We are located in Lakewood, just over the Rocky River bridge.  While visiting make sure you stop and visit our neighbors at BlackBird Baking Company.  They offer coffee, pastry, artisan breads and so much more.

We also suggest some wonderful down time at either Bradstreet Landing or the Lakewood Solstice Steps.  Both locations offer idyllic and eye catching views of Lake Erie.

The parking lot on the Matthews side of the store brings you in through our garden entrance.  We try to keep the outside as colorful as the inside.

Hurry September! We can't wait to see you!

WALKIE TALKIE ESPRESSO & COFFEE
Address: 504 15th St NW, Canton, OH 44703Link Location: https://g.co/kgs/JPPYdZq

If you’re looking for a good coffee spot…This charming coffee shop is just a 5-minute walk from our store — exactly 0.2 miles away — and it’s absolutely worth the stroll! Not only is the building adorable, but the coffee is fantastic. And honestly? Olivia and Michelle go as much for the baked goods as the coffee… because they’re that good.

No matter what you choose, you can’t go wrong — and yes, they even have amazing vegan options!
✨ Our favorites:
– The oatmeal cookies — both the chocolate chip and, if you’re lucky, the cranberry (both vegan and incredible).
– The scones — savory, delicious, and impossible to resist.
– To drink: the vanilla latte with oat milk, hot or iced. It’s perfection.

DELI OHIO
Address: 328 Walnut Ave NE, Canton, OH 44702
Link to location: https://g.co/kgs/JbmDNhe

Deli Ohio is an absolute must-visit for lunch — their food is so good! They serve fresh, homemade lunches daily, using seasonal, high-quality ingredients. Their menu changes with the seasons, and everything we’ve tried has been fantastic. We especially love their soups, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

Keep in mind: they’re only open until 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday. (After hours, this location transforms into a pizza spot — see the next item on our list!)

Deli Ohio is about 1.2 miles from our shop, right in the heart of downtown Canton. You can park nearby and enjoy a stroll around the downtown area. There’s paid street parking on Walnut Ave. in front of the building, as well as on 4th Street — so don’t forget to bring some change for the meters!
Just so you know — street parking in Downtown Canton is free on weekends and after 4 PM on weekdays.

MIKE'S PIZZA & WOODSHOP BEER
Link to Location: https://g.co/kgs/Q8PZnCd

Mike’s Pizza is located in the same building as Deli Ohio at 328 Walnut Ave NE, Canton, OH 44702 — just 1.2 miles from our shop. They’re open Wednesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM.
Their pizza is absolutely scrumptious — we’re getting hungry just thinking about it! Our favorites are the Il Pepe and Ms. Ross.

Bonus: The building is attached to Woodshop Brewery, where you can enjoy locally made craft beer and cider — the perfect pairing with Mike’s delicious pies!

And don’t forget to try their amazing sauces — the hot honey and lemon ricotta are must-haves.

TAGGART'S ICE CREAM
Address: 1401 Fulton Rd NW, Canton, OH 44703
Link to Location: https://g.co/kgs/cZczyci

Taggart’s Ice Cream has been a beloved Canton staple for years, serving homemade, old-fashioned parlor-style ice cream. They’re open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM and just about 0.9 miles from our shop!

Every flavor is delicious, and parking is available on the street. The shop is nestled in a cozy, mostly residential neighborhood, giving it that classic neighborhood ice cream parlor feel. If you’re craving a sweet treat while visiting Canton, Taggart’s is the place to go!

Gervasi Vineyard is a true hidden gem just about 4 miles from our shop, and it’s definitely worth the visit! The stunning property invites you to explore beautiful grounds, stay overnight in their accommodations, enjoy live music, and indulge in fantastic food and wine.

GERVASI VINEYARD
Address: 1700 55th St NE, Canton, OH 44721
Link to website: https://www.gervasivineyard.com/

With four unique restaurants to choose from, there’s something for every mood:

• Savor delicious Italian cuisine in the Bistro, set inside a beautifully restored 1800s barn.
• Relax with casual bites and drinks in the modern Crush House.
• Soak up the outdoors with scenic views and live music at the Piazza.
• Enjoy coffee, distilled spirits, wine, and appetizers in the cozy Still House.

