A Labor of Love and Creativity

At The Artful Yarn, we believe that creativity and community go hand in hand. Over the years, our cozy shop has been a gathering place for fiber arts enthusiasts, where the tik of needles and the vibrant hues of yarn help inspire your next project. Recently, we embarked on an exciting journey to refresh and revitalize our shop, transforming it into an even more welcoming and inspiring space for our customers.
We closed the shop to take the time update the paint on the walls, put down new carpet, and reimagine the layout of the shop.  Every day we open the shop we’re still excited to have these new colors and layout greet us.  Our goal with the layout was to create a space that was not only visually appealing, but also functional and easy to navigate. Shelves were rearranged, displays were reimagined, and The Loop has been updated for you to come in and work on your project or get some help. The new layout encourages exploration, making it easier for customers to discover hidden gems and find inspiration for their next project.

The transformation of The Artful Yarn has been a true labor of love. We have spent countless hours brainstorming, planning, and executing our vision, always keeping our customers’ needs and desires at the forefront of our minds. Throughout the process, we have been inspired by the creativity and passion of our community. Seeing the joy on our customers’ faces as they discover the new space has been incredibly rewarding, and it reminds us why we do what we do. The Artful Yarn is more than just a store; it is a place where friendships are forged, skills are shared, and creativity is celebrated.
We are thrilled to invite you to come and experience the refreshed Artful Yarn for yourself. Whether you’re a longtime customer or a first-time visitor, we can’t wait to share our new space with you. Join us in The Loop with your project, browse our new yarns, and let your imagination run wild.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful customers for their continued support. Your enthusiasm and creativity inspire us every day, and we are honored to be a part of your knitting journey. The Artful Yarn’s refresh is a celebration of our community, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

We look forward to welcoming you to our newly refreshed shop and continuing to share the joy of knitting and crochet with you. See you soon at The Artful Yarn!

If you live in northeast Ohio, you probably already know the phrase "if you don't like the weather, wait 10 minutes". And boy, has that been true lately! We've had balmy 60 degree days followed by snow and wind. It's hard to know if you need a jacket, a shovel, sunglasses, or a vacation!

While I can't deny that the weather has an impact on my crafting choices, I will admit that I rarely knit or crochet something during the season I would be utilizing it. It doesn't help that I'm not a terribly fast knitter or crocheter, and I am not project monogamous. At the moment I've got two cardigans in progress, one knit, one crochet; a mohair cowl; and a blanket shawl. There are other smaller lingering projects, but these are my primary WIPs and the ones I'm most excited about. Are any of these appropriate for spring or summer?? NO! But will I keep plodding away on them! You bet. Hopefully at least one sweater will be done by the time I need it?

On the left, my on-going, never-ending mohair cowl! It's literally just a knit tube that will eventually be folded back on itself. I will then have to graft over 100 stitches together. Ugh! At the moment it is a nicely mindless project. Small, portable, never have to refer to the pattern. Win! (the color is slightly more interesting in person depending on the light)

On the right, an FO that was a fun mashup, both in yarn and craft. I used two GE yarns held together: Eleri (silk/wool) along with Baby Silk Cloud (silk/alpaca). The majority of the hat was crocheted top down. I wanted a more elastic brim, and a friend suggested I just pick up the stitches and knit, so that's what I did! I'm so pleased with how it turned out.