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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!

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!

08/07/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!🚧
Starting next week (8/10/26), the 300 block of North Main Street will not be accessible so that the work on the intersection of Main and Monroe can begin. Current estimates are that the work will take about 3 weeks…
The shop will be open for regular hours, but there will not be parking available on our block of Main Street….

07/03/2026

This is the Semiquincentennial Scarf (pattern by Kristen Rettig; free on Ravelry), and hand knit in Yarns Northwest Silk and Merino - this is the prize for eligible shoppers at tonight’s First Friday!!
The Yarn Garden will be open until 7:00 pm!!
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07/01/2026

Shop doll and shop bear are ready for July First Friday and their Fourth of July picnic on Saturday!!
The Yarn Garden will be open until 7:00 pm on Friday (July 3rd) - all in-stock yarn will be 25% off for the evening, and there will be a drawing for a hand knit, patriotic (red, white, and blue) scarf!! The shop will be open regular Saturday hours (11:00 am - 4:00 pm) on July 4th.
And, a reminder that your shopping receipt from any downtown business gets you into the First Friday concert at the BCPA for FREE!!

06/20/2026

From project start last Saturday (Worldwide Knit in Public Day) to finished bag! Bag is knitted with Urth Uneek Worsted (Harmony colorway) and Berroco Modern Cotton (black), and used the 2026 Cape and South Shore Yarn Haul Bag pattern by Joann Walsh (pattern free on Ravelry).

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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