Crocheting, knitting, weaving, you name it! The longform art of tying and looping yarn has been around for centuries and it is not going anywhere. However, can the quality of yarn affect our artistic process? Could buying yarn made locally change the look of your project for the better? Many expert crafters say yes! 

If you have any interest in finding the perfect, local yarn for your next project, check out these places Fort Wayne, Indiana has to offer.

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Local Yarn Shops in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Knitting off Broadway

Knitting Off Broadway is the oldest running yarn shop in the city. Mother-daughter team Jan and Natalie Bell run the shop located at 1309 Broadway Avenue in a restored 1890's building.

The women who work at Knitting Off Broadway are happy to help you find the items you're looking for or answer a question about your current project. The company specializes in natural and luxury yarn fibers such as wool, mohair and silk. 

While Knitting Off Broadway has limited hours being open Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am-3pm, and select Saturdays 10am-2pm, their online store has continuously served crafters of Fort Wayne with success! For questions or if you would like to setup an appointment to visit, contact them at (260) 422-9276.

The storefront of Knitting off Broadway, text on windows reads "Keep Calm Knit On"

Simply Socks Yarn Company

Simply Socks Yarn Company specializes in a particular type of yarn: sock yarn. This type of yarn is perfect for making socks or creating other small projects.

Owner of Simply Socks Yarn Company Allison Van Zandt saw the lack of resources for socks yarn and decided to start her own online business to meet the needs of the sock-yarn-crafting community. Quickly her online presence grew into a physical storefront.

Simply Socks Yarn Company is located at 1315 E. State Blvd. The shop is open select days throughout the year, which can be found on their website. For any questions, or if you would like to setup an appointment to visit the store while the doors are closed, email service@simplysockyarn.com. You can also contact them at (260) 416-2397.

Tip: Peruse the selection of Poste Yarn which is dyed locally in Fort Wayne. Its tag can be used as a postcard to send in the mail so you can tell your crafting friends where you got it from! 

Knitting Yarn Stock Photo

Fort Wayne has all your basic staples for knitting and crocheting, but these shops offer unique products that you can't find  just anywhere else. Stop in at either of these to experience some of the best craft experiences Fort Wayne has to offer!

This post was originally published in February 2015 and has been updated. Last Updated: October 2025.