Pins & Needles, at 70 MacKay Street in central Greymouth, is a handcraft shop that has served the West Coast for more than 50 years. Its range covers yarn, needles, sewing supplies, linen thread, buttons and safety pins. The yarns include Crucci, Panda, Purrino and Gutermann, and the needles are KnitPro. The shop also shows handmade pieces from West Coast makers and beyond, and its experienced knitters can make garments and accessories to order. It sells nationwide, and phone orders are taken. Prices shown on the website include GST and exclude shipping. For example, a Crucci Pure Cotton 8ply 50g is $4.87 as at 2026, on sale from $6.96. We hear some yarns are on sale right now.
Customers mention the variety of yarn and wool, the sewing section and the buttons. They describe the price points as good and say there are plenty of treasures to take home. One customer who visits family on the top of the South Island says the phone orders are fast and friendly. Another says the new owner, who took over in 2025, has made many positive changes and supports local knitting and crochet talent. Our pick in Greymouth for knitting and sewing supplies from a shop with a long local history.