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Hartford Yarn Works
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We are a artisan, small batch Indie yarn dyer and yarn store 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.

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Another new colorway!! Door County Cherry Trees was introduced at our trunk show at @knitwhitsdoorcounty and it sold out completely. But we are restocked and it is now generally available!!

Now available in store or online at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#yarn #knitting #crochet #lys #indiedyer
A closeup of four twisted skeins of yarn laying in a basket. On a natural white base is speckles and splotches in red, pink green and brown
October 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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New Halloween colorway! Introducing We All Float Down Here. A mixture of dark, spooky grays layered with a bright, rich saturated splash of red.

Find it in store and online at hartfordyarnworks.com

#it #stevenking #halloween #yarn #shopsmall
Two twisted Hanks of yarn lay on a whiteboard background with some wooden knitting needle scattered around. In front of them lay to Pennywise stitch stoppers. The yarn is a mixture of grays layered on the base tone with a bright red splash.
October 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Save the date! We are so excited to host an upcoming trunk show with @blackcatfibers ! Perfect for Halloween!

Find information on all upcoming events at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#trunkshow #lys #yarn #popupshop #shopsmall
A background of orange with the logo for black cat fibers and Hartford yarn Works, a jack-o’-lantern and an orange heart made of yarn lay on top. Also the words “trunk show! October 22 to November 1 at Hartford yarn Works studio shop. 131 North Main St., Hartford, WI Hartfordyarnworks.com “in black. 
September 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Just in time for October, Slasher! is restocked!

Find it in store or at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#Halloween #Crochet #Knitting #Yarn #lys
A twisted skein of yarn lays on a background of untwisted yarn with the image layered above a black and red sinister background. The yarn alternates between patches of dark black, gray and rusty tones and into white with splotches and speckles in bright red. Over the entire image are the words restocked and the name of the colorway Slasher!
September 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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We’re excited to participate in the new Hartford First Fridays starting this coming Friday! We will be open 5-8, along with most other downtown businesses.

For a list of other events and open stitch times, visit Hartfordyarnworks.com

#hartfordwi #shopsmall #firstfriday #smalltown #lys
An illustrated image featuring the downtown Hartford area with a harvest table in the foreground. The words over the image describe that downtown. Hartford is now having first Fridays when most downtown businesses are open from 5 to 8 on the first Friday of each month. The next one is October 2, this coming Friday, with the theme candlelight. 
September 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Happy 9 to 5 day! Don’t forget about our special colorway Be like Dolly. As a reminder, we are donating $5 for each skein sold to the imagination library in honor of Dolly‘s legacy.

find them at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#dolly #yarn #fiberart #knitting #crochet
A skein of yarn is held up with the background of the Hartford yarn Works studio shop behind it. The color way is a mixture of pinks and white. Over the image are the words “happy 9 to 5 day “
September 25, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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Working on a doodle hat with a winter theme. The base variegated purple is Webb by ginger needle and the rest are HYW minis. You can find Ginger Needle Yarns and loads of mini sets at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#knittersgonnaknit #knit #yarn #lys #yarn
A work in progress knit hat lays on a pink pillow with the background being racks of merchandise at the Hartford yarn Works studio store. The hat features a winter motif with a dark purple variegated ribbed brim, A, dark and light purple band of color work and an in progress snowflake motif above it. 
September 23, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Happy Spooky Season! (It’s my favorite 👻)

To celebrate, orders and in shop sales over $50 will get a treat! No tricks, we promise!

Fine print above, but importantly it does not include sales on our Etsy.

#Halloween #lys #yarn #fiberart #shopsmall
An image of some Halloween themed goody bags sits on a.black background. Over it lays the words “it’s spooky season! All treats and no tricks! Free surprise goodie bag with $50 or more purchase in store or on Hartfordyarnworks.com while supplies last . goodie bag contents may vary and are random. approximate nonrefundable retail value $10” in white letters. 
September 22, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Today is a great day to visit Hartford! Our Oktoberfest has kicked off and so far no rain! And don’t forget to swing by and say hi!!

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#downtown_hartfordwi #hartfordmill #oktoberfest #lys #shopsmall #yarn #indiedyer
A photo featuring the front door of the Hartford yarn Works store. In addition to the front door, there is a wooden chalkboard sign that says “heaven – a.k.a. yarn… This way. “and an arrow pointing to the shop.
September 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Welcoming Strawberry Scone to the Breakfast Tweed Collection! Ready to ship in DK and fingering, you can find it in store or online in the Breakfast Tweed Collection.

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#yarn #knitting #crochet #indiedyer #lys
A close up on several twisted skeins of yarn. Soft tan and white mix with bright red splotches and pinks over a tweed base.
September 17, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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All pre-orders of our October advent have shipped! Most should have already arrived.

