Hartford Yarn Works

@hartfordyarnworks

We are a artisan, small batch Indie yarn dyer based in rural Hartford, Wisconsin. We sell yarn and other fiber arts related products. We also enjoy sharing our projects, including knitting, crocheting, spinning, etc. hartfordyarnworks.com

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Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· 13d

We’ve just added a bunch of new stitch stopper styles to the website, including some spooky styles. find them at hartfordyarnworks.com #Fiberarts #knitting #lys #knit #yarn

Stitch stoppers with a skeletal mermaid wearing red flowers on its skull and a green tail. The words “always salty” are next to the mermaid. One stitch stopper is on a knitting needle, and the other is sitting on the wooden table below it.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· 14d

Looking for that perfect single ply to make a new winter hat or other project? Now carrying @sugarmaplefibers in a lovely selection of colorways. Find them in store or at Hartfordyarnworks.com #knitting #Crochet #LYS #IndieDyer #yarn

A hand holds a skein of single ply super bulky yarn in a mixture of blue and tan tones in front of a display of other yarns. the label indicates it is from sugar maple fibers, and the color wave is called “but daddy I love him.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· 15d

Taking a closer look at our colorway Snow Storm! Ready to ship in fingering and DK; available at Hartfordyarnworks.com #yarn #knitting #Crochet #LYS #indiedyer

A close-up of a twisted skein of yarn held in a hand with a background of autumn colors of yarn behind it. the featured yarn is a natural white tone with light random speckles in a multitude of naturally inspired tones.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· 16d

Welcoming WoolBuddy needle felting kits to the HYW family! These kits are utterly adorable! Find them in store or online at hartfordyarnworks.com #needlefelting #craftkit #lys #fiberart #shopsmall

A white ladder bookshelf stocked with needle felting kits from woolbuddy. The Hartford yarn works Studio shop is in the background and you can see yarn, knitting and crochet books and other products surrounding the bookcase.

A close-up on a few kits from woolbuddy. This photo showcases the sheep and shark needle felting kits. On the shelf below, you can see needle felting mats, and the tops of other kits.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· 17d

Snow Storm has been restocked! We were out of fingering for a bit. find it at hartfordyarnworks.com #Yarn #Knitting #Crochet #IndieDyer #lys

A photo of three skeins of yarn laying on a white board background with a snowstorm behind that image. The words “snowstorm “” restocked!! “Lay over the image. The yarn is a natural white tone with random speckles in a variety of neutral and nature inspired shades.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· 19d

Introducing Deep Waters! This colorway is a mixture of rich blues and deep purple tones. We developed it for our test of the #megalodoncowl by hunt hand knits and couldn’t have been more thrilled with how it turned out! Find it at hartfordyarnworks.com #SharkWeek #Yarn #indiedyer #LYS

A set of four skeins of yarn in the color way deep waters lay on a wooden table, partially on top of a hand knit cowl with a shark motif. The yarn color way features rich blues and deep purples in a random mixture.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· 22d

We are all set and ready for our first Wandering Ewe Yarn crawl!!! We have so many exciting new products, a raffle, a fantastic trunk show by StarKnits and so much more! hartfordyarnworks.com #yarncrawl #LYS #Yarn #knitting #crochet

A picture showing the Hartford Yarn Works Studio store. A trunk show is featured on the centre-left of the store, with project bags, roving and baskets by Star Knits. On the left are the crawl-exclusive T-shirts, which are beige and have an illustration of knitting with the words “Midwest Nice” in a cursive font.

Ginger Needle’s yarns that Hartford Yarn Works carries sit on hooks. A variety of colorways inspired by everything from national parks to video games are available in store and online.

A featured Kusuguru bag that was recently added to the store shows a picture of a cat, the name Matilda, and some background images.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· 26d

It’s done!! Finished my test knit of the Megalodon Cowl by @hunthandknits and I’m so in love with it! . Our Wandering Ewe Yarn Crawl customers will get first dibs at this new blue and purple colorway! Hartfordyarnworks.com #megalodoncowl #testknit #yarn #knit #knittersgonnaknit

A finished hand knit cowl laying on a wooden table with some blue and purple yarn behind it. The cowl features a megalodon motif with a shark in the middle.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· 27d

Have you started planning your crawl route yet??? Don’t forget to stop by Hartford yarn works! We will be featuring: -StarKnits trunk show -Pre-Release Deep Waters colorway -Exclusive Crawl Mini in Corn Fields -Raffle, new product drops and other fun! #yarncrawl #lys #indiedyer #yarn

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jul 15

Neon Rainbow Mini Set - available and ready to ship in DK or fingering. Hartfordyarnworks.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #indiedyer #lys

A set of mini skeins of yarn in a neon rainbow of colors laying on a white board background.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jul 14

Stock is getting a bit low on a few favorites - grab them while they are still available! Hartfordyarnworks.com #fuckice #nokings #subversive #shopsmall #projectbag #crosstitch #subversivecrossstitch #fdt

A project bag/tote with the words “fuck ice” in an old school igloo cooler motif.

