# Yarn & needlecraft shops in Illinois

https://gifts-for-grandma.com/local/illinois/

Chicago holds 20 of the 38 listings here, with smaller clusters in Evanston (3) and Glen Ellyn (2) and single entries in Park Ridge, Winnetka, and Oak Park. Before you make the trip, confirm current hours, walk-in policy, and whether the yarn weight or needle size you want is in stock.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.

- [Chicago](https://gifts-for-grandma.com/local/illinois/chicago/)
- [Evanston](https://gifts-for-grandma.com/local/illinois/evanston/)

## AriYARN Shop and Studio

Yarn store. Listed on Google Maps as a Yarn store. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

153 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10140446244668471452) · [Website](https://ariyarn.com) · +18476169276
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://ariyarn.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10140446244668471452

## Bolly’s Hobbies Yarn ETC

Yarn store. Listed on Google Maps as a Yarn store. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

5503 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10067115877210143116) · [Website](https://www.bollyshobbiesyarnetc.com) · +17736851865
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.bollyshobbiesyarnetc.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10067115877210143116

## Chicago Fabric Yarn & Button Sales

Fabric store. Listed on Google Maps as a Fabric store — “Venerable sewing & knitting supply shop”. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

208 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4934869927492127572) · +13123229094
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4934869927492127572

## Classic Stitch

Needlework shop. A Needlework shop in this directory; its Google listing says “Laid-back needlepoint supply shop”. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

549 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15530336593846186700) · [Website](http://www.theclassicstitch.com) · +18478812930
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.theclassicstitch.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15530336593846186700

## Dream Girl Studio Inc

Sewing shop. A Sewing shop listed on Google Maps. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

10041 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13958397648162710949) · [Website](https://www.dreamgirlstudio.net) · +17735977167
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.dreamgirlstudio.net
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13958397648162710949

## Dye Hard Yarns

Yarn store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Yarn store. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

142 Harrison St GE, Oak Park, IL 60304

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10454271634163776243) · [Website](http://www.dyehardyarns.com) · +17085819647
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.dyehardyarns.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10454271634163776243

## Emily's Stitchery

Needlework shop. Its Google listing describes it as “Welcoming store for needlepoint supplies”. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

1512 Shermer Rd Unit c, Northbrook, IL 60062

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=706881496775731514) · [Website](http://www.emilysstitchery.net) · +18472916550
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.emilysstitchery.net
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=706881496775731514

## Evanston Stitchworks

Fabric store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Fabric store. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

906 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10994320149325994769) · [Website](http://evanstonstitchworks.com) · +18474250100
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://evanstonstitchworks.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10994320149325994769

## Fiber Friends Studios

Yarn store. A Yarn store listed on Google Maps. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

1744 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4122109526522231591) · [Website](https://www.fiberfriendsstudios.com) · +13128807058
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.fiberfriendsstudios.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4122109526522231591

## Firefly Fiber Arts Studio

Yarn store. Listed on Google Maps as a Yarn store. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

2860 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18147696249879814338) · [Website](http://www.fireflyfiberarts.com) · +17736616324
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.fireflyfiberarts.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18147696249879814338

## Fishman's Fabrics

Fabric store. Its Google listing describes it as “Go-to resource for high-end fabrics”. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

1101 S Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60607

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7752378751403345201) · [Website](https://fishmansfabrics.com) · +13129227250
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://fishmansfabrics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7752378751403345201

## Friendly Stitches Sewing Center

Sewing machine repair service. A Sewing machine repair service listed on Google Maps. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

2135 63rd St, Downers Grove, IL 60516

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4218580867963110160) · [Website](https://www.friendlystitches.com) · +16305418388
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.friendlystitches.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4218580867963110160

## Idea Studio Inc.

Yarn store. A Yarn store in this directory; its Google listing says “Family-owned yarn & needlepoint shop”. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

515 LaGrange Rd, La Grange, IL 60525

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7161457441203984294) · [Website](http://www.ideastudioknits.com) · +17083521789
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.ideastudioknits.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7161457441203984294

## Knit 1

Yarn store. A Yarn store in this directory; its Google listing says “Cozy spot for knitting gear & classes”. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

3856 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16239817973181422297) · [Website](http://www.knit1chgo.com) · +17732441646
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.knit1chgo.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16239817973181422297

## kraeo

Yarn store. A Yarn store listed on Google Maps. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

2747 W Warren Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15386309192651545881) · [Website](https://kraeo.com) · +16159754461
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://kraeo.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15386309192651545881

## Little Stitch Shop

Needlework shop. A Needlework shop listed on Google Maps. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

406 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11777504540150913596) · [Website](https://littlestitchshop.com) · +12244336573
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://littlestitchshop.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11777504540150913596

## Luna Textiles

Fabric store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Fabric store. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17094755237266614084) · [Website](http://www.lunatextiles.com) · +13129239047
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.lunatextiles.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17094755237266614084

## Maria's Needle Craft

Yarn store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Yarn store. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

1811 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11295620820239214625) · +17732476009
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11295620820239214625

## Mosaic Yarn Studio, Ltd.

Yarn store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Yarn store. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

109 W Prospect Ave, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13000472960423817214) · [Website](http://www.mosaicyarnstudio.com) · +18473901013
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.mosaicyarnstudio.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13000472960423817214

## New Rainbow Fabrics

Fabric store. Its Google listing describes it as “Retail & wholesale sewing shop”. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

612 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60607

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7423435929764403828) · [Website](http://www.newrainbowfabric.com) · +13123569979
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.newrainbowfabric.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7423435929764403828

## Nina Chicago

Yarn store. Its Google listing describes it as “Upscale knitting shop with modern decor”. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

1256 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16616506516471715655) · [Website](http://www.ninachicago.com) · +17734868996
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.ninachicago.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16616506516471715655

## Sew Crafty Studio

Sewing shop. A Sewing shop listed on Google Maps. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

3845 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14200291513966358309) · [Website](http://www.sewcraftystudio.com) · +17736988071
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.sewcraftystudio.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14200291513966358309

## Sister-Arts Studio

Yarn store. Its Google listing describes it as “Cheery shop for crafts & classes”. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

721 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17643943950419358985) · [Website](http://www.sisterartsstudio.com) · +17739297274
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.sisterartsstudio.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17643943950419358985

## Stitchers Garden

Needlework shop. Listed on Google Maps as a Needlework shop. Local yarn and needlecraft shops sell quality yarn, kits, needles, and class gift cards — a safe pick for a maker; ask the shop to help you choose a project.

1163 E Ogden Ave Ste 713, Naperville, IL 60563

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16519595859596998367) · [Website](http://www.stitchersgardenil.com) · +16309466216
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.stitchersgardenil.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16519595859596998367

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## What do the 38 Illinois listings represent?

They are shops indexed for Illinois as of September 14, 2026 — not a ranking, and not every yarn or needlecraft shop in the state. A listing means the shop exists and sells relevant goods; it does not confirm stock, hours, or that a purchase will suit your grandmother.