Chicago Yarn Crawl 2025: A Weeklong Celebration of Fiber, Community & Creativity
Presented by AriYARN Shop and Studio, Park Ridge, IL
The Chicago Yarn Crawl 2025 returns for its 16th annual celebration from Saturday, July 26 through Sunday, August 3! With over 20 participating yarn shops across Chicagoland, this event is your chance to explore, connect, and celebrate all things fiber in our region.
This year’s theme, “Growing Community,” resonates deeply with us at AriYARN Shop and Studio in Park Ridge. As proud first-year participants, we’re rolling out extended hours, exclusive patterns, trunk shows, and more. Whether you’re new to yarn crawls or a seasoned , we can’t wait to welcome you!
What is the Chicago Yarn Crawl?
The Chicago Yarn Crawl is an annual event that brings together local fiber lovers and independent yarn shops for a week of exclusive patterns, discounts, trunk shows, community events, and fun surprises.
- Free patterns and special discounts
- Trunk shows with top brands and indie makers
- Raffle prizes and giveaways
- In-store events and stitch circles
- Passports to track your visits and collect buttons
Plan Your Visit to AriYARN Shop and Studio
AriYARN is just 10 minutes from O’Hare and easily accessible by car, train, or bus. Our shop is just a block north of Touhy Avenue and Northwest Highway in the heart of Uptown Park Ridge—across from Trader Joe’s, and is practically next door from Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard.
How to Get to AriYARN:
- By Car: Ample parking near Northwest Hwy & Touhy Ave
- By Train: 5-minute walk from Park Ridge Metra (UP-NW line)
- By Bus: Several Pace bus routes stop at Touhy & Northwest Hwy
- On Foot: Enjoy a stroll through Uptown Park Ridge — full of indie shops and cafes
Make a Day of It: Stroll through Uptown Park Ridge—discover shops, green spaces, and beloved local restaurants like City Barbeque just a block away.
- Cozy lounge seating and a welcoming community space
- Easy online ordering with in-store pickup or nationwide shipping
- Carefully curated yarn brands, patterns, and kits for every level
- iOS App & Android App for alerts, early shopping, and event info
Extended Crawl Week Hours
Tip: Click “Add to Calendar” to save the entire Chicago Yarn Crawl week at AriYARN Shop & Studio to your device—never miss a day!
- Sat 07/26: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sun 07/27: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Mon 07/28: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tue 07/29: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wed 07/30: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thu 07/31: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fri 08/01: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sat 08/02: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sun 08/03: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Crawl Week Specials at AriYARN
- 10% off all merchandise (excluding sale items)
- Free exclusive crochet and knitting patterns—The Dahlia Poncho and Lace & Lore Drawstring Bag
- Trunk Shows: Luma by The Fibre Co., Pima 100 by Berroco, local designer Sara Sela Jewelry
- Free gift with $75+ purchase (while supplies last)
- Raffle basket (up to $100 retail value)
- Yarn Crawl 2025 tote and zip bags (pre-sale July 1 on our website and apps)
- Free shop button with CYC bag
How to Join the Crawl
Download your free passport from chicagoyarncrawl.com starting July 26.
Plan your route, visit as many shops as you like, collect buttons, enter raffles, and enjoy the community vibe!
Invite a friend and bring your favorite project for stitching along the way!
Why the Yarn Crawl Matters
The Chicago Yarn Crawl is more than a shopping trip. It’s a week-long festival of community, creativity, and connection. By visiting shops like AriYARN, you’re supporting local businesses and artisans—and helping keep the fiber arts vibrant and thriving across Chicagoland!
Contact & Plan Your Visit
Address: 153 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Call/Text: (847) 616-9276
Email: info@ariyarn.com
Get Directions: Google Maps
Instagram: @ariyarnshopandstudio
Facebook: facebook.com/ariyarnshopandstudio
See You at the Crawl!
We can’t wait to welcome you to AriYARN during the 2025 Chicago Yarn Crawl. Whether you’re a longtime crafter or picking up your first skein, you’ll find inspiration, community, and creativity waiting for you here.
Come crawl with us — and let’s grow the fiber arts community together!
