Learn about different fiber, texture and properties, and turn wool fluff into usable yarn.
Event Ticket Price: $90
Join Dye Hard Yarns and Fat Cat Art Gallery this Saturday, August 2nd (5-7:30 PM) for an evening of creativity and community!
Paint on a shared group canvas
Craft with cozy vibes and inspiration on hand
Shop handspun yarn, woven wall tapestries, and local art
Enjoy light refreshments while you create
Tickets: $10 (All supplies provided) For more info and tickets click here.
Ages 16+ (Perfect for teens and adults!)
Whether you're a fiber fan or an art lover, come unwind and make something beautiful. Space is limited—claim your spot today!
Join Us for a Free Stitch Markers Workshop! Get creative and learn how to make your own unique stitch markers at this fun and free hands-on workshop! All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Bring a friend and leave with beautiful handmade stitch markers to enhance your knitting or crochet projects!
Event Ticket Price:free
Indulge your senses with a curated selection of luxury and budget-friendly yarns—including the debut of our newest yarn, Roam! Sink your hands into its heathered, fall-toned hues and dream up cozy seasonal projects.
Event Perks:
- 20% off all in-store yarn & special orders (event only!)
- Test-drive the Muud Saturn XL leather project bag—see if this sleek, spacious bag belongs in your crafting life.
-Sip, snack, and swatch while you explore!
Whether you crave affordable staples or splurge-worthy fibers, this tasting is your chance to touch, compare, and fall in love. Don’t miss out—yarn happiness awaits!
Walk in. Wander. Cast on!
(Bonus: Door prize for one lucky participant!)
P.S. Roam’s autumn palette is even prettier in person—come see why it’s our new obsession.
Join us for a free Mini Weaving workshop at Bolly’s Hobbies! Whether you’re a beginner or just curious about weaving, this hands-on session is perfect for exploring color, texture, and creativity. Stop by on Friday, August 1st, from 2–5 PM and create a beautiful mini woven piece to take home. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination!
Event Ticket Price:free
The Windy City LYS Trolley Tour is back for the Chicago Yarn Crawl! Visit four of the city shops while we drive you around on our trolley! This is an exclusive shopping event with Knit 1, Sister-Arts Studio, Nina Chicago, and Firefly Fiber Arts Studio!
Thursday, July 31, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
The tour starts at Knit 1 Chicago. There is a metered parking lot and metered street parking around the shop.
Please arrive at Knit 1 Chicago at 3:00pm and head into the shop. You'll be greeted by your tour guide and have 50 mins to shop while enjoying treats and beverages.
Your guide will let you know when it is time to hop on the trolley to continue the tour to the next LYS! En route, knit, crochet, relax, and enjoy the tour as we guide you to each shop, sharing the unique characteristics they bring to the Chicago fiber community. After visiting each shop, the trolley will drop you back off at Knit 1 Chicago.
Tickets Cost: $55/per person
Your ticket includes:
• Transportation to 4 local yarn shops
• 50 mins of shopping time at each shop
• 10% off your yarn purchases at each shop
• A unique selection of food and beverages at each shop
Windy City LYS Tour will not be liable for any missed trolley departures. Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another guest upon formal request.
Learn about the Windy City LYS's
www.knit1chgo.com
www.sisterartsstudio.com
www.ninachicago.com
www.fireflyfiberarts.com
Join us for exclusive trunk show reveals, new yarn debuts, and giveaways—live on Instagram!
Schedule:
Thu 7/31: 12PM & 8PM CT
Fri 8/1: 12PM CT
Sat 8/2: 8AM CT
Sun 8/3: 5PM CT
What’s in store?
Plymouth & Universal Yarn trunk show sneak peeks
World premiere of "Roam"—our luscious new heathered yarn line!
20% off all purchases made during the live
GIVEAWAYS: 1 winner per livestream + a raffle for a Chicago Yarn Crawl gift basket (all participants entered!)
Can't make it? We'll post highlights - but the deals & giveaways are LIVE ONLY!
Get crafty at Bolly’s Hobbies Yarn Etc. with our Free Button Making Class!
Join us on Wednesday, July 30th from 2–5 PM and design your own custom buttons. Whether you want to create fun shapes, unique colors, or make one of a kind sizes, this hands-on class is for everyone. All materials are provided—just bring your ideas and creativity!
Event Ticket Price:free
Meet us at Three Bags Full Knitting Studio at 5:45pm. At 6 pm we will walk over to The Village Green for the concert, which begins at 6:30 pm. Bring your own chair, dinner and/or snacks, and of course, your stitching! There are several restaurants adjacent to the Village Green. Please call 847.291.9933 and let us know you'll be joining.
We will meet at Three Bags Full Knitting Studio, 1927 Cherry Lane, Northbrook. The concert is at The Village Green, 1810 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, Illinois
Event Ticket Price: No charge for this event
Join us at Bolly’s Hobbies for a Free Felting Workshop! Whether you’re new to felting or just looking to have fun, this hands-on session is the perfect chance to learn needle felting basics, play with color, and create something
All materials are provided—just bring your smile!
