LYS SPOTLIGHT: Yarn Social in Kansas City, Missouri
This is the fourth installment of LYS Spotlight which highlights local yarn shops (LYS) that I have enjoyed visiting.
Stepping into Yarn Social is a joy! This darling Kansas City yarn shop offers a gorgeous selection of luxurious yarns for knitting and crochet. The shelves are always well stocked… with each skein of yarn perfectly arranged. The brightly lit, modern space is exceptionally attractive and welcoming. Kansas City knitters are lucky to have this lovely yarn shop in the heart of the city!
Yarn Social is located in Kansas City, Missouri in the West Plaza neighborhood near Westport and the Country Club Plaza.
Keep reading below for more about Yarn Social, as well as some of my favorite places to visit in Kansas City.
Stepping into Yarn Social is a special treat! Attractively displayed samples offer project inspiration.
Even though the yarn is meticulously displayed, I can say from experience that customers are encouraged to touch the yarn!
Yarn Social is a gem! Every visit is inspiring. The extensive selection of yarn is beautifully displayed.
Yarn Social was founded in 2018 by Trish - a native of Kansas City who returned to her hometown to explore a new career path. I first met Trish in October 2018 when she was making plans to open her yarn shop. She invited me to stop by a few weeks before opening the shop. There was an incredibly long list of tasks to accomplish before the grand opening of the shop. My Making Plans blanket knitting pattern was inspired by meeting Trish and watching from a distance as she founded this special yarn shop… Yarn Social.
Trish and her staff are knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming to all knitters and makers.
Each time I visit Yarn Social there's something new to check out on the center display table including an inspiring hand knit shawl sample, unique yarns, and cute accessories.
Yarn Social offers in store shopping at in their charming shop in the West Plaza neighborhood, as well as online shopping on the Yarn Social website.
As the store name implies, social connection is a big part of Yarn Social’s mission. Several weekly social hour events are hosted in the shop’s “living room”.
Weekly social hours are hosted in the shop's “living room” area. And, Yarn Social now sells DMC embroidery floss (displayed in the tower on the right) and other cross stitch and embroidery supplies.
The selection of beautiful worsted weight yarns includes Malabrigo Rios (bottom center shelves), Blue Sky Fibers Sweater, Berroco Ultra Wool and Spincycle Dream State (upper center display).
If you live in the Kansas City area, or ever find yourself visiting, be sure to set aside a bit of time to visit Yarn Social. It's very close to The Plaza and Westport areas... and not far from downtown Kansas City.
Yarns are displayed in groups by weight including fingering, sport, DK, worsted, bulky and super bulky yarn. The friendly staff can point you in the right direction to find the yarn for your next project.
Yarn Social stocks Treasure Goddess yarn which is hand dyed locally in Spring Hill, Kansas.
YARNS AVAILABLE AT YARN SOCIAL:
Yarn Social stocks a variety of luxurious yarns for knitting and crochet including:
Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (worsted) and Woolstok (worsted). Blue Sky Fibers Sweater is an organic cotton and superwash wool blend yarn that is one of my favorite yarns to use with my blanket knitting patterns.
Woolfolk FAR (worsted), LUFT (bulky) and TYND (fingering).
La Bien Aimée including Corrie (worsted), BFL Tough Sock (fingering), Felix and Helix (lace).
Malabrigo Rios (worsted), Chunky (bulky) and Rasta (super bulky).
Spincycle Yarns Dyed In The Wool (fingering) and Dream State (worsted).
Treasure Goddess (a local KC dyer) Merino Sport Treasures, Yak Toes (fingering) and DK Treasures.
Juniper Moon Farm including Herriot Great (bulky), La Pampa (bulky), Zooey (DK) and Summer Solstice (sport).
Farmer’s Daughter Fibers including Juicy DK and Moon Sisters (fingering).
And, many other brands in various yarn weights.
Yarn Social has an enticing selection of yarn! Click here to shop online!
