Loop

Loop is a fantastic yarn store filled with a stunning selection of unique, high-quality yarns in the most gorgeous colors. I’ve had the pleasure of taking both group and private classes here, and I’ve learned so much! The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, kind, and always supportive. This place truly feels like a haven for creativity, and I feel so lucky to have Loop and its wonderful team in my life. Thank you to everyone at Loop….every single one of you! L, J, C, B, H, M 🥰. You know who you are! 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

bestest part was how KIND the staff was! they weren't overly pushy, n they were not elitist at all. especially cause i know i look obviously low-income, n it's a nice shop. they also wind the skeins you bought for FREE, n your personal ones, they will do for $5 a pop, which is kinda pricey, but i dont blame them for getting the coin. i also dont buy fancy yarn a lot, so spending $5 to make sure the nice skein i have is wound correctly is worth it to me. nice selection of yarn, needles, n notions. couldnt tell if next door was open too, but will ask next time (i was weighed down by my work stuff). still dream about that place 💫💫💫

I come to Loop all the time for my fiber-craft hobbies, and it’s become such a special place for me. When I first started crocheting, I was incredibly nervous about tackling new projects, but the staff at Loop quickly became my biggest cheerleaders. Caitlin always remembers what I’m working on and asks about my progress, which makes me feel so welcomed and supported! Everyone who works here is warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to answer any questions their customers have. Thank you, Loop, for creating such a kind, encouraging space for makers of all levels!!

Stumbled on this lovely yarn shop while visiting Philly. Walked in and immediately was made to feel so welcome, encouraged to rest, take my time and enjoy the space. It was so delightful to walk into a yarn shop and feel so accepted even being from out of town. Staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and their custom dyed yarn is gorgeous!

Great shop! The staff is knowledgeable and proactive without being intrusive. They had great suggestions for yarns to go with patterns. The store is well organized by yarn weight and subdivided by color so it's easy to find what you're looking for. They have a good selection of yarns you already know and love (Malabrigo!) and a gorgeous store dyed brand that comes in the most divine colors. They also carry notions (interchangeable needle sets!) and cute bags and totes (hand drawn designs by the owner). Parking is hit or miss, it's South Street IYKYK. Park where you can and stop at one of the myriad of coffee shops on your walk.

No one greeted me. I kind of just walked around in the circle and looked. I was hoping someone would say something to me, but the whole time I was in there not a single word there had to be at least four people… I just left. I don’t like that….. That was my first time going into a yarn boutique. I’ve been crocheting for years, so I was excited to spend a little more on better quality yarn, but I got absolutely nothing due to not a single person acknowledging that I exist in the store or offering a single ounce of help.

I had the most pleasurable experience at LOOP two days ago. I am new to knitting and a kind young lady, her name began with a K, she nicely introduced me to the right size needles, yarns and and looped it into a ball ( I’m still such a newbie o don’t have the terminology down right haha! ) overall, I didn’t want to leave. It was so cozy, warm and welcoming. A true gem to Philadelphia!

My sister introduced me to this place and it’s beautiful. Hand dyed and caked yarn. Great quality and deals. My sister made this a must stop spot for our trip!

It's a wonderful store! Glorious assortment of gorgeous yarn. Everything you could ever want and attentive, knowledgeable sales support.

I came to Loop for a two session crochet class ($85). I signed up on their website and it was a really smooth process. They offer a ton of classes and as a total novice I was excited for crochet 1. Caitlyn (I think this is how you spell it don't yell at me) was a friendly, helpful instructor. Materials are included in class, so you get yarn (one ball the first class and a full skein the second class) and a hook. The class had 8 participants but I felt like she did a good job at helping everyone. We learned a chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. The first class was just focused on learning the stitches. The second class we made coasters and followed a pattern. I didn't finish my coaster in class but was able to take it home to finish. With my knowledge, I was able to start and finish a second coaster by myself. I feel like this was a successful class in teaching me the basics of crochet and I am looking forward to the opportunity to take another class.

Lovely people and amazing selection. I needed some help with color selection and got white glove treatment. I will definitely be back!

Beautiful yarns and really helpful staff in a calm environment. And enough typing to get to 85 characters

I always like to check out a LYS when I am traveling. This store has amazing selection and incredibly great customer service. With free shipping for over $95 it's easy to send your yarn home.

