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The Naked Sheep Knit Shop
Category: Shopping Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts [Edit]
2142 N Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97217
Neighborhoods: North Portland, Overlook
(503) 283-2004
- Hours:
Tue-Wed 10 am - 6 pm
Thu 10 am - 9 pm
Fri 10 am - 5 pm
Sat 10 am - 4 pm
Sun 12 pm - 4 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for The Naked Sheep Knit Shop
Review Highlights
14 reviews in English
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Review from Kimberly P.
Portland, OR
2/9/2012
This is a great yarn shop. It has a wonderful community that has developed among the customers. Cheri is always helpful, with project issues, yarn and other knitting needs. I do have to say that sometimes when there are groups hanging out knitting, we can get boisterous and rambunctious. So come join the fun!!
I do have to reply to Candice B - I want to tell her that it is standard policy that all special orders from any yarn shop are non refundable. If you order it you pay for it , so don't order it unless you really want it. -
Review from Candice B.
Vancouver, WA
1/29/2012
My first (and last) experience with this shop was absolutely terrible.
The owner is a hateful, nasty woman who doesn't greet you when you come in or thank you/wish you a good day when you leave - she knit and ignored us for several minutes when we arrived, despite only one other person being there, who was also knitting. Even when I summoned up the courage to speak with her and explained what I was looking for (my husband took me to pick out a knitting/crochet kit as a present) she continually pushed a set that cost more and belittled what I was interested in, saying the only reason to choose it was it was "cheap"!
She also lies outrageously - both my husband and I heard her say it "could take up to" 2 weeks for the kit they didn't have to arrive when she ordered it right then and there and we paid for it, witnessing this. Not to mention no receipt, and she conveniently left out very pertinent information.
It took 3.5 weeks (nearly a month) to arrive and by then we didn't need it anymore. When we called to tell them we wouldn't be picking it up and to issue a refund, first she wouldn't listen to my husband and said that sales are final on special orders (she NEVER informed us it was a special order, OR their policies for them) so, I called her.
I was patient and calm with the shop owner but she continually refused to listen to me, even ignoring me when I cited the website for the store's guarantee,
"At this time, we do not sell yarn or needles on-line.
Give us a call, and we'd be happy to ship something out to you.
Yarn, needles, more patterns?
Take a look at the products we stock in our Portland store.
Give us a call, and let us know what you're looking for.
We're always happy to help.
Your Order is Guaranteed!
If you are not 100% Satisfied, let us know and we will make it right!"
All she would offer was store credit, and from the sneering attitude she had with me from the beginning I never wanted to go to her store again, so I declined the store credit and again requested a refund - mind you, this is on merchandise that is brand new, that we have not picked up or even touched, and she again refused! She lied when she said, "I TOLD you I wouldn't order it until January 1st!" (We WATCHED her order it and heard exactly what she said together.) I suggested I would contact the BBB, to which she laughed! It was amusing how determined she was to be horrid to me, because at one point she told me, "I won't talk to you anymore, I have CUSTOMERS to take care of!" To which I said, "I am a customer." She viciously replied, "I will put you on hold!!"
When she came back she again refused to issue any refund on the brand-new items we had not picked up, so I was left with nothing else I could do but to let her know that if she refused to issue a refund, we would have to contact our credit card company and have them dispute the charge.
She became even more hateful and nasty towards me after this, if it were possible, and grudgingly stated she would refund our money, but that I may never set foot in her store, in fact, I was not allowed to call her store ever again, and she would only deal with my husband!
When she did speak with my husband she drilled it into him how very banned I am once again, and a few days later we received our refund.
The horrible customer service and lying alone, regardless of my "status" there, I would never go back - there are plenty of other local friendly, non-cliquish yarn stores that are happy to receive my business, and quite a bit of it. -
Review from Angela P.
Portland, OR
2/2/2012
I've shopped here several times and always feel like I've interrupted a private party I wasn't invited to. Each time, the indifferent owner has been so engrossed in a conversation with one of her friends that she can't be bothered to say "hello", let alone offer up any customer service. They have a small, decent selection of yarns & normally I seek out local businesses. But there are better yarn stores in town with friendly, service-driven employees.
Comment from Brad C. of The Naked Sheep Knit Shop 2/3/2012
I'm sorry that you felt ignored when you came into The Naked… More » -
Review from L.A. W.
Portland, OR
8/2/2011
First - read the "filtered" reviews at the bottom. Not sure how Yelp does this filter but I think they need to update it.
Anywho - LOVE the shop. I'm a 10+ years knitter and been to shops all over the country and I have to say the N.S. is one of the friendliest and fun-est shops. The regular group is warm and eccclectic. The conversation is varied - funny, educational, raunchy, heartbreaking and uplifting. All while knitting!!! I am, once again, fascinated by the people who knit at the shop, their stories, their projects and their hearts. LOVE IT!!! It is the atmosphere the Cheri, the owner, cultivates.
Why four stars- for me personally - location. I'm on the other side and corner of the city and most of the time the traffic is not fun. Clearly not Cheri's problem as she always has a warm smile everytime I, or anyone else, walks through the door and it makes up for the irritation of the 5N. -
Review from Trumary S.
Vancouver, WA
4/1/2011
The ladies here are the best. Since my neighborhood knitting & yarn shop closed, I don't get over here often enough. They have an amazing selection, excellent service and the people are some of the nicest you can find.
