Thanks for showing the Yarn Barn! I’ve been in a lot of yarn stores in many places and this is one of the best ever! I could not afford such luxury when I was in grad school back in the early 90s in Lawrence, so I had to make myself not even go in. Happy to say, that is no longer the case and I indulge every time I get lucky enough to visit Lawrence! 🤗
Love this store! And all the helpful staff, very patient with all my ineptitude. But an amazing resource for Lawrence and the midwest-so glad I’m only 20 minutes away. Congratulations on fifty+ years!!
My first Yarn Barn experience was at Stitches West in Oakland in 1996. I am from Montana/Idaho and had not been to many yarn stores. My husband and I moved to the south bay area of San Francisco in 1991 for him as an older student to attend graduate school at Stanford. There were several yarn stores and I began knitting socks and learning about different fibers. But nothing prepared me for Stitches West and Yarn Barn. It was always on the top of my list to shop at the Yarn Barn booth, which covered the largest area of SW in the 1990's. Soo fun to see owners and their current store.
Every time one of these videos goes up, I am renewed with overwhelming envy of working in a yarn store. Such a wonderful thing. Thank you for your videos Natalie 💚
I remember going to the Yarn Barn when our son started at Kansas nearly 40 years ago. It was fabulous then and obviously, is still mind blowing. So glad you picked this wonderful store.
Really enjoyed this video! I live in Lawrence but I’m homebound so it was nice to get to see a tour of my local yarn store even though I can’t actually go in person.
Really enjoyed this podcast on the yarn barn in Lawrence Kansas. I have been there many times and since I’m two hours away in Wichita, I usually just order by phone. They are very helpful. They will look things up. They will cake the yarn. They package it nicely… They do everything.
I love how Jim was just so casually “yeah I spin yarn.” Met him at Convergence, a weaving convention that was in Knoxville last summer. He let me try their Lendrum Saxony, and if I ever get the space for it, that’s who I’m ordering it from.
I went to KU and lived in Lawrence for 4 year but was unfortunately not an active knitter at the time and this video makes me so eager to visit!! Thank you for the lovely tour!
Thank you ,thank you , thank you for the wonderful tour and taking us along with you! My order arrived a few days ago from the yarn barn and I can say I am beyond pleased and extremely happy. The service and attention to packing my items was above par. The tour of the basement was a special bonus. To hear that the owners are planning on bringing in yarns from Denmark is exciting. I will be ordering more from the yarn barn in the future.
Love your vlogmas episodes. But I must say, I was pretty excited when you endured coaching comments and learned the correct way to say 'calliope'...way to go!!
It's so much fun to see the online stores I've purchased from and to get to know the people behind them. You two and Toaster🐾 have been working so hard. I hope you're all having a good time. Take care on the roads and be well ~ Hugs 🤗 Lacy
I’ve been loving these tour videos! Might I recommend using a wide view lens so that we can see wider shots for when Kent is showing off the stores? It can be a little dizzying when the shot pans around so much to all the beautiful views of yarn.
The yarn tours have been awesome to watch. I don’t know if it’s intentional but each yarn shop you’ve visited has been so unique and different while all offering various options for knitters, crocheters, weaving etc. such a pleasure to see ❤☺️
What a wonderful selection of items for all types of needleworks. Looks like every kind of yarn you may need and having an online store to help fulfill customer needs ...wow. Wonderful stop for you. Thanks for sharing
I love that store! But my bank account has banned me from visiting it 😄 I had no idea they had so much yard from local spinners. I need go get back in there and do some shopping - shhh, don't tell my bank account!
What a triumph to exist in business for 52 years! Congratulations Yarn Barn ! ❤❤❤❤
Love Yarn Barn! Deja is my favorite employee! Super helpful people
I wish I lived by this place!! I would love to go there!!. I probably have to get a 2nd job cause I would spend all my money there..😂
Thanks for showing the Yarn Barn! I’ve been in a lot of yarn stores in many places and this is one of the best ever! I could not afford such luxury when I was in grad school back in the early 90s in Lawrence, so I had to make myself not even go in. Happy to say, that is no longer the case and I indulge every time I get lucky enough to visit Lawrence! 🤗
Aww that's so fun! I was curious if they got a lot of college students in the store since their so close to campus.
