ABOUT
Baaad Anna’s provides affordable, diverse, and eco-friendly yarn, knitting supplies and classes. We strive to create a community space for diverse crafters, parents, artists and non-conformist knitters in the East Van Neighbourhood. Not your Mama’s yarn store!
Baaad Anna’s Yarn Store
2667 E. Hastings St (check out a map here)
Vancouver, BC
604.255.2577
baaad.annas@gmail.com
by CAR: There is free one hour parking right on Hastings in front of the store, and unlimited free parking at any of the cross streets.
by BUS: From downtown you can take any bus running east along Hastings (except the Victoria) and ask driver to drop you off at the Slocan Street bus stop. We are kiddy corner across from the bus stop.
in the AREA: great coffee at Laughing Bean, great local jewelry at TINY FINERY, and great olive oils at DI OLIVIA.
Hours of Operation:
OPEN EVERYDAY 11am – 6pm
Open LATE on Wednesday nights until 8pm.
Please join us Wednesday’s for our free, non-instructional Stitch’n’Bitch 6pm – 8pm
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OUR TEAM
Paula Lindner – owner
Paula took ownership from Anna in April 2015 and has been in knit heaven ever since! Having knit for over ten years learning from friends and family, she values the community that comes with this skill set. Building on the amazing foundation that Anna laid, Paula aims to continue the creation of a space where people could come together and learn from each other, and have a sense of community while crafting, creating and conspiring!
Paula bikes from the Renfrew Heights neighbourhood just up the street from the store, raising two little humans and two mischievous cats alongside a very patient and supportive partner.
Sarah L. – store manager
Sarah has worked at Baaad Anna’s since summer 2015. She is a knitter, crocheter and crafter. Sarah loves to travel and drag her husband to foreign yarn stores. When not at the store Sarah can be found hanging out with cats at parties and causing trouble with her sister, husband and cat.
Laura W.
Laura is a generational knitter from the North Shore, learning from her Grandmother when very young. An avid knitting podcast watcher she loves learning about new independent dyers, techniques and fun projects! She would get more WIPS done (works in progress) if she could get off Ravelry and Instagram where she dreams of her next projects. She is eager to hear about your next project, so stop by and let her help enable your knitting knowledge and your stash!
Charlotte A.
Charlotte has been at Baaad Anna’s since 2014. She began knitting in 2008 and since then it has become her hobby of choice. Charlotte prefers to knit things two at a time whenever possible and uses circular needles for everything. She also spins and has just started learning to crochet. When not working, she can be found camping and hiking in the back-country.
Cheryl K.
Cheryl swooped onto the Baaad Anna’s team in May 2017 to help launch the new online store. A background in IT comes in handy resulting in a very happy merger of both her techie and crafty sides. When not in front of her computer, she is knitting, crocheting, sewing, weaving, and in general neglecting house chores, husband, teenage daughter, and their cat Lily. Cheryl looks forward to assisting you in person and online.
Reagan B.
After being a friend of the shop for many years, Reagan started on staff at Baaad Anna’s in the Fall of 2017.
My daughter is interested in learning to knit. She is 6. I saw you had kids classes in the past. Will you be offering again?
Yes we will although we don not have one scheduled at this time. Please keep an eye on our Classes section of our website, and I will try to give you a heads up when a new class is scheduled.
Happy knitting!
I would like to know when you will be doing the Beginner Crotchet class again. It shows TBA. Is there a place to have my email added to your waitlist?
diana.bourassa@yahoo.ca
Thanks Diana
We have recently scheduled our next learn to crochet class (which will work towards a finished hat project) for Sundays on June 10, 17 & 24th from 2:00-4:00pm.
Check out more information at https://baaadannas.com/classes/crocheting/
Happy crafting!
Hi
How easy is it to get to your store? I will be staying on robson street near stanley park and don’t have a car
Yes absolutely. We are right on the bus route for any bus that runs east along Hastings Street. It goes through some colourful neighbourhoods but it is safe and is served by frequent bus service. You can ask the bus driver to let you off at the Slocan St bus stop and we are just kiddie corner (and a few stores down) from where the bus drops you off. Additionally there is a great local coffee shop nearby, a gourmet olive oil dispensary, some fun vintage stores and many tasty & affordable food choices in the neighbourhood. Happy travels!
I was wondering if you sell weaving supplies
We have Ashford Knitters Looms and supplies for those. Is there something specific that you are looking for?
Hello, I am desperately looking for a US Size 19 circular needles, at least 36”. Do you by any chance have such a creature? Thank you!
Hi, yes we do have them if you are still looking.
Hi. Realize I should have bought one more skein of Noro Silk Garden (colour 269, Lot J). May I ask you to hold it for me? I don’t live near the shop but will come by next Wednesday to pick it up. If it helps, I can pay through my credit card first.
I am happy to save it for you – was it colour 267? I can’t seem to find 269….let me know.
Hi
I – from Germany/Switzerland – am here in Vancouver for some days (Conference/Holidays) . Can I Participate at your knit meeting this friday?!
antje
Hi
I found your KNIT mug while browsing through knitting blogs and was wondering if it’s available for sale?
I saw a darker brown version that I would be very interested in. It would be the perfect gift!
Would you please let me know? Thank you
wondering if you have any classes on monday nights/friday nights. am looking for a socks workshop. can’t do the weekend sadly.
Great to have another LYS in East Van! Didn’t know you existed until I picked up a copy of WestCoast Families.
welcome to the ‘hood! we also have a wonderful yoga studio and a few great markets and lovely parks all close by. and a pub for and after hours beer. and with the addition of your new storefront, we are now complete.
see you next week. happy! teresa