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All Natural and Eco-Conscious Yarn Shop

Chicago’s All-Natural Yarn Shop

 
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Welcome to Firefly

 

Shop Yarns

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Browse Workshops & Experiences

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Upcoming

 
 

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.

Crosstich Workshop

Learn the basics of cross stitch while making a cool cat! Sarah will guide you on the basics of preparing your thread, how to read a cross stitch pattern, and the techniques used to create a beautiful cross stitch fabric!

This workshop is beginner friendly, with no sewing experience needed.

Beginner Crochet Class

Wed, May 28 - 6pm

Join us in a welcoming environment where creativity flourishes, and take the first step in your crochet journey! Class is one hour long, and all in class materials are provided.

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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.