Phone
        +1-323-663-3838
        Website
        www.thelittleknittery.com
        Ratings
        4.3★ from 41 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named), Oct 2026

        Score breakdown (1–5)

        • Yarn range3
        • Price/value4
        • Reviews3
        • Help & classes3
        • Access5
        Worth knowing & sources
        • Some recent reviews describe staff as unwelcoming.

        Sources

        #8

        Wildfiber Studio

        📍 Santa Monica (14th St)

        Best for: Indie-dyed yarns in Santa Monica, open 7 days

        An indie-dyed yarn range, open six days including Sunday mornings. Reviews are mixed.

        Address
        1453 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
        Area
        Westside
        Specialty
        Yarn, including indie-dyed
        Hours
        Tue 10 AM–5 PM; Wed 11 AM–6:30 PM; Thu–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 10 AM–2 PM; Mon closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
        Phone
        +1-310-458-2748
        Website
        www.wildfiberstudio.com
        Ratings
        4.2★ from 120 reviews (Birdeye); 3.9★ from 63 reviews (Exa Places)Birdeye; Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

        Score breakdown (1–5)

        • Yarn range4
        • Price/value3
        • Reviews2
        • Help & classes3
        • Access4
        Worth knowing & sources
        • A search summary reported 3.8★ from 128 Yelp reviews.

        Sources

        #9

        La Knitterie Parisienne

        📍 Studio City (Ventura Blvd)

        Best for: Long-running Studio City yarn shop

        A large selection, per reviewers, but ratings conflict between platforms (20 of 108 Yahoo reviews are 1-star).

        Address
        12642 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
        Area
        San Fernando Valley
        Specialty
        Yarn and knitting supplies
        Hours
        Tue–Sat 11 AM–6 PM; Sun–Mon closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
        Phone
        +1-818-766-1515
        Website
        www.laknitterieparisienne.com
        Ratings
        4.2★ from 45 reviews (Exa Places); 3.7★ from 108 reviews (Yahoo Local, from its star breakdown)Exa Places listing; Yahoo Local, Oct 2026

        Score breakdown (1–5)

        • Yarn range4
        • Price/value3
        • Reviews2
        • Help & classes3
        • Access4
        Worth knowing & sources
        • Mixed reviews.

        Sources

        #10

        The Woven End Yarn Cafe

        📍 North Hollywood (Lankershim Blvd)

        Best for: North Hollywood yarn café, open six days

        A yarn café open six days with evening hours Tuesday to Thursday. It has a perfect rating, but from very few reviews.

        Address
        5712 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
        Area
        San Fernando Valley
        Specialty
        Yarn
        Hours
        Tue–Thu 11 AM–7 PM; Fri 11 AM–5 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 12–5 PM; Mon closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
        Phone
        +1-818-732-1391
        Website
        www.thewovenend.com
        Ratings
        5.0★ from 5 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named), Oct 2026

        Score breakdown (1–5)

        • Yarn range3
        • Price/value3
        • Reviews2
        • Help & classes3
        • Access5
        Worth knowing & sources
        • Very small review base.

        Sources

        Also worth knowing

        Found, but not scored yet

        We found these but could not verify enough (hours, ratings, review volume) to score them fairly. We'll add them as we verify.

        • None this round.

        Left out

        • Unwind (Burbank): Closed, per Yelp. Yelp — Unwind
        • That Yarn Store (Eagle Rock): Reported closed. Biznet directory — That Yarn Store
        • Coverage gaps: no yarn stores verified well enough to rank yet in Downtown & Fashion District, Central LA & Chinatown, Gateway Cities & Southeast, Santa Clarita & Antelope Valley. Areas with no verified pick are left empty rather than padded.

        FAQ

        Yarn and knitting stores in LA: common questions

        What is the best yarn store in Los Angeles?

        The Knitting Tree in Inglewood scored highest (80/100), with 4.8★ from 137 reviews (Exa Places). Alamitos Bay Yarn Company in Long Beach (4.8★, 80 reviews) is next.

        Where can I take knitting classes in LA?

        Alamitos Bay Yarn Company (Long Beach) offers classes and drop-in help, The Altered Stitch (Lake Balboa) runs classes, and The Little Knittery (Los Feliz) offers private lessons (one reviewer reports $40 an hour) and a Friday knit night. For sewing classes, see our sewing classes ranking.

        Which LA yarn stores are open on Sunday?

        Per the listings: The Knitting Tree (12–4), The Altered Stitch (10–5), L'Atelier (11–4), The Little Knittery (11–6), Wildfiber Studio (10–2) and The Woven End (12–5).

        Which yarn stores are open in the evening?

        The Knitting Tree is open until 8 PM on Wednesdays, Alamitos Bay Yarn until 7:30 PM on Wednesdays, Wollhaus until 7 PM on Wednesdays, The Altered Stitch until 7 PM Wednesday to Friday, and The Woven End until 7 PM Tuesday to Thursday.

        Did any LA yarn stores close?

        Yes. Unwind in Burbank is closed per Yelp, and That Yarn Store in Eagle Rock is reported closed.

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