I was visiting from out of town and looking for a souvenir skein. A staff member kindly guided me to exactly what I was looking for, and I ended up with a gorgeous locally dyed skein. The entire shop is charming, and everyone was so welcoming! I was also thrilled to find Portuguese knitting pins in stock, which are surprisingly hard to come by! Would recommend to any fiber artist in the area!!
2 months ago
Such a cute store! They have a great range of yarns in varying materials, colors, weights, and prices from very affordable ($5-7) to high end ($50) per skein. The staff is knowledgeable, super friendly, and eager to help! Don’t forget the sale racks in the very back of the store where you can find some awesome deals.
Just a note so that you’re not confused like I was - when you get there, you have to type in a code at the intercom by the outside door to be buzzed in. Don’t assume they’re closed just because the door seems locked. :)
3 months ago
Always have such a positive trip here, staff is always super kind and the store is lovely! Definitely something for everyone here. Their sale room and rewards system they have is always amazing. I appreciate how they also carry a variety of fibers even if you have a lower budget you can still find tons of options here ❤️
4 months ago
Whenever I'm traveling, I try to stop in at local yarn shops. This one was lovely and walkable from my hotel! There was some reorganizing going on so the...
4 months ago
Very cute store and I was happy to see they are still taking covid seriously! I've never been to a dedicated yarn store but the staff helped me find the perfect yarn for the sweater I'm crocheting.
5 months ago
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5 months ago
My favorite Illinois yarn shop! The staff is amazing, and there is always such a great selection of yarn here. In the very back is a pretty huge clearance section which I also love! If you're in Chicago for a small amount of time and you're conflicted about which of the many yarn shops to go to, definitely go either here or Sister-Arts Studio. Only downside is that parking stinks here and you may have to park somewhere for a good amount of money! May just be cheaper to Uber here. But either way is worth it for sure!! AND if you forget what yarn you bought here, if you message them on Facebook, sometimes they can let you know! Can not wait to go back
6 months ago
Excellent variety of yarns and colors, and helpful staff. Well worth the stop - and a great stash of needles. I’ll be going back there soon.
6 months ago
What a nice shop! I'm visiting from out of town and always look for local yarn stores to get a souvenir (e.g. a locally made stitch marker). They had exactly what I wanted (and had plenty of local artists' work!) and were so kind. I highly recommend visiting!
7 months ago
The ladies (I didn’t get their names) were so attentive and gave excellent recommendations! There was a great selection of local yarns and name brands. Such a nice place to shop around, have a chat and take a class at the communal table.
7 months ago
One of the best yarn stores in the Chicagoland area!
10 months ago
I cannot recommend this yarn shop enough. Was visiting Chicago, and I was looking for a crochet pattern and yarn (I can no longer knit due to hyperextension, so I've picked up crochet). They have an excellent selection, are openly LGBTQ friendly, and the service was warm and welcoming. A week later, after struggling with the pattern, I gave them a call. Anna patiently walked me through the issue I was facing, going over process photos with me until I understood the instructions. I make it a habit to visit yarn stores when traveling, and Yarnify is one of the best!
10 months ago
I cannot recommend this store enough! Was visiting Chicago and looked for a crochet pattern. The friendly staff helped me find just what I was looking for. A week later, after struggling with the pattern, Anna kindly assisted me via text, patiently going through process photos and clarifying the pattern instructions. If you're looking for a great selection, LGBTQ-friendly space, with EXCEPTIONAL service, I cannot recommend this magical yarn store enough.
10 months ago
A bit late to writing this review, but aside the items available in store, customer service is A1. I went with my mom during Christmas to acquire a gift. I'm bilingual, but don't know much about sewing/crocheting/knitting. We got the gift, but my mom was trying to explain something else she needed and I was doing my best to figure out what she was looking for. I wish I had gotten her name, but one of the employees noticed and came back using Google translate to decipher what my mom wanted. It was above and beyond what I've seen most employees do in order to help a customer-- and I worked 14 years in customer service. Thank you guys!
10 months ago
I love this shop! Staff is friendly and very helpful. A wide selection of yarns and classes. Thanks!
11 months ago
Glad to have found this shop! They have a large selection of many types of yarn in a huge range of colors. The staff is quite helpful and friendly. I’ll definitely be back.
11 months ago
Very helpful staff and good selection of yarn! Felt welcomed and will definitely return.
1 year ago
What a unique yarn shop! Anna was very pleasant and helpful. Great selection of sock weight yarns along with many other selections of yarn. Will definitely be a repeat customer. ❤️
over a year ago
My daughter really wanted to visit a Chicago yarn shop on our vacation and found Yarnify! She was not disappointed. It was a short walk in the Loop and easy to find with our map directions. The shop entrance is just off the street but there were instructions for getting into the foyer. Once inside it was a delight of colors and textures. Yarn everywhere. So many different colors, blends, and weights. There were lots of crochet kits and lovely samples and displays. There was also a whole area of colored roving. The proprietoresses were welcoming and helpful, asking about our project needs and yet not hovering. They just got back to their knitting and work at the set of tables in the center of the shop clearly set up for classes and workshops. My daughter found several skeins for her beekeeper's quilt. We would happily come back anytime we visit Chicago.
over a year ago
Absolutely fantastic shop! Stopped by with a project in mind and got help reviewing the pattern, picking out the yarn I needed and found a gentle jasmine scented soap to wash up my completed sweater. Came out great and smells amazing 😁 thank you so much for all the help and friendly knowledge people who work there. I will be back!
over a year ago
when your studio can get chilly in the winter you wear sweaters. when a favourite sweater develops holes. when you spend a bit of time on Instagram...