The yarn selections are amazing, the samples help you see what's possible with those wonderful yarns. The staff are super friendly and helpful. And I even downloaded a free pattern!

A was referred by my doctor, sho is an avid knitter. Unfortunately when I walked into Loop, I was treated as though I had eaten their young. I'm flabbergasted as to why I was treated that way for simply asking a question about fiber content.

I've been coming here for a few years, I admit that I was more of a Rosie's Yarn Cellar fan back a year or so ago, but since Rosie's closed, I've come to Loop's knitting circles quite often and really enjoy the warm, relaxed vibe. I often see many friendly faces at the knitting circle, and today I took a lesson with Mary! That was a lot of fun! That's how knitting lessons should be- relaxed and fun! I had taken lessons elsewhere in the area for years where I couldn't relax and felt nervous, but today's lesson was enjoyable, refreshing and I will definitely take another one with Mary! I had taken a class with Erika a few years ago and that was educational too. Over time, I've been getting to know others at Loop and today I was so touched when Laura and Craig waited outside for me as we ran into each other a block away from Loop, we all walked to Loop together! That warm, friendly vibe is what I really want in a yarn store and I'm thrilled Loop offers that. I really am glad that Loop is in town! Great, lovely place for knitting supplies, instruction and conversation at the knitting circle!

Love this LYS. It is smaller but they have been around for I think at least 15 years. Carries a great selection of yarn sizes in the best colors you want to knit in. Very helpful staff and prices are good for quality yarn

This place is amazing. When you walk in, you're greeted with a cheery hello, and how can we help you? And they really mean it. The people who work there must have been selected not only for their skill at knitting (which is prodigious!j but also for their kindness and wonderful temperament. I'm a beginning knitter, and the help I need is always provided with a smile and encouragement. Sundays they have a knitting circle, where knitters of all abilities come and knit and chat and receive whatever help they need. The inventory is gorgeous and varied, and if you sign up for the newsletter, you'll want to make everything! If you're a knitter, or want to become one, this is the only store you'll ever need!

My favorite shop for yarn! Loop always has a delicious selection of yarn, helpful staff, and frequent trunk shows, classes, and events. My fiancé always finds a comfy chair to wait out my browsing, and Loop always has a chair for him! I also love how helpful they are. Whenever I'm having project trouble, they help me sort it out. When I'm trying to figure out what yarn to use on a project, or trying to figure out a pattern, they've got the best recommendations! Lastly, the email list is great. I love how many patterns they send out - some of my favorite patterns are from the mailing list. Loop also does a loyalty program if you sign up in person. They will wind your yarn for you while you wait.

What a fun and helpful shop! The employees clearly know and are passionate about what they do. It's great to shop somewhere people love to work! At least I hope they love working there. If not, for shame!

Stopped in at Loop late this morning, looking for a black yarn that would blend with the ball from my stash that had no pedigree, but which I had already used as row 5 on over a dozen granny squares. My hands get a rash from wool, even the washable stuff, and Loop doesn't carry acrylics (not even blends). But Lo and Behold!! 4 skeins in alpaca that are the right weight, and are a perfect color and gloss match for my impetuous handiwork. I think the friendly woman who helped me was Chris and she sure will have my business going forward. I'll be ordering more alpaca this weekend!

This isn't your grandma's yarn shop! I was so pleased to find Loop and the kind people who work there after getting bitten by the knitting bug. Its a small boutique but the brands they carry are quality stuff. You can tell that each item is thoughtfully hand picked. Everything's organized simply and beautifully. They have a bunch of samples of items that they have free patterns for if you're looking for inspiration or you're new. They also help their customers with their projects if you made a mistake! There's also a rewards program where they give you $5 off your next purchase every time you spend $100. And they wind your yarn into balls as you shop!

My beautiful sock yarn is safely tucked in my bag! I can't wait to see how these colors knit up. Clean lovely shop. Friendly and efficient. Isn't this a great color way!

Such a cute yarn shop. Both owners are wonderful and welcoming. You can go there with any knitting question and someone will have answer for u. There is a nice variety of yarn is well you can find anything you need for most projects. The only down fall is the parking. If you live in center city its great to walk buy if u don't trying to find parking can deter you from going.

