Zum roten Faden

Zum roten Faden is your specialist shop for wool, yarns, knitting, and needlework in Basel.
In our lovingly run store, you’ll find a wide selection of high-quality yarns, carefully chosen for knitting, crochet, and all kinds of handcraft projects.

Our range includes merino wool, cotton, silk, alpaca, and blended yarns from renowned brands such as Lang Yarns, BC Garn, Kremke Soul Wool, and Lana Grossa. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, you’ll find the perfect materials for your project with us.

A WIDE VARIETY OF YARNS

Below you’ll see a small selection from our range. A rich variety of materials awaits you: merino, Swiss wool, mohair, cotton, viscose, silk, linen, hemp, cashmere, alpaca, and more.

HABERDASHERY (MERCERIE)

Zippers, buttons, threads, elastic, safety pins …
A large selection of cordonnet.
New in our range: elastic sewing thread, machine embroidery thread, and metallic thread.

Personal Advice & Knitting Support

At Zum roten Faden in Basel, personal advice and expertise are at the heart of what we do. We support you with yarn selection, patterns, gauge swatches, and tricky parts of your project. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can find inspiration and discover new ideas.

We regularly offer knitting support sessions and open knitting meet-ups—perfect for creating together, asking questions, and exchanging ideas with fellow craft enthusiasts.

Local. Creative. Sustainable.

We value quality, sustainability, and the joy of craftsmanship. Many of our yarns come from responsible production and are ideal for long-lasting, timeless projects.

Visit Our Wool Shop in Basel

📍 Zum roten Faden
Steinenring 41
4051 Basel, Switzerland

If you’re looking for a wool shop in Basel, high-quality yarns, or expert advice on knitting and crochet, you’ve come to the right place.
We look forward to your visit!