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Northeast Ohio: Now's the Perfect Time to Take Up Knitting
With many businesses in Northeast Ohio shut down, and "social distancing" in full effect, it's time to start getting creative about finding things to do. Productive hobbies are becoming more popular, and taking up knitting is a great choice.
If this appeals to you, then you'll be glad to know that there are plenty of ways you can learn to knit online. Once you're ready, you can support the local area knitting shops that so desperately need your business right now. Here are some tips for getting started and a few of our favorite stores in Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Step 1: Learn to Knit
There are plenty of online resources where you can learn to knit. Start by checking out some YouTube channels, like AllFreeKnitting or Craftsy Knitting. If you prefer a more structured class style, you may want to take a look at the classes on websites like SkillShare or Instructables.
Step 2: Stock Up on Supplies
Once you've got the basics down, you'll want to visit the websites for some of the area's best knitting stores. Here are a few of our favorite Ohio stores where you can shop for all of your knitting needs.
River Colors Studio
1387 Sloane Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
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River Colors Studio carries a huge selection of gorgeous yarn. They also have all the materials you'll need to start your knitting projects including needles, hooks, accessories.
Check out their selection of patterns, including some great free ones that are perfect for beginners. You may also want to order a few publications, like Pom Pom Quarterly and Mason-Dixon Field Guides. These are a great way to learn more about your new hobby.
The Artful Yarn
100 North Main St. Suite 230, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
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A fun, boutique-style shop, The Artful Yarn carries an internationally-curated selection of yarns. They currently offer curbside pick-up, limited-distance delivery, and 2-day USPS shipping. You can order over the phone and even video chat via FaceTime. They have some inventory online and will be expanding their online offerings very soon.
On March 30th, they're starting a "Magical Mystery Knit" that you can join right from the comfort of your home. Sign up for their email list or follow them on social media so you can keep up on all the latest news and updates.
Harps & Thistles Yarn Emporium
129 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Harps & Thistles Yarn Emporium carries an eclectic selection of yarns and prides itself in offering reasonable prices. You'll love browsing through their gorgeous yarns, and you can also find all of the needles, hooks, bags, and accessories you need.
If you're a beginner, check out the "Yharma's Basement Clearance" section. This is a great way to stock up on supplies without breaking the bank.
Fine Points
12620 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120
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You'll find everything you need to get creative with your knitting projects at Fine Points. They specialize in unique yarns and offer kits that have all the materials you need to make a specific project. They also carry needles and accessories, patterns, books, jewelry, and more.
Destination Yarn
15708 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
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Destination Yarn is an independent shop that hand-dyes their yarn onsite. It's easy to lose yourself in their website, where you can shop by yarn type, dye technique, or collection. They also sell lots of great kits for sweaters, shawls, and pullovers and fun gifts for other knitting-lovers in your life.
Fiber Addiction
13572 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072
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Fiber Addiction carries a wide variety of brand-name yarns including Euro, Berroco, and Cascade. They also offer products from indie dyer Cornbread & Honey. In response to recent events, they're offering individual appointments for those who want to come shop in person, or you can shop online. In addition to yarn, they also carry a fun selection of bags, books, notions, needles, and hooks.
You can get some great deals right now, including free shipping through April 15th. They also offer pick-up orders for those who live nearby.
Other shops around Ohio worth checking out online:
Alpaca Meadows Yarn
1200 Rock Road, Mansfield, OH 44903
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Do you want to make a truly luxurious knitting project? If so, then you'll want to pay a visit to Alpaca Meadows' website. These Ohio residents have a happy herd of alpacas that provide a limited amount of fiber each year. It's either processed on-site or by a local mill. Alpaca yarn is incredibly soft. It's also warm, comfortable, durable, hypoallergenic.
If you see something you like, make sure to stock up, because once it's gone, it's gone. Not sure what to do with alpaca yarn? Take a look at some of their beautiful patterns as well!
The Makery
1 N. Main St., Mt Vernon, OH 43050
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The Makery also carries a wide selection of hand-dyed, hand-spun yarns and fair trade fiber. You can choose from a variety of materials, including alpaca, cotton, bamboo, linen, silk, wool, and more. They also carry needles, hooks, and notions.