I had a wonderful experience at Loop today. I was helped by two very friendly employees. I came in with a project in mind and they helped me find the right yarn even though I didn't know the weight I needed. I also had a question about said project and they even gave me a short tutorial to answer my question. Will definitely be returning!

I signed up for basic sewing classes. The night of my first class I missed due to work. I went into the establishment and asked if I could jump into another class on a different night. The answer was NO. Mind you I was not asking for my money back. I said " you would think for such a small business you would try to work with me?" The women's answer was "That's exactly why I can't offer you another class, I'm a small business". (Not such a great answer to tell a customer.) To top it off the shop was filled with ladies shopping, starring at the owner and I making me feel like I didn't belong and very uncomfortable. Well now LOOP is 60+ dollars richer!! Merry Christmas!!! PS. Never received a receipt with the stores policy marked on it.

I took a basic sock-knitting class here (I'm a beginner knitter) and I can't recommend it. The instructor didn't explain things very well and wasn't particularly helpful in demonstrating techniques, either. She was also a bit unintentionally patronizing ("Oh, the magic loop so easy, why don't you guys get it?"), which isn't super-encouraging when you've got a ton of yarn strung on a long needle and you have no idea which way is up, or right-side/wrong-side if you're a knitter. The cost of the class was $35 for 3 sessions, which was pretty reasonable, except that I also spent an additional $25 on materials (which were enough for only 1 sock!) And the instructor kept insisting it was a "throwaway sock", which made me wonder - why did I spend $60 and several hours for something to throw away?? Plus the pattern we were working on was pretty horrible and I don't think I'd use it again, even if my next sock wasn't a throwaway. The store itself is slick and offers a nice selection of high-end yarns.

Holy mother of god, I wish I had 50 arms so I could squeeze and touch all of the luscious wads of yarn all over this place. Loop is an amazing cornucopia of fibers waiting for you to knit it up into something awesome. There are plenty of other yarn stores in the city, but loop really takes the cake. A lot of the yarn is priced at least 9 dollars and up a ball, but it's so worth it because it just really feels nice once you're done making something. I love the stores minimal white interiors with all of the colors of yarn running along the two walls. They staff is also super nice, and offered to wind the yarn into a ball for me for free which I haven't had happen at any other lys yet.

I'm going to have to update again because there is some tendency there to be not quite so helpful. I am upset because I had emailed them to ask them to hold on to some skeins because I live 5 blocks from there and didn't want to pay $6 for shipping. I received a reply saying that they could do that. So I ordered the yarn. Then when I went to pick the skeins up straight after class the next day, the worker there said, "oh, oops. haha, it'll get there soon" Yeah. NOT helpful. NOT ok. Didn't the address 5 blocks away tip you off or did you think I'm super lazy? wtf. On the other hand, their selection of madelinetosh is unparalleled.

Loop is pretty awesome. There are hundreds of yarns to choose from, and i think that it is the most visually appealing yarn store in the city. Their yarns are luscious, high-end, and most important, they feel lovely. No less than the best here. Which is great, especially when things go on sale. There is always a well-stocked sale bin the back, but to be honest, for the quality, the prices at loop are not horrible. Good yarn is a little pricey, but inflation at loop is kept to a minimum, which is most appreciated by all. My only criticism of the store, and the reason i give it 4 stars instead of 5, is that there is no basic, everyday yarn sold there. While i appreciate the best, my baby clothes are not going to be made of the most luxurious yarn that money can buy. No, for more basic yarns, visit one of the other yarn institutions in the city, but for the cream of the crop, go to loop.

I really like this store. I've been knitting for a few years now, and it's always interesting to see how different yarn stores operate. Loop tends to have a pricier selection than other stores in the area, but it's a great place to go if you're looking for higher end yarn. I think their prices are reasonable for what they are carrying - even online, these yarns would retail within a dollar or two of what Loop charges. Their Madelinetosh yarn selection is fantastic. They have lots of colors and they carry a variety of blends from this brand. They also carry Koigu, a pricey sock yarn that I've never seen carried in a shop before. In addition to these, they have a number of Berroco blends, which tend to be less expensive. The only downside is the lack of machine washable blends - they didn't have a huge selection of those when I was there last. The staff at this store is pretty helpful and it's well organized. I haven't taken any classes here yet, but I would like to eventually. Their website is also well organized and informative - they have a nice blog and a concise class schedule for those who are interested. It's a great place to go just to browse or to find something pretty for any of the projects you're working on. I highly recommend joining their customer list - it keeps track of your purchases, and they give you discounts once you hit a certain amount. I think this place is a must visit if you're into knitting or crochet.

