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  • Why Natural Fiber Yarn?

    We support socially and environmentally responsible companies, indie yarn dyers, and individuals, prioritizing fair wages, education opportunities, and traditional fiber heritage. Brands like Malabrigo Yarn, Manos del Uruguay, Amano Yarns, and Rosa Pomar uphold these values.

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  • COTTON YARN

  • SHOP BY BRAND

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  • Making something with your hands takes time, and using tools that make each stitch comfortable, colorful, and enjoyable is just as important as the yarn you choose.

    We offer top-quality tools for knitting or crocheting, ensuring every stitch is a delight. Discover favorites like Lykke, Cocoknits, Chiaogoo, and Katrinkles.

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  • Kits & Patterns
  • Crochet kit with fox-themed packaging, yarn, and tools on a green background from the The Woobles Kits collection by Apricot Yarn & Supply

    KITS FOR BEGINNERS

  • Softly Striped Blanket Kit - Apricot Yarn & Supply

    BUILD YOUR OWN KIT

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  • Classes
  • Upcoming knitting and crochet classes available. Click for details on each class.

    We offer one-on-one sessions and private lessons; schedule by emailing hello@apricotyarn.com or calling 619-223-3603.

    Get 30 minutes for $15 or 1 hour for $30.

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  • April 25, 2022 2 min read

    Celebrating Local Yarn Shops - the Heart & Soul of the Knitting & Crochet community

    Local Yarn Store Day 2022 at Apricot Yarn And Supply in San Diego, CA

    Local Yarn Store Day 2022 at Apricot Yarn And Supply in San Diego, CA

    Apricot Yarn & Supply, San Diego’s boutique, woman-owned independent yarn shop celebrates Local Yarn Store Day on April 30 & May 1, 2022.

    Local Yarn Store Day is an annual independent yarn shop appreciation day to celebrate fiber crafting arts and small businesses that bring so much woolly wonderfulness to the lives of fiber enthusiasts. The 2022 Local Yarn Store Day is officially April 30th, with many shops holding weekend-long events. Local Yarn Store Day is designed to support small businesses while bringing together a unique community of knitters, crocheters, weavers, and spinners to drive awareness, celebrate the craft, and show appreciation to the shops that curate products and provide learning opportunities at the grassroots level across the country and the world. Vendors and retailers alike are coming together to showcase the benefits of locally-owned yarn stores through an array of special products, classes, and more!

     

    Knitters can enjoying each other's company on Local Yarn Day 2022
    Knitters can enjoying each other's company on Local Yarn Day 2022

    “With the pandemic, it has been a tough couple of years for us hobbyists not able to enjoy each other's company in person. Local Yarn Store Day is a great excuse to get fiber artists together, meet people in real life, share our projects, and have fun!”


    Apricot Yarn & Supply, San Diego’s boutique, independent, woman-owned yarn shop celebrates 2022 Local Yarn Store Day. Apricot Yarn & Supply will be open for in-store shopping, and an all-day hangout on Saturday, April 30, from 10 am-5 pm, and on Sunday, May 1, from 11 am-5 pm. All are welcome to join us in celebrating the fiber arts.

    Local Yarn Store Day

    Saturday, April 30, from 10 am-5 pm
    Sunday, May 1, from 11 am-5 pm

    Apricot Yarn & Supply

    2690 Historic Decatur Rd., #101
    San Diego, California, USA 92106

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