Adriafil Yarn Guide (Memphis, Rafia & More) | Where to Buy Near Chicago (AriYARN Park Ridge)
Adriafil is known for vibrant color, easy-to-wear fibers, and joyful projects—especially for warm-weather knitting and crochet.
Plymouth Yarn Guide: Galway, Roam, Sea Isle + More — What to Make & Where to Buy (Chicago + Online)
A classic, dependable favorite: Plymouth Galway-style wool for sweaters, hats, and timeless accessories.
Cocoknits Tools & Notions Guide: The Cozy, Clever Knitting Essentials We Reach For Again and Again
Color-coded Cocoknits stitch markers that keep your place (and your sanity) 🧶
Berroco Yarn Guide: How to Choose the Right Berroco for Sweaters, Shawls, Baby Makes, and Everyday Knits (Plus Where to Buy Near Chicago)
Berroco-style color transitions that make simple stitches look elevated—perfect for shawls, hats, and cozy layers.
Cascade Yarns at AriYARN: How to Choose the Right Fiber, Weight, and Feel (and Where to Buy Near Chicago)
Cascade Yarns, curated for feel + function—shop online or visit us in Park Ridge (near Chicago / near O’Hare).
Wool and the Gang: A Cozy, Modern Guide to Yarn Kits, Easy Projects, and Where to Buy (Online + Near Chicago)
Wool and the Gang style, made practical—how to pick the right kit, yarn, and project at AriYARN Shop & Studio (Park Ridge, near Chicago).
ChiaoGoo Needles & Hooks: A Maker’s Guide to Choosing the Right Set (Plus Local Help in Park Ridge, IL)
A ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ needle set: tips, cables, and the flexibility to match your project.
How Much Yarn Do I Need? A Yarn Yardage & Skein Calculator for Blankets, Sweaters, Hats + More 🧶📏
Estimate yardage with confidence—then pick skeins you’ll love stitching with.”🧶📏
Baby Knitting & Crochet Projects in Chicago (Best Yarns + Easy Gifts)
Baby hats, blankets, booties & sweaters—made with baby-friendly natural fibers, plus local help in Park Ridge near Chicago.
Knitting & Crochet Classes in Chicago (Beginner to Advanced)
Looking for knitting or crochet classes near Chicago? AriYARN in Park Ridge offers beginner and advanced lessons, Tunisian crochet, and a free Thursday Stitch Night in a cozy studio.
Why Chicago-Area Crafters Choose Local Yarn Shops (Near O’Hare)
From Des Plaines to Morton Grove, crafters are ditching big box chains in favor of local yarn shops like AriYARN. Discover why natural fibers, friendly faces, and curated kits are transforming how fiber artists shop in Chicagoland.