Gervasi also offers special events like weekly live music, vintage car shows on Wednesdays, and cave tours of their very own delicious wines.
It’s the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a day out while visiting Bare Naked Wools!

BENDER'S TAVERN
Address: 137 Court Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702
Link to location: https://g.co/kgs/oPiw2cA

Bender’s Tavern is a longtime Canton favorite, known for its exceptional seafood, delicious steaks, and chops — all served in a charming, vintage oak-paneled setting. Located just 1.3 miles from our shop, it’s a great spot to enjoy a memorable meal with unique, flavorful dishes.
Some standout favorites include their homemade clam chowder and their famous (yes, real) turtle soup — both made from scratch! Pair your dinner with one of their excellent cocktails for the full experience.

Situated right in the heart of downtown Canton, it’s also the perfect opportunity to stroll around and explore the area.

Keep in mind: Bender’s can get busy, so we recommend making a reservation in advance. However, you can also dine at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis. Free parking is available in the lot right in front of the main entrance.

Intro: Knitting and crocheting are really awesome for your mental health. It doesn’t matter where you go with them. If you learn only one stitch, that’s fine! You can create wonderful things. If you want to go a step further, and a step further, you can add new colors, cables, mosaic. The possibilities are endless. There is no limit with how far you can go. Whatever you create, at whatever point, you get something beautiful out of it. Something you know that you made with your own two hands!

The ultimate mental health benefit of knitting and crocheting is showing you that small steps can add up to something big. They help you rewire away from the attitude of doing something and getting an immediate response. They are slow and remind you that something positive can come in the long term from these small steps that you take now.

Our Yarn: Here at The Pink Lamb we love to carry something for everyone’s fiber journey. We have our own hand-dyed yarn, Calyis Designs. Melissa has been dyeing our yarn for over eight years now! Each colorway is named after a woman of history. We love recognizing all of their amazing accomplishments. Our main base is British BFL, on four different weights. We also dye on a few speciality blends; Merino Cashmere Nylon, Mohair, and Merino Sparkle.

When we opened the store, we added on to our wall of Calyis Designs. We carry Kelbourne Woolens, a collection of quality and affordable yarns. You can find Holst Garn, a wide variety of colors that are perfect for hand or machine knitting. We also have Cascade Yarns, where we carry everything from acrylics to wool and everything in between. Finally, we have added Urth Yarns to our collection, fun self striping yarns!

Our Classes: Classes and Workshops are an amazing way to spread the love of fiber with our customers. During this past year, we have offered a wide variety of options. We have done learn to knit and crochet classes. After that we expanded to different techniques, wearables, and amigurumi. Over the holidays, we offered one day workshops each focusing on a different ornament. A few of these even included English Paper Piecing. One of our favorite workshops was when we hosted was a Yarn Tasting, where we focused on each of the bases of yarns we carry. Currently, Melissa is offering a dyeing workshop where you will get to dye your own unique piece of art! Jessee will be starting Plod the Dinosaur, a super cute dino made with lots of bright colors.

Our Community: Over the past year we have begun a few projects that are are focused on bringing our community together. Our first project this year was our 44203 Hat-A-Thon. We spent the month of October collecting hats to donate to the Barberton and Norton Elementary Schools. This was an awesome event where we received over 125 hats for these lucky kiddos! For our second project, we decided to collect blankets for My Very Own Blanket. These blankets were collected for children who are in the Summit County Foster System. With each blanket made, we were able to give these children something of their very own! We are excited to continue these projects, while adding some more in to help build up the community we are lucky to be a part of!

Mission statement: To create an environment where knitting, crocheting and other related arts can be developed, nurtured and appreciated in the fiber arts community by providing materials, skills and confidence to our customers so they can attain their individual personal goals.

