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KnitPicks

Overview

KnitPicks has a rating of 3.1 stars from 42 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. KnitPicks ranks 21st among Knitting sites.

  • Service
    6
  • Value
    5
  • Shipping
    5
  • Returns
    5
  • Quality
    6

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 77.8%
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  • I contacted Customer Service and they happily said they would send out another order at no charge.
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Top Positive Review

“I bought the wrong yarn...”

Andi M.
8/16/21

I thought I was buying cotton yarn, but I bought acrylic. I realised very quickly after placing my order and sent emails asking to hold the order. Unfortunately they shipped the order before reading my email. After a bit of communication they organised to ship me cotton yarn at no cost/no shipping and said I didn't have to send the acrylic back! What a great user experience. They now have a lifetime fan who will definitely purchase more.

Top Critical Review

“Absolutely horrible customer service and employees”

Rachel R.
10/11/23

I always give business chances and pretty laid back about things. Recently I sent in a return with Knit Picks and after 2 weeks there was no update on item or refund so contacted support. Not only did I get rude replies, unprofessional and not standing by their own terms, I was offered a "one time only" refund... By check... In another month. When I told them I have no way of cashing a check and frustrated waiting more, they again were rude. They refused to do anything electronically and implying this was a huge favor to give me a refund while my item was stuck in shipping. At the point of this review it's been 4 months, my item (sent in the same package and their pre made label) is still in transit in the same state. Thankfully PayPal was able to refund me because I refuse to wait more. Of course what USPS does we don't have control over, but as a business you have control over what you want to stand for, trying to fix issue and not be rude. Lastly, my check came today and on it states "reason: irate customer", completely unprofessional and this is money they owe the customer. I now wish I could go back and be irate.

Reviews (42)

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Thumbnail of user andim30
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 16th, 2021

I thought I was buying cotton yarn, but I bought acrylic. I realised very quickly after placing my order and sent emails asking to hold the order. Unfortunately they shipped the order before reading my email. After a bit of communication they organised to ship me cotton yarn at no cost/no shipping and said I didn't have to send the acrylic back! What a great user experience. They now have a lifetime fan who will definitely purchase more.

Products used:
Cotton crochet yarn

Thumbnail of user judyf678
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 25th, 2023
Verified purchase

All my knitting needles and yarn tools come from KnitPicks --they are a 'dream' to use and enjoy. Their yarn is sublime...and customer service is SO friendly and helpful. Hooray for KnitPicks!

Thumbnail of user lynnl704
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 11th, 2023
Verified purchase

I have never been disappointed with yarn from Knitpicks...I do have my favorites - Wool of the Andes Worsted - but all have been just great for the projects I am knitting. Thank you Knitpicks for great yarn and service.

Thumbnail of user rar19863
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 11th, 2023

I always give business chances and pretty laid back about things. Recently I sent in a return with Knit Picks and after 2 weeks there was no update on item or refund so contacted support. Not only did I get rude replies, unprofessional and not standing by their own terms, I was offered a "one time only" refund... By check... In another month. When I told them I have no way of cashing a check and frustrated waiting more, they again were rude. They refused to do anything electronically and implying this was a huge favor to give me a refund while my item was stuck in shipping. At the point of this review it's been 4 months, my item (sent in the same package and their pre made label) is still in transit in the same state. Thankfully PayPal was able to refund me because I refuse to wait more. Of course what USPS does we don't have control over, but as a business you have control over what you want to stand for, trying to fix issue and not be rude. Lastly, my check came today and on it states "reason: irate customer", completely unprofessional and this is money they owe the customer. I now wish I could go back and be irate.

Products used:
Knitting needles

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Thumbnail of user carolh2518
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 11th, 2023
Verified purchase

Website worked. Had discount code. All went smoothly. As always. Reliable company. Great products.

Thumbnail of user lorip736
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 17th, 2023

First time ordering and not happy with some product. Was told to mail back. It's been 2 weeks now and still no credit. No phone number to call and question. Will not order anything from them again. Beware be ordering!

Tip for consumers:
Slow shipping, poor customer service. Still waiting for a credit from 2 weeks ago

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Thumbnail of user emilyo407
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 6th, 2023
Verified purchase

Excellent service and delivery. Hawthorne fingering yarn is so smooth with no cuts or knots on the hank. Beautiful selection of colors.

Thumbnail of user anastaciaz2
1 review
5 helpful votes
November 16th, 2020

This is about a recent customer service incident.

I just called the customer service phone number for Knit Picks about a recent order - one I made less than ten minutes before calling.

Not only was the woman rude and unhelpful, she hung up on me in the middle of a sentence - before I even had a chance to explain why I was calling.

I understand she's only human and doing her job, but the rudeness is completely unacceptable. I worked in retail over 15 years so I get how tough it can be, but the woman's behavior was completely unacceptable.

Thumbnail of user deef51
3 reviews
32 helpful votes
July 14th, 2019

I have consistently used KnitPicks in the past knowing that I have to order early for any projects I plan to do since it does take them a longer time to ship out orders than most other fiber companies. Due to their recent stance choosing to support Ravelry, I will now be searching for a new commercial yarn supplier for my wool yarns.

Thumbnail of user marvinm313
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
May 11th, 2023
Verified purchase

They work very well. Would recommend them. I can now make much larger knitted projects than before.

Thumbnail of user maryj3346
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 25th, 2023
Verified purchase

I love the dishie cottons. So easy to work with. Great product and fast delivery when ordered.

