Everything you might be wondering about The Ministry of Yarn...
As of March 2025, we can't give a specific date yet, but it's looking like July or August. There is a lot of work to be done inside the space, not to mention permits, inspections, and filling it up with gorgeous yarn. We're with you...it can't be soon enough!
The shop will offer yarn and tools for knitting and crochet from brands that aren't sold at big box craft stores. Think: natural fibers and carefully chosen synthetic blends at a variety of price points, high-quality needles, hooks, and notions, plus yarn-adjacent accessories and gifts.
Yes we will, beginning a week or two after the physical store opens. You'll be able to shop online 24/7, and either have your order shipped to you, or pick it up in-store during business hours if you live nearby or will be passing through the area.
At least in the beginning, we plan to stick with what we know, and that's knitting and crochet. However, if enough of our customers express interest in other yarn crafts (spinning, embroidery, etc.), we may expand our offerings down the line.
Absolutely! Along with yarn and classes, community is an essential element to a local yarn shop. We'll have a comfy space to gather in and designated times to come hang out, share projects and get advice, and make new yarn-loving friends.
Of course—we love problem solving! We'll first triage the situation to determine whether it can be resolved on the spot, or if it warrants scheduling a one-on-one lesson.
Naturally--what's a yarn shop without classes to learn what you can make with all that gorgeous yarn? From beginners who've never picked up sticks before to experienced makers looking to try new techniques, we'll offer in-person, hands-on instruction in our dedicated classroom. Need a private lesson? We'll do that, too!
We'd love to talk to you more about that. Please use the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page to start the conversation.
Yes, we love to see young people taking up fiber crafts. A child is ready to learn to knit or crochet if (1) they have the dexterity to tie their own shoelaces, (2) they have the patience to stick with an activity that takes time and practice to show real progress, AND (3) they're highly motivated to learn the craft.
Yes indeed! Got a big shawl and not enough room to block it, or not enough patience to pin out a long picot edge? Need garment pieces blocked to specific dimensions and seamed together? Ready to give up on a hopelessly tangled hank of yarn, but it's worth too much to just throw away? Unhappy with the way a project turned out, but you'd like to re-use the yarn for something else? We will be able to help you with all these needs, for a fee to be discussed in advance.
Jenno, the owner, sometimes jokes that knitting is one of the official religions of Norway (the other being cross-country skiing). And while we are eager to share the good news of great yarns, no, we're not affiliated with any religion.
210 Grove Lane, Newark, Delaware 19711, United States
866-DEL-YARN (866-335-9276)
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