Northampton Wools

Northampton Wools Create, learn, and grow -- our shop offers a wide range of fibers for your knitting pleasure.

We have a full selection of knitting needles and accessories as well as a knowledgeable staff ready to help you. Located one block from the center of Northampton, in Western Massachusetts, Northampton Wools offers a unique selection of hand knitting yarns, individualized instruction and many knitting accessories. Established in 1981
Located on the corner of Pleasant St and Armory St, Northampton W

ools is just one block from Main St. It has been called the gateway to shopping in downtown Northampton. The shop first opened in 1981 and Linda Daniels purchased it in 1988. We moved into our corner location in September of 2012 and this new space has lots of light that helps to showcase the gorgeous colors of all the yarns on the shelves. Easy parking and a downtown that is alive and kicking with well known restaurants and entertainment make Northampton a destination in itself

05/29/2026

Most knitters need this to keep their yarn balls under control!
New Mini Minders and Whirls make it easy to stop those runaway balls of yarn. Stop in soon to see one in action!love

Northampton will once again be the place to be in July!
05/26/2026

Northampton will once again be the place to be in July!

HOURS Thursday: 10am-6pmFriday + Saturday: 10am-7pmSunday: 11am-5pmRain or Shine! Participating shop hours may vary. Check a particular shop's hours to confirm!  Meet on the Sidewalkand explore every door for the best deals! Something’s coming to the sidewalks…And trust us, it’s not your ave...

I love pottery and I hope you all take this opportunity to see some of the work local potters are doing!
05/26/2026

I love pottery and I hope you all take this opportunity to see some of the work local potters are doing!

05/20/2026

Just a quick peek into the Malabrigo booth at h&h americas. Soon the yarn that I ordered will be in the shop ready for you to love, love, love as well!

05/18/2026

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05/18/2026

May 18,2026 A new cowl you can knit in 8 hours!

There is still time to purchase your ticket to our private show on Sunday morning at 10 am at the Tower Theaters in Sout...
05/16/2026

There is still time to purchase your ticket to our private show on Sunday morning at 10 am at the Tower Theaters in South Hadley. Buy your ticket today at northamptonwools.com

I can't believe I'm saying this, but THE SHEEP DETECTIVES has absolutely no business being this charming, or this emotional. This was a beautiful movie, and it made my eyes rain.

Based on the beloved novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, the film follows a flock of unusually observant sheep after their shepherd turns up dead, prompting them to secretly aid a local detective in unraveling the mystery. Yes, it’s basically Knives Out by way of wool, and somehow that works ridiculously well.

The voice cast is absolutely stacked, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, and Brett Goldstein all lending warmth, humor, and personality to every baa and suspicious glance. They're all very sweet, as well as often hilarious. Yet even with limited screen time, Hugh Jackman becomes the beating heart of the story as shepherd George, his warmth lingering over every moment even after he exits the screen. There's simply nothing this guy cannot do.

What catches you off guard is how surprisingly emotional the film becomes, quietly wrestling with grief and loss beneath all the cozy mystery antics. It never loses sight of being a safe, family-friendly experience, though, balancing heart with clever humor and somehow keeping it light enough for kids even when there's murder afoot. Even with CGI sheep everywhere, the movie sucks you in and makes you believe these are truly sentient beings solving a crime and living their best lives.

And the real winner? The genuinely inventive way the sheep become detectives in their own right, nudging clues and observations toward the baffled local investigator. It’s witty, heartfelt, and far smarter than you expect from a movie starring livestock.

The Sheep Detectives is already a highlight of the Summer, and it's only May. It's also most certainly worthy of a trip to the cinema.

We’re going to the movies and you can come too!Sunday, May 17, 2026. Doors open at 9:30am, movie starts at 10am at The T...
05/14/2026

We’re going to the movies and you can come too!
Sunday, May 17, 2026. Doors open at 9:30am, movie starts at 10am at The Tower Theaters in South Hadley Mass. Buy your ticket at northamptonwools.com. Price includes a small popcorn and a soft drink or water. Time to have some fun!

05/12/2026

Just another day filled with sunshine, knitting and lots of yarn! May your days be filled with the things that make you happy too.

05/11/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Address

29 Pleasant Street Ste 101
Northampton, MA
01060

Opening Hours

Monday 1:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14135864331

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