A list of brick and mortar yarn shops in San Diego County
It is always a good practice to contact shops before visiting, for current hours and other information.
We encourage members to shop at our county LYS, but cannot endorse a specific shop. Many of our LYS now offer online shopping, shipping, and curbside pickup.
The list below is offered as a convenience for members, but it is increasingly difficult to maintain. If you are interested in visiting any of these locations, you are strongly encouraged to contact the shop first. Comments are welcome.
Page last updated 5/24/25.
— Sydnie Wauson, Webmaster@SanDiegoKnitters.com
The Guild encourages members to buy yarn and knitting supplies at local yarn shops. Everyone enjoys the chance to examine yarn before a purchase. It is wonderful to touch yarn and feel its softness, to see colorways in daylight, to discover the drape and hand of a swatch. And yarn shops are operated by experienced knitters who share their expertise and knowledge about yarns, needles and patterns. Shopping at our local shops helps keep these in-person opportunities available in San Diego. When you have a knitting emergency or a yearning to knit with others, go to your LYS!
Shops are listed as a courtesy and for convenience to Guild Members. Send us updates here. We are happy to add information about new shops in our area. We are unable, however, to post information about sales, classes, or special events at individual shops.
Apricot Yarn & Supply
2690 Historic Decatur Road (Liberty Station)
Barracks 19; #101
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 223-3603
apricotyarn.com/
Emy’s Yarns
Previously Yarns at Border Leather
261 Broadway
Chula Vista 91910
(619) 691-1657
emysyarns.com
Needlecraft Cottage
needlecraftcottagesd.com
Currently selling online only.
Yarn & Thread Expressions
7882 La Mesa Boulevard
La Mesa 91942
(619) 460-9276 (YARN)
yarneshop.com
Alpaca farms — these are working farms, always contact first before planning a visit
A Simpler Time Alpacas & Mill — contact to schedule an appointment to shop or tour
1802 Alta Place
Crest (El Cajon) 92021
(619) 579-9114
asimplertimestore.com
Alpacas & Friends — open to visitors only on event days
10499 Highway 79
Descanso 91916-9744
(415) 308-3740
alpacasandfriends.com
Hazard Alpacas — open to visitors one day per month (see website for details)
20781 Deerhorn Valley Rd
Jamul 91935
(619) 990-7305 (text only) or email hazardalpacas@msn.com
www.hazardalpacas.com
La Dolce Vita Alpaca Farm – permanently closed
