# Yarn & needlecraft shops in Illinois

https://gifts-for-grandma.com/local/illinois/?page=2

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/)

## String Theory Yarn Co

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.

477 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3100821772127249350) · [Website](http://www.stringtheoryyarncompany.com) · +16304696085
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.stringtheoryyarncompany.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3100821772127249350

## Textile Discount Outlet

Fabric store. A Fabric store in this directory; its Google listing says “Resource for fabrics, trim & accessories”. 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.

2121 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1240446220520943976) · [Website](http://www.textilediscountoutlet.com) · +17738470572
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.textilediscountoutlet.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1240446220520943976

## The Bloomin' Spindle

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.

5359 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9456737494018343290) · [Website](https://www.thebloominspindle.com) · +17739304914
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.thebloominspindle.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9456737494018343290

## The Canvasback Needlepoint Shop

Needlework shop. A Needlework shop in this directory; its Google listing says “Colorful 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.

1747 Orchard Ln, Northfield, IL 60093

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5977738141166469481) · [Website](http://www.thecanvasback.com) · +18474464244
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.thecanvasback.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5977738141166469481

## The Dropped Stitch

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.

1524 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6736411967376299349) · [Website](https://droppedstitch.com) · +13123711153
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://droppedstitch.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6736411967376299349

## The Forest Needle

Needlework shop. Its Google Maps listing places it under 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.

1341 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13569730194109365358) · [Website](https://www.forestneedle.com) · +18472352407
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.forestneedle.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13569730194109365358

## The Knitting Pot

Knitting instructor. Listed on Google Maps as a Knitting instructor. 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.

111 E 1st St Suite 105-107, Elmhurst, IL 60126

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4264097777370173053) · [Website](https://theknittingpot.com) · +16305613186
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://theknittingpot.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4264097777370173053

## The Needle's Excellency

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.

1630 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9355055269786505371) · [Website](https://theneedlesexcellency.com) · +18478648228
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://theneedlesexcellency.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9355055269786505371

## The Quilter's Trunk

Sewing shop. Its Google Maps listing places it under 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.

10352 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4392463987090028665) · [Website](http://www.thequilterstrunk.com) · +17739801100
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.thequilterstrunk.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4392463987090028665

## Third Coast Stitches

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.

1365 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5388912064257232720) · [Website](https://thirdcoaststitches.com) · +13122852221
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://thirdcoaststitches.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5388912064257232720

## Tomorrow's Heirlooms

Needlework shop. Its Google Maps listing places it under 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.

20 N Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4325035147821121324) · [Website](http://www.tomheir.com) · +16307901660
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.tomheir.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4325035147821121324

## Velvet Stitch House

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.

2114 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11118010941931087169) · [Website](http://www.velvetstitchhouse.com) · +12243072177
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.velvetstitchhouse.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11118010941931087169

## yarnify! | Chicago

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.

633 S Plymouth Ct Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60605

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=936096594997499188) · [Website](http://shop.yarnify.com) · +13125839276
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://shop.yarnify.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=936096594997499188

## Yarns Untold

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.

6476 College Drive, Lisle, IL 60532

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5151529926582972863) · [Website](http://www.yarns-untold.com) · +16303559276
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.yarns-untold.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5151529926582972863

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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.