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Yarn Excursions · Shore-day guide

Athens / Piraeus yarn-crawl guide

A Greek embarkation or long-call yarn errand where the shops are in Athens, not beside the pier.

Docking at Port of Piraeus cruise terminals — Akti Miaouli, Piraeus 185 38. Greece.

Shore-day plan

Kangaroo Craft is the best central Athens craft-and-yarn route. Yarns.gr is a more specialized yarn stop in Nea Ionia, best with a longer call or pre/post-cruise time.

Distances use the main Piraeus cruise terminal area. Terminal assignment and Athens traffic can change timing significantly.

Bring this project

A lightweight shawlette or summer top in cotton or linen blends suits the climate and the local yarn selections.

Yarn shops (2)

  1. 1.

    Kangaroo Craft

    Kolokotroni 44, Athens 105 60

    Taxi · 7.5 mi / 12.1 km · A central Athens craft shop with yarn and knitting supplies; use taxi or planned metro from Piraeus.

    Known for: yarn, knitting supplies, weaving, macrame, craft supplies

    Confirm current hours and Greek holiday closures before crossing from Piraeus.

    https://kangaroocraft.gr/katastimata

  2. 2.

    Yarns.gr

    Makedonias 4, 142 32 Nea Ionia, Athens

    Plan ahead · 13.0 mi / 20.9 km · A specialized yarn stop north of central Athens; best for long calls or pre/post-cruise time.

    Known for: yarn, machine knitting yarn, hand knitting yarn, notions

    Posted hours are limited; verify before making the trip from Piraeus.

    https://yarns.gr/en/pages/contact

Yarn weight & terminology

Greek yarn uses 'νήμα' (nima) for thread/yarn. Weight labels may follow UK or US conventions. Local wool and hand-dyed yarn are worth seeking out.

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