When this store opened about a year ago, I did a little dance of joy--now I have a neighborhood knit shop, which means I no longer have to drive either to the Valley, to the Knitterie Parisienne, to be intimidated by too much inventory and too little service, or across town, to the much hyped Knit Cafe, which is beautiful, but a little too clubby for my taste. Black Sheep has a fantastic selection of yarns, some pretty standard, but others I'd never seen before, and wonderful, warm service. The owner, Crystal, is often there and has great suggestions for new projects, patience with indecision and learners, and most of all, great enthusiasm for her work. The prices are average to high, but definitely no higher (and, on some things, I believe lower) than comparable stores around town.
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