Need some inspiration? Check out some of their super-cool books with many interesting ideas. They also carry fun craft kits designed especially for kids, so if you're home-schooling right you, you'll definitely want to check this out as well.
Knitting Temptations
35 S. High Street in Dublin, Ohio 43017
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For a wide selection of yarn at a variety of price points, as well as needles, buttons, and books, you'll definitely want to take a look at Knitting Temptations' website. They carry many popular brands and you can keep yourself on-budget by shopping by price range.
Don't have a ton of money to spend right now? Create an account and build a wish list! This way, when you're ready to move on to future projects, you'll already have your shopping list ready!
Lambikin's Hideaway
217 South B St., Hamilton, OH 45013
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Lambikin's Hideaway is a local yarn store that prides itself on offering amazing customer service, fair prices, and a huge selection of yarn. Here you'll find a variety of options including lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted, bulky, and super bulky yarn. While you're on the website, don't forget to subscribe to their newsletter to stay in the loop about their latest classes, promotions, and specials.
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Winter Farmers' Markets in the Cincinnati Area [Interactive Map]
Village Green Winter Market
Where: Fairfield Community Arts Center When: January-May | First and Third Wednesdays 4-7 p.m.
Shop for locally grown produce all winter long at the Village Green Winter Market! You can also purchase grass-fed beef, pastured pork, eggs, handmade soaps, baked goods, locally roasted coffee, jewelry and so many other artisan goods.
Madeira Farmers' Market
Where: Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church When: November-April | Thursdays 3:30-6 p.m. Media Farmers' Market offers only high-quality, organic produce and local meat, honey, pickles, and freshly baked goods. Over the course of a season, they see over 20,000 shoppers, all of whom are helping support our amazing community.Findlay Market
Where: 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati When: Year Round | Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Purchase fresh produce any time of the year at Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market! Located just a few blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, you can peruse local produce, meats and handmade items from more than 40 indoor merchants.Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market
Where: Cheviot Elementary School When: November-April | First and Third Fridays 3:30-6:30 p.m. Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market is a collaborative specialty market where all of the produce sold is organically grown and the meat is raised using organic methods. They are "pre-order only" instead of being an open market, which means you get exclusive access to fresh, local items after signing up for their email list.West Chester's Farmers' Market
Where: Mulhauser Barn, West Chester When: November-March | First and Third Saturday 2-4 p.m.
The West Chester Farmers' Market has been providing fresh foods and handmade items in the West Chester area since 2004. Their winter market goes through March this season and offers everything from produce, eggs and meat to crafts, cookies, soaps and lotions.
Deerfield Farmers' Market
Where: Kingswood Park, Mason When: November-April | Third Saturday 10-11 a.m. When the Deerfield Farmers' Market was conceptualized, it consisted of only four farmers and their goods. Today the market is home to over 15 vendors. Not only can you find great produce, meat and goods here, but also music, kids activities and special events going on all year round.Northside Farmers' Market
Where: NorthChurch, Cincinnati When: Year Round | Wednesdays 4-7 p.m.
You can find pretty much anything at Northside Farmers' Market — from locally grown produce, organic meat, eggs and plant starters to freshly baked goods, roasted coffee, street food, tea, nuts and sauerkraut!
Winter Farmers' Market in Hyde Park
Where: Clark Montessori High School, Cincinnati When: November-May | Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. During a gorgeous Sunday stroll in Hyde Park, stop by Clark Montessori High School and shop products from local farmers and artisans. They offer the market staples like seasonal produce, meats and farm fresh eggs along with artisan goods like vegan graham crackers, cookies, olive oils, goat milk, vegan soaps, and so much more.Everyday We're Brusselin'
… to one of these incredible Cincinnati winter farmers' markets! Where will you be getting your fresh produce this season? Let us know in the comments!6
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12 Pumpkin Patches You Can Visit Near Cincinnati this Fall
This post was updated on September 4, 2019 to reflect current information.