I need to update my review, because I haven't been to Loop since last winter, and I am fantasizing about it. Honestly, as much as I hate how pricey the yarns are, I have to say this store is the stuff yarn dreams are made of. I saw a scarf the other day in a store, and it started the annual "OMG it's that time of year where it's chilly so I want to crochet nonstop while watching football and eating apples." And Loop has been in my brain ever since. I cannot wait to go in there and molest all of the beautifully-colored yarns.

Loop's stark white gallery-like space is the perfect backdrop for the vibrant colors of hand-painted or dyed skeins of alpaca, wool, silk, organic cotton, bamboo, etc. The bright atmosphere makes it easier to get an accurate reading of color and the many knitted garments and square samples allow you to better visualize how the yarn will whip up in a finished piece! The yarn-obsessed will love browsing this little shop. And for those new to knitting or just stuck mid-project, their expert staff is really helpful and the classes offered are excellent. I took the Beginner Knitting class with Elizabeth a little over a year ago, and followed up with Toe-up socks and an additional hat knitting course to get comfortable knitting in the round. Everyone there is really encouraging and the patterns used prepare you to tackle a lot on your own. It's only been a short while and I'm already tackling sweaters and mittens and berets, oh my! I highly recommend stopping by to peruse the merch and perhaps select a course. If you do, make sure to check out some of the highlights: Rustic Silk by Hand Jive and Alpaca Silk by Blue Sky Alpacas.

A lot of my friends have caught the knitting rash... and yarn and its vast possibility of color rivals crack in 1986. Barely able to tie my shoes, I come along for the ride quite often. I must say that Loop is one of the most meticulously kept stores in Philadelphia. Though it's location suffers a bit to the competition, for outsiders, you'll have a much better chance of parking here than there. The layout, which is very carefully done to visuals, is amazing. I've never seen color, even in the wildest graffiti, that I see in the yarn here. When I've come in alone to buy gift cards, very helpful staff... who always encourages me to pick up some sticks. It hasn't happened yet, but I'll spread the word on Loop's behalf.

You will never meet sweeter people than those that work at LOop, kind and helpful. I live all the way in bucks county but this is my go to yarn store. I love the feel of the store, bright, clean, organized full of gorgeous, tasteful and modern yarn! I highly recommend this store to all you yarn addicts out there.

I go here a LOT! They have beautiful yarns, plenty of notions. Knick knacks. Needles. Lots and lots of gorgeous sock yarn. Cotton hemp bento bags for projects. An awesome rewards system. They are also very very helpful. However, the ambiance is a wee bit uncomfortable. It is very quiet and I feel like I have to whisper. They are friendly, so I can deal with it. Sometimes if you go in looking for a specific thing (sweaters worth of Noro) they will try to recommend Madtosh. I end up getting a skein or two. They have a lot of it and a lot of the colorways are Loop exclusive. If you're into nice yarn, check it out. ETA: If I could recommend one thing to staff, it would be to play music.

I've only been here once so far, but everyone was really nice to me! It probably helps that I walked in wearing a scarf and hat knitted by my bestie--gave me handmade street cred, right?! I'm just learning to crochet, so I needed supplies. The woman working there was very helpful in telling me what kind of crochet hook & yarn I needed as a beginner & why I needed it. I hope this new hobby of mine sticks & I get really good at it. If that happens, they're going to be seeing a lot of me at Loop.

The yarns are great, but the selection isn't too wide and doesn't appear to change very frequently. I love the sale section, there's usually a pretty great mix of yarns and colorways back there to look through. I also love that they have knitted garments on display and on the shelves as samples of each yarn -- it's even better than swatches. Like many others have said, I really wish this place felt less sterile. It is always so quiet in here that I actually feel kind of awkward handling any of the yarn.

Lovely, well-stocked knitter's heaven with kind, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Everything in the store is of the best quality. Great spot.

