Knitting, crocheting, and the fiber arts are no longer a craft of the past. People of all ages, genders, and backgrounds are interested in learning how to knit.
My dream of owning a yarn shop came true in July 2017 when I opened an online store, The Modern Skein Online Shop. On March 8, 2018, we opened the doors on McCown Street in downtown Montgomery. Fast-forward to February 2020, when we expanded the shop and doubled its size, allowing for a sitting room to knit and an enlarged room of yarn.
The Modern Skein offers curated yarns, knitting and crocheting accessories, totes, and other fiber-related items to continue to be the modern source for all Artisan craft needs.
The employees are always available to help you find the perfect yarn for your patterns and to keep you informed about the latest trends, colors, and designers. They can also search Ravelry, an online database of over 750,000 patterns- from vintage patterns to modern crop tops, quirky stuffed animals, and stunning shawls—to help you find the perfect project aligned with your skill level.
Many brands we have are from Independent Hand Dyers, with each skein skillfully colored by hand by local dyers and from around the world.
Everyone can learn to knit or crochet as patterns are well written, easy YouTube tutorials are available, and our experienced staff is available, so customers are empowered to try new skills or stitches without frustration.
Knitting and crocheting are no longer skills of the past. People of all ages and genders are interested in learning how to knit.
The Modern Skein is different from your typical yarn shop, focusing on all-natural fibers. We focus on wool, cotton, linen, alpaca, and yak, as well as various breeds of sheep—Masham, Merino, Targee, Polwarth, Rambouillet, and others. Natural wools are incredibly soft and breathable, unlike synthetic fibers, which retain heat and moisture. Many brands that we carry are also GOTS Certified or Organic.