Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop

Join the annual Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop to discover new specialty yarns, register for door prizes and more!

This year I took a watercolor class but my creative hobby bucket list still has crocheting and knitting on it! I’m determined to learn it, but so far my attempt at being self-taught did not go well.  I’ll be searching for a class or lessons for this hobby! 

I have a few friends who always have yarn and needles close by.  They don’t leave home without them. I of course am jealous of all the crafty things they can make with those needles and yarn.  Hats, socks, blankets and even a blanket or scarf have come from their creativity.

If this sounds familiar then the Annual Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop is something to put on your calendar and maybe even plan a fun time with friends. 

Don’t be intimidated, this is very much something you can do on your own as well.  

The Yarn Shop Hop takes place April 9th – 12th, 2026, with 12 different stores participating. 

Each participating shop has commissioned a limited edition yarn specifically for the event. The shops will each feature their special yarn yarn in one original knit pattern (some shops will have crochet patterns too) that will be free to all hoppers.

The event is free, however they would love to raise money for food donations at some local food shelves. You can buy a Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop passport to make the donations easy and also be entered to win prizes!

You can be entered into a special grand prize/first prize drawing if you visit all 12 shops on your passport. Even if you don’t make it to ALL the shops, you can still be entered to win one of 12 Second Chance Prizes in the form of a gift certificate from one of the 12 shops.

Every shop will also draw a door prize each of the four days of the hop from the hoppers who have visited their store that day.

You can find the list of participating shops here on their website as well as driving directions.