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.

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

08/01/2026
WOW!  Look what arrived in the studio from our newest Retreat sponsor!  A very large box of Rowan Felted Tweed yarn in v...
07/30/2026

WOW! Look what arrived in the studio from our newest Retreat sponsor! A very large box of Rowan Felted Tweed yarn in various colours, coordinating pattern booklets and crochet hooks! This is by far our largest donation to date & I am still shocked. I did not know this was coming, it just arrived, and I am so very grateful!! Thank you to The DMC Group for this very generous donation that I am sure the participants of the retreat will love, love, love!

Would you like some of these goodies? Then you need to register here: https://ariverofyarn.ca/collections/riversong-fibre-retreat

Elmhirst Resort - A Great Location for a retreatTracy Minnema, founder & owner of A River of Yarn, has partnered with El...
07/28/2026

Elmhirst Resort - A Great Location for a retreat

Tracy Minnema, founder & owner of A River of Yarn, has partnered with Elmhirst Resort as an ideal spot for this weekend getaway— Elmhirst Resort is a cottage style resort with comfortable cabins with fireplaces and fully equipped kitchens, that include a private deck with direct waterfront views of Rice Lake. Paired with farm-to-table dining, you will find everything your fibre retreat getaway needs.

Intrigued? Find out more here: https://ariverofyarn.ca/collections/riversong-fibre-retreat

WOW, check out the Micro Business and Tourism pages - we are nominated! Thank you to whoever did this!!!!!
07/27/2026

WOW, check out the Micro Business and Tourism pages - we are nominated! Thank you to whoever did this!!!!!

It can be a long walk to your favorite yarn shop, so online shopping is looking better than ever. Those shipping rates a...
07/27/2026

It can be a long walk to your favorite yarn shop, so online shopping is looking better than ever. Those shipping rates aren't so bad afterall 😀😁

Vancouver gas prices have officially reached "are you kidding me" levels. ⛽️💸

I feel like this sign is the only accurate advice right now.

At these prices, my car is staying parked in the driveway. I’m walking to get my coffee. Or just staying home.

Honestly, walking is cheaper and better for you anyway... right? (Please tell me I'm right because my wallet is crying). 🚶‍♂️💨

Exciting News!  This just in - we have a new sponsor - Briggs & Little Woolen Mills Ltd. is our newest sponsor at the Ri...
07/27/2026

Exciting News! This just in - we have a new sponsor - Briggs & Little Woolen Mills Ltd. is our newest sponsor at the Riversong Fibre Retreat, Elmhirst's Resort happening November 13-15, 2026. We are so excited to have Canada's Oldest Woolen Mill on board! This retreat is going to be awesome!

Don't delay, register here: https://ariverofyarn.ca/collections/riversong-fibre-retreat

07/25/2026

Did you know this?

We are honoured to have Nordic Yarn Imports as a gift bag sponsor for the inagural Riversong Fibre  Retreat at Elmhirst'...
07/25/2026

We are honoured to have Nordic Yarn Imports as a gift bag sponsor for the inagural Riversong Fibre Retreat at Elmhirst's Resort on Rice Lake, in the Kawarthas happening on November 13-15, 2026. They represent many Norwegian yarn companies such as Drops, Sandnes Garn, Novita, GGH, Nordic Yarn & Kauni. Want to know what they are offering? You have to participate to find out.

For more details, click here: https://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

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+17057403881

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