Yarn Farm Kingston Programs
Come join the YFK community. Whether you’re new to fiber, a seasoned pro, or simply looking for inspiration and education, we have an activity for you. View the current list of classes, workshops and events below, and then quickly and easily register online.
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Knit Night
Every Wednesday from 5-9pm (summer hours are ON now!) is our all-small-crafts-friendly Knit Night! Just show up, on your own or with friends. Bring your current project (knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, sewing, any ‘small-footprint’ crafting) or we can set you up with a new one! All are welcome.
Patronize our wine bar during your visit to help sustain our small business!
Free Yarn Library
Jocelyn’s father Jose built a sweet wooden yarn house that sits in front of the shop, our Free Yarn Library!
Take yarn! Yarn in our Free Yarn Library is donated by Yarn Farm or Yarn Farm Friends. Take a ball or two!
Share yarn! Bring your clean and craft-worthy yarn to be rehomed! (Clean is a must!) We all have yarn that no longer sparks joy. Move it along!
Not sure if your yarn suits? Come by and ask us! We are also happy to help rehome your yarn to neighbors like People's Place if our library and storage are full.
Our Free Yarn Library works best when you bring a skein (or ball) to take a skein (or ball). Try it out! We also welcome and offer fiber arts books in our yarn library.
Calendar
Click on a class in the calendar to learn more.
Register by clicking here.
Teachers: Our YFK team teaches classes as do guest teachers from near and far. Learn about all of them on our Teachers page.
Fee(s): The cost of classes will generally be the class fee + cost of materials (if required). If you need materials for your class, we welcome you to come at least 10 min before the start time and/or in the days prior to your class during shop hours to pick out/up your materials.
Registration: sign up and pay in person at the shop, or register online here. Your payment confirms your registration. If we don’t meet the minimum number of students, we will refund your registration in full and advise you of this by the day before the scheduled class. You can also show up without pre-registering and if we have space and the class hasn’t started in earnest yet (instructor decides this) you may join. First come, first served. In most cases, if we don’t have the minimum number of registered students by three days before a class we will cancel the class. Registering in advance helps us with understanding customers’ interest in a topic and with our shop planning and is very appreciated!
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.
Questions: Call us during shop hours at 845-514-2693 or email hello [at] yarnfarmkingston.com.
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Beginner Knitting and Crochet!
Fall 2025 we are launching a new beginner course format starting in Sept and expected to be offered every other month. Three one-hour sessions that meet weekly to learn knitting or crochet fundamentals in a small group setting (max 4).
We will also offer a Beyond Beginner Knitting course for knitters who are comfortable with the fundamentals but not much more, yet. That’s ok, we got you!
Check our calendar for upcoming classes and sign up!
We can also schedule a group knitting or crochet class for you and your friends, or private sessions. Just get in touch!
For kids, we are happy to schedule a kids course (4 one-hour sessions) for your self-organized group of 3-4 kids when mutually suits.
For one-on-one help, we are available for private sessions. Thirty minutes for $40 and one hour for $65. We also offer special pricing: $175 for three hours or $300 for five hours that you can use in one-hour (minimum) sessions. Call, email or come by to schedule your one-on-one session! Check our calendar and sign up online!
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Beginner Weaving!
Fall 2025 we are launching a new beginner weaving course offering starting in October and expected to be offered every other month. Three one-hour sessions that meet weekly to learn weaving fundamentals in a small group setting (max 4) and a loom to borrow for the entire course.
Check our calendar for upcoming classes and sign up!
We can also schedule a group weaving class for you and your friends, or private sessions including using a rigid heddle or multi-shaft floor loom. Just get in touch!
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Hand Embroidery!
Sewing is our jam! For a yarn shop we’re pretty bananas about embroidery of all persuasions.
Take a Sashiko Stitching class with us then reinforce and build on that in our Part 2 class, Beyond Sashikko Stitching. Learn this age-old, awesome approach to stitching, where the rhythm and flow of your stitching is what is characterizes this style.
Come by for sashiko materials – fabric, thread and a plate thimble. Choose a kit or book to continue your journey! Join us in our sashiko joy.
Check our calendar for upcoming classes and sign up!
We can also schedule a group hand sewing class for you and your friends, or private sessions. Just get in touch!
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Beginner Wheel Spinning: One day intensive!
We offer a one day (10am-3pm) beginner wheel spinning intensive at YFK every 2-3 months or so, min 2 and max 4 students.
Bring your own wheel or borrow one from a friend. $145 class fee for approx. four hours of instruction and four oz. of beginner friendly spinning fiber. Don't have or have access to a spinning wheel? From time to time we’ll have a loaner wheel on hand, for an additional $20 fee. One hour lunch break midway through; lunch is not provided. We are happy to serve you light fare at our bar. A la carte prices range from $8-15.
Next wheel spinning class is on Sun, October 26, 2025! We will also have a Drop Spindle Spinning class on Sat, Oct. 25.
Can’t make a group class? Contact us to schedule a private session.
Don’t have a wheel and want to buy one? Need spare parts or other fiber equipment? We are a dealer for Ashford and Schacht. Call or email to set up a time to meet with Jocelyn to get help with purchasing through Yarn Farm!
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Wet Felting with Carlise!
Our favorite wet felting host Carlise Azmitia of Hudson Valley Atelier will lead wet felting workshops in 2025, taking you step by step through the process and providing you with all the materials and tools you need!
Wet Felting a Birdhouse: Sun, March 9
Wet Felting a Purse: Sun April 6
Wet Felting a Birdhouse Redux: Sun July 13
Wet Felting a Reversible Bowl: Sun, Aug 3
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Private sessions!
For one-on-one help, we are available for private sessions in these crafts: knitting, crochet, spindle/wheel spinning, weaving, sewing and machine sewing. Thirty minutes for $40 and one hour for $65. We also offer special pricing: $175 for three hours or $300 for five hours that you can use in one-hour (minimum) sessions.
Private sessions can be shared by two people with no change to the hourly rate. Contact us for pricing for private sessions or events with three or more people.
Call, email or come by for more info and to schedule your one-on-one session!
Events
YFK hosts makers for trunk shows and fiber arts gatherings, such as yarn crawls and in-shop activities during the NY State Sheep and Wool Festival (Rhinebeck!!)!
The best way to be in-the-know about current and upcoming trunk shows and events is through our newsletter. Sign up below!
We invite you to let us know what and who interest you!