Austin's Coziest Yarn Shop
The Wooly Nook is a handpicked haven for knitters, crocheters, and fiber-art lovers right here in Austin, TX. We carry curated yarns, quality tools, and the warm community feeling you've been searching for.
Come in, slow down, and find exactly what your next project needs — chosen with care by a fellow maker who truly loves this craft.
Handpicked Just for You
These are the items our regulars reach for first — the ones that make a project feel special from the very first row.
Our best-selling 100% merino singles are soft against the skin and available in 24 hand-dyed colorways. Perfect for shawls, lightweight sweaters, and baby items. Grown and processed sustainably in the USA.
$18.50 / skein
A chunky, arm-knit-friendly yarn spun locally in the Texas Hill Country — earthy, rustic, and completely irresistible. Knitters love it for quick weekend projects and cozy home décor. Available in 10 natural colorways.
$24.00 / skein
Everything a new knitter needs in one beautifully wrapped package: two skeins of worsted yarn, a pair of bamboo needles, a stitch marker set, and a beginner's pattern card. Makes a wonderful gift any time of year.
$42.00 / kit
Our Story
Lena Torres opened The Wooly Nook because she couldn't find the kind of yarn shop she actually wanted to shop in — one that felt warm and unhurried, where every product on the shelf had been chosen because someone truly loved it. The Nook began as a pop-up at Austin's weekend markets before finding its permanent home, and from day one, the reception from the Austin maker community was extraordinary.
Our mission is simple: help people make beautiful things. Whether you've been knitting for forty years or you just discovered crochet last Tuesday, you belong here. We take the time to learn what you're working on, suggest the right fiber and tools for your skill level, and cheer you on every step of the way. This isn't just retail — it's a gathering place for makers of all kinds.
We are fiercely committed to supporting local and independent artisans. The majority of the yarns you'll find at The Wooly Nook are sourced from small-batch dyers and family farms, many right here in Texas. We believe that buying handmade and buying local ripples outward in the best possible way — strengthening the creative economy and keeping craft alive in our community.
Lena hand-selects every skein, every needle set, and every pattern book that comes through our door. Nothing gets a shelf spot unless it meets the Wooly Nook standard: quality you can feel, value that respects your effort, and a story worth telling. We're proud to be your neighborhood yarn shop, and we can't wait to meet you.
Lena Torres, Founder
"I want every customer to leave feeling inspired and supported — that's the whole point."
What We Carry
Three categories, all handpicked with care. Everything you need to start — or finish — your next favorite project.
100% US-grown merino in 24 hand-dyed colorways. Soft, durable, and gorgeous in any project.
Locally spun, thick and quick — ideal for cowls, blankets, and weekend-project magic.
An alpaca-merino blend that drapes beautifully and works up into the softest accessories imaginable.
A cotton-linen blend that's breathable and crisp — perfect for Texas summers and market bags.
A rotating selection of small-batch, hand-dyed skeins from independent Texas dyers. Every batch is unique.
Sustainably sourced bamboo needles — smooth, lightweight, and gentle on your hands during long sessions.
A complete set of nickel-plated interchangeable circular needles in a zippered leather-look case.
A cheerful mix of locking and ring stitch markers in a tiny zippered tin. Great stocking stuffer.
Wearable row counters made by a local Austin jewelry maker — functional and genuinely pretty.
Canvas and cotton project bags in various sizes — screen-printed with original Wooly Nook artwork.
A two-hour in-store class for absolute beginners. Cast on, knit, purl — you'll leave with your first swatch.
A full Saturday workshop for confident beginners — cast on a top-down sweater and get three months of follow-up support.
A curated shelf of independent pattern books — from modern colorwork to timeless lace design.
Bring your project, grab a chair. We host a free knit night on the last Thursday of every month — all skill levels welcome.
Original patterns designed by Lena — downloadable PDFs for scarves, hats, shawls, and home goods.
A Peek Inside
A little visual tour of the Nook — the textures, the colors, and the cozy corners that make this place feel like home.
The yarn wall — organized by color
Hand-dyed merino in new spring tones
Our indie dyer corner
Knit night — good yarn, good company
Gift wrapping for the makers in your life
Made with love in Austin, TX
What Customers Say
Don't just take our word for it — here's what some of our favorite regulars have to say.
★★★★★
"I stumbled into The Wooly Nook on a Saturday afternoon and walked out two hours later with three skeins of that gorgeous hand-dyed merino and a new circle of friends. Lena helped me pick colors for a shawl I'd been putting off for months. She even sent me home with a free sample of the alpaca blend. This is exactly the kind of shop Austin needs."
Marisol G.
Austin, TX — Knitter of 12 years
★★★★★
"I took the beginner knitting class here in January and it completely changed my weekends. The class was small, relaxed, and Lena was endlessly patient with my wobbly tension. Six months later I just finished my first sweater using the Texas Chunky yarn. I'm in the shop almost every week now and the staff remembers my name and my projects. That kind of warmth is rare."
Priya N.
Austin, TX — Beginner turned sweater knitter
★★★★★
"The Wooly Nook is my happy place. I've been to yarn shops in five different cities and this is the one I'd move neighborhoods for. The selection is thoughtful without being overwhelming, the prices are fair, and the vibe is just so genuinely friendly. I bought my daughter's first knitting kit here for her birthday and Lena wrapped it beautifully. My daughter now calls it 'the cozy yarn store' and that says everything."
Rebecca T.
Cedar Park, TX — Devoted regular
Come Find Us
We'd love to see you in person. Pop in any time during our open hours — no appointment needed.
Address
Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 555-0134
chrisp3950+andtest083@gmail.com
Austin, TX
Stop in and we'll point you to your next favorite project. We're right in the heart of Austin's maker community.
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