Thumbnail of user koleenh
1 review
7 helpful votes
May 19th, 2020

I ordered yarn for a project April 20. It is mow May 19 and no order in sight. I understand they were shut down for a little while. Customer service says they shipped May 2. I don't know what is happening, but I won't order from them again. This is ridiculous!

Thumbnail of user bethj296
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 11th, 2023
Verified purchase

Perfect for baby clothing - soft and washable and perfect color

Thumbnail of user maryannd440
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 10th, 2023
Verified purchase

Knit picks is always prompt in supplying me with my current addiction.

Thumbnail of user sunshinej8
1 review
2 helpful votes
May 24th, 2022

I have had to send back incorrect orders twice. They paid for the return postage, but it takes close to a month for them to get the yarn back. Then it's at least another month for a credit to hit your credit card. I called customer service yesterday because it's been six weeks without seeing a credit. The rude woman said it was done two weeks prior and to call my credit card co. After calling my CC and having to file a dispute, the woman called me back and said "oops" it didn't get done. Never again will I do business with them. Their yarn isn't all that great that I'd endure another iffy sale with them. I hope they see these reviews. They lost a customer.

Thumbnail of user amberc602
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 27th, 2022

Whoever I talked to on the phone was so sour and impolite. I literally said "thanks! Have a good day! She she didn't reply at all, just hung up. Lol, like okay.

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Thumbnail of user dianes2696
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 1st, 2023
Verified purchase

Good price for quality yarn. Shipping was quick and arrived promptly.

Thumbnail of user beatriceoj
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
October 10th, 2014

Tip for consumers:
I like It

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Thumbnail of user heathern33
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
June 6th, 2017

I have always loved knitpicks and have been shopping with them for 10 years... yarn and notions and needles. I also buy from my LYS so have a good perspective on quality and service. I recently asked for a replacement on cables that had passed the warranty period of 1 year. They politely replaced the cables (one time courtesy) and didn't hassle me at all. Quick, easy and top notch.

Thumbnail of user michelled2281
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 28th, 2023

This was my first-time ordering yarn from this company. The yarn got all untwisted on the trip here but that's just poor packaging. I am very disappointed with the packaging. My yarn was just tossed in a cardboard box with 6 flimsy pieces of aired up plastic tossed on top. Taped and shipped. No care went into the packaging whatsoever. We get a lot of rain. Had it been one of those rainy days, my yarn would have been ruined. When I order yarn from other places, they do me the courtesy of at least placing the yarn in plastic so that if the box gets water damage the yarn is saved. Do better knit picks. I also was not able to submit a review on their site. It said that my verification code was not correct. But it was.

Thumbnail of user josephinec37
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
July 29th, 2019

KnitPicks yarns are top quality. The patterns are lovely and so are the tools and accessories. I have had to call about replacing broken knitting needles and customer service promptly replaced the items for free.

Thumbnail of user ellieb28
6 reviews
66 helpful votes
April 30th, 2015

Huge variety of yarns, especially if you're like me and enjoy working with fingering/sock weight yarn. Affordable prices, too. They ship pretty quickly (with the possible exception of high-traffic times like Cyber Monday) and customer service is excellent. I just wish they hadn't discontinued my favorite yarn (Felici).

Thumbnail of user maryanng3
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
Thumbnail of user ginnyk7
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 13th, 2019

Beware that if you pay for expedited shipping this is a company that will take your money and ship ground if they feel it will get to you within the max number of days you have paid for. Would never have discovered this except there was a snaffoo with Fedex. This is a company you can't depend on. Will not use them again as they cost me business!

Tip for consumers:
Stick with regular ground. They scam you on anything else.

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Thumbnail of user daisynozaki
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 8th, 2023

PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS COMPANY. I am SHOCKED. There are so many good reviews so I decided to take the leap & placed a large order of 176$ on November 20th, payement went through all was good until:

November 29th I get a payement reversal of 176$ & no email from knitpicks, so I just assume my order was canceled for not having the yarn in stock or something so I spent the 176$ on lovecrafts instead that night.

December 4th I get 174$ taken out of my account from Knitpicks, my chequing account is now in the negatives owing -174$, I call knitpicks customer service and speak to BARBARA HENNINGS & it was the worst service I've EVER had in my life, she left me in tears. Very rude & unhelpful, she was laughing on the phone with someone else in the background, it was disgusting. I've never in my life dealt with such an evil condescending customer service representative in my life. She was claiming she doesn't see the payement reversal or them taking 174$ out, I even asked why it was 2$ less then what I had paid and she ignored me. She emailed me after the call saying she would send to specialist to investigate the payement problem, I sent her proof that it was taken out by knitpicks, literal screenshots from from chequing account, Barbara said it was CIBC (my bank) that took out the money without authorization & that I should call them to figure out why & that knitpicks would not refund me for the inconvenience which left me in the negatives, I called CIBC already knowing it was obviously not the bank's mistake & CIBC COMFIRMED this. The bank said what happened is Knitpicks charged me the wrong amount, then gave me a refund and tried days later charging me the right amount. I emailed Barabara letting her know & have been ignored since.

This company will not take accountability for their mistakes, they will actually pretend they don't see charges, I'm seriously shocked.

I also received my order with 7 balls of yarn missing (Barbara said she would fulfill the 7 missing balls but thats it, I even said I just wanted my money back since I took my business elsewhere cause they refunded me) She refused a refund even with proof of their mistake that caused me tremendous stress & This was the biggest headache I've had in a longtime & I am absolutely shocked with how terrible this customer service representative was. The yarn was alright but not worth this experience. Please warn your yarn friends. Nobody should have to experience this.

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