2 Best Places to Shop in South County, Rhode Island

Five Main

This small fine-art gallery represents local and nationally known artists, photographers, and jewelry designers. You'll find inspired landscapes and seascapes as well as a collection of vintage pottery.

The Mermaid's Purl

This welcoming yarn shop has a great selection of organic cotton, bamboo, alpaca, merino wool, and cashmere yarns, as well as felting supplies, beads and buttons, books and patterns, and knitting and crochet needles. Classes are offered so you know what to do with your purchases. For the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday "knit-ins" you can bring your own work in progress and knit with the locals.