The Spinning Room in Altamont

Review №1

2021-10-14

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 didnt 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!!

Review №2

2019-01-19

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.

Review №3

2019-10-27

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.

Review №4

2019-07-23

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.

Review №5

2021-11-23

Superior quality yarn. The friendly environment and always helpful team makes it the place to shop.

Review №6

2018-05-10

Very nice staff, greeted me as soon as I walked in the door and was very helpful. The space is filled with yarn and very cozy, but the yarn is well organized and its easy to find what you need. They carry a bit of Juniper Moon Farm, which I like to use, as well as Cascade. A bit of a windy drive from 90, I felt like I was in the middle of nowhere for twenty minutes, and the parking is less than ideal. I dont like having to cross the street just to park and the parking next to the building seems to be for the apartments next door, but thats not a customer service issue and I can easily look past it. Will go again.

Review №7

2022-02-09

My favorite local yarn shop. Lots of variety in some very nice yarns, including local fibers. Very helpful people, all kinds of classes for knit and crochet, even info on spinning.

Review №8

2018-10-04

I’m the wife of a truck driver and we had stopped for the night about 12 minutes away drive from The Spinning Room. I was going to take a Lyft over to their store however was extremely bummed upon learning that a lift would cost me $38 round trip and would completely eat up my yarn money.I contacted the store and asked if they happen to have anyone whom lives in this direction and would pass me and could drop off yarn if I purchased via the phone.I was promptly told they would in fact be able to do this for me and was sent pics of yarn choices from some local dyers, as I had asked about local yarn suppliers specifically.I chose my yarn, made my purchase, and received my text receipt and got signed up for their email faster than you can wind a mini skein on a swift.Now I sit here in the truck waiting for either Nancy or Lisa to finish work for the day and drop my yarn off on their way home.Oh and did I mention that they wind your skeins at no charge when you purchase yarn.I haven’t ever stepped foot in their brick and mortar store and they still have the best customer service I have EVER received in my LIFE!Thank you so very much for going above and beyond for a fellow yarn lover!

Review №9

2017-03-26

There are always a friendly staff member and regulars who are willing to help inside. The selection of yarn is great with a steady selection and a good rotation of new items.

Review №10

2022-02-10

These Ladies are the kindest most helpful most caring individuals I have ever had the privilege of dealing with