We stand by our mission statement and feel we not only have the best customers, but friends that come to visit and stay awhile. We like to hang out with them daily. Check out our website at www.longtailknits.com to see the many different techniques we enjoy teaching along with opportunities to come and join us at any of our Open Craft Groups.

While in the area, be sure to check out The Thrifty Owl used bookstore just 2 doors down from us. Need a refreshing snack or beverage? Visit Incredibowls Fruit Co. in the next plaza. Fresh fruits are the perfect choice to boost you along the way. Need something sweet? We have the infamous Rosati’s Frozen Custard just up the hill. It is within walking distance, too.

Long Tail Knits
Northfield Square
148 E Aurora Rd, Northfield Center, OH 44067
234-808-4383

September is here to the crafters’ delight.
They push open the door, Passports in hands
Greeted by shop owners, staff and fiber loving friends.
The dates of the tour have been thought out and planned.
The celebration of craft and fiber lovers is finally here.
The patterns for each shop are shiny and ready to go; for travelers that earn the passport stamp with things that they love.
Oh wait! What is that this year?
You can get a progressive pattern block gift for just visiting the shop?
Count me in! I am touring this year!


Thanks for being here!
River Colors Studio/Erika Gadomski

About the Owner
While Sam was taught to crochet by family when she was young, she didn’t really realize the fiber rabbit hole until 2022. This is when she learned how to spin, weave, knit, and needle felt. She was hooked!

As a previous Occupational Therapy Assistant, she knew the benefits art can bring to mental health. She wanted to bring this experience to the community, therefore she opened a yarn shop October 2024. This is not just something that passes the time but is a healthy way to live.

Brenda Miklos opened Cast On in 2017 and has dedicated herself to finding distinctive luxury to budget friendly yarns sourced locally, nationally and internationally. This is no ordinary yarn store, recently Brenda has also started to carry the very popular and collectible Polish Pottery, so even if you don’t knit or crochet there will be something for you to enjoy.

Let me start by telling you about Vermilion OH.

In the 1600’s it was inhabited by the Erie people and was named Vermilion after the red clay that was found in the area. Later it was known as “The City of Sea Captains” and even later became a popular drop off point for liquor coming over from Canada during prohibition. I’ll coin that as the first booze cruise.

When visiting Vermilion, you’ll find a very walkable downtown area including restaurants, shops, a beautiful beach with facilities, a lighthouse at the beach, benches and Adirondack chairs to relax. I like stopping at the coffee house, getting a latte and sitting by the river or beach before going to work at Cast On, hours of which are Tuesday 1-6, Wednesday and Thursday 10-4, Friday and Saturday 10-2.

Polish Pottery, new to Cast On, is a perfect compliment. Yarn bowls, dinnerware, mugs, bakeware and more are all handmade and hand painted in Poland. Polish Pottery is very durable, being microwave, dishwasher and oven safe! Polish Pottery is the perfect compliment to any kitchen and makes a great gift as well.

On Tuesday nights from 4-6pm Ann hosts knit night. It’s a social time where the fiber community can get together and meet new friends while creating treasures. You should join us!

Now Brenda Miklos.

She is cherished by the community that stops into her shop, truly. She listens to her customers’ needs, is always helpful and kind and cares about everyone. The first time I stopped in was because I was drawn to yarns she had on display, but I didn’t think I could knit the project. I’m a classically trained weaver, dyer, spinner - a typical fiber/textile artist but never got the hang of knitting by hand. I held these beautiful yarns and said, “I don’t think I can do this”. Brenda simply looked me straight in the eyes and said, “Sure you can!” That was that. Her words gave me confidence. I knit the poncho, and I still wear it!

Please stop by, find a new project for yourself or a special person and enjoy charming Vermilion.

Antoinette

Basil, my chocolate lab, did pass away and I was devastating and I threw myself into dyeing. Beauty came from heartbreak.

Dyeing helped me heal. Dyeing helped me through everything the past 10 years. It is my therapy, my passion. I love creating new colorways and dyeing old favorites. I love creating new custom colorways to help bring my customers visions to life.   Over 10 years I have developed my own techniques for dyeing and the results have been gorgeous.