Event Ticket Price:free
Sister-Arts Studio is thrilled to welcome back Babble & Stitch for an exclusive Yarn Crawl 2025 collection-- only at Sister-Arts! Local artist and hand-dyer Veronica Sax has created five Babble & Stitch colorways inspired by our floral "Growing Community" theme. Each colorway will be available on four luxury bases, including fan favorite Super Chunky Glam, a unique new wrap-textured yarn, and two cashmere blends! Veronica will be visiting us at the shop for an In-Person Trunk Show on Sunday, July 27, 12-5pm. Join us to chat yarn, flowers, animals, and more as you shop this beautiful collection!
Learn the history of indigo dyeing and try your hand at it. Materials included, with the option to bring extra fabric. Please bring an apron!
Event Ticket Price: $100
The Urth Yarns Trunk Show has returned for the Chicago Yarn Crawl! Come visit us and see some of their beautiful pieces, featuring Spiral Grain Sport, Uneek Fingering, Uneek Sock, and Lanalpaca.
Join us at Firefly Fiber Arts Studio in welcoming our mid-west neighbors MUSE2320 Fiber Co. to our shop! MUSE2320 is an indie yarn brand hand-dyed by Sara in Hastings, MN. Sara specializes in yarns that look unique and distinctly human-made.
Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a beautiful show with many lovely yarns! Here for a limited engagement for the Chicago Yarn Crawl!
A bit about Sara:
I am honored to live in a time that I can create out of love, for the sake of beauty, and always with story telling and human connection in mind. I often wish my grandmother could see the gift she’s given me as it lives and breaths today. But isn’t that life? The small things we put out into the world can be far grander than we realize . . . so many of our grandest offerings are swallowed by the fast pace of life. Therein lies my favorite part of fiber. It is a slow and gloriously human process. A way for us to connect through process and purpose. An opportunity to run the thread and find ourselves connected with past and present.
Join Yarns Untold as we welcome back Stunning String Studios and their fabulous yarns and kits. This year they are bringing their incredible Rainbow Wall, along with crochet kits from Edie Eckman and their in house designer, and new knit kits. Stock will be replenished during the week so color and base variety will be maintained especially for the weekends.
Plied Yarn Co. yarns are coming to Sister-Arts Studio for an exclusive trunk show! Shop a wide selection of Plied's unique North Ave Plied and North Ave Primaries yarn. These special fingering weight yarns are 2-ply woolen spun, 100% non-superwash wool, spun in New Hampshire and hand-dyed in Baltimore. Co-founder Ann Weaver will be joining us in person, bringing with her never-before-seen colors and tons of samples!
Local indie dyer, Mary Dillon, will have her newest collection of hand dyed yarns and fiber available in various sizes and fiber content inside TLD DESIGN CENTER WESTMONT.
Join us at Firefly Fiber Arts Studio in welcoming back a Firefly favorite, Asylum Fibers for a special Chicago Yarn Crawl Trunk Show! Stephanie, the brilliant dyer behind Asylum Fibers, is back at our shop with beautiful range of hand-dyed yarns. Asylum Fibers is known for their bright tonals and multis inspired by life and fiction alike! Asylum Fibers is for the color lover in you!
About Stephanie:
I was born and raised in a small town in central Maine, where most of my family still resides. My mother and best friend is a fabulous quilter (Oak Grove Quilter), and my father is a jack-of-all-trades who even built the home I grew up in.
I was a classical music major and now play in two bands (Girlz in Treble & Floydian Trip). I work in HR & Compliance by day and dye yarn on weekends. I feel that my varied life experiences led me right to where I am now, running a small business that is my pride and joy.
xoxo ~Stephanie
Yarns Untold’s favorite notion purveyor has sent a super-sized trunk show for your crawling enjoyment. From row counters and cable locks to yarn carousels and project bags plus everything in between, join us to find your new favorite notion. Katie and her team are known for their well-priced, well-made notions.
Meet Evanston artist Suni Barbera. Watch a demonstration and shop her newest colors.
Event Ticket Price: FREE
Plymouth & Universal Yarn Trunk Show Extravaganza!
Indulge in the luxurious softness of Plymouth Yarn, featuring stunning garments, accessories, and their signature patterns—all on display for you to touch, try on, and fall in love with!
Then, explore the huge Universal Yarn trunk show, packed with wearables, accessories, and even festive ornaments- everything you’ve dreamed of, up close and ready for your next project.
Discover. Shop. Be inspired! Whether you're looking for cozy elegance or bold creativity, this trunk show has it all. Don’t miss your chance to see these yarns in person!
Yarn lovers’ paradise—walk in and leave inspired!
(Bonus: Special patterns & project ideas included!)
Perfect for:
- Knitters & crocheters craving new textures
- Holiday gift planners
- Anyone who loves to pet gorgeous yarn!
Enjoy an evening of cinematic delights while working on you favorite fiber crafts. Pull up a spot at Bolly's Hobbies in our cozy comfy lounge. Refreshments and popcorn Will be provided. (If there are more than 5 attendees, pizza will also be offered.)This month we are featuring the movie “Sweater”.
