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Artfibers

User Reviews of Artfibers

Yelp.com Review - by ally m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh how I love to window shop here!! The space is lovely and inviting, the employees are nothing less than helpful, display pieces are gorgeous and innovative, and, oh! the yarn!! I could spend all day…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth F.

5.0 of 5 stars. HOLY HEAVEN ON WHEELS, YES! This shop is amazing. And I will personally engage anyone who denies it in a rousting match of knitting needle fencing, which I hold numerous medals in, so watch out!…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Someone casually suggested that I check out Art Fibers while I was in San Francisco. I didn't think much of it, but happened to be staying a few blocks away and walked by it the last day I was there.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean L.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking for well known brands like Debbie Bliss, Cascade, Malabrigo...etc...you won't find it here. If you're looking for a bargain, you won't get that here either. Just turn around...go…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by janelle W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I looked this place up on yelp and boy am I glad I found it. This was the perfect place to pay a visit to on one of my days off. What a wonderful array of yarns and roving. It's always an enjoyable…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fabulous selection of yarns, very knowledgeable staff. My very favorite yarn shop in the city.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rachael j.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far my favorite yarn store in SF. Expensive as all hell, but worth it given that you will not find these yarns anywhere else (they're all made for art fibers). Their classes are fabulous- it's…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi X.

3.0 of 5 stars. everything about this yarn store is great. - staff is super helpful
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was so excited to find out there was a yarn/knitting store near my work. I grabbed my friend, and we made a lunch hour dash to find this little store tucked away in Downtown SF. My anticipation…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a hidden little place in the Financial District that has some funky hours. Check their website or call before going on the weekends. Their selection of yarns includes some really unique…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Artfibers is one of a kind...truly. All who love yarn need to experience this place at least once. The yarns they have are so unique - luscious and vibrant and lovely. You will find things here…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I work downtown so is convient. I do have to say that this shop generally overwhelms me because the yarns are so beautiful. Their selection of silk/mohair yarns is unbeatable and knits up wonderful.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Queenie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Art Fibers is the yarn store of my dreams. The yarn here is inspiring and the staff is friendly and helpful. You can also sample the yarn for free! I was short a small amount of yarn to finish up the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Art Fibers is not your run of the mill yarn store. There selection is eclectic, inspiring and sometimes a bit weird. A really helpful staff and friendly knitster atmosphere. There free swatching…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're searching for originality in yarn form, Art Fibers is one of those places to run and find it. As is apparently the case with all crazy sorts of yarn stores, Art Fibers is a bit hard to find.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by carebear l.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a really unique fiber store. I ran into Art Fibers by accident today while Christmas shopping. When I walked up the stairs, I expected to see skeins and skeins of yarn, but to my surprise all…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mee-stique K.

4.0 of 5 stars. They have quite a unique selection of different colors and as I was informed everything is made for their company so if you are trying to find something similar don't expect to find it! They could…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caitlin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Artfibers is a really interesting (in a good way) yarn shop. They carry mostly yarns made from luxury fibers (lots of silk), and as lots of other people have pointed out, it's all unique to the shop.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alana L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my preferred yarn store in the city. They make their own one-of-a-kind yarns...this means you will not buy a ball of yarn from them and then see it at another store 2 days later for $5…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some of the most unusual and creative hand-dyed yarns I've ever seen are hiding out here at the Art Fibers Gallery in downtown Union Square. I never would have known about it, had it not been for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Arlene C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fell into this place accidently years ago. Convinced the co-workers to make a field trip here a few months ago...we have been yarn crazy since. Staff here is wonderful, some of the most knowledgeable…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna b.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was crafting a long time ago and just got back in the groove. I used to dislike this place but gave it a second chance recently and now am addicted. It's like a crack den for crafters. Seriously, I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. The yarn at this shop is incredibly beautiful (seriously stunning fibers and colors). It's extremely expensive, but worth it to find yarn you can't buy anywhere else. However, I ended up being mad at…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mer S.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is crap. You have to go up an oh-mother-of-god-this-is-how-I-die elevator to a cramped. musty hallway of a shop filled with cold metal racks packed with only what they have specially spun…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I came here to take a class on Knitting 101 with Amy Backos! She is awesome and a great teacher! Very calm and doesn't make you feel stupid when you do something wrong. She actually…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ting b.

3.0 of 5 stars. The yarn selection is vast, but prohibitively expensive. I'm a beginning knitter and I didn't know how much it cost to purchase yarn. I thought all scarves cost $50 to make. There was one employee who…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by D-E F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Things I love about Artfibers: really helpful staff, you can get free patterns with a yarn purchase, the sit n' swatch area, some of the unique yarns. Things I don't love so much about artfibers:…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cheryl f.

5.0 of 5 stars. art fibers is often a quick fix at lunchtime for me. beautiful yarns. helpful staff. a great place for inspiration. granted, the yarn is a bit pricey, but for what you're getting (unique.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by cynthia ..

4.0 of 5 stars. their yarns remind me of marin county ... this is where the past-middle-aged, hippy-turned-yuppy women shop for yarns. you know - the ones who wear magnetic jewelry and are into crystals and go to…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I learned to knit with classes here, and they were extremely nice and helpful. You get a discount on your purchase after class, so I splurged and got some nice yarn. I call this the Neiman Marcus of…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ariel D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The gourmet of local yarn shops is right - Artfibers is for when you're feeling rich and chic. Since I rarely feel that way, Artfibers is more of a look don't touch kind of store for me, but I enjoy…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberli M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Artfibers is one of the yummiest yarn shops I've seen to date. Amazing yarns -- the gourmet of LYSs (local yarn shop)! Ooooh the textures! YUM! I love that they have samples of all their yarns out in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Meave G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The yarns are super nice, but when all the knitting you do is for the under-10 set, there is absolutely nothing for you. Still, the employee was very nice and helpful, pointing out their more "durable"…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Prices are a bit high, but aren't they always now a days. What is so special about Art Fibers is that a) they create all of their own unique yarns to offer even the most seasoned knitter something new…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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The coolest yarn store in the Bay Area, maybe California!

This is definitely worth a trip. Most yarn stores only carry yarn you could easily get online or at ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had heard that this was a neat knitting shop that creates their own yarn. While, the yarn was very nice, it was a bit on the spendy side. Since I am not on the lookout for new yarn (I am totally…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like many of my friends, I jumped on the knitting wagon last year. I have to say that it's a relaxing activity. This is where I learned to knit. The instructor Amy was the most patient person…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I feel winter on the horizon, and it deeply saddens me! The flip-flops will go into hibernation mode, and the tan will fade...but the scarves and hats will flourish. Which means I'll be reconnecting…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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One-of-a-kind yarn store, in downtown San Francisco

Art Fibers is by far my favorite yarn store. If you live in or plan to visit the Bay Area, and you l...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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my fave LYS!!

this is the best yarn shop in the bay area! they have a fantastic, exclusive collection of yarns that are beyond your dreams. you can sample each and every yarn and fiber there. there is a nice sitting and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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