Hi there! My name is Ariane, I am the owner of AriYARN Shop and Studio, and I am so excited to share my passion with my community here in Park Ridge. I began my yarn journey in 2018 by first learning Tunisian Crochet, and then later learning standard crochet. I just fell in love with the craft and dedicated many hours and days to it during the 2020 pandemic. If the world is falling apart, at least let me learn a useful skill while practicing a very meditative activity.

I am a former project manager, and former educator. I left teaching in 2024 to follow my dream of joining my love of fiber arts and my experience as an educator to offer meaningful and fun workshops at AriYARN Shop and Studio….