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over a year ago
The place was easy to find and the workers were helpful. The store itself was not easy to access, you need to be buzzed in because it’s attached to private residences, and they require masks to enter the store. Other than that they have a wide selection and has everything you would need!
over a year ago
Love Love Love! I visited this shop while visiting Chicago for a conference. The staff was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable and so much fun to be around! The store has an amazing selection. I picked up an incredibly unique skein of Hedgehog Fibres yarn, which they wound into a ball complimentary for me. Working on the project now :) Thanks so much, hope to be back for a visit soon.
over a year ago
I came here looking for locally made or dyed yarn and was so happy with the selection. The shop owner was super friendly and helpful. I wasn't crazy about wearing a mask again, so I didn't stay as long as I normally would have.
over a year ago
Such a lovely store! The selection of yarns is awesome and everyone there was so friendly and helpful!
over a year ago
Absolutely amazing experience as a first-timer in a physical yarn crafts and crochet store. The instructor was amazing and the people extremely warm and helpful!
over a year ago
This store is full of charm! I had it on my list to visit while I was in town for a conference, where several locals also recommended it. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. They have a nice selection of locally-dyed yarns. I recommend stopping in if you're an out of town knitter and getting a souvenir from your trip!
over a year ago
Great selection and a friendly staff. I made a large purchase here and they very kindly made it work to ship it back to my home for me. When I'm back in town I will make a point to stop by again.
over a year ago
My parrot loves Yarnify! This is his favorite store in Printer’s Row!
over a year ago
Great little yarn shop. For a small store, they have a lot of yarn packed in. Staff was friendly and the place was pretty busy. Not what I'm used to at local yarn stores. It was confusing how to get in. You have to enter a code on the building call box. A nice gentleman going in the building let us in.
My only complaint is that some yarn didn't have an obvious price tag.
over a year ago
Wonderful and good sized yarn store! I found some local gems and way more yarn than I needed 🤣 Great selection and helpful staff.
over a year ago
This is such a lovely local yarn store! Great selection of yarn in all weights, especially their sock yarn. They gave me plenty of time and space to browse, and even wound all of the (many) skeins of yarn that I bought, including several skeins of lace weight yarn. I will definitely be coming back here when I am ready to start new projects!
over a year ago
They are super friendly and the selection is impressive. I love the local artists features too!
over a year ago
A really neat shop! It is organized. Kind, knowledgeable , and personable people running the shop. It should be a go to for locals and I will stop in if I ever return to the Chicago area and will add their store to my online shopping.
over a year ago
Biggest yarn store in Chicago that I've visited. The people were really nice and they had a large book selection. Also a bunch of roving and hand spinning equipment. Lots of cute mini amigurumi project kits.
over a year ago
Soooo much yarn, good vibes, a massive variety of both materials and colors. Super accessible from either the Red line or the Harold Washington Library stop in the loop. So glad I found this spot, definitly planning on going here again as I need more yarn 😍
over a year ago
Great friendly people, AMAZING selection, one of my favorite stores to visit!
over a year ago
such sweet staff and high quality yarn!!
over a year ago
I LOVED visiting this shop! Such a wonderful experience!!
I came into Chicago for the first time on a short notice trip, and found this yarn shop close by. The lady was so helpful, showed me all the amazing products created by awesome local venders, and was super polite and amazing even though my visit was a very rushed one! 100% would go back, and love the yarn specifically dyed for this shop! So many amazing offerings, and would have loved to have browsed forever here!
over a year ago
Lovely store, great selection! I was on vacation in August and ran short of a color on a multi-color project. I picked up a perfect replacement and a gorgeous skein of hand-dyed sock yarn. Staff also recommended a nearby place for lunch. I'd be thrilled if this was my LYS.
over a year ago
What an amazing shop! Truly a must-see for any fiber arts aficionado visiting Chicago. A great selection of hard-to-find indie and rare products and quality well-known brands alike, with tons of local things you couldn't find anywhere else. The two employees who helped me were so friendly and awesome, and the shop itself is a really gorgeous space. Can't wait to go back!
over a year ago
Great yarn selection and the staff is all super friendly and helpful! The new location is super nice and they still have a very large selection.
over a year ago
Awesome store and staff.. great selection of yarn!
over a year ago
Super helpful. New location has great parking. Scrumptious yarn!
over a year ago
They moved but I found them. My friend found them and I followed directions. They have ALL of the yarn and accessories that you would need to start a project and they have classes.
over a year ago
Excellent selection of yarns and very helpful staff! Excited to return here for my next project.
over a year ago
I love having a LYS! I like seeing what I'm buying rather than hope I'm picking what i want based on photo alone.
over a year ago
I mostly sew but I still yarnify! is in the neighborhood and I still enjoy stopping in. The staff is really friendly and have been good at helping me pick out gifts for friends and relatives who knit or crochet. Stock wise, you'll find a nice mix of basics and indie dyers. They have a small but interesting stock of buttons, which I really appreciate because I never remember to pick up buttons when I'm planning my sewing projects.
over a year ago
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great selection of yarn and thoughtful regard safety due to the pandemic.
over a year ago
The shop is neatly organized and well stocked. There are very friendly, helpful and informative staff. I'm glad they have in store shopping during these COVID times. I have recently taken to using wool yarn and would prefer to see the yarn in person when I shop. Their operating hours are great and no need to set-up an appointment (for now... this may change in the future so please call them before you visit). They have hand sanitizer by the entrance :)
