The Spinning Room

As always, my visit is pleasant and the staff so very helpful

Despite visiting Albany many times in the last few years, this was the first time I had visited The Spinning Room - and I absolutely loved it!! I went about 45 mins before closing and didn't feel at all rushed or like I was being pushed out of the shop; the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and they had actually engaging conversation about what type of craft I do, yarns I use, what I make, etc. It is such a homey feeling shop and despite preparing for the upcoming Rhinebeck festival, they were fully stocked! I highly suggest checking out this sweet yarn shop every time you get the chance!!

Everything about this shop is excellent. Amazing atmosphere thanks to the terrific staff. The yarns are amazing and their classes are helpful regardless of your skill level. The knitting circles are fun. Really supportive and fun place. It’s a must do.

Shop is small with an excellent variety of yarns, needles, and other items. Owner very knowledgeable and six knitters were around a table, including one man, no stranger to the group, with three knitters back in another room. When a hank of yarn is purchased, they have a contraption to wind the yarn into a nice ball. They have packages of 5 double-pointed needles for sock making along with varieties of fingerling yarns. It is welcoming and big-hearted there! Lots of samples.

Such a lovely store! Cooperatively owned, lots of gorgeous and affordable yarns. I stopped in on my way through New York and was struck by how welcoming and helpful the woman who was working was. In the time I was there, I was able to see what a community the shop has built over the past many years of its existence.