I Love Yarn Day

I Love Yarn Day is observed on the second Saturday of October, and in 2025 it falls on October 11. This is a day set aside for celebrating yarn—and by extension, knitting, crocheting, and any fiber‑arts craft that begins with a skein of yarn.

History of I Love Yarn Day

I Love Yarn Day was launched in 2011 by the Craft Yarn Council, a nonprofit coalition of yarn companies, publishers, needlecraft organizations, and fiber‑arts advocates. The idea was to create a single day to spotlight the joy and benefits of working with yarn, to nurture the craft, and to build community among people who knit, crochet, and otherwise play with fiber.

Over the years the observance has grown through social media sharing, local “knit‑along” events, yarn giveaways, and educational efforts. In many places, yarn shops and fiber artists plan special promotions, events, or classes around the day.

Why is I Love Yarn Day important?

For many, yarn is more than a craft supply—it’s a way to slow down, express creativity, and feel connected to a tradition that spans centuries. On I Love Yarn Day, people reflect not just on the beauty of yarn itself (the textures, colors, and fibers) but on how working with it nurtures patience, mindfulness, and a sense of calm. This kind of reflective connection to materials is increasingly rare in a fast, digital world. Celebrating yarn invites us to touch, to feel, and to make with our hands.

Also, I Love Yarn Day gives the broader public a window into the fiber‑arts community—many people don’t realize how rich and varied it is. It’s a chance to demystify knitting, crocheting, weaving, and other yarn crafts, to invite beginners in, and to strengthen the networks among makers. When people share their work, teach others, or host small gatherings, the day helps build lasting connections among yarn lovers everywhere.

Some of the meaningful impacts of the day include:

• Bringing visibility to fiber arts and helping newcomers feel welcome
• Encouraging makers to teach others what they know
• Reinforcing community among hobbyists, local fiber shops, and online groups
• Inspiring generosity (yarn giveaways, “stitch it forward” projects)
• Framing yarn work as a form of self‑care, healing, or relaxation

How to Celebrate I Love Yarn Day

If you love yarn (or want to discover why so many do), I Love Yarn Day is a friendly excuse to do something small yet meaningful with your craft. One simple option is to pull out your current project, whether a scarf, a shawl, a blanket, or even just a little swatch, and spend a quiet hour working on it—letting yourself relax into the knit or crochet rhythm. Share a photo on social media with the hashtag #ILoveYarnDay, and invite friends or followers to show theirs too. Many people do this online to connect across distance.

Another idea is to teach someone else a yarn craft. It could be a friend, a neighbor, a child, or a newcomer who’s been curious. You don’t have to create a class—just offering to help with casting on, holding the yarn, or doing a first few stitches can open the door. Some yarn shops host “learn to knit” or “learn to crochet” sessions around the day. If you’re part of a knitting or fiber group, you might organize a tiny meet-up (in person or virtual) to stitch together, chat, and exchange tips.

Here are a few simple ways you could mark the day:

• Share your yarn projects or swatches on social media with #ILoveYarnDay
• Gift a small skein or yarn bundle to someone just starting
• Host a casual yarn‑and‑tea (or coffee) get‑together
• Offer to teach someone a basic stitch or help them with a pattern
• Visit a local yarn shop (or support an online indie dyer) and browse new fibers

I Love Yarn Day Dates Table