What a great place!!! Love that aran weight jewel yarn! So beautiful!
It really is!
The Yarn Barn has been my favorite store for years. In person or ordering online - always the BEST customer service.
so amazing that they've been in business for so many years and Susan the original owner is still there! thanks for sharing.
Wow, 52 years ❤❤ amazing 👏 🤩 !!
Love this store! And all the helpful staff, very patient with all my ineptitude. But an amazing resource for Lawrence and the midwest-so glad I’m only 20 minutes away. Congratulations on fifty+ years!!
My first Yarn Barn experience was at Stitches West in Oakland in 1996. I am from Montana/Idaho and had not been to many yarn stores. My husband and I moved to the south bay area of San Francisco in 1991 for him as an older student to attend graduate school at Stanford. There were several yarn stores and I began knitting socks and learning about different fibers. But nothing prepared me for Stitches West and Yarn Barn. It was always on the top of my list to shop at the Yarn Barn booth, which covered the largest area of SW in the 1990's. Soo fun to see owners and their current store.
Every time one of these videos goes up, I am renewed with overwhelming envy of working in a yarn store. Such a wonderful thing. Thank you for your videos Natalie 💚
Yes, I want to open a yarn store every time a new tour comes out. :)
I love that you visited Lawrence! Great shop!
Aaahh! Yarn Barn is my home store!! I've been loving this series of yours sooo much! Can't wait to see you fall in love with YB too!!
Aww so cool!
Glad you were able to stop by in KS and glad you got to see at least two of our "local" stores in the Kansas City Area! Travel Safe!
I remember going to the Yarn Barn when our son started at Kansas nearly 40 years ago. It was fabulous then and obviously, is still mind blowing. So glad you picked this wonderful store.
How cool!! I tried to find pictures of the first store with the stalls, but failed!
Thank you for visiting the best store around!! I live about 40 minutes away and have been shopping there since 2001.
Really enjoyed this video! I live in Lawrence but I’m homebound so it was nice to get to see a tour of my local yarn store even though I can’t actually go in person.
I’m loving seeing these amazing fiber stores independently owned. If you’re ever through Ohio, I’d love to see what you find.
Love yarn barn🎉🎉
Really enjoyed this podcast on the yarn barn in Lawrence Kansas. I have been there many times and since I’m two hours away in Wichita, I usually just order by phone. They are very helpful. They will look things up. They will cake the yarn. They package it nicely… They do everything.
Awesome store and couple.
Love Yarn Barn! I’ve been visiting since I was a KU student.
What a lovely store! I can only imagine how much fun it would be to see it in person .
so fun to see all these stores!
Omg!!!!!! I have to figure out how to get there….maybe my cousin will come and get me and we can look at all your beautiful yarn!!!!!!
I love how Jim was just so casually “yeah I spin yarn.” Met him at Convergence, a weaving convention that was in Knoxville last summer. He let me try their Lendrum Saxony, and if I ever get the space for it, that’s who I’m ordering it from.
I went to KU and lived in Lawrence for 4 year but was unfortunately not an active knitter at the time and this video makes me so eager to visit!! Thank you for the lovely tour!
Great tour of the store and wonderful interview, very informative. Love your shop visits.
Love the Yarn Barn! Been a customer for years.
What a fun place, and the people are so kind. That brushed alpaca is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see what you got there.
I got some 316 Dye Studio for my hexie blanket!
I really want to. Visit one day ❤ thank you for the amazing video Natalie
Thank you ,thank you , thank you for the wonderful tour and taking us along with you! My order arrived a few days ago from the yarn barn and I can say I am beyond pleased and extremely happy. The service and attention to packing my items was above par. The tour of the basement was a special bonus. To hear that the owners are planning on bringing in yarns from Denmark is exciting. I will be ordering more from the yarn barn in the future.
