Tokyo & Seoul Yarn Shopping & My Current Knit & Crochet Projects
When it comes to yarn shopping, Tokyo and Seoul are two of the best places to go. Both cities have a wide variety of yarn stores, from small independent shops to large chain stores. Whether you’re looking for luxury yarns, budget-friendly options, or something in between, you’ll find it in Tokyo and Seoul.
In Tokyo, there are a number of well-known yarn stores, such as Yuzawaya, Maruzen, and Nippori Textile Town. Yuzawaya is a large chain store that carries a wide variety of yarns, from budget-friendly acrylics to luxury fibers. Maruzen is a smaller store that specializes in luxury yarns, such as cashmere and silk. Nippori Textile Town is a large shopping complex that has a number of yarn stores, as well as fabric stores and other craft supplies.
In Seoul, there are also a number of well-known yarn stores, such as Hanji, Yarn Tree, and Wool Street. Hanji is a large chain store that carries a wide variety of yarns, from budget-friendly acrylics to luxury fibers. Yarn Tree is a smaller store that specializes in luxury yarns, such as cashmere and silk. Wool Street is a large shopping complex that has a number of yarn stores, as well as fabric stores and other craft supplies.
My Current Knit & Crochet Projects
I’m currently working on a few different projects. I’m knitting a sweater out of a luxurious cashmere yarn from Maruzen in Tokyo. I’m also crocheting a blanket out of a soft acrylic yarn from Yuzawaya in Tokyo. I’m also working on a pair of socks out of a wool blend yarn from Hanji in Seoul.
I’m really enjoying working with the different yarns from Tokyo and Seoul. The cashmere yarn from Maruzen is so soft and luxurious, and the acrylic yarn from Yuzawaya is so affordable and easy to work with. The wool blend yarn from Hanji is also great, as it’s warm and durable.
FAQs
Q: What are the best yarn stores in Tokyo and Seoul?
A: In Tokyo, some of the best yarn stores are Yuzawaya, Maruzen, and Nippori Textile Town. In Seoul, some of the best yarn stores are Hanji, Yarn Tree, and Wool Street.
Q: What kind of yarns can I find in Tokyo and Seoul?
A: You can find a wide variety of yarns in Tokyo and Seoul, from budget-friendly acrylics to luxury fibers.
Q: What projects are you currently working on?
A: I’m currently working on a sweater out of a luxurious cashmere yarn from Maruzen in Tokyo, a blanket out of a soft acrylic yarn from Yuzawaya in Tokyo, and a pair of socks out of a wool blend yarn from Hanji in Seoul.
Hi. Please can you tell me who won on the knit along giveaway please. Thanks
What yarn and colour is the blue sweater you're wearing please? ❤
Hi Kika! So happy to hear you and Yuki had a great time in Japan and Korea. I have been to both places as well and can't wait to go back. I visited Korea in 2009 when my husband was stationed there in the Army. We bought a lock at the Seoul Tower and hope to see it again. Their countryside and culture (both places) are beautiful. Your Arctic sweater is stunning! I'm so happy to hear that you are creating a tutorial video for the Wishbone sweater. I will be choosing the same color <3
Loved seeing some snippets from your honeymoon! And amazing yarn shops 😍❤
If you come to Tokyo again next time, i would like to show you go to Yuzawaya at Kamata station Tokyo . They have many yarn and big shop buy anything for craft.
Hi Perhaps you can combine all the colours for a large stripped type bag ..would look awesome with a big chunky strap 🙂 Good Luck 🙂 Awesome honeymoon destination and that yarn shop is so unique looking and looks huge.
Who is the author of the first crochet book? There is a name at the bottom. You can use all the corded (?) yarn to make one bag since you don't have enough or make smaller bags. All the yarn is beautiful.
Oh you were at my city! Seoul! Happy to see you had fun time😊 And yes, crochet bag is always on in Korea and they're very popular. We're like when in doubt, just pick up a bag project😜
Aww lovedt this one! So many yarns in Bangul gosh yarn heaven 😀 I guess I wathced a korean blogger who also recomended this shop. About the bag project. You could try to pair the blue cord (blue-pink crochet bag) with the beige cord maybe? So that you have enough yarn to make a bigger blue-beige bag? The sweaters you knit are so lovely. Watching you carefree knitting top down raglan sweaters made me want to try to knit one, too. 😀
Mam beautiful yarn my lovely 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
You are just so inspiring to me! Thank you so much for your videos and for bringing the joy of knitting back to me 🙂
Hello Kika, I have just found your YouTube vlog and will definitely be subscribing. I was in Japan a few years back and loved it! Sadly I wasn’t in my knitting phase then, but was sewing and found some fabulous fabric, crafting stores. We will return one day, and I will be seeking out the yarn shops. Hope you had a wonderful honeymoon. Best wishes from UK
Your sweater is beautiful. I would combine the different colors of yarn to complete the bags. Make it stripped or any combination and you should have enough yarn.
Happy tu see you again.!
The channel "Mel Makes stuff" (one of my favourite knitting YouTubers!) has a video all about translating Japanese patterns into English. It's really interesting so I'd definitely recommend her videos on the subject if you wanted to make something from the patten books :).
Rip the blue bag apart & combine with white bag for colorwork project bag…
LOVE your sweaters!
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한국에 오셨었군요 저도 바늘이야기 에서 뜨개를 한답니다
신혼여행으로 한국에 오다니 너무 기뻐요
당신의 e book을 구매했고 최근에 올라온 니트 패턴을 구매했어요 ❤
So happy you’re doing a tutorial for the Wishbone sweater ☺️ I have the yarn for it and bought the pattern but have projects I want to finish first. I plan on using Isager eco soft + a silk mohair yarn ☺️ I think it’s going to be so soft and gorgeous ☺️ Also Japon is definitely on our bucket list ♥️ It looks like you were there at the perfect time 🌸 🌸🌸 Thank you for your videos. I love them all but that’s the first time I post a comment 🤭
Absolutely love the jumper you are wearing and colour. I can’t knit to save my life – 😂❤️
With the first bag, if you have a solid paired with a marled color, always join with the solid color. It will look cleaner. With the bag that didn't have enough for a strap, I would find an old bag or purse and connect the strap with a D-ring. You can also sew liners for the bulkier weight yarns if you are worried about things getting caught or falling thru.
So happy you visited Japan and it looks like the trip was a huge success 🎉
What yarn/color is your blue sweater you're wearing made of? I love the color so much
Welcome home. I’ve been waiting for this video. Wonderful!
あなたが日本を楽しんだようで嬉しいです。また来てください。