Yarn shopping in the Berkshires

After my trip to western MA & upstate NY, I feel compelled to mention a few places that we stopped off at.

First off, Mum, the McCalls and I decided to hit Webs in Northampton, MA. I've been buying thru their online store with great success. They have a huge inventory. It was really great to feel the textures on some of the beautiful-looking skeins pictured at the site. Also, we found some new treasures.

Next, we went up the road a short bit to Northampton Wools. It is right by the center of town and has two store fronts.
On the right side, they have a shop with all yarns & patterns for babies & children. Mum had some success there. The store to the left carried Manos Del Uruguay which I lust after with an unhealthy passion. So, restraining myself, I only bought 2 skeins. It was very tough to walk away!

The McCalls went home and the next day Mum met me in Chatham, NY. We went to lunch with Uncle. Afterwards we went to The Warm Ewe. Such a patient man, I don't think he knew the wait that he was in for when he agreed to sit outside on a bench while we took a "quick" look. We'd been there once before a year or two ago & were mightily impressed. Mum found some more baby projects for her friends soon-to-be grandchildren. I found another skein to match a unfinished project.

So, quite a success. It's good we don't live closer or we'd have all our money tied up in yarns. Anyhow, I'm adding the links to Webs & The Warm Ewe below. There doesn't seem to be a site for Northampton Wool, but I'll post a link that has directions/phone/reviews.