Fall Alabama Yarn Crawl Highlights 🧶

What a fantastic adventure it was! I spent a fabulous weekend exploring the Fall Alabama Yarn Crawl, hitting four amazing yarn shops across the state, immersing myself in fibre goodness, meeting fellow crafters, and coming home with some truly special finds. Below are the highlights from each stop — complete with video links, shop info, and what I picked up. I’d love to hear your thoughts or if you’ve visited any of these stores!


1. Stop #1: Knit Bham


Store Info:

  • Location: 3831 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL 35222

  • Notes: lovely converted home to store. The space was beautiful with a wonderful mix of commercial and hand-dyed yarns. A great selection of notions, including a lot of buttons to choose from. The store was quaint, felt open though, and very airy/light. The natural light from all the windows made the yarns stand out, and easy to see the true colors. 

What I Bought:

Why I Love It:
This shop had the coziest atmosphere, lots of autumn-inspired yarns, and staff who were so welcoming. It was a perfect way to kick off the crawl.


2. Stop #2: Paper Crane Yarns

Let's Go on a Yarn Crawl

Store Info:

  • Location: 1040 14th St STE C, Calera, AL 35040

  • Notes: This delightful store is a treasure trove of whimsy, color, and inspiration. The owner, a kind and talented yarn dyer, offers a wide range of hand-dyed yarns, as well as other brands and commercial yarns. 

What I Bought:

  • Item 1: Twice Sheared Sheep Project Bag

  • Item 2: Siri Alpaca 50 grams in color Oopsie

  • Item 3: DK Mothman

  • Item 4: Sticker

Why I Love It:
Paper Crane's hand-dyed yarns are works of art. I love her dye style and speckles. Her shop also has an abundance of natural light and is filled with cute little things everywhere. I really loved seeing all her handmade bunting everywhere. 

3. Stop #3: All Strung Out Yarn Shop, Opelika

Come on a Fall adventure with me to All Strung Out Yarn Store

Store Info:

  • Location: 109 S. 8th Street, Opelika, AL. Auburn-Opelika Tourism+1

  • A well-loved local yarn shop with a wide range of fibres and accessories.

What I Bought:

  • Item 1: Cat Stitch markers from Twice Sheared Sheep

  • Item 2: Cat pin

  • Item 3: mystery stitch markers

  • Item 4: Yarn from Brediculous

Why I Love It:
I found some really gorgeous yarns, and the shop’s vibe is just warm and supportive. If you’re ever in the Opelika/Auburn area, this one’s a must-visit... even if it's just to check out the amazing wood creaky floors. lol


3. Stop #3: The Yarn Boutique, Decatur

Yarn Boutique‑Come see a hand‑dyed yarn lover's dream store!

Store Info:

  • Location: 714 Bank St, Decatur, AL 35601.

  • Notes: Tons of hand-dyed skeins, so much yarn packed into one space!!

What I Bought:

  • Item 1: [e.g., hand-dyed sock yarn in “Smoky Mountain Sunrise”]

  • Item 2: [e.g., small project kit for a new shawl]

  • Item 3: [optional]

Why I Love It:
This shop is truly a yarn lover’s dream! There are endless shelves filled with gorgeous hand-dyed skeins, commercial favorites, and so many textures and colors to explore. You’ll also find a wonderful selection of Knitting Fever yarns and a wide variety of notions to choose from. I have no doubt that anyone who walks through these doors will find something they just can’t leave behind.


4. Stop #4: Taming of the Ewe / Final Shop

I won the GRAND PRIZE of the yarn Crawl!!

Store Info:

  • Location: 541 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901

  • Notes: This was the final stop of the crawl and my "LYS".

What I Bought / Won:

  • Item 1:Koi Fish Fibers in the color Pecan Pie

Why I Love It:
Ending here felt like the perfect wrap-up to an unforgettable yarn crawl. I even entered the grand prize drawing and… drum roll please… I actually won!  You can catch all the excitement, from my visit to the big reveal, in the video. This shop holds such a special place in my heart; it was my very first yarn store experience back in 2013, and it’s been a meaningful part of my fiber journey ever since. I’m so thankful for the kindness, inspiration, and community this store continues to share.

🧵 My Top Takeaways

  • Supporting local yarn shops is so worth it; each one has its own personality and offerings.

  • Fall colours everywhere! Yellows, russets, deep greens, it really felt like seasonal joy in yarn form, and from all the driving, I did get to see some leaf changes on some of the trees. 

  • Treating yourself to sadventures pays off. You never know what or who you will encounter, or the friends you can make.

  • Community matters. I met other crawl participants, chatted with shop owners, and just felt so connected to the fibre-art world. Oh, and I can not leave out the puppy snuggles!

  • Planning ahead helps — have a list, check each stop’s hours, maybe bring a snack, and always have a road trip playlist ready to go!


Have you ever done a yarn crawl or visited any of these shops? Drop a comment below and tell me:

  • Which yarn shop is your favorite in Alabama (or your state)?

  • What was the most memorable yarn purchase you’ve made on a trip?

  • Would you join a crawl like this in the future?









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