A subversive cross stitch kit that makes the words “what a fucked up time to be alive” in an old fashioned granny sampler style.

A subversive cross stitch kit with the motif “this too shall pass but like holy fuck” with flowers and leaves above and below.

A project bag/tote with a black cat kicking a crown with five gold stars above it and the word “nope “ with a red tie dangling from the O. It essentially represents no kings.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jul 13

My #testknit of the Megalodon Cowl progresses! About halfway through the chart and loving the shark emerging in the middle. Super fun knit so far! #megalodoncowl Pattern by Hunt Hand Knits #knit #knittersgonnaknit #knitting

A work in progress hand knit cowl featuring a megalodon motif with bright blue and contrasting beige yarns.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jul 11

Passenger Princess time! So nice to have kiddos old enough to help drive on roadtrips… working on a second sock. #roadtrip #roadtripknitting #passangerprincess #knittersgonnaknit #knit

Knitting in the front passenger seat of my car… The image shows hands holding a work in progress knit sock in purple and pink tones.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jul 9

First #tourdefleece spin done! 100% superwash merino, hand dyed by yours truly. Spun like a dream. #TDF #spinning #handspun

A Handspun yarn twisted into a skein with a mixture of neutrals lays on an antique crocheted doily on a wooden table.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jul 8

Tomorrow is Maxwell Street Day in Hartford! We will be open 10am to 8pm. New merch, new markdowns, loads of fun! For all of our upcoming events and online shopping, visit Hartfordyarnworks.com #lys #smalltown #yarn #knitting #crochet

A composite of images of new products at Hartford yarn works on top of an image of blue and purple yarn, with the words “ Hartford Maxwell Street day, July 8, 10 AM to 8 PM.”

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jul 6

Excited to be starting a test knit for Hunt Hand Knits on the new #megalodoncowl pattern! Dyed up a special new colorway for this knit - Deep Waters, coming soon. Where are my shark fans?? #testknit #yarn #knitting #knittersgonnaknit

A work in progress knit on circular knitting needles, showing ribbing in a dark turquoise and purple variegated yarn.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jul 4

Stop in and say hi! We are open today until five, and you can even enjoy the parade through downtown Hartford at 2 PM. Hartfordyarnworks.com #lys #yarn #july4th #knitting #crochet

A chalkboard sign sits outside our store with the words “America’s birthday!! Yarn equals perfect present “and an arrow pointing towards the store.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 27

We are now taking pre-orders for our first December advent - Classic Christmas. Think of those rich tones of Christmases past. It will include 24 individually wrapped minis with an optional full size add on. Find the preorder at Hartfordyarnworks.com #yarnadvent #yarn #advent #indiedyer #lys

A collection of 9 photos showing Christmas scenery that inspired the Hartford Yarn Works 2026 Christmas Advent Calendar, with the words “Classic Christmas” over them in a white script. On the top left, a green Christmas tree sugar cookie, snowman sugar cookie, and gingerbread man sugar cookie sit on a wooden table with lights. Top middle: Christmas tree with red and white ornaments and presents in front of it. Top right: Christmas tree with the image focused on a red round ornament with sketches of golden Christmas trees on it. Middle left: a plate of cookies and several round ornaments on a table. Center: a hearth and well lit Christmas tree in front of a bookcase. Presents are under the tree. Middle left: snowflake shaped cookies on a clear plate on a white table. Bottom left: an unfocused image with green and red and gold lights. Bottom middle: 2 gifts wrapped in twine. One has poinsettia wrapping paper and the other has white wrapping paper with little Christmas trees. Bottom right: a Christmas tree with ornaments. Behind it, people stroll through a street under warm white and yellow lights.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 26

Y’all, we have so much new stuff in the shop! If you hadn’t visited in a little bit, definitely come for a visit. We are open every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5pm. Hartfordyarnworks.com #lys #shopsmall #yarn #knitting #crochet

A view of the entry display of the Hartford Yarn Works Studio Display. All kinds of new products are displayed including the new Fairy Tales collection by HYW, lemonwood mini minders, embroidery kits, project bags from twice sheared sheep and loads of other goodies.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 23

It’s finished!! All done with my sample knit of our Quadrant Cowl kits by cashmere treats . It is so so soft - that 20% cashmere is just amazing. This one is a fun slip stitch pattern with end of row color changes. It’s in stock at Hartfordyarnworks.com #yarn #Knitting #FiberArts #LYS #knit

A hand-knit cowl lays draped around the neck of a mannequin. It is a slip stitch pattern in a geometrical motif that shifts in color subtly throughout. The colors are grays and creams and lavender tones. It has a twist in the construction, causing it to drape softly around the neck. It also contains 20% cashmere and is super soft to the touch.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 22

Don’t forget to preorder your October Advent! Preorders will close July 26, and they will ship mid September. You get thirteen mjni skeins and a full sized skein, and other surprise goodies! Find it at Hartfordyarnworks.com #yarnadventcalendar #fiberarts #yarn #indiedyer #lys #halloween #craft

