Latest News: 2008 has arrived...  We are adding Workshops and Classes to our Schedule. Look for updates soon and don't forget to sign up for our mailing list as we are using it more and more to keep you up to date with happenings We have changed our day-time Open Knitting to Thursdays from 10 to 12. Our Monday Open Knitting remains the same.

Fine Quality Yarn for Knitting, Crochet and Weaving from around the world
A world class Minnesota yarn store on the Shores of Lake Superior, Playing With Yarn has the yarns & knitting supplies and support to help you knit fine quality hand-knit sweaters and garments. Playing with Yarn specializes in supplying individuals with the yarns and knitting supplies necessary to make a hand-knitted sweater that isn't just an article of clothing, but a unique work of art. Getting you supplied with the necessary materials to create the warm, luxurious feel of a natural fiber hand-knitted sweater, for the sole purpose of your enjoyment and comfort is what we do best. We carry yarns from: Artyarns,  Anny Blatt, Berroco, Bouton D'Or, Cascade, Classic Elite, Chester Farms, Circular Solutions, Crystal Palace, Dale of Norway, Debbie Bliss, Erdal, Elsebeth Lavold, Euroflax, Feza Fantazi, Garn Studio, Gedifria, Hanne Falkenberg, Harrisville, Ironstone, Jaeger,  Karabella Yarns, Knit One Crochet Too, Lang, Louet, Malabrigo, Mango Moon, Maggie Knits, Marks & Katten, Misti International,  Mountain Colors, Muench, Nashua,  Needful Yarns, Noro, Plassard, Rauma, Regia, Rowan, Rowan Yarn Collection, Schaefer, Signature Knitting Kits, Schachenmayr, Sirdar, Skacel Collection, South West Trading Company, Trendsetter, Wool In The Woods. We also have patterns to support these yarns, spinning fiber and weaving supplies. Explore our other pages as we showcase a lot of our products. If there is something you need but can't find feel free to call or email us, and we'll do our best to help you.

Dog Sweaters
The Yorkie Girls, Emma, Lilian and Winnie say, "Click here to View a sample of dog sweater possibilities." Every dog loves a hand-knit sweater in wonderful yarns.  We have a number of new Dog Sweater Books plus individual patterns for not only the dog but matching human patterns. And look for details of  our ‘Me and my Human’ contest.

Check our Techniques Page for information on gauge! 
This information will save you lots of time and frustration! Knitting Techniques Information.

Classes & Playing With Yarn
View Knitting Classes offered by Judy and Pearl. The selection and prices are awesome (a lot of the times FREE)!

Visit our Brag Page
Have you made something that you want to showcase? Are you looking for ideas? Click here to send in your picture and story.

The Northern Lights Affiliate Guild has been formed and has set meeting times and place. Social time starts at 5:30, meeting time is from 6 -7 P.M. the 3rd Wed of the month.