Local Yarn Shops in the Chicago Area

We will list independent yarn shops in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan.  If you would like to suggest any additions or changes to the list, or if you are a member and would like to add a shop review, please contact us at info@windycityknittingguild.com.

• Chicago
• Western Suburbs
• Northern Suburbs
• Northwest Suburbs
• South / Southwest Suburbs
• Illinois (outside suburban area)
• Indiana
• Michigan
• Wisconsin

Chicago

Arcadia Knitting - http://www.arcadiaknitting.com
Guild members get a 10% discount on yarn.
1613 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL
773-293-1211

• Read member comments about Arcadia
  • "Yarn is organized by color and there is a good selection, as well as books, mags, needles, and tools."
  • "The staff there is extremely friendly and helpful, but not overly pushy. If you're there just to pet the yarn, they will let you browse in peace. Also, they are very willing to help with problems you are having with your knitting, even if you didn't buy your yarn there. There's a table and a couch, and you often see staff sitting there helping people with their knitting. The yarn is very well organized, not just by color, but also by brand--it is very easy to find what you're looking for. Arcadia is my favorite knitting store by far, in the city or out."

Fabric Sales Company
64 E. Monroe
Chicago, IL
312-427-1528

Knit1 - http://www.knit1chgo.com
Guild members get a 10% discount on yarn.
3823 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL  60613
773-244-1646

Knitters Niche
Guild members get a 10% discount.
3206 North Southport
Chicago, IL
773-472-9276

• Read member comments about Knitters Niche
  • "LOTS of yarn, some mags, no books, some needles, few tools. Owned by MaryAnn Parisi. Street parking. "
  • "Maryanne Parisi by far has the most flexible and understanding return/exchange policy in the biz. God bless her for being understanding."

Knitting Workshop - http://www.knittingworkshop.com
Guild Members get a 10% discount. You must mention you are a guild member prior to having your order rung up.
2115 N Damen
Chicago, IL 60647
773-929-5776

• Read member comments about Knitting Workshop
  • "Shop is beautiful, shop models are well-done & inspiring, broad selection of yarn (mostly high-end), but sales are common and sometimes 50% off (even on Noro!). More books and magazines than other city shops, and a good selection of needles and accessories."
  • "One of the biggest selections of yarn in the city, in a bright, beautiful shop.  Don't hesitate to ask the staff for something you don't see on the shelf, since they sometimes seem to have a lot of stock that's still in boxes.  They also have a lot of books and magazines, including back issues.  Be sure to sign up for their mailing list; their 50% off sales are truly not to be missed."

Knitwerks - http://www.knitwerks.net
Guild members get a 10% discount on yarn.
1934 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60616
312-949-9276

* LOOPY HAS NEW LOCATION STARTING SEPTEMBER 2*
Loopy Yarns - http://www.loopyyarns.com
Guild members get a 10% discount when they present their member card upon checkout.
719 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-583-YARN (9276)
In September new address: 47 West Polk Street

• Read member comments about Loopy Yarns
  • "A beautiful, roomy shop with a great selection of all types of yarn.  Brands they carry include Berroco, Lorna's Laces, Maggi Knits, Crystal Palace, and a whole lot more.  They have a good collection of accessories, books and magazines.  They stock lots of patterns, which are attractively displayed by category throughout the shop, rather than being hidden away in binders.  There's a table in back where knitters gather, and a nice couch that's perfect for lounging on while browsing through books or patterns.  A great yarn shop that covers all the bases."

Midwest Discount Yarns
Guild members get a 10% discount.
5723 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL
773-481-7944

• Read member comments about Midwest Discount Yarns
  • "They have ends of lots, and a variety of types of yarns. A wide variety of acrylics and blends. The owner is Lynette Opolka. Street parking."

