Local yarn shops (LYS) are the heart of our knitting community. When you shop local, you’re supporting independent yarn stores, small businesses, artisans, and indie dyers who make the fiber arts world thrive. These shops often carry unique yarns, hand-dyed skeins, knitting needles, crochet hooks, patterns, and accessories you won’t find in big-box stores. Many also host classes, workshops, knit nights, and community events that bring fiber enthusiasts together, from beginners learning to cast on to seasoned knitters seeking inspiration.

Our local yarn store directory makes it easy to find shops near you and explore new destinations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey, and Long Island. Use the collapsible menu below to search by location and discover your next favorite yarn shop—while helping to keep the local fiber community strong. Are you a LYS and would also like to be added to our list? Email webmaster@bakg.org !