Where Craft Meets Cocktail
by Allyson Meyer • Photos by Dave Meyer
Walking through the front door of Skein & Tipple, you wouldn’t be mistaken for believing you’d walked into a bygone era. And that is exactly the impression owners Marsha and Matt Owen intentionally created for their hybrid, one-of-a-kind business—a combined yarn store and cocktail bar featuring historical charm, quality yarn, and darn good libations.
Even if you’ve never come within ten feet of a pair of knitting needles, you’ll enjoy the visual treats on display. Hand-dyed yarn fills the cabinets—a rainbow of earth tones and vibrancy—in a bright interior beautifully curated and staged for enjoyment. Further into the building, a dark curtain disguises the entrance to the back half of the business, a craft cocktail bar. Copper tiles surround the ceiling and a nautical theme celebrates Whidbey Island’s unique history. The space has a comforting vibe that invites you in, seeming to ask, “what’ll it be?” Together, this building is the perfect blend of entrepreneurism that is making Skein & Tipple a household name on Whidbey Island.