My Sister's Knits - http://www.mysistersknits.com
Guild members get a 10% discount when they present their member card upon checkout.
9907 S. Walden Pkwy
Chicago, IL  60643
773-238-4555

• Read member comments about My Sister's Knits
  • "[Owner Carol Oprondek] is definitely one of the warmest, most personable yarn shop owners I’ve met.... We found common ground on our love of
    all things Colinette and Rowan and I was very impressed with the wide selection she carried in both brands....The three times I’ve visited the shop reminded me of an open house, where people drop by for a visit and a chat....Carol carries the following yarn brands in her shop: Cascade, Trendsetter, Art Yarn, Blue Heron, Louisa Harding, Debbie Bliss, Rowan, Brown Sheep, Classic Elite, Tahki Stacy Charles, Berroco, Elsebeth Lavold, Noro, Araucania, Be Sweet, Tilli Thomas, Suss Cousins, Misti Alpaca, Alpaca with a Twist, Sirdar, Kollage Yarns."   (Members, the complete review of My Sister's Knits can be found in the August 2006 edition of the WCKG Newsletter)

Nina - http://www.ninachicago.com
Guild members get a 10% discount when they present their member card upon checkout.
1655 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
773-486-8996

• Read member comments about Nina

  • "Nina is a sleek yarn boutique where skeins of yarn are displayed like pieces of art.  They carry many luxury yarns, including Manos, Habu, South West Trading, Blue Sky Alpacas, Rowan, and Lorna's Laces. It's a great place to go when you need to indulge some serious yarn lust."

Sister-ARTS Studio - www.sisterartsstudio.com
Guild members get a 10% discount on yarn.
721 W. Wrightwood
Chicago, IL  60614
773-929-SASI (7274)

We'll Keep You in Stitches - http://www.institch.qpg.com
67 E. Oak, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
312-642-2540

• Read member comments about We'll Keep You in Stitches
  • "No discount for guild members. Only high-end yarn. A variety of European knitting mags, no books, some needles and tools. There's no street parking, so it is suggested you park in a parking garage or take the el."

The Woolly Lamb Yarn Studio
Guild Members get a 10% discount.
6007 N. Nina Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
773 631-6208
e-mail: woollylamb@sbcglobal.net

• Read member comments about The Wooly Lamb Yarn Studio
  • "A wide variety of yarns, buttons, knitting accessories, and knitting and
    crocheting classes for both adults and older children."

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Western Suburbs

Chix with Stix - http://www.chixwithstixknitting.com
Guild members get a 10% discount on yarn.
7316 W. Madison
Forest Park, IL  60310
708-366-6300

• Read member comments about Chix with Stix
  • "A lovely, very inviting yarn shop.  They have a nicely edited, well-organized selection of all types of yarns.  The shop models are cute and current, and two couches up front in a sunny window provide the perfect spot for hanging out.  They carry lots of Crystal Palace, Karabella, Malabrigo, Alchemy, and Cascade, and have smaller selections of Blue Sky Alpacas, Lorna's, Blue Heron, Cherry Hill, and more.  I doubt I'll ever leave this shop empty-handed; I can hear too much of the yarn calling to me!"

Fine Line Creative Arts Center - http://www.finelineca.org
6N158 Crane Rd.
St. Charles, IL 60174
630-584-9443

• Read member comments about Fine Line Creative Arts Center
  • "Unique -- like John C. Campbell Folk School w/o sleeping over. Beautiful farmhouse setting. Barn converted into school for weaving, textile arts, spinning, knitting, dyeing, basket making, fabric painting, quilting, jewelry making, and more. It's also a yarn shop!"

Have Ewe Any Wool? - www.haveeweanywool.com
120 N. York Road
Suite 220
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-941-YARN (9276)

* NEW LISTING *
Idea Studio - www.ideastudioknits.com
515 S. LaGrange Road
LaGrange, IL 60525
(708) 352-1789

Knitche - www.knitche.com
Guild members get a 10% discount.
5150 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-852-KNIT
630-852-5648

• Read member comments about Knitche
• "The environment is warm and friendly, and I especially like the knitting area by the fireplace and great coffee/snacks. Besides coffee, they also (and most importantly) carry my personal drugs of choice, Rowan yarns and pattern books. There is a good selection of Louisa Harding, Debbie Bliss and Noro yarns as well, and from time to time, they get a shipment of Malabrigo in with an incredible selection of colorways...Besides the great environment, the people at Knitche are what really set the shop apart in my mind."  (Members, the complete review of Knitche can be found in the June 2006 edition of the WCKG Newsletter)

Lizzie's Yarn
300 S. Main Street.
Wheaton, IL 60187
603-690-7945

Never Enough Knitting - http://www.craftique-neverenoughknitting.com
121 North Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187-5326
630-221-1007
630-752-9192

String Theory Yarn Co. - www.stringtheoryyarncompany.com
485 N. Main
Glen Ellyn, IL  60137
(630) 469-6085

TLD Design Center & Gallery - http://www.tlddesigns.com
26 E. Quincy St.
Westmont, IL 60559
630.963.9573
Hours: Wed through Sat 11am to 6pm

Wool & Company - http://www.woolandcompany.com
23 South Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134
630-232-2305

• Read member comments about Wool & Company
  • "Friendly shop, good selection of yarn. Unique handcrafted gifts, including neat knitter's mugs."

