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Tuesday 12pm - 8pm Wednesday 12pm - 5pm Friday 12pm - 5pm Saturday 11am - 4pm

The Yarn Garden

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Full-service yarn store with a wide selection of quality yarns, notions, patterns, and equipment for

You'll love all the yarn and opportunities available at The Yarn Garden! The staff is experienced, friendly and helpful, and pride themselves in fostering a warm and welcoming environment for new and established clientele to learn and share. All experience and skill levels are welcome--join us on Tuesday evenings or Saturday afternoons for knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving or whatever else you might care to do at the yarn shop in the company of other fiber enthusiasts!

11/03/2026

New shop sample off the blocking mats…. This is the Elise Shawl by Evan Plevinski, crocheted using Urth Yarns Monokrom Fi*****ng (100% merino). The pattern is free on Ravelry. The first picture shows the shawl before blocking; the second illustrates how “open” the lace became after blocking.

10/30/2026

So sorry, but due to circumstances beyond our control, the Yarn Garden will be CLOSED tomorrow, Saturday, October 31st! Apologies!

10/24/2026

Just off the needles…. The Painted Sky Hat from Purl Soho, knit using Cascade Yarns Heritage 6 and Urth Yarns Uneek DK. The pattern is free on Ravelry. Check it out on your next visit!

10/20/2026

Two new hats finished this weekend….
First up is the Wheat Wave Beanie (pattern by Benjamin Matthews; available on Ravelry), knit in Urth Yarns Spiral Grain Light Worsted. Second is the Blue Wave Secret Message Hat (pattern by Lake and Prairie Knits; free on Ravelry), knit using Berroco Vintage Baby Handpaints and Cascade Anchor Bay.

10/18/2026

We have a date! First Meeting to discuss the formation of an (informal) McLean County Fiber Guild, on Thursday, Nov. 5th, 5:30-6:30, at Shady Grove Farm Illinois (2425 Mabel Rd. Normal, IL 61761). DM for directions or check your inbox if you requested to be on the email list. See you then!

10/02/2026

Three new shop samples completed! The first is the Virus Shawl, crocheted with one ball of Berroco Gianna (pattern by Julia Marquardt; available on Ravelry). Second is the Nalan scarf, crocheted with one skein of Urth Yarns Uneek Fi*****ng (pattern by Perita Custom; available on Ravelry). And last (but not least!) is the Patina scarf, knit with Urth Yarns 16 Fi*****ng and Bonmoher (pattern by Nina Holubcova; available on Ravelry).

09/22/2026

Two new shop samples completed!
The first is called Spin Me Around (pattern by Catherine Bligh; free on Ravelry) and crocheted using one skein of Cascade Heritage Tie Dye. The second is the Plaza Knot Bag (pattern by Kathryn Middleton; available on Ravelry) and crocheted with Urth Yarns Uneek Cotton and Berroco Pima Soft.

09/15/2026

Two projects off the blocking mats…
One is Life’s River (pattern by Helen Kennedy; available on Ravelry), knit in Cascade Heritage 6 and Heritage 6 Hand Paints….
The other is Warrior Goddess (pattern by Raven Knits Design; available on Ravelry), also knit in Cascade Heritage 6…..
Feeling accomplished!!

08/26/2026

Oh, Honey!! The Yarn Garden will be hosting the Jandelhof Bruhaus and Apiary for the September First Friday - September 4th! Open until 8:00 pm!!

08/15/2026

ATTENTION, PLEASE!!
Unfortunately, the Yarn Garden will be closed today, Saturday, August 15th!! Apologies for any inconvenience!

Address

318 N Main Street
Bloomington, IL
61701

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 8pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+13098080370

Website

http://www.theyarngardenbloomington.com/

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