The Twisted Skein

Owner was extremely stand-offish and awkward to deal with. Will take my business elsewhere. Unfortunate when it seemed like such a great concept and even local at that matter.

I don't know how I just discovered this shop. I don't know what they are like during "normal" times, but I have bought yarn online for pickup from them twice in the past 5 weeks or so, and I am impressed. They have a large selection of some really nice yarns and have had great customer service. I will definitely be staying out of the yarn section at Michael's from now on. Supporting local businesses is much easier when they have quality goods and treat customers well!

My friend and I made a day trip to Bakersfield from Canoga Park. I had just a few weeks before discovered Tunisian Crochet and was hoping to go to a yarn shop while we were there to get some supplies. I did a search and found this shop. It it absolutely amazing. So many different yarns to choose from as well as plenty of needles and hooks. Tim and Ron were welcoming, friendly and so helpful. Ron took so much time to explain some tips about Tunisian crochet. He is so knowledgeable and even teaches a class. I will definitely be making my way back there.

My favorite place for all my yarn needs! The owner is very friendly and informed me of the selection of specialty yarns they carry. It's perfect for a "yarn snob" such as myself. Never going back to Michaels, lol! I definitely recommend you visit!

This is such s fun shop. Almost all of the local yarn stores in town have gone out of business so I was really excited when I heard about the Twisted Skein. I love that they have classes and a room where you can just hang out and work on your projects. The yarn is beautiful and they have some other fun things too. I hope they do well and continue to stay in business.

Amazing yarn shop! Stopped by on a whim while in Bakersfield and was so surprised by this wonderful spot. This place is worth a trip if you aren't a local but LUCKY YOU if you live close by. Tons of variety of yarn including local independent dyers and spinners as well as a beautiful in house brand. The place had a lot of customers when I stopped in but I was still greeted right away and given great customer service to help me find the right yarn for my next project. Please support small businesses like this one! Will be back to get more yarn for myself as well as gifts for fellow knitters in my life.

I actually haven't shopped here yet, but plan to. I am a knitter who doesn't live in Bakersfield, but presently in Florida. I when me and my husband moved from living overseas for over 20 years, we moved in with our son for about a year until our Florida home was built. And I always wanted to visit, but never got the chance. Now I'm here visiting my son on holiday and I called Twisted Skein the other day and asked for help with a pattern that I have been having trouble with for a while and both times I called, the gentlemen on the receiving end were so nice and willing to help and accommodating! Because between me and my son only having one car issue and he needs it for work, I have been unable to visit, but plan to tomorrow or Sunday hopefully!

They have a good selection of yarn in general and I like having a specialty yarn shop. They wind the ball right there and it is a nice service. The prices align with the usual going rate of luxury yarn.

Walked in and was immediately in yarn heaven. There's so much to choose from. I purchased some really nice quality sock yarn. I can't wait to go back and maybe get enough skeins of some wool and mohair to make a sweater!! Even better that it's a small local shop as I'd rather shop local than at a big chain. If you haven't been here you NEED to check it out!

As with most of our road trips, I always look for local yarn shops and this one is a treasure!! The owner gave us the grand tour explaining the different dyers and brands. They have a lovely line of their yarns dyed in-house! We will definitely be back again!!