Zora's Yarns
725 E. Chicago Ave.
Naperville, IL  60540
630-355-9276

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Northern Suburbs

CloseKnit - http://evanstonillinois.net/closeknitinc.html
Guild members get a 10% discount.
622 Grove Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328 6760

Hannah's - http://www.hannahs.com
455 West Lake Street
Antioch, IL 60002
847-395-3355

• Read member comments about Hannah's
  • "They have a nice selection of yarn, including Mango Moon, Trendsetter, JCA, Plymouth, Manos de Uruguay, Berroco, Crystal Palace, Muench, Kertzer, Cascade and more. A wide variety of yarn accessories, books, kits and patterns."

The Keweenaw Shepherd
202 E. Westminister
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-295-9524

Magic Needle - http://www.magneedle.com
Guild members get a 10% discount.
463 Roger Williams Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
800-462-4429

Montoya Fiber Studio - http://www.montoyafiberstudio.com
2566 Prairie
Evanston, IL 60201
847-869-1089

Mosaic Yarn Studio - http://www.mosaicyarnstudio.com
1585 Ellinwood
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-390-1013

Prairie Arts and Fibers - http://www.prairieartsandfibers.com/
960 Harris Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
847-543-5255

* NEW WEBSITE *
Three Bags Full - http://www.threebagsfullknittingstudio.com
1130 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-291-9933
email: knittingstudio@aol.com

Village Knit Whiz - http://glenviewillinois.net/villageknitwhiz.html
948 Harlem (Olympia Plaza)
Glenview, IL 60026
847-998 9772

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Northwest Suburbs

Fishbed Knitting Emporium - http://www.fishbedknitting.com/
320 N. River St.
East Dundee, IL
847-844-9276

The Fold - http://www.thefoldatmc.net/
3316 Millstream Road
Marengo, IL 60152
815-568-5730

Gene Ann's Yarns & Hand Crafted Gifts - http://www.geneannsyarns.com
117 E. Station St.
Barrington, IL 60010
847-842-9321

• Read member comments about Gene Ann's
  • "Great lady, wonderful advice. Stopped in just yesterday and she assisted in tapering a pattern with minimal fuss (for those of us who do not enjoy or trust ourselves to crunch the numbers in order to adjust a pattern to suit us). One draw back or so I felt, she has a 60 day return with receipt policy on her yarns, no return on yarns on sale or discontinued yarns."

The Gifted Purl - http://www.giftedpurl.com
Guild members get a 10% discount when they present their member card before checking out.
120 W. Main Street
West Dundee, IL  60118
847-783-4650

• Read member comments about The Gifted Purl
  • "The shop is large, well-lit, and pleasing, with lovely displays of yarn. I did not check all the labels, but there appears to be a reasonable range of prices. I chatted with the owner and found her to have a no-nonsense attitude about knitting and materials that I appreciate. Yarn selections were more good basic natural fibers in appealing colors and hand dyes, and less novelty and fad stuff. Many books, patterns, tools. A really inviting seating area, and a classroom in the back. I would love to live close enough to this shop to hang out regularly. "

I'd Rather Be Knitting Yarn Studio - http://www.ratherbeknitting.com
114 Old McHenry Road
Long Grove, IL
847-634-YARN (9276)

Sunflower Samplings
89 North Williams
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-455-2919

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South / Southwest Suburbs

Comfort and Crafts - http://www.yarnique.com
115 Kansas St
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-806-1807

Knitting Etc. Inc. - http://www.knittingetc.com
9634 W. 143rd Street
Orland Park, IL 60462

Nana's Knitting Shop - http://www.nanasknittingshop.com
Guild members get a 10% discount.
5144 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL  60453
708-229-0061

• Read member comments about Nana's
  • "I found a bright, cheerful shop and a bright, cheerful owner. The walls display a varied selection of both basic and luxury yarns such as Cascade, Debbie Bliss and Noro, as well as a good supply of needles, books and patterns.  Classes offered include Knitting 101, Cocoon Lace Scarf and Gauge workshops among others."

