A yarn subscription box is a themed package of yarn and extras curated by your Fuzzy Goat team and sent to your door. Instead of picking each skein yourself, you get a set chosen to go together, always with a few tools or treats. Each one is released in limited runs. You can see the boxes open right now here.

It depends on the box. A box is built around a theme and always pair a yarn with a pattern  with a few extras such as a pattern, a project bag, stitch markers, or other small goods. The exact contents are always a surprise, which is part of the fun!

Our boxes are released seasonally as limited runs, so they come and go through the year. Each is a one-time purchase and not recurring subscriptions.

Yes. We make boxes in small batches and they often sell out, which is why many show as sold out between releases. New boxes drop seasonally throughout the year. The best way to get first notice is to join the Goat Gang, our email list, which gets first access to new boxes.

Yes. A Curated Box makes a ready-to-go gift for a knitter or crocheter because the yarn, pattern, and extras already work together. Enter the recipient's address at checkout. If you'd rather let them choose, we also sell gift cards.

Most new knitters and crocheters find worsted weight easiest to learn on. It's thick enough to see your stitches clearly and moves at a comfortable pace on US 7 to US 8 needles (4.5 to 5.0 mm). DK is the next step down if you want something a little finer. New to all of this? Start here and we'll point you to good first yarns.

Those names describe how thick the yarn is, from thin to thick. Fingering is thin and used for socks, shawls, and lightweight garments. Sport and DK sit in the middle for tops and baby items. Worsted is a medium all-rounder good for sweaters, hats, and blankets. Bulky is thick and knits up fast for cozy hats, scarves, and quick gifts. We sort our yarn by weight so you can shop straight to the one your pattern calls for: fingering, sport, DK, worsted, and bulky.

Superwash wool is treated so it can handle a gentle machine wash without felting, which makes it a practical pick for socks, baby items, and gifts. Non-superwash wool is left in its natural state. Its fibers grip each other, so stitches bloom and even out when blocked, which many makers prefer for colorwork and long-wearing sweaters. It does need hand washing and laying flat to dry. We keep a non-superwash collection if you're after the natural kind.

Indie-dyed yarn is dyed in small batches by independent dyers rather than large factories. Because it's hand done, colors have more depth and small variations from skein to skein, and no two batches are ever quite alike. Stocking indie and ethically made yarn is the heart of what we carry. You can browse the full range in our yarn collection.

It varies with size, yarn weight, and stitch pattern, so the most reliable number is the yardage printed on your pattern. As a rough guide, a worsted-weight scarf often runs about 350 to 800 yards, a hat about 150 to 250 yards, and an adult sweater anywhere from roughly 900 to 2,000 yards depending on size and length. When in doubt, buy an extra skein from the same dye lot. Bring your pattern into the shop or message us and we'll help you work it out.

For most wool, hand wash in cool water with a little wool wash, press gently without wringing or rubbing, then roll in a towel to squeeze out water and lay flat to dry in its proper shape. Keep the water the same temperature through rinsing, since sudden changes and agitation are what make wool felt. Superwash yarns are more forgiving and can usually take a gentle machine cycle. Always follow the care notes on the yarn's ball band. 

Yes. Fuzzy Goat gift cards work online and in the shop, and they're a safe bet when you're not sure which yarn or color someone wants.

Yes. Our project kits bundle the yarn and pattern for one project together so you don't have to guess what to pair, and our crafty kits cover other makes. They're a good way to start without piecing supplies together yourself.

Yes, we teach knitters and crocheters at every level, including people who have never picked up needles or a hook. Classes are small, with six students at most, and built around finishing a real project while you learn. Class timing changes through the year, so check the classes page for what's open now.

Every class lists a level so you can find one that fits, named after goat breeds: Nubian is fun and easy with no experience needed; Angora is for once you've practiced your knits and purls or chains and are ready to read a pattern; Alpine is for confident beginners who've finished a few projects; Pygora adds skills like knitting in the round and shaping; and Cashmere covers advanced techniques. Pick the level you're comfortable with and you're set.

If you need to cancel your class registration we are happy to offer a 50% shop credit refund for cancellations made at least one week in advance. Class fees are refundable when you cancel more than 72 hours before the class start time. Private lessons can be rescheduled at no extra charge with at least 24 hours' notice. Supplies are separate from class fees. Students receive a one-time 10% off discount card for after and up to two weeks following your class to be used in the shop (not applicable online). You will receive the discount card at your class. To cancel or reschedule, email the shop.

We're in Historic Downtown Thomasville, Georgia, at 223 W Jackson St, Thomasville, GA 31792, part of the Downtown Thomasville Creative District. Come in to browse the yarn, get help starting a project, or just sit a while.

We're open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Hours can shift around holidays and events, so if you're making a special trip, call ahead at (229) 236-GOAT.

The Goat Gang is our free rewards program and email list. Joining gets you 14% off your first order, a birthday treat, and first access to new Curated Boxes. You can read the details and sign up here.

Yes, we ship across the US, and you can shop the whole store online. For delivery times, costs, and returns, see our Returns & Shipping page. For anything else, message us or call (229) 236-GOAT and a real person will help.