I'm sorry someone thought the music was weird, but PORTLAND IS WEIRD. Get over it. If you own a shop, you have the right to play what you want. The owners put their blood, sweat, and tears into the place. I can overlook most music for 20 or so minutes.
Knit shops are about finding that amazing yarn that you can't get anywhere else, finding someone who can help you figure out that gnarly pattern or take a class from an expert who's made that silly sock 50 times over.
Portland needs shops like this (but not too many or this one may go away too!) :)
BTW - you want weird music, go to that knitting shop on Broadway. There you will experience weird music, pay high prices AND be ignored. Here, you just get great service, kind staff and a great shop. :)Listed in: Services
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Review from Liz G.
12/29/2008 ROTD 10/5/2009
Arctic Blast 08 had gotten to me in a big way and I needed an indoor activity aside from tv watching cat petting (and, you know, beer drinking). So I headed over to the Naked Sheep in search of yarn, needles, and most importantly a book to teach me how to knit.
I expected the woman manning the store to frown upon my attempt to teach myself, and instead force me into a class. But she was actually incredibly helpful, selecting a book that she thought would be most helpful, and pointing me in the direction of the best yarns for the first project in the book. Once I had picked the prettiest yarns she selected the right needles and gave me a few warnings (beginners always knit too tight, don't knit too tight! I did. I think it looks neater.) She also invited me to their weekly knitting night to get help on my first project, or just to hangout and meet other knitters and be inspired. I approve.
As far as price and selection I can't comment all that much, as I said, this was my first project. But they seemed to have a range of yarns, although the store isn't huge. There's a section of books in the back, including a big section of what appeared to be reference patterns, and a table for perusing said books. There's a sitting area in front, where they apparently host Thursday knitting nights.
Overall super cozy and friendly. Even if you can't find your perfect yarn I'm sure you could strike up a conversation about your new favorite design and pick up a new technique or two. -
Review from Shane S.
3/12/2008 1 photo
I decided to teach myself to knit with a kit from CostCo over a vacation. Needless to say, that didn't work so well. Living in the neighborhood, I went in and talked to Cheri, and got signed up for a learn to knit class. That was January 2007, and I've been a knitting fool ever since.
Friendly and knowledgeable, a large selection clearly labeled with easy to understand logic, and just two blocks away, how can I go wrong? I would recommend them to anyone with a knitting bug.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Beth S.
Portland, OR
3/10/2011
I want to love this place. It is the closest yarn shop to my house. I love to support local businesses. I just don't dig it. Every time I shop here I feel uncomfortable and am not feeling it. The yarn is fine, but I don't get excited about it. The worst part is the music that they play here. I've been in here about 10 -15 times and each time the music is so bad I want to leave. It's distracting. Show tunes or some other bad stuff that my mom would listen to (no offense mom).
Comment from Brad C. of The Naked Sheep Knit Shop 3/11/2011
Thanks for the review. You'll be happy to know that we now… More » -
Review from Courtney S.
Portland, OR
9/17/2007 7 Check-ins Here
This is the friendliest knit shop in Portland. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful and fun.
The shop is cozy and bright and selection of yarn and other knitting goodies unsurpassed.
I'm so glad this is my closest LYS as it is also my favorite! -
Review from Mokihana W.
Damascus, OR
Updated - 2/18/2010
I was in North Portland today and needed some stitch markers, so of course stopped in at Naked Sheep. I was very cordially greeted by Cheri and she showed me just where the stitch markers were. I wandered around the store (didn't have much time because hubby was waiting in the car (were were working)) but noticed the wonderful needle felting critter kits, and asked Cheri about them. She was very helpful and I know they will be in my future at some point.
There was a group of ladies all knitting who looked like they were having a wonderful time. I wish I could've spent more time here today, but alas, time and tide (and husbands) wait for no woman.
It was a very pleasant, if brief, shopping experience. I really like the shop and the yarn they carry. Thanks Cheri!Listed in: Itchy fingers
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3/16/2009
I've been to the shop several times and have always been cordially greeted. There's a good supply… Read more »
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Review from Valery M.
Hillsboro, OR
9/13/2008
It didn't take long for me to consider the Naked Sheep my own personal preferred LYS. Cheri is great - helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate about knitting. There is a great yarn selection covering a wide array of fibers, colors, textures, and weights, not to mention plenty of notions, needles, hooks, and books. There are even classes and knit nights!
My only reason for giving four stars rather than five is that I crochet, and the shop is very heavily knitting-biased, with little support for crocheters. Also, the yarn can be a bit pricey, especially when you need enough for a large project.
But, that hasn't stopped me from going back again and again, and telling all my fiber artist friends that they are the best LYS in town!Comment from Brad C. of The Naked Sheep Knit Shop 11/3/2009
Thanks for the input. We've taken it to heart and added… More » -
Review from R M.
Portland, OR
3/13/2010
I took a class last November at the Naked Sheep Knit Shop with LaVon. She is an excellent, patient instructor and I would recommend her classes to anyone interested in picking up some needles.
The shop itself is very nice - full of beautiful yarns of all types. Beware that it's very tempting -- once you go in, you might want to buy one of everything in the whole store! They also have a nice selection of magazines and books related to knitting and crocheting. -
Review from Anne N.
Portland, OR
3/27/2008
This is the friendliest and most consistent yarn store in Portland. They have a great yarn selection, good prices and a cozy environment. The staff is friendly and helpful.
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Review from celia h.
Portland, OR
2/4/2009
great little business. helpful owner, great selection of yarn and patterns.
