Welcome to Silver Threads & Golden Needles!
We hope you'll visit us on East Main Street in downtown Franklin, North Carolina. We have something for every yarn enthusiast!
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11-4; Saturday 11:30-4
Earlier and later by appointment, just give us a call.
Please call ahead if you're driving from far away. We'd be sorry to miss you!
Read about us in Rabun's Laurel!
YARN BRANDS INCLUDE: Noro, Schoeller & Stahl, Art Yarn, Louet, Ornaghi, RY, Zitron, Hemp for Knitting, Schulana, Woolpak, Jade Sapphire, Regia, Malabrigo, Mountain Colors, Gemstone Farms Alpaca, Windy Valley Muskox, Buffalo Gold, Nomad Yarns Camel, Himalaya Yarns, SWTC (SouthWest Trading Company), Plymouth
Handspun yarns by Windy Wool Windings and Wooly Lamb
YARN TYPES INCLUDE: alpaca, angora, buffalo, bamboo, camel, soy, corn, quiviut, cashmere, recycled sari silk from Nepal, hemp, wool, linen, mohair, silk, silk/mohair handpainted blend, cotton/acrylic, novelty, and more
NEEDLES: Addi Turbo, bamboo, rosewood, Bryspun Flexible plastic
SUPPLIES: buttons, felting needles and fiber, books, patterns, stitch markers, purse handles, point protectors, yarn bags and baskets, measuring tapes, and more!
MAGAZINES: Vogue Knitting, Creative Knitting, Crochet!, Knit 1, Interweave, Wild Fibers, Knit Simple
GOODIES: Ahava Hand & Body Care Products from Dead Sea Minerals, Finished Hand Knitted and Hand Woven gifts
FOR SPINNERS: roving and spinning wheels for sale, spinning classes offered
HAND KNIT KILT HOSE by special order, 6-8 week delivery. Knit from fingering or sport weight in super-wash wool. Can be customer color matched to your tartan, and custom fit to your foot and leg. Can be worn with elastic garters or traditional garter ties.
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