Our Story
Origins of Apple Yarns
A Tale of Passion, Family, and Community
A Tale of Passion, Family, and Community
Discover the story behind Apple Yarns, where a passion for yarn, a strong sense of community,
and family heritage came together to create a thriving small business in 2007.
In 2006 our kids were in school ‘till 4pm and I was ready for a change. Personally I loved to playing with yarn and the sense of community that small business celebrates, makes me happy. Why yarn? It's just like the hardware store my family owned; tools are tools no matter what your passion. 2007 proved to be the perfect year to open Apple Yarns. Apples represent the great state of Washington and my Grandma made the best apple pies; Apple Pie Recipe. Apple Yarns it is.
2010
We added www.appleyarns.com
2011
Started working with Knittedknockers.org
2015
Andrew started working with Apple Yarns full time.
2017
Added Apple Fiber Studio, hand-dyed yarns
2018
Apple Fiber Studio sold in local yarn shops nationally
2019
Embraced Monthly Subscription and Theme Boxes
2021
Added Happy to be Home Candles
2022
Added Online Classes and Events
2022
Hit all major goals in January of 2022
2022
Moved to our BIGGER and BETTER location, 1405 Fraser St.
2022
January, started our biggest and most successful subscription, Wonderful Worsted
2022
Graduated from Goldman Sachs 10KSB program
2023
Skill Building Club Launches in September
Andrea & Andrew Evans
Our Why - Andrea, Andrew, Roy, Amy, Gus and AREE - *We all play with yarn!