Tempe Yarn & Fiber

What Tempe Yarn & Fiber does

Tempe Yarn & Fiber is a privately held, single-location brick-and-mortar yarn and fiber arts retail store founded in 2006 in Tempe, Arizona, with a reported headcount of five. The company sells yarn, fibers, needles, hooks, looms, spinning wheels, and crafting supplies from a curated roster of brands (Cascade, Malabrigo, Berroco, Circulo, Lang, Universal) alongside an in-house exclusive hand-dyed line called Dyelicious and products from roughly 15 local indie dyers and fiber artists. Distribution combines a flagship physical store (1415 E University Dr A102, Tempe) with a 24/7 online storefront offering shipping and in-store pickup, plus phone and virtual shopping via FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, and Zoom.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: unit-priced retail sales of yarn, fiber, and tools; structured in-person fiber arts classes priced between $15 and $90 covering knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, felting, punch needle, and embroidery; and the sale of physical and digital gift cards. Classes are run on a pay-as-you-go basis with 48-hour advance registration, ranging from 1-hour Instant Gratification Lessons to multi-session project-based garment workshops. The business is bootstrapped with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional ownership, and operates on a consumer-direct-to-customer go-to-market motion.

The underlying technology stack is conventional — standard e-commerce and point-of-sale systems with no proprietary software, AI capabilities, or platform architecture. The company's strategic differentiation rests on community programming (Wednesday social group, trunk shows, Tour de Fleece, Local Yarn Store Day, anniversary celebrations), instructor-led multi-discipline expertise, the exclusive Dyelicious brand, and a curated assortment of local indie dyer products that is not replicable through mass-market craft channels. The company celebrated its 20th anniversary in March 2026.

Name

Tempe Yarn & Fiber

Legal name

Tempe Yarn & Fiber

Website

https://tempeyarn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tempe Yarn & Fiber is a privately held, single-location yarn and fiber arts retail store in Tempe, Arizona, founded in 2006, selling curated yarn, fibers, and tools alongside its exclusive Dyelicious hand-dyed line and teaching in-person classes in knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, and felting to individual hobbyists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Yarn and Fiber Arts Retail

NAICS

Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRALACAF

Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Supplies Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Arts, Crafts & Hobby Supplies Retail

SECONDARYTHAJAKAB

Textile & Fiber Arts Classes (Weaving, Knitting, Embroidery, Dyeing)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Workshops & Classes (Arts, Crafts, Skills & Local Lessons)

Keywords

• Yarn retail store
• Fiber arts supplies
• Knitting classes
• Crochet instruction
• Hand-dyed yarn

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Yarn and Fiber Sales: The company sells yarn, needles, hooks, looms, and hand-dyed fibers from their brick-and-mortar store and online. Products include their own exclusive Dyelicious hand-dyed yarn line plus branded yarn and fiber supplies from other manufacturers. They offer in-store pickup and shipping options for online orders.
2. In-Person Fiber Arts Classes: The company generates revenue from teaching structured fiber arts classes in knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, and spinning. Classes range from beginner technique sessions ($15-40) to multi-session project-based workshops ($55-90). Registration is required 48 hours in advance. Materials are typically not included in class fees.
3. Gift Cards: The company sells gift cards in both physical and digital formats for retail and class purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tempe Yarn & Fiber is a brick-and-mortar specialty yarn and fiber arts retailer in Tempe, Arizona that sells yarn, fibers, needles, hooks, looms, spinning wheels, and related crafting supplies, including its exclusive in-house Dyelicious hand-dyed yarn line. The store also delivers in-person, instructor-led fiber arts classes across knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, felting, punch needle, and embroidery, ranging from beginner technique sessions to multi-session project workshops. Operations are supported by a 24/7 online store, in-store pickup, shipping, phone orders, and virtual shopping sessions.

