A River of Yarn

A River of Yarn Turn your latest fashion inspiration into reality with our select yarns and tools. Visit us on the Trent Severn Waterway. We hope to see you soon and safely!

Both luxurious, yet affordable, our variety of yarns, accessories, tools, and kits are guaranteed to spark your creativity. Beyond our wide variety of yarns, tools, and accessories, we also specialize in teaching knitting and crochet to the community. Our classes are offered to beginners, advanced, and all in between. Classes are led by owner and fibre arts professional, Tracy Minnema. Tracy first

learned how to knit and crochet at five years old. After obtaining a Fashion Merchandising Diploma, Tracy worked in the fashion industry in Toronto. Following this, Tracy graduated from Queen’s University Faculty of Education with an Education Certification in Technological Studies - Clothing and Fashion Specialization. Tracy has recently retired from teaching Clothing & Fashion courses at the secondary level in Family Studies for the past 30 years. Her experience with fibre arts and passion for teaching allow Tracy to deliver one-of-a-kind learning experiences to the community. As we are located along the Trent Severn Waterway, we are accessible by both land and water. By land, we are a 15-minute drive south of Peterborough. By water, we are a 5-minute boat ride on the Otonabee River, north of Rice Lake. We are now reopened with all necessary public health restrictions.

Meet my newest landscape blanket design.  Bring a little piece of the Ontario landscape into your home with the Autumn’s...
08/19/2026

Meet my newest landscape blanket design. Bring a little piece of the Ontario landscape into your home with the Autumn’s Splendor Blanket. Inspired by the beautiful maple and oak trees that line the river beside the studio, this design celebrates the quiet beauty of nature and the changing colours and textures of the forest.

You can find it here: https://ariverofyarn.ca/products/autumns-splendor-blanket-kit?_pos=1&_sid=4c56cd01b&_ss=r

Mark your calendars! It is less than one month away now.
08/18/2026

Mark your calendars!
It is less than one month away now.

A River of Yarn is getting some local coverage about the Riversong Fibre Retreat at Elmhirst's Resort happening November...
08/15/2026

A River of Yarn is getting some local coverage about the Riversong Fibre Retreat at Elmhirst's Resort happening November 13-15, 2026. Thank you to PtboCanada for featuring us in the Business Beat.

For more information click here: https://ariverofyarn.ca/collections/riversong-fibre-retreat

Are you celebrating Granny Square Day?  I am by blocking the 72 granny squares needed for my next sweater.  The complete...
08/15/2026

Are you celebrating Granny Square Day? I am by blocking the 72 granny squares needed for my next sweater. The completed garment coming soon....
Do you need inspiration?
You can get some from the Granny Square card decks featured here: https://ariverofyarn.ca/search?type=product&q=granny+square

We are getting some local coverage for our Riversong Fibre Retreat at Elmhirst's Resort happening November 13-15, 2026. ...
08/15/2026

We are getting some local coverage for our Riversong Fibre Retreat at Elmhirst's Resort happening November 13-15, 2026. Thank you to PtboCanada.com for the feature, it is greatly appreciated.

Check it out here at PtboCanada.com: https://www.ptbocanada.com/journal/category/VoiceOfBusiness

Look at what arrived in the mail today! Thank you to Skacel Knitting, our newest Riversong Fibre Retreat sponsor who has...
08/14/2026

Look at what arrived in the mail today! Thank you to Skacel Knitting, our newest Riversong Fibre Retreat sponsor who has provided Addi Rocket circular knitting needles. Each retreat participant will receive a set of these needles in their gift bag!

Another reason to book your workshops today by clicking here: https://ariverofyarn.ca/

08/02/2026

Taiu will be teaching at 's 'Riversong Fibre Retreat' this coming November! She will be teaching mitered square knitting, painting with colour, and Estonian baltic braids. Alongside these classes, you will have a fibre filled weekend of inspiration, relaxation and good company!
Learn more and register at ariverofyarn.ca 🧶

08/01/2026

Getting ready for the Riversong Fibre Retreat coming up November 13-15 at Elmhirst's Resort . Every participant will leave with a gift basket AND a gift bag from Briggs & Little full of amazing fibre related items generously donated by our sponsors.

You must register to be eligible for the prizes: www.ariverofyarn.ca/collections/riversong-fibre-retreat

Address

353 Kent's Bay Road
Keene, ON
K9J6X8

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+17057403881

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