Aww yay! I'm so happy to hear that!
Oh, I love that store..... one of my must stops when in the area.
I love seeing the yarn store tours!
I love this shop.
We do too!
Great to see Jim and Susan and their wonderful space.❤
Hi @janedean9059 It's a pleasure to meet you here. How are you doing?
I need to come to this shop! It's not that far from my town. 😀
Love your vlogmas episodes. But I must say, I was pretty excited when you endured coaching comments and learned the correct way to say 'calliope'...way to go!!
Omg they are the cutest!! Adding this place to my bucket list lol
Woohoo!
I own a small yarn shop so you all are inspiring!
YAAY! So happy you’re featuring my favorite local fiber arts store. The vibe is so soothing. Highly recommend anyone visit if they’re in town. ❤🧶
Wowee, what a tour! It's nice to hear they've been around for a long time and have, from what we saw, stood the test of time.
What a wonderful couple and the store! Great interview.
It's so much fun to see the online stores I've purchased from and to get to know the people behind them.
You two and Toaster🐾 have been working so hard. I hope you're all having a good time.
Take care on the roads and be well ~ Hugs 🤗 Lacy
Amazing that the owner was going to be an OT! I am an OT 😊 all of my OT colleagues have some sort of crafty hobby. It seems to go with the territory 😂
OMG, amazing store, wonderful stock in the basement!
Wow what an amazing store! Thank you Natalie and Kent for sharing this great store with us!
I had no idea there was such an amazing yarn store so close to me, hubby is gonna be mad 😅
What an amazing place!
Hi @kristinahill3708 It's a pleasure to meet you here. How are you doing?
Wow, wow. Yarn Barn is a huge amazing store. Thankyou Natalie and Kent for the great tour and interview with the lovely owners.
I love these yarn shop tours so much!!! Thank you for sharing these, it's the next best thing to traveling the country and visiting myself.
WAIT I need one of those sweet Yarn Barn t-shirts that Jim is wearing!!!
Aww yay! Travel from your own couch! haha
Wow what a store!
Right?!
Love your tours!
Love the yarn barn! ❤
I’ve been loving these tour videos! Might I recommend using a wide view lens so that we can see wider shots for when Kent is showing off the stores? It can be a little dizzying when the shot pans around so much to all the beautiful views of yarn.
Glad it wasn't just me😅 I had up look away!
The yarn tours have been awesome to watch. I don’t know if it’s intentional but each yarn shop you’ve visited has been so unique and different while all offering various options for knitters, crocheters, weaving etc. such a pleasure to see ❤☺️
This is so cool you are doing such an amazing service for yarn store and dyers. ❤
What a wonderful selection of items for all types of needleworks. Looks like every kind of yarn you may need and having an online store to help fulfill customer needs ...wow. Wonderful stop for you. Thanks for sharing
Hello safe and happy travels to you!! Great place!!
Thank you!
That is amazing! I love silver dollar city. I grew up going every summer.
Thanks for tour, Now I've seen where my tools and supplies come from. I should have put my YB shirt on.
Aww cool!
Awesome basement 😂
Hi @crochetingaroundnewzealand It's a pleasure to meet you here. How are you doing?
We’re gonna need you to taste test those pears 🍐
We forgot 🥲
Fun😊
Hello from Mounds, Illinois. I have ordered from them but plan to make a trip to the Yarn Barn soon. Awesome tour and I love it.
Yay!
I might have to move to Lawrence KS
I think they are in the former Town Crier Bookstore.
yo my mom with the mailroom tour 🤩
No way!! Wendy was awesome!
I love that store! But my bank account has banned me from visiting it 😄 I had no idea they had so much yard from local spinners. I need go get back in there and do some shopping - shhh, don't tell my bank account!
hehehe
Is that the North Pole for knitters? 😯🥰
Omg bury me in this basement (yarn catacombs)
I live in Kansas. Never been there. I know I would spend way too much time and money if I went there. Especially after watching this.