Destination Yarn is an independent, hand dyed yarn company located in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded by a former architect, we believe in the power of place to inspire creativity in all forms. Through a passion for travel, color, and the fiber arts we create unique & vibrant colorways just for you.

Join Us for a MYSTERY KNIT ALONG!

Hometown Comfort Mystery Knit Along Kit!

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This listing is a PRE-ORDER for kits for the Hometown Comfort Mystery Knit A Long.

This mystery pattern and yarn are inspired by comforting locations in our hometowns! Choose from two color options - City Park (cool color palette) or Main Street (Warm color palette) Pattern techniques include cables, lace, and slipped stitches and is appropriate for an advanced beginner.

Kit will arrive in a box with 5 wrapped packages. One to open with each new clue and a treat for when you finish!

Overall you will receive:

4 mega mini skeins. Skeins are 40g / 150 yards each for a total of 160g / 600 yards of our passport base yarn. That’s the equivalent of over a full skein of fingering weight yarn!
4 New, Custom Colorways from Destination Yarn. Colors were designed specifically for this pattern and are inspired by our hometowns!
Exclusive Shawl Pin from Crafty Flutterby Creations - Pin was designed to be worn with your finished shawl and will pair perfectly with your project!
Exclusive Notions - We want to keep these a surprise but you will receive a special treat with each package that you open.
Ravelry download code for pattern - Mystery Knit Along pattern by Michelle Stead will be sent to you via email on each clue release day.
FREE SHIPPING! Please order this kit separately from other items and use code MKAL at checkout in order to receive the free shipping discount.

Pre-orders will ship by August 28th - in time to start the knit along on Labor Day!

On a tight budget? Yarn Only kits are available here.

Hometown Comfort Mystery Knit Along - YARN ONLY

$ 40.00

This listing is a PRE-ORDER for YARN ONLY for the Hometown Comfort Mystery Knit A Long.

This mystery yarn is inspired by comforting locations in our hometowns! Choose from two color options - City Park (cool color palette) or Main Street (Warm color palette)

4 mega mini skeins. Skeins are 40g / 150 yards each for a total of 160g / 600 yards of our passport base yarn. That’s the equivalent of over a full skein of fingering weight yarn!
4 New, Custom Colorways from Destination Yarn. Colors were designed specifically for the hometown mystery knit along pattern by Michelle Stead and are inspired by our hometowns!

PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for YARN ONLY. This does not include the pattern or the coordinating gifts. For the pattern please purchase here. Or upgrade to the full kit here!

Pre-orders will ship by August 28th - in time to start the knit along on Labor Day!

The Chicago Institute of Art

Colorways inspired by the museum.

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Colorways inspired by the Chicago Institute of Art

Destination Yarn fingering weight yarn Chicago Art Institute Full Skein Set

Chicago Art Institute Full Skein Set Sold Out

Destination Yarn Knitting Kit Nighthawks Project Set

Nighthawks Project Set Sold Out

Destination Yarn Knitting Kit Penny Dreadful and Nighthawks Pairing

Penny Dreadful and Nighthawks Pairing Sold Out

Destination Yarn Knitting Kit Nighthawks and Clutch

Nighthawks and Clutch Sold Out

Destination Yarn DK Weight Yarn Lake Michigan - DK

Lake Michigan - DK WEIGHT Sold Out

Destination Yarn fingering weight yarn LAKE MICHIGAN

LAKE MICHIGAN Sold Out

Destination Yarn fingering weight yarn Nighthawks

Nighthawks Sold Out

Destination Yarn fingering weight yarn Monet's Garden

Monet's Garden Sold Out

Destination Yarn fingering weight yarn Chicago Lion

Chicago Lion Sold Out

Destination Yarn fingering weight yarn Cassatt

Cassatt from $ 28.00

Have you ever wanted to visit a working, independent yarn dye studio? Visit our storefront in Cleveland, Ohio!

We travel quite a bit for shows so please contact us first to make sure that we are in the studio and not on the road!

Upcoming Dye Workshops

Sock Blank Workshop

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This course is being held on August 24, 2019 from 10am - 4 pm.

Interested in learning how to Dye Yarn? Want to play with some fun techniques? Try our Sock Blank Workshop!

At this full day workshop Jeanne Stevenson of Destination Yarn will cover the basics of Sock Blanks! Techniques include gradients, stripes, speckles, and stamping!

Spend the day playing with color in the Destination Yarn World Headquarters – a lovely storefront in the vibrant Westpark neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio.

Course includes:

4 full blanks of Destination Yarn in several weights of yarn - the equivalent to 4 skeins of yarn!
All dye, materials, and equipment to create your sock blanks.
A detailed course book.
One on One instruction with a professional dyer.
Light snacks and beverages (lunch will be on your own, however there are many awesome dining options within minutes of the DYWHQ)

Please note: This class is intended for amateur dyers and personal use. This will not cover professional, production techniques. For more on dye technique specifics please check out the Learn to Dye Yarn Workshop.

Classes are nonrefundable if cancelled less than 1 week from class start time. We cannot take any walk ins or payments at the door.

Unable to make the August 24 class? Be sure to sign up for our email list to find out when this will be available!

Dye Your Fade Workshop

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This course is being held on August 25, 2019 from 10am - 5 pm.

Loving the Fade trend? Not sure what yarns to pick?
Dye Your Fade with a professional dyer!

At this full day workshop Jeanne Stevenson of Destination Yarn will help you mix dyes and speckles to create 6 full skeins that fade perfectly from one to the next. Enough yarn to knit a Find your Fade Shawl, a Fading Point, or any of the wonderful fading patterns!

Spend the day knitting with friends and playing with color in the Destination Yarn World Headquarters – a lovely storefront in the vibrant Westpark neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio.

At the end of the day you will go home with the yarn to knit or crochet your very own, one of a kind, completely unique and custom Fade!

Course includes:

6 full skeins of Destination Yarn in our Passport base (other bases and additional skeins may be available upon request. Please let us know beforehand if you want something different, as we will be unable to switch out bases on the day of the event.)
All dye, materials, and equipment to create your custom fade.
A detailed course book.
One on One instruction with a professional dyer.
Light snacks and beverages (lunch will be on your own, however there are many awesome dining options within minutes of the DYWHQ)

Because of the one on one nature of this class spaces are very limited..

Please note: This class is intended for amateur dyers and personal use. This will not cover professional, production techniques. For more on dye technique specifics please check out the Learn to Dye Yarn Workshop.

Classes are nonrefundable if cancelled less than 1 week from class start time. We cannot take any walk ins or payments at the door.

Unable to make the August 25 class? Be sure to sign up for our email list to find out when this will be available!

hand dyed

Explore our many dye techniques - from specked to tonal to traditional handpainted colorways. Shop by Dye Technique! You can even filter by color to find that perfect yarn for your knitting, crochet, or weaving project.

travel

Learn about our journey from architecture to becoming a full-fledged hand dyed yarn business in Cleveland Ohio.

Visit Destination Yarn at one of our many upcoming trunk shows, fiber festivals, or events!

collections

All of our yarn is inspired by travel and places so it is very fun to organize them by place! Collections generally include 4-8 colorways and a mini-skein set. Shop Ohio Colorways, Game of Thrones Colorways, Beach Colorways and more!