These yarn colors are simply gorgeous!
OTHER CRAFT SUPPLIES SOLD AT YARN SOCIAL:
Yarn Social also offers a lovely selection of crafting tools and supplies including:
ChiaoGoo knitting needle sets and accessories
Lykke knitting needles & crochet hooks
Cocoknits notions
Knitting & crochet books
Pom poms
DMC embroidery floss
Cross stitch & embroidery kits
Yarn Social offers a curated selection of knitting, crochet and crafting books, fluffy pom poms and small embroidery kits.
WHERE IS YARN SOCIAL LOCATED:
Yarn Social is located two blocks east of State Line Road at 1707 W. 45th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. There’s free parking on the street in front of the shop or in the neighborhood nearby.
Yarn Social is a short drive from many locations in the heart of Kansas City including the Country Club Plaza, Westport, Brookside and Fairway. It’s an easy 10 minute drive from Downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
Be sure to check the Yarn Social website for shop hours and contact information.
Yarn Social is a local yarn shop in Kansas City, Missouri. Look for the yellow “ball of yarn” sign and the bright yellow screen door.
FAVORITE KANSAS CITY PLACES:
Many fun locally owned stores and special places to visit in Kansas City happen to be a short drive from Yarn Social. Here are some of my favorites KC spots in the Westport, Plaza, Crestwood and Brookside neighborhoods:
Pryde’s: This “hardware store for cooks” is located in a historic brick building in Old Westport. It’s been in business for more than 50 years (in the same family!) and it’s the best.
Kauffman Gardens: Free public garden located in the heart of Kansas City. Open every day. No entry fee. A lovely place to visit for a short walk around the garden.
Andre’s Chocolates: Amazing Swiss style chocolates and pastries. This locally owned shop is a fun stop for a delicious treat. Breakfast and lunch are a special experience. Located on Main Street, south of the Country Club Plaza.
The National Museum of Toys & Miniatures: A huge collection of toys that span generations, historic dollhouses and fine-scale miniatures. Allow at least an hour or two for a visit.
Tea Market: Offers an amazing selection of specialty loose leaf teas. My favorites teas from Tea Market are Wake-Up Chai, KC Dynasty, Energize and Vanilla Bean. Located in the charming Crestwood Shops on 55th Street.
A Store Named Stuff: A fun, cheerful, locally owned shop offering an eclectic selection of gifts and home décor. Located in the historic Brookside Shops on 63rd Street. HomeGrown (on the same block) is a great option for breakfast and lunch in Brookside.
MAKING PLANS BLANKET KNITTING PATTERN:
One of my best selling knitting patterns was inspired by meeting Trish when she was getting ready to open Yarn Social.
Each little purl stitch in the center of the Making Plans blanket represents the numerous little tasks that must be completed when making plans…especially big plans. Every big step in life requires the accomplishment of many small details in order to achieve the bigger goal: starting a new business, changing jobs, graduating from school, welcoming a child to the family, moving to a new home, starting college, celebrating a wedding… and so much more.
Get more details and purchase the Making Plans blanket knitting pattern on my website or Ravelry.
I used Blue Sky Fibers Sweater yarn in the 'Firefly' colorway to knit this sample of the Making Plans blanket. This little blanket "lives" at Yarn Social - the place that inspired the design. Get more details and buy the 'Making Plans' blanket knitting pattern.
Trish introduced me to one of my favorite yarns for knitting blankets! For this project… as well as many of my other blanket knitting patterns… I used Blue Sky Fibers Sweater yarn in the ‘Firefly’ colorway. This lovely yarn is made of 55% superwash wool and 45% certified organic cotton. The stitch definition is fantastic… making interesting knit and purl stitch patterns look their best. Shop for Blue Sky Fibers Sweater yarn on the Yarn Social website.
Thanks for taking a minute to check out my collection of knitting patterns!
Hope you have some time to knit today!