The top of the image says “preorder now”. Below it is A mood board for our October yarn advent preorder featuring a mixture of spooky images in grays, whites, reds, black, and dark oranges. The text says “October Advent 13 Nightmares” in a red, dripping font. Below the collection of images is the text “Halloween Advwmt. 13 individually wrapped mini skeins and one full-size skein plus extra goodies. Fingering or DK. Mixture of coordinating tonals, and variegated color ways.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 22

The perfect project bag doesn’t exi… Hartfordyarnworks.com #Fiber #ProjectBag #HockeyRomance #OffCampus #Tote #ShopSmall

A tote hangs from a garment rack and on the tote it says “in my hockey romance era “in a blue, purple and multicolor motif. Next to the tote is a plant.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 20

We’ve added five new delicious colorways from the Ginger needle and y’all are going to love them! I can’t decide if Webb or Hubble is my new favorite… Check them out at Hartfordyarnworks.com or in store Saturdays and Sundays noon to five. #Yarn #IndieDyer #Knitting #Crochet #lys

Five new color ways hang in a row. From left to right the first is a tonal mixture of soft lavender colors. The remaining color ways are variegated. The second is splashes of different purples and blues with white peeking through. The middle is a mixture of dark Rich blues and purples and some other tones. Fourth is a mixture of peaches and browns and oranges. And last is bright, rich magentas and oranges and other colors.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 18

Okay, I’m really excited about this new drop. 😁Introducing the Fairy Tale Collection! Starting with three color ways – mermaid tails, fairy wings, and unicorn manes! 🧜‍♀️🦄🧚 These colorways are bright and cheerful! Find them now at Hartfordyarnworks.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #fiberart #lys

Just a composite image with close-ups of the three color ways. The left one is a mixture of orange, yellow and pink tones. The middle is a mixture of blue, purple and pink tones. The right is a mixture of yellows greens and blues.

A close-up on several skeins of yarn in the unicorn manes color way, which is a mixture of bright orange is pinks and yellows.

A close-up of several yarns in the mermaid tails color way, which is a mixture of pinks blues and purples.

A close-up of several skeins of the fairy wings color way, which is a mixture of yellow, greens and blues.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 16

Working up a sample for our new Quadrant Cowl kits by Cashmere Treats. It is super super soft with 20% cashmere and such a fun and easy slip stitch pattern. Find it in two color combinations at Hartfordyarnworks.com under kits. #knitting #lys #shopsmall #kits #knittersgonnaknit

A work in progress knit in soft tonals including a light mauve, grey, cream and lavender. The slip stitch pattern creates a geometric feel with mini boxes of colors fading into each other.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 15

We have a ton of new styles of stitch stoppers, including these cuties! I know for me, fun stitch stoppers put a smile on my face when I’m ready to set my WIP down. Find them at Hartfordyarnworks.com #yarn #FiberArts #LYS #knitting #knittersgonnaknit

Three fun styles of stitch stoppers/point protectors on a board background. The first are cute, fluffy clouds with smiley faces. The second are rainbows with little pink hearts on the right side and clouds below the rainbow. The third are bright yellow stars with smiley faces.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 13

My newest ink! Had to get some yarnie tattoos, and Karl Mars Tattoo as per usual saw my vision and killed it. AND, these cuties are also getting some updates to transform them into some exclusive collab merch, so stay tuned!!! #yarn #knittersgonnaknit #fiberarts #tattoo #bestcollabever

Two tattoo images side by side. On the left is an adorable sheep knitting while sitting on top of a ball of yarn. On the right is an alpaca seated at a spinning wheel. Both are only in outline for now, with shading to be done at a later date.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 10

New in the shop and online, we’ve added a wide selection of embroidery kits. We’ve selected for a range of styles and difficulty levels. Find them in store or at Hartfordyarnworks.com #Embroidery #LYS #FiberArts #needlecraft #shopsmall

Photo collage of six different images from six different embroidery kits. The words “ new! Embroidery kits” lay above those six images. In a circle clockwise, they include a moth, a cute little mouse with carrots in the garden, some flowers, part of a kit that says “my favorite season is the fall of the patriarchy “, some bumblebees and flowers, and a mountain scene with red wing blackbirds.

An embroidery kit that includes the words “my favorite season is the fall of the patriarchy “surrounded by mushrooms and flowers.

An embroidery kit that shows a cute little mouse with a shovel in the garden with carrots around them.

An embroidery kit of a mountain scene with Red Wing, blackbirds and cat tails in the foreground and a lake in mountain in the background.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 5

Introducing Canyons! A rich variegated tonal with random splashes of color and very light dark brown speckles. Find it now at Hartfordyarnworks.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #lys #indiedyer #fiberarts

The “Canyons” colorway of yarn featured on a white wooden table. The yarn is varying shades of tan, reddish brown, and dark brown that looks almost like sandstone rocks. There are 4 skeins all in a line.

Hartford Yarn Works@hartfordyarnworks· Jun 3

We’re excited to add four colorways from CMS Supply to our selection. We’ve got these gorgeous colorways in both fingering and slub. They are so pretty and so so soft!! Available both in store and online at Hartfordyarnworks.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #lys #shopsmall #fiberarts