Product overview

Tempe Yarn & Fiber is a brick-and-mortar yarn and fiber arts store in Tempe, Arizona, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for crafters. The core offerings center on quality yarns, fibers, and crafting tools (needles, hooks, looms, spinning wheels), complemented by their exclusive Dyelicious hand-dyed yarn sub-brand. The service portfolio includes instructor-led classes across multiple fiber arts disciplines (knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, felting, punch needle, embroidery), plus downloadable patterns. Classes range from beginner fundamentals through advanced technique workshops and project-based garment construction. The company operates both a physical retail location and an online store for 24/7 shopping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dyelicious: Exclusive hand-dyed yarn brand of Tempe Yarn & Fiber. Each line has its own unique dye technique with creative license to mix dyes magically and randomly. Exclusive to Tempe Yarn and available online through their store.

Products and services

• Yarns Wide selection of quality yarns in various weights and blends including worsted, DK, fingering, and cotton, sourced from major brands such as Cascade, Berroco, Malabrigo, and Circulo. Sold to individual fiber arts hobbyists for personal projects.
• Fibers Spinning and felting fibers including Corriedale wool, Tunis fiber, and other roving materials for hand-spinners and felters.
• Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks Extensive selection of knitting needles and crochet hooks in all sizes, including premium brands such as Addi and Chiaogoo.
• Looms and Weaving Supplies Rigid heddle looms, floor looms, inkle looms, and associated weaving supplies and accessories for hand weavers.
• Spinning Wheels and Supplies Spinning wheels, drop spindles, and fiber preparation tools for hand-spinning yarn.
• Dyelicious Yarn Exclusive hand-dyed yarn brand created by Tempe Yarn & Fiber, featuring unique mood-dye techniques with magical and random dye mixing. Each line has its own unique dye technique, with multiple colorways and yarn bases, sold exclusively at Tempe Yarn in-store and online.
• Knitting Classes Instructor-led in-person knitting classes covering techniques from Learn to Knit through colorwork, brioche, socks, and garment construction, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Class fees vary from $30-$90 depending on duration and project complexity; registration required at least 48 hours in advance.
• Crochet Classes Crochet instruction covering basics through advanced projects including sweaters, shawls, amigurumi, Tunisian crochet, and 1-hour Instant Gratification Lessons. Class fees range from $15 to $60 depending on duration and complexity.
• Weaving Classes Weaving instruction for floor looms, rigid heddle looms, and inkle looms, covering warping, techniques, and project completion. Includes multi-session project classes such as Learn to Weave on a Floor Loom ($90, 2-part, 8 hours total).
• Spinning Classes Wheel spinning and drop spindle instruction for creating custom hand-spun yarn. Learn to Spin class priced at $45 for 3 hours.
• Felting Classes Needle felting and wet felting instruction for creating felted projects and wool paintings.
• Punch Needle and Embroidery Classes Punch needle embroidery and general embroidery instruction for creating wool pictures and textile art.
• Patterns Wide selection of downloadable knitting and crochet patterns available through Ravelry and in-store, including patterns referenced in Tempe Yarn classes.
• Gift Cards Physical and digital gift cards redeemable for retail merchandise and fiber arts classes at Tempe Yarn & Fiber.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dyelicious YarnscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDyelicious is Tempe Yarn's exclusive in-house hand-dyed yarn brand. Each line features unique dye techniques and creative license in color mixing. Products are mood-dyed with variations that make each skein unique. Available exclusively at Tempe Yarn in-store and online. The brand includes multiple colorways and yarn bases.
• Woolhalla TunisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoolhalla Tunis (Farm at the End of the Road) is a local Arizona sheep breeder who transforms fleece into yarn and fiber products. Their products are sold at Tempe Yarn both in-store and online.
• Sundial Design (Melinda)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSundial Yarns is a Yuma, Arizona-based indie dyer who hand-dyes yarns with vibrant color energy. Their products are featured at Tempe Yarn.
• Hot Magenta YarnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured local indie dyer whose hand-dyed yarn products are sold at Tempe Yarn.
• Super Glo YarnsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal indie dyer featured at Tempe Yarn. Has participated in trunk shows at the store.