If you're looking for historic, educational and kid-friendly farm experiences around Cincinnati, you're in the right place. Right here in our southwest corner of Ohio and into Kentucky, we have countless farms and orchards that have been family-owned-and-operated for decades. During the fall, these places turn festive, selling their homegrown pumpkins and hand-picked apples alongside seasonal fun like corn mazes, hayrides and petting zoos. This year, make the most of the season and see how many of these pumpkin patches you can visit. There might even be one on the list that turns into your new favorite family tradition. Enjoy!Blooms & Berries Farm Market
9669 S. St. Rt. 48, Loveland, Ohio | Facebook Open daily throughout the fall, Blooms & Berries is the home of a huge, seven-acre corn maze, a mini kids' maze, duck races, cow train rides, and hayrides to the pumpkin patch. After you've picked your pumpkin, the whole family can enjoy fresh-pressed apple cider and caramel apples, too!Brown's Family Farm Market
11620 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, Ohio | Facebook
Burger Farm & Garden Center
7849 Main St, Cincinnati, Ohio | Facebook Rated the top pumpkin patch/farm by Cincinnati Magazine in 2017, Burger Farm & Garden Center is a must-visit this fall. Their Pumpkin Festival is one of the largest in Cincinnati, occurs every weekend in October, and is complete with pumpkins, corn stalks, mums, gourds, apple cider, pumpkin land characters, rides, games, food, music, farm animals, crafts and more.Burwinkel Farms
4359 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Ross, Ohio | Facebook
This small, family-owned farm has been in operation since 1918, accumulating one hundred years of experience in growing, harvesting and celebrating. During the fall, that culminates into an October fall extravaganza complete with more than 20 varieties of locally grown apples, corn stalks, gourds and pumpkins of all kinds, Indian corn, apple cider and mums. While visiting the farm in Ross, families can also enjoy the corn maze, the skid maze, the Halloween scavenger hunt, the crawl-through straw tunnel, the corn pool and weekend hayrides!
Farm Haven
10259 Tadpole Ln, Union, Kentucky | Facebook Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October, Farm Haven is the place to go for seasonal fun. Your admission price of $10 includes a trip through the maze, a hayride to feed the cows, time in the petting zoo, access to the labyrinth and a tour of the farm's log cabin which was built in the early 1800s. While you're picking your pumpkin, be sure to buy some Kentucky Proud Fudge, too!Irons Fruit Farm
1640 Stubbs Mills Rd, Lebanon, Ohio | Facebook
Kinman Farms
4175 Burlington Pike, Burlington, Kentucky | Facebook Fall Fest at Kinman Farms is unlike any other event of the season. Celebrating their 12th year in 2018, the festival will include bonfires, games, rides on The Great Pumpkin Express, a five-acre corn maze, the Kinman Carnival Tent, live bands, pony rides and even laser tag! While you're there, pick your perfect pumpkin and be sure to get a caramel apple fresh from the bakery.McGlasson Farms
5832 River Rd, Hebron, Kentucky | Facebook
Neltner's Farm
6922 4 Mile Rd, Melbourne, Kentucky | Facebook For six generations, Neltner's Farm has been a picturesque setting for farm fun and special events. Their Fall Fest is in full swing throughout October and includes horse-drawn wagon rides, a model train display, a corn maze, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, pony rides, homemade food and ice cream, a farm shop, crafts, face-painting, seasonal apples, folk art, a barrel train and even live music! Check out the lineup of local musicians and bands.Niederman Family Farm
5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd, Liberty Township, Ohio | Facebook Happening through October 28th this year, Niederman's Fall Festival is celebrating 70 years of farm fun. Their pick-your-own pumpkin patch is home to hundreds of gourds and the festival boasts bonfires available to rent, a spectacular corn maze, and seasonal treats like sugar and cinnamon donuts, Niederman Family Farm kettle corn, apple butters, pumpkin butters, hot roasted nuts and more.Parky's Farm
10073 Daly Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio | Facebook
Right here in Cincinnati, Parky's Farm is run by Great Parks of Hamilton County and is nestled on more than 100 acres in Winton Woods. Those acres are home to beehives, goats, gardens, chicken coops, farmland and a barnyard. A visit during the fall means you can find out what it's like to grow up on a farm and take home your own pumpkin.
Shaw Farms
1737 OH-131, Milford, Ohio | Facebook Shaw Farms is a farm fun, family-friendly destination year-round. Throughout the month of October, that fun turns festive with a huge corn maze and a kid-friendly treasure hunt, two interactive playgrounds as well as horse and tractor-drawn hayrides through the scenic countryside. In addition to all that fun, you can take home your own pumpkins and apples, too!Happy Pumpkin Picking!
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