What's an Urban Wolf?

It's a question we get often, and it holds a special meaning to us. Yes, it has nothing to do with yarn, fiber, knitting, crocheting or any other fiber art. However, as you have experienced yourself, there is always something that inspires you. To some it is nature, others it is fitness, or even money. To us it is the amazing spirit of our Siberian Huskies. Kira Kira was our...

Happy Anniversary! Join us for Celebrations on September 7 & 10.

Happy Anniversary! Come Celebrate 2 Years with Us!It is hard to believe that two years ago on September 8th we opened our doors. It's been a wonderful and eventful, fun-filled two years and we have made tons of new friends. Join us for our regular knit night on September 7 where we will celebrate with wine and cookies. Then on September 10th come and see all of the wonderful fiber are...

All cotton and cotton blend yarns are 20% off at Urban Wolves!

Check out our collection of cotton and cotton blend yarns, now priced at 20% off! Pick up what you need before the shelves clear! You'll need to mention or enter the discount code COTTON16 to receive your discount. Cotton is a perfect fiber for a wide variety of projects including light sweaters, plush toys, pot holders, and more! And, it's just the thing for those with animal fiber allergies. Come...

Spinning into Fall at Urban Wolves!

Fall is in the air and fiber artists are starting to think a bit more about their favorite warm and fuzzy hobby. If you like yarn then you should love spinning...after all, it's about making your own yarn, just the way you want it to be. Urban Wolves and Sari Peterson can help you get a start in this great hobby, or advance your knowledge if you're already an accomplished...

Low Vision Clinic at Urban Wolves - 8/5/2015, 11am-1pm

Join us Wednesday, August 5th, from 11am to 1pm for The Low Vision Clinic, an exclusive look at available technologies for fiber artists with impaired vision...everything from high-powered reading glasses to computer-enhanced magnification. Patty White from The Low Vision Store in Vancouver will lead participants on an interactive tour of vision aids that bring yarn projects into focus again. A lifelong knitter who is visually impaired, White uses multiple devices...

Maximus and Macallan: Veni, vidi, venerandi!

I butchered the Latin but hopefully it's in the ballpark. White Oak Alpacas was at Urban Wolves yesterday (Saturday, 4/11) and brought along two of their award-winning male alpacas to visit. Maximus and Macallan 11 were quite personable and drew attention from Urban Wolves customers as well as quite a few visitors from customers of neighboring stores...and, we think, inspired at least a couple of new fiber enthusiasts! While Randy Finch...

Upcoming events

We've got some great events on the way this spring. We'll be talking about these more in the coming weeks but here's a quick preview: Addi Needle TastingSaturday · April 25, 2015 · 11am - 3pmUrban Wolves will be hosting Skacel for an addi needle tasting event on Saturday, April 25th, from 11am through 3pm. We’ll have some of all of the addi needles for customers to try out and we’ll be...

White Oak Alpacas coming to Urban Wolves on April 11th!

Maximus and Macallan 11, two male alpacas from White Oak Alpacas, will be visiting Urban Wolves on Saturday, April 11th, from 11 am to 3 pm. Karin Finch will be on hand to talk with visitors about alpacas, her ranch, fleeces, shearing, and other topics of interest to fiber artists. Come on down and meet the boys and enjoy some refreshments with us! Juneko Martinson will also be on hand...

Sock knitting machines at Urban Wolves!

Jackie Lee has started up a new group for fiber artists interested in antique (or new) sock knitting machines. Jackie recently gave a demonstration of one of her machines here at Urban Wolves, making a sock in an amazingly short time. She held her first group meeting this Tuesday (2/10) with a couple of members, giving them a little tutorial on setting up and using their machines. If you're interested in...

Welcome to Urban Wolves Online!

Urban Wolves is now online! We're a friendly local yarn store located in Vancouver, Washington but we are now ready to serve customers who are a bit further away! Check out our web store to browse an excellent selection of yarn, fiber, tools and more from some of the best brands in the business. We hope you'll also check out our own Urban Wolves hand-dyed collection, which we're expanding all...