Finding and Buying Yarn in Bangkok

I had a great question from a reader in one of my previous posts about where to find yarn in Bangkok.  I'm slightly ashamed to say that I haven't actually bought yarn here yet!  We’ve been here about a year and this is my experience with yarn in Bangkok: It’s either crazy expensive for decent quality or it’s moderately priced for cheap quality.

So I either bring yarn back with me after visiting family in the States or order it online.

BUT, if you must shop in Bangkok, here’s what I found (if I don't provide a link, it's because the store can be found easily in a google search as long as you also put in "Bangkok" in the search):

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Personal experience: 

Siam Paragon Department Store – a full variety of yarn types from acrylic to wool to cotton, etc.  I’m “cheap” so they are overpriced for my liking.  But they did seem like good quality/textured yarns.

Central Chidlom – again, like Paragon Department Store – a good variety and good quality – also expensive.

Knit ‘n’ Us – they source their own name brand yarn.  It’s quality but also expensive.

Trinity Mall Shopping Complex – I found one shop the other day.  It seemed to have acrylic and wool but I didn’t check prices. http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/3357_info_trinity-mall.html

PINN Shop (Chiang Mai, but they also have shops in Bangkok) – I’ve seen American brands of yarn there among other brands – all varieties but about twice as much as what I pay for it in the States or online.  http://www.pinn-stitch.com/aboutus.asp

Other resources (I take no credit for these peoples’ research):

http://travellersyarn.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/lots-of-yarn-in-bangkok/

Big Knit Café – I’ve heard the yarn is great (quality and variety) but also expensive.

Zawa Knitting – Seems to be Big Knit Café’s primary competitor in the same neighborhood.

http://www.examiner.com/article/best-shops-to-buy-craft-supplies-bangkok-thailand-painting-knitting-scrapbooking-and-more

B2S – found in most Central Shopping Malls

Chatuchak Weekend Market – I personally have not seen yarn at Chatuchak, but the place is HUGE so I don’t doubt that there is yarn there somewhere! However, I would also bet that the quality is poor. So buy at your own risk.

Central World Plaza – I’ve been through this mall on several occasions and have not seen yarn there (I’ve not looked for yarn there), but I don’t doubt that there would be a shop for it somewhere.

MBK – again, I haven’t seen yarn here, but it’s like a smaller, air-conditioned version of Chatuchak and no doubt probably has yarn somewhere.

http://phnompenhstitchnbitch.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/bangkok-yarn-shops-2/

Tang Hua Seng – Never been, and first I’ve heard of it in my own search

Sampeng Alley – I SO WANT TO GO HERE! But for fabric (and yarn, I guess).  Here’s another link to useful information about Sampeng Alley: http://bkkquilt.com/sampeng/

Owl Crafts – I’ve heard of this, but haven’t had a chance to go.

Any other yarn shops/markets out there?  I'd love to know what you find and if you can find quality yarn at cheap prices.  I mean - I'm really cheap.  I usually crochet with Red Heart and Caron (which I bought on sale!). Anyway, I hope these links and resources help you in your search!