In center city it's Loop or Rosie's, and I am voting LOOP all the way. A few weeks ago, I embarked on an emergency mission for high quality yarn in a very tight time frame. Off I walked to Rosie's. We all know how dark it is in this basement property, so I'll skip that part. Two employees on the floor. One was not very interested in answering my questions. The other answered my questions to the best of her ability and in a friendly way. Meh. At LOOP, there were also two employees on the floor. The guy answered all the questions I asked him, predicted more questions before I asked them, and offered additional opinions that I valued very much. He was completely knowledgeable and affable, which impressed me a lot. The store is spacious, inviting, and brightly lit. The best part of all is the rack of large sample pieces showing how various yarn types appear and feel when they are worked up. This is SO important and helpful to me when I'm looking for a yarn. If I have a project in mind, I'm envisioning the final product and I find it very difficult to translate that into how my ideal yarn would look as a skein. Love love love seeing the sample pieces. Thank you Loop! The selection of bulky and super bulky was definitely lacking, so unfortunately I couldn't make my purchase there. But I had a lovely time and will head back for more as soon the opportunity arises. I promise.

This is the best yarn store in Philly. They carry the most beautiful yarns, so get ready to start a new project . . . The staff here is very helpful, and they will even wind the yarn for you (unlike at Rosie's, where they make you wind it yourself, and are often rude to some customers).

Loop is my go-to yarn store for all my knitting projects. I go in there and usually have some idea of something I want to make, and they help guide me to the right patterns, yarns and needles. The selection is great with a wide array of yarns available in so many colors for all different budgets. I see classes in there all the time. The store is small but has decent inventory - sometimes they're out of certain colors, but I can usually find something to fill my needs! Two enthusiastic thumbs up for great service with a smile. Join their membership rewards program and you'll get money off if you're a repeat customer.

I shop at this store when Rosie's doesn't carry a brand and I want to stay local. I do like the luxury yarns they carry and the brand choices and I'm happy to say they have added some more staples lately. The prices are pretty fair. My biggest complaint is that it has the feel of a 'Yarn Museum'. I feel like I need to talk in whispers and that I'll ruin the bins of yarn if I look around too much. I've never had any problems with the staff, but I've never felt at home, either. I think the classes in general are kind of pricey as well, and I've taken many knitting courses through various sources. I took an 'advanced' class with a guest designer, and frankly I found it very basic and not worth my fee. I suppose that's not a fault of the store, but I would assume showing a standard type of cast on, decreases and increases wouldn't be more then half the class for an 'advanced' seminar. So this store is certainly worth a stop, but it's isn't my choice for my 'LYS" in Philly.

I love Loop! For me what makes Loop such a great place to shop are the people who work there. They are are friendly, patient and knowledgeable. I visited there yesterday (4/24/16) with patterns in hand. One of my intended projects is Drea's Shawl, a pattern by Craig Rosenfeld, one of the owners of Loop. I wanted to do the shawl in the same colors Craig had originally done the shawl in but unfortunately those colors had been discontinued. Craig was so nice in helping me select colors for the shawl that were fairly close to the original colors. With help and patience from a women working there (maybe Laura the other owner) I found yarn for the rest of my projects. Loop is a small store but they do carry a nice selection of exceptional yarns. It's hard for me to control myself in how much I purchase. Loop has their own patterns, some which are free and others that are fairly priced. After each time I leave Loop, I find myself wishing the store were closer to where I live. I hope Loop continues to thrive for my years to come.

My step-Mom invited me to take a shawl class with her and a friend there yesterday and it was fantastic. Christy was our instructor and she was pleasant and patient with all of us, even though I was consistently lagging behind the rest. She obviously loves knitting and teaching and we not only had a really fun afternoon, but we all learned something new--even the most experienced women in the class! As for the shop, the yarn selection is amazing. I found several "higher-end" brands that are often difficult to find elsewhere...and as a result are often incredibly expensive. Loop had it all and charm as well. If you want to make a nice afternoon of it, go to Parc in Rittenhouse Square for brunch, then enjoy an afternoon of knitting at Loop!

My favorite yarn store in Philly! The shelves are always neat and organized, and it's always easy to find what you're looking for. I love their set up. The staff is super friendly and helpful - they're always available for questions and opinions, and they always offer to wind your yarn into balls. I also love their online store, but going there in person is much more fun.

