The Black Squirrel is an independent, woman-owned yarn shop. It is a bright and open space with a giant selection of carefully curated items. The shop specializes in indie-dyed yarns from US-based, woman-owned, small-batch dyers. It offers a large selection of non-superwash, luxury, and budget friendly yarns, including bright and colorful ones, wool, and fiber. It also has possibly the largest selection of notions and accessories in the Bay Area. There is a cozy sit and knit area, and the service is warm, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable. The staff is nice, very welcoming, and always willing to help. The main objective is to encourage creativity in the community, making the shop an asset to any knitter.
Awesome selection! Super helpful, friendly staff. They teach classes. Nice community feel.
February 2026
Had an excellent experience at Black Squirrel, the staff and owner are incredibly knowledgeable and answered all my questions about yarns (superwash vs nonsuperwash) and dying with natural elements. We left with exactly what we needed and even more than that ;) I will definitely be coming back for more!
February 2026
Gorgeous natural fiber yarns, friendly and knowledgeable staff, sunny atmosphere where knitters can gather and work together on projects. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