Good news! We have a very small number of extras ready to ship. You can find them at hartfordyarnworks.com

#halloween #yarn #fiberart #knitting #crochet
A composite image of smaller images that evoke a spooky, horror, Gothic feeling in red and black and brown and orange and white tones. Across the images it says “October advent: 13 nightmares “
September 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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We still have ready to ship in stock for Be Like Dolly and are happy to make more. As a reminder, we are donating five dollars for each skein sold to the imagination library in honor of Dolly‘s legacy.

find them in store and online at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#dolly #yarn #fiberart #knitting #crochet
Three twisted skeins of yarn in closeup that are a mixture of pinks on white base 
September 15, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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The Hartford Yarn Works Studio Shop is looking for instructors for beginner knitting and beginner crochet, and other classes

Please email for more information at [email protected]

#fiberarts #lys #instructorswanted #knitting #crochet
Layered on a faint image of purple and white yarn are the words: “ seeking knitting and crochet instructors The Hartford Yarn Works Studio Shop is looking for instructors for beginner knitting and beginner crochet, and other classes Seeking experienced crafters who: -have a passion for helping others in the craft -reject gatekeeping -are gentle and welcoming -prior instructional experience a huge plus -subscribe to our Safe Spaces philosophy Please email for more information at hartfordyarnworksllc@gmail.com” 
September 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Introducing I Love You the Purplest! This one for my son who just started college and loves both purple and the fiber arts. Also, who has read this book? It was a favorite when mine were little.

find it in store or online at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#yarn #fiberart #knitting #crochet #lys
Four twisted skeins of yarn lay in a dark brown basket. The yarn has heavy splotches and speckling in several purple shades on a white background. 
September 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Sneak peak! We are bringing something special to Door County with us this weekend! Come say hi and get first chance to shop our new colorway Door County Cherry Trees.

#knitwhitsdoorcounty #trunkshow #popupshop #yarn #fiberart

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Four twisted skeins lay in a wicker basket. The colorway uses light speckling and splotching on a largely white yarn but with vivid reds, some pink, green and brown and other tones secondarily. It is meant to feel like cherry trees in the spring in Door County.
September 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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We are adding open stitch on Sundays from 3-5. The only exception will be the rare time our store is closed - such as Sheep and Wool weekend Sep 12-13.

For a complete list of our open stitches and other upcoming events, visit Hartfordyarnworks.com

#lys #fiberarts #community #knitting #crochet
Overlaid on a background image of our Hartford during work studio Shop , are the words “new open stitch! Sundays 3-5 p.m. “.
August 31, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Be Like Dolly is available in-store and online at Hartfordyarnworks.com . It is available in fingering, sparkle fingering, and DK. For each skein sold, we will donate $5 to the Imagination Library.

#dolly #yarn #knitting #crochet #fiberart
A hand holds a twisted skein of Be Like Dolly in fingering with the backdrop of a yarn store behind it. This color way features swatches of three different pinks on white. 
August 30, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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In memorial, introducing Be Like Dolly. It is available in fingering, DK, & sparkle fingering. To honor Dolly’s legacy, we will be donating $5 from each skein sold to the Imagination Library.

Find it in store and online at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#dolly #yarn #fiberarts #knitting #crochet
Three twisted skeins of yarn lay on a dark wicker basket. The colorway features splotches of different pinks over white.
August 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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The centerpiece of our new autumnal collection is Harvest Table. Highly variegated, this colorway draws in the many other colors of the collection and reminisces on a large, plentiful harvest feast.

Find it in store or online at hartfordyarnworks.com

#yarn #Autumn #Knitting #Crochet #fiberart
A close-up on several skeins of the new color way harvest table. They lay inside a wicker basket. The color way includes oranges, greens, purples, browns and other autumnal tones in speckles and splotches across a natural background. 
August 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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The new bountiful harvest collection is live!!! We have each colorway ready to ship in DK or fingering, or a full mini set in each weight. The colorway Harvest Table might be one of my all time favorites!

Find them in store or online at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#autumn #yarn #knitting #crochet #lys
Seven new colorways of yarn lay side by side in a basket. They are all reminiscent of autumn tones. Left to right are a very dark purple, medium brown, variegated mixing all the colors over white, medium green, vibrant orange, an orangish yellow and a reddish purple.
August 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Cooking up something new…

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#fiberart #IndyDyer #Yarn #Knitting #crochet
Newly dyed yarn sits in a white bucket on zip ties. It has a mixture of orange purple and green tones that have a very fall feeling. 
August 24, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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We got a big restock and some brand new styles of Kusuguru bags, including this utterly adorable little zip pouch. Perfect for notions! I’m obsessed.

Find them online and in store at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#kusuguru #lys #shopsmall #projectbag #smallbusiness
A hand holds up a zip pouch featuring Kusuguru cat Matilda in front of a display of Kusuguru bags and felt kits.
August 23, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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We are so excited to visit Knit Whit’s in a little over two weeks! We will be bringing best sellers, new color ways, lots of goodies and a brand new Door County themed color way!

Check out Hartfordyarnworks.com for a full list of upcoming events!

#lys #TrunkShow #FiberArts #Yarn #indiedyer
A composite image showing several different colorways of yarn with the words “save the date trunk show, September 4-6 Knit Whits door County “
August 19, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Slasher!! Who’s ready for spooky season??

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#Yarn #Knitting #Crochet #LYS #FiberArts
A twisted skein of Slasher is held in a hand with other yarns in fall tones in the background. Slasher micro stripes between black and dark gray and tan tones, and white with splashes and splotches and speckling in bright red. It has a haunted house inspiration and feel to it in the skein. 
August 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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We have a big restock of our best selling color way Slasher! Just in time for your fall and spooky season knitting or crochet. 👻🎃

Find it at Hartfordyarnworks.com

#Knitting #Crochet #Yarn #LYS #indiedyer
A twisted skein of yarn in our color way slasher lays on top of more yarn in that color way, un twisted and laid flat. Behind that image is a spooky black, gray, and red background. Overlaid are the words slasher and restocked!  the color was slasher, micro stripes from black into gray and tan tones into white, with bright red splotches and speckles in the white area. 
August 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM