About Apricot Yarn & Supply

Apricot Yarn & Supply began with a simple memory: a sunlit kitchen, rows of homemade apricot jam, and the feeling that making something by hand could be both grounding and joyful. That spirit of care, creativity, and connection still shapes everything we do today.

A Lifelong Maker at the Helm

I first learned to knit when I was twelve. My very first attempt was a wonky little rectangle, full of character and more than a few holes. Years later, while expecting my first daughter, I picked up the needles again and rediscovered the calm and satisfaction that comes from making something stitch by stitch. I have now been knitting and crocheting for more than 25 years.

My background is in fine art. I earned a B.A. in Fine Art with an emphasis in painting, and that training shapes how I think about color, texture, materials, and design every day. I do not have a certificate in fiber arts, and I have never needed one. My expertise has been built the way most lasting skills are: hands on, project by project, by helping makers solve real problems at the shop.

Expertise You Can Rely On

The question we answer most often for experienced knitters and crocheters is yarn substitution. When a pattern calls for a yarn that is discontinued or that we do not carry, we help you find the right replacement, matching fiber, weight, and yardage so your finished piece turns out the way the designer intended. We use trusted resources like Ravelry to confirm fiber content, weight, and recommended needle size, then do the yardage math with you so you know exactly how much to buy.

Beyond substitution, we regularly help with:

• Pattern reading and technique questions

• Top-down and bottom-up sweater construction

• Chart reading for colorwork, lace, and crochet

• Choosing among natural fibers including wool, mohair, alpaca, cotton, and linen
  
  

Whether you are casting on your first project or troubleshooting your tenth sweater, our goal is the same: help you move forward with confidence.

A Team of Knowledgeable Makers

You will not just find help when I am in the shop. Apricot Yarn & Supply is staffed by a team of experienced makers, and nearly everyone here can guide you through yarn substitution, tool selection, and everyday project questions. We provide a staff full of problem solvers, people who are well versed in knitting and crochet to help you through your project and teach you how to do the next steps.