Review

Knit PicksChecked by Vetteroo review

Knitters buying yarn in bulk.

We check it out so you don’t have to.

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What it is
Yarn, knitting needles, patterns and kits sold direct
Best for
Knitters and crocheters who want low-cost yarn
Price
From about $4 a skein
Prices checked
October 31, 2026

We researched Knit Picks's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Knit Picks ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Knitters buying yarn in bulk.
  • Crocheters.
  • Beginners buying needle sets.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit for crafters who want big-name yarn brands.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Knit Picks’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 31, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Knit Picks ourselves.

Browse the catalog, check the return window for the item you want, and check out.

Key features in use

  • Yarn
  • Needles
  • Patterns
  • Kits
  • Refund promise

Setup and learning curve

None.

Integrations

None.

Support

Email, chat or phone; see its site.

Real-world use cases

  • Knitting
  • Crochet
  • Gifts
  • Learning

What it costs

Prices checked October 31, 2026, from Knit Picks’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • Yarn on its site started around $4 a skein, with kits and needle sets higher (checked October 30, 2026).
  • Its terms describe a full refund on Knit Picks-branded products.

What we like

  • Low prices on its own yarn.
  • Full refund on its own brand.
  • Trustpilot 3.2 from 3,381.
  • Patterns and kits.

What to watch for

  • Mostly its own brand.
  • Mixed shipping reviews.
  • Colors can look different.
  • Shipping minimums.

The main alternative: Michaels

Michaels sells yarn too.

What it costs: Varies by item

Pick Knit Picks if you…

  • want low-cost yarn.
  • want needle sets.
  • want patterns.

Pick Michaels if you…

  • want name brands.
  • want store pickup.
  • want other crafts.

Our take

Knit Picks is a long-running yarn seller with low prices and a refund promise on its own products.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
Knit Picks Checked by VetterooKnitters and crocheters who want low-cost yarnFrom about $4 a skeinFull refund on its own brand
MichaelsCrafters who want kits and supplies with store pickupVaries by itemSee its return policy

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • Knit Picks's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 31, 2026
  • Knit Picks's Trustpilot profile, read October 31, 2026
  • Michaels's details: read on its official pages on October 31, 2026 (comparison only; not reviewed)
  • The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 31, 2026)

Sources

Ready to try Knit Picks?

  • Full refund on its own brand
  • From about $4 a skein
Visit Knit Picks’s official siteTakes you to Knit Picks’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.