Our Story

Origins of Apple Yarns
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


Today, Apple Yarns is a community yarn shop, and
hand-dyed subscriptions in beautiful Bellingham WA .

Please stop by and say "Hello" when in Bellingham. 
Or visit us on Ravelry, InstagramFacebook, Pinterest and YouTube.  

Andrea & Andrew Evans

Our Why - Andrea, Andrew, Roy, Amy, Gus and AREE - *We all play with yarn!