• TrueDesign Studio (Corri Young)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlass artist Corri Young creates jewelry and accessories for fiber artists including pendants, bracelets, necklaces. Products sold at Tempe Yarn.
• Wishes in Stitches (Margaret Jannuzzi)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom bag maker with standard and custom-order designs available at Tempe Yarn.
• Got Weaver FeverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducer of unique hand-spun art yarns and vibrant plant-based dyed yarns and fibers, featured at Tempe Yarn.
• KCL Woods (Ken Ledbetter)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducer of handcrafted fiber artist tools including drop spindles, shuttles, yarn bowls, Russian spindles, nostepinnes, and felting tools. Uses mesquite from Arizona, maple from Washington, and walnut. Products sold at Tempe Yarn.
• Cascade YarnsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor yarn brand featured in store classes, events, and trunk shows. Cascade Yarns products are sold at Tempe Yarn and used extensively in class instruction materials.
• MalabrigominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalabrigo yarn products are featured with periodic celebration weekends including 15% discounts, giveaways, raffles, and free patterns. Store celebrated Malabrigo's 20th anniversary.
• BerrocominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerroco yarn products are featured through Berroco celebration weekends with trunk shows and sales events at the store.
• Storyteller StitcheryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Arizona indie dyer featured through trunk shows at Tempe Yarn, with products available in-store.
• Forbidden FibersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndie dyer featured through trunk shows at Tempe Yarn with literary-themed colorways popular among knitters.
• Road Trip YarnsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYarn brand featuring destination-inspired colorways. Products featured through trunk shows at Tempe Yarn. Includes pet-themed collections (Meow Melange, Puppy Patchwork) with 10% of profits donated to Denver Dumb Friends League.
• Tour de Fleece / RavelryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStore organizes a Tour de Fleece team participation, allowing spinners to set goals and compete alongside the international Ravelry-based spinning event. Spin-A-Fest is an annual spooky spinning event with fiber kits and prizes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WEBS - America's Yarn Store: Long-established independent yarn retailer combining a physical store (Northampton, MA) with a large online catalog and class programming. Highly comparable to Tempe Yarn's hybrid retail + education model and curated brand mix.
• Jimmy Beans Wool: Independent yarn retailer with both a Reno, NV showroom and a strong online store, plus active community programming. Closely mirrors Tempe Yarn's omnichannel retail + community + class model.
• Purl Soho: Premium yarn, fabric, and craft supplies retailer with classes and a curated in-house brand. Comparable in its combination of curated craft supplies, exclusive product lines, and educational programming.
• Knit Picks: Direct-to-consumer yarn brand selling its own product lines plus tools and patterns to hobbyists. Comparable as a yarn retail competitor overlapping on product breadth and pattern ecosystem.
• Lion Brand Yarn: Major direct-to-consumer yarn brand selling fiber, patterns, and supplies online with active community content. Overlaps with Tempe Yarn's product range and pattern-driven engagement model.
• LoveCrafts (LoveKnitting / LoveSewing): Online yarn and craft retailer serving hobbyists globally with pattern content, kits, and community features. Comparable to Tempe Yarn's e-commerce and Ravelry-style pattern distribution approach.
• Eat Sleep Knit: Independent yarn store with a strong online store, frequent brand events, and active community programming. Mirrors Tempe Yarn's indie-dyer trunk-show and community-driven marketing approach.

Broad incumbents

• Michaels: Largest North American specialty craft retailer carrying yarn, knitting/crochet supplies, and classes across hundreds of stores. Competes on price, SKU breadth, and convenience rather than curation.
• Hobby Lobby: National craft and hobby retailer with a sizable yarn and needlecraft department. Represents the broad-incumbent price and convenience competition to an LYS like Tempe Yarn.

Emerging players

• Madelinetosh: Indie hand-dyed yarn brand with direct-to-consumer online sales and selective LYS distribution. Comparable as a small-batch, design-forward yarn brand competing for the same hand-dyed customer that drives Dyelicious.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/dyeliciousyarn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tempe-yarn-&-fiber

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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