Located in Northeast Portland, OR, Twisted is a locally owned yarn and craft supply shop. Established in June, 2007 by Shannon Squire and Emily Williams, Twisted offers local crafters a warm environment to find knitting supplies, work on projects, and meet with friends. Customers will be delighted with the great selections of natural, organic, and fair trade yarns in addition to local products. Those who enjoy knitting socks will want to check out the “Great Wall of Sock Yarn,” which features yarn and supplies specifically for sock knitters. Portland locals who are interested in enhancing their skills, can take advantage of the variety of classes available for all skill levels.
When Shannon and Emily opened Twisted, they wanted to create a welcoming environment that was a delightful place for customers to spend time. With a lounge area designed for customers to spread out, Twisted has certainly become a relaxing place to work on craft projects. There is also a shaded, outdoor seating area open during the summer for those who want to soak up the nice weather while knitting. To add to the homey feel of the shop, there is a tea bar featuring a variety of artisan teas, including tea from local company Tao of Tea.
In addition to enjoying knitting, the staff members at Twisted are craft enthusiasts in general. While the shop specializing in yarn, needles, and notions, there is also a selection of other crafting supplies. With products available for spinning, felting, beading, weaving, and embroidery, Portland locals may discover a new hobby to enjoy in addition to knitting.
If you create something with supplies from Twisted that you would like to give to out-of-town family and friends, stop by one of the Portland PostalAnnex locations to ship via UPS or FedEx. The friendly professionals at PostalAnnex can even compare shipping rates to find the best rate and service for shipping your packages.
Twisted
2310 NE Broadway St
Portland, OR 97262
P: (503) 922-1150
Hours
Sun – Sat: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Image: Twisted Facebook
Sources: Twisted Facebook; Twisted website; Yelp