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Yarn Shops in Rhode Island

6 of the 170 sewing and fabric businesses we track in Rhode Island have yarn, knitting and crochet supplies. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.

6fabric stores
6cities
170fabric stores statewide

Local yarn shops are the part of the needlework world that survives on being touched — you come in to feel the fibre, match a dye lot and ask someone what went wrong on row 40. They're listed here alongside fabric and quilt shops because the trip is often the same trip, and because the chains that replaced them don't carry the same stock.

Barrington 1

  1. Stitch Source

    10 Anoka Ave, Barrington, RI 02806-3568

    ClassesMachine sales & repairOnline storeYarn
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Central Falls 1

  1. Peter Patchis Yarns

    174 Cross St, Central Falls, RI 02863-2916

    Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p

    Machine sales & repairOnline storeYarn
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East Greenwich 1

  1. Skein Yarn Shop

    5600 Post Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818-3400

    ClassesYarn
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North Kingstown 1

  1. The Mermaids Purl

    68 Brown St, North Kingstown, RI 02852-5040

    Tues- Sat: Noon - 5pm

    ClassesMachine sales & repairOnline storeEmbroideryYarn
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Pawtucket 1

  1. Providence Yarn Company

    50 Division St, Pawtucket, RI 02860-5304

    Yarn
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Warwick 1

  1. Manmade By Jonne Textile Studio

    247 Pawtuxet Ave, Warwick, RI 02888

    ClassesMachine sales & repairOnline storeYarn
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Dye lots and classes are why people go in person. If a project needs more than one skein of the same colour, buy them together — the same shade from a different lot can stitch up visibly different. Most shops also run sit-and-knit sessions or beginner classes, which is worth asking about on the phone; they're rarely advertised well online.

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Good to know

Are local yarn shops more expensive than big-box stores?

Per skein, usually yes — local shops stock natural and hand-dyed fibres that chains don't carry, and they price accordingly. What you get for it is stock you can inspect, staff who knit, and help when a pattern goes wrong, which for a project that takes weeks tends to matter more than the price of the first ball.

Do yarn shops wind yarn for you?

Most will wind hanks into cakes on a swift and ball winder, usually free with purchase. It's worth asking when you buy, because hand-winding a skein of lace weight at home is an evening you don't get back.

Where can I buy fabric?

There are 6 fabric and quilt retailers located across Rhode Island offering a wide range of textiles. Options range from small independent quilt boutiques to large regional craft suppliers. Browse our full directory to explore locations in Rhode Island by city or region.

Where to buy fabric material?

Suppliers throughout Rhode Island stock various fabric materials, including quilting cotton, silk, linen, and wool. You can choose from 6 verified locations listed across the state to suit your crafting or garment projects. Use our guide to discover specialized material retailers in Rhode Island.