Beautiful shop! Not that big, but has a great selection and variety of yarns as well as some roving. The shop is lovingly designed to show the products off like jewelry. Just gorgeous. And the sister shop, Spool, next door is a bonus. I only picked up some Louet Fingering and Spud & Chloe Fine, but was tempted to get much more. I'm not a local, but I'd stop in again the next time I'm in town when I have more time to spend there.

Loved this place! My girlfriend and I discovered Loop today and we can't wait to come back and bring our friends. The array of beautiful yarns is inviting and expertly displayed. The owner was quietly helpful and her talents and taste level are obvious. This shop is worth crossing the river for!

I love this knitting shop. I've taken a few classes and they are always great and they always have lots of beautiful yarns and notions. I am a fairly new knitter and I recently made lots of mistakes in a shawl and couldn't figure out how to fix it. I took a private knitting lesson this afternoon with Kathy and she was so helpful and great at helping me get back on track completely. I could not have done it without her help. The fee for private lessons is very reasonable. I would very highly recommend this shop to any knitter!

By far the best yarn shop I have visited. Great products and the most amazingly helpful staff!! Will be back again and again Sabina

Made a stop to Loop as I was visiting Philly for a few days. The store itself is gorgeous. It really looks like a lovely photo. While it is lovely, it does feel a little sterile. I don't quite get the cozy vibe from the store. The selection of yarns is fantastic. They carry a wide variety of hand dyed yarns. The accessories element was lacking a bit. I like to find unique things at a LYS...things that can't be found at JoAnns. Worth a stop if you are looking for some nice yarn!

My favorite yarn store around. I drive down to south street from the burbs to go to it! The selection is awesome, even the buttons. All nice quality and the staff is always helpful. They go above and beyond which you dont find in most stores these days. I love it!!

Wonderful neighborhood yarn store. Great variety of yarns. Wonderful staff. Great atmosphere.

Wonderful selection of yarn with sample projects on display- Very helpful staff who are patient to the Nth degree- I was having trouble with yarn color selection . By the time I left, I had a lovely yarn combo and project ready to begin.

I made a New Year's Resolution to pick up a new skill, and I chose knitting after some debate with myself about whether or not I should have specified that the new skill would involve food in some way. I had been here once a couple of years ago to take a reasonably priced one hour private lesson with a friend ($25) to learn the basic knit, purl, and cast-on techniques. Needless to say, it didn't take... and so I came back for the first series of classes of Knit 1. Really enjoyed it. A bit pricey ($90) but it included the needles, yarn and a teacher with a good amount of patience and a staggering amount of optimism. I would say that in general, I really really enjoy the people here. Craig, the owner, is really funny which goes a long way for us new knitters where hours of work can amount to but an inch of a pattern. He's also very personable and a clear instructor. Erica, who is there every time I'm there on the weekend just knows SO much and is such a good resource. And I even stopped in on a random Tuesday for some extra help and the woman working there had no problem helping me! Because it is a small and modern store, the place may be what you pictured in your mind as to where you'd learn to knit (i.e grandma's house with a thousand tchotchkes, throw blankets on plastic couches and cat hair everywhere), but the warmth in nestled in the people who work here. They have knit-alongs on Sunday afternoons where there is a wide range of ages and experience levels sitting at the table, knitting, talking about patterns in coded language I have yet to understand, and laughing about things that don't have anything to do with knitting. While the yarn here may not be as economical as your chain craft store, I would say they are superior in quality and well worth the purchase. I just completed Knit 2 and I signed up for Knit 3 and I think this is the beginning of a terrifyingly sexy hobby. And no Mom, I'm not pregnant and nesting. I'm just really putting off grad school. Expect non-baby socks for Christmas.

I recently took the Knitting for Beginners class and had an incredible experience. Kathy was a fabulous teacher, very patient, down to earth and super smart! I walked in the class not knowing a thing and out of the class knowing how to knit a scarf and hat. I can't wait to take my next class!

Sweet little shop with some great sale options. The staff was friendly and welcoming but not overbearing, which is what I'm generally looking for in a yarn shop. The selection is mostly natural fibers (my preference) with good knit samples to help generate inspiration.