Welcome to the Sheep Shack!

Christina Lentz Larsen opened the Sheep Shack on June 4, 2003 in Holden, Massachusetts. Christina has been knitting since childhood and has now realized her dream of owning her own knit shop to share her love of the craft with others!

The Sheep Shack carries a fine selection of yarn by Classic Elite, JCA/Reynolds, Artful Yarns, Trendsetter Yarns, Shepard, GGH, Rowan, Harrisville, Nashua, Muench, Berroco, NY Yarns, Noro, Brown Sheep, Frog Tree, Malabrigo, Tilly Thomas, Debbie Bliss, Louet, Fiesta, Norwegian Spirit, and South West Trading Company Yarns. We carry Addi Turbo needles, Pony Pearl needles, Pony Rosewood needles and Bryspun needles. Patterns of all kinds as well as books from Jil Eaton of Minnowknits and Fiber Trends are also available. We also carry basic purse kits and project bags from BagSmith Bags, Lantern moon products (baskets, bags and needle cases), and Vivian Hoxbro kits featuring Harrisville Designs Shetland Yarn. The Sheep Shack carries the following trade magazines: Spin off, Knit It, Knit Simple, Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, and Knitter's Magazine.

Come browse the shop shelves soon! Whether you are new to knitting or are a long time knitting enthusiast you are sure to enjoy our shop! Come join us for "Knit Nite" or enroll in a knitting class and take your skills to an all new level!

Handspinning has been added to the Sheep Shack starting in October! Drop spindle kits are available. Belonging to the Wachusett Handspinners guild is free. Full Louet dealer as of October. See the events page for all upcoming events.

Please browse our pages, we have links to projects, articles, knitting tips, and info of all kinds! Are you feeling sheepish? Then please check out our fun pages, sheep fun for all ages!

Why is knitting considered to be the new yoga? Learn this and more on our articles page!

Have questions? Need help?

Need a new project idea? Check out our info page and get inspired! Having trouble deciphering a new knitting pattern? Perhaps the answer you need can be found in our "How To" area? Want to contact Christina and ask a question of your own? Send your thoughts and questions to Christina on our contact us page.