Host of The Purlcast, fiber-enthusiast, spinner, and your local neighborhood knitting friend, Christopher of Flannel & Purls is joining us all the way from Michigan to celebrate the end of Chicago Yarn Crawl!
Join us & Christopher for a Stitch Together where we'll have snacks, listen to tunes, work on our WIPs, and talk about all things fiber! Space will be limited, so reserve your tickets ahead of time. We can't wait for Christopher to meet our community and for you all to meet him!
Ticket Price: $30
Workshop
Join Michelle Salyers for a class on natural dyes and create your own set of naturally dyed mini skeins. Michelle will walk you through the process and talk about some of the differences and requirements of natural dying vs traditional dye methods. You’ll leave the workshop with a set of minis for your next fingering project.
Trunk Show (all day)
The trunk show begins at 11am (shop opens at 10am) and lasts through 4pm. You’ll have exclusive access to Color Me Happy yarn and kits only available online through the Color Me Happy website.
Reception (free)
Meet Michelle at 1:30pm, after the workshop to learn about her journey as a natural hand dyer and ask questions about her inspiration and process.
Walk the blocks of Milwaukee Ave for this special Lemonade Sip & Shop!
With over 30 participating local businesses, explore the diverse community of Milwaukee Ave between Kenzie and Central Park! Support your local small businesses and discover unique products and services while sampling a variety of lemonade refreshments. Each participating business will be offering their own unique twist on the classic summertime drink, whether it’s a tart and tangy traditional recipe, a sweet little snack, or a cocktail version. You’ll be able to pick up a map at Pixie And The Boy, Vintage Frills, or Sipping Turtle to see all who are included!
At 2pm, marching band, Environmental Encroachment will begin their musical parade up Milwaukee!
Grab a friend and hop from shop to shop for a fun and memorable summer experience. Let's celebrate local entrepreneurship and community spirit together!
Please note: This event is running from 11am - 6pm, but Firefly will only be open from 11am - 4pm. Be sure to stop by during our open hours to sample our unique lemonade blend!
Laura has dyed up a lot of her Yes Suri and Fuzzy Thinking yarns just for us! These yarns are great on their own, or combine them with store favorite You Soxy Thing. Laura loves to talk yarn and will help you find the perfect project for the yarn you fall in love with.
The Knit Basics series shows you the fundamental skills for knitting. We alternate skill-based classes with easy, fun and quick projects to build your confidence. Ready for an experience of joyful self-expression? Let's go!
$40 per class
Summer Special: Purchase two tickets for you and a friend for $68
The Windy City LYS Trolley Tour is back for the Chicago Yarn Crawl! Visit four of the city shops while we drive you around on our trolley! This is an exclusive shopping event with Nina Chicago, Firefly Fiber Arts Studio, Knit 1, and Sister-Arts Studio!
Thursday, July 25, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
The tour starts at Nina Chicago where you'll park your car and head into the shop. You'll be greeted by your guide and have 1 hour to shop, all while enjoying treats and beverages. Then, you'll hop on our trolley to continue the tour to the next LYS! En route, knit, crochet, relax, and enjoy the tour as we guide you to each shop, sharing the unique characteristics they bring to the Chicago fiber community. After visiting each shop, the trolley will drop you back off at Nina Chicago.
Tickets Cost: $65/per person
Your ticket includes:
• Transportation to 4 local yarn shops
• 1 hour of shopping time at each shop
• 10% off your yarn purchases at each shop
• A unique selection of food and beverages at each shop
The Trolley Tour will begin and return to Nina Chicago, 1256 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642. Street parking is available around the shop. Please arrive at 3:00pm to enjoy the full 1 hour of shopping before you board the trolley for the next shop. Windy City LYS Tour will not be liable for any missed trolley departures. Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another guest upon formal request.
Learn about the Windy City LYS's
www.ninachicago.com
PLEASE NOTE: While our Stitch Night is typically held on Thursdays, this special event will take place on WEDNESDAY, July 24.
Come to a meet-and-greet with local dyer Veronica Sax of Babble & Stitch…then stick around and join our fun and welcoming Stitch Night for some late-night shopping and crafting!
Veronica Sax is the Chicago-area artist and yarn dyer behind Babble & Stitch. For this year’s Yarn Crawl, she’s created a magnificent rainbow colorway exclusively for Sister-Arts. Hear all about her unique dyeing practices and shop her beautiful yarns during this casual meet-and-greet.
Then, grab a seat and stick around for an evening of crafting and socializing. Bring a knitting or crochet project to work on. Weather permitting, we will gather outdoors on the sidewalk. We’ll provide seating and light snacks. BYOB. The store will remain open for shopping for the duration of our Stitch Night.
Join us for a button-making party where you can design and create your own buttons or badges. Show off your artistic talents, sense of humor, or unleash your craftivism. Bring your own artwork or use our provided materials (while supplies last) to make your unique creations!