* NEW ADDRESS *
Peggy's Strands of Heaven - http://www.strandsofheaven.com
705 W. Lockport St.
Plainfield, IL  60544
815-254-5480

• Read member comments about Peggy's
  • "Sunday hours are always a plus with me... As far as the selection goes, they have a good selection of Blue Sky Alpaca, including the bulky that I don’t see everywhere. They also had a small selection of Debbie Bliss and Noro (including Transitions, which is a little rarer for me to come across lately), tons of Malabrigo and also a number of Lana Gatto yarns (another unusual one in my travels.)  I liked that they had the new-ish Classic Elite silk yarn and the Boathouse book that has been advertised in numerous magazines this spring. They also had the new Jaeger Roma yarn and pattern book featuring that yarn...I decided to return [some] unopened skeins... My yarn was cheerfully exchanged."   (Members, the complete review of Peggy's Strands of Heaven can be found in the July 2006 edition of the WCKG Newsletter)

Stitch 'n Hook - http://www.stitchnhook.com
720 Cottage Rd. (Rt. 59)
Shorewood, IL  60431
815-729-7410

• Read member comments about Stitch'n Hook
  • "This shop had tons of Cascade, including some that I hadn’t seen before (small skeins of Peruvian Highland Wool for $1.99 – might be good for intarsia, fair isle), lots of Plymouth, some K1C2 yarns like Paint Box but no Tartalette, a very small amount of Noro (one shelf of Silk Garden and Iro), and a decent amount of Interlacements, which seemed out of place there. There was definitely no shortage of acrylic either, even Lion Brand...They didn’t have a lot of books...  As far as merchandise, the highlight for me was the small collection of Garnstudio Drops magazines that they had."   (Members, the complete review of Stitch'n Hook can be found in the July 2006 edition of the WCKG Newsletter)

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Illinois (outside suburban area)

Esther's Place and the Illinois Green Pastures Fiber Co-Op
 - http://www.esthersplacefibers.com
201 W. Galena St.
Big Rock, IL 60511
630-556-WOOL (9665)

Needleworks - http://cu-needleworks.com/
24 E. Green St., Suite 5
Champaign, IL  61820
(217) 352-1340

The Yarn Exchange - http://www.theyarnexchange.net
134 East Lincoln Hw
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-787-9276 (yarn)

* NEW ADDRESS *
FiberWild! - http://www.FiberWild.com
304 S. Main St.
Galena, IL  61036
815-777-3550

Perfect Touch Yarns - http://www.ptyarns.com
1059 Taylor St.
Joliet, IL  60435
888-80YARNS (888-809-2767)

Ewe and Me Fiber Studio - http://eweandmefiberstudio.com
37 S. Main St.
Sandwich, IL  60548
815-786-6051

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Indiana

Ewe-Nique Knits - http://www.ewe-niqueknits.net
109 E. Washington St.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-537-1414

Stitch by Stitch
Porte de L'eau Plaza
2010 45th Street
Highland, IN 46322
219-924-2667

Sheep's Clothing - http://www.knitdoctor.com/
60 W Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-1700
email: paulastriet@yahoo.com

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Michigan

* NEW LISTING *
Artisan Knitworks, LLC - www.artisanknitworks.com
15222-B East Jefferson Avenue
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
313-823-4132

Thread Bear Fiber Arts Studio - www.threadbearfiberarts.com
319 S. Waverly Road
Lansing, Michigan 48917
517-703-9276
Toll-Free: 866-939-2327

* NEW LISTING *
Knitters Niche - www.knittersniche.com
1224 Division Street
Marquette, MI 49855
P 906.228.9276, F 906.228.8064

Sit & Knit: A Yarn Cafe, Inc. - www.sitnknit.com
Guild members get a 10% discount.
27 S. Whittaker Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117
269-469-PURL

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Wisconsin

Barbara's Yarn Garden - http://www.barbarasyarngarden.com
http://www.explorewisconsin.com/online-yarn-stores/
1208 Grove Ave.
Racine, WI  53405
262-632-7725

Knitter's Treat - Ruth Knight Sybers
Monticello, WI   53570-0544
608-938-4607 email: knitterstreat@wekz.net
Specialty is designer patterns, Vivian Hoxbro kits, yarn.
Email to get announcements of workshops and exhibits

 

 

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