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All Natural and Eco-Conscious Yarn Shop

Chicago’s All-Natural Yarn Shop

 
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Upcoming

 
 

Sea Change Fibers Trunk Show

Come on down to FIrefly and shop the beautifully dyed yarns of Sea Change Fibers! Vibrantly dyed with inspirations from the natural landscape of the Pacific Northwest, Sea Change Fibers offers incredibly dyed yarns for the eco-consious crafter!

Amano Yarns Exclusive Showcase

An opportunity to see the upcoming 2025 Fall patterns, yarn lines, and colors from Amano Yarns, before the collection is announced to the public. Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 pm.

Visible Mending Workshop

Learn the basics of hand sewing with visible mending techniques for repairing your clothes! Discover the art of giving new life to worn or torn clothing through decorative stitching and patching techniques.

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Commitment to Sustainability

Firefly is committed to offering socially and environmentally responsible yarns and wools. All of the yarns we offer are free from synthetic materials. We focus on organic, sustainable, eco-friendly, and fair trade materials from the USA and around the world. We collaborate with, and support local and small businesses who share our commitment to sustainability.

 
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Learn with Firefly

Firefly offers private lessons for crochet, knitting and spinning on a wheel. We design our personalized lessons to each maker’s goal. Whether you are learning a new craft for the first time, or need help on a project, our in-person lessons are tailored to you. In-person lessons accommodate up to two students. For larger groups, please email us for a reservation.

We also have a large collection of online learning tools, many available to you for free! Please explore our learning resources and enjoy.

 

Our Monthly Trunk Show

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Supporting Indie Dyers

We are committed to showcasing the artistry of talented independent yarn dyers from across the US. Through our monthly trunk shows, we are able to support a much wider variety of independent dyers, all who bring forth a range of inspiring and one-of-a-kind yarns.

Each Trunk Show features a different talented indie dyer, ensuring that there's always something new and exciting to discover.