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The Knitting Hermit Crab T-shirt

The Knitting Hermit Crab T-shirt

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Here's the part we're quietly proud of. Every YarnMerch tee is printed after you order it โ€” a low-waste, made-to-order approach with no mass production and no boxes of unsold shirts headed for landfill. And we print on Bella+Canvas blanks, made by a manufacturer whose dye house uses bluesignยฎ-approved dyes (no hazardous chemicals, with wastewater treated and reclaimed) and whose facilities run partly on solar power. Premium cotton, responsibly made โ€” then made into the one you wanted.

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    Whether you knit, crochet, weave, spin, or simply love working with fiber, you're part of a creative community that turns yarn into something meaningful. Our apparel celebrates the makers behind every stitch, skein, and handmade project.

  • Designed For Fiber Artists

    Every design begins with the stories, humor, traditions, and everyday moments shared by fiber artists. From clever inside jokes to beautiful illustrations, we create apparel that feels like it was made just for your craft.

  • Find Your People

    The best conversations often begin with a shared passion. Whether you're at a fiber festival, a local yarn shop, guild meeting, or stitching at your favorite cafรฉ, our shirts help you recognizeโ€”and connect withโ€”people who speak the same creative language.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 2479 reviews.

Customer photo review of Knitzilla T-shirt

Love this shirt! It's just so unexpected. I have gotten compliments from strangers I have washed several times and the image is still crisp and clear.

Knitzilla T-shirt

Customer photo review of Be Hooker T-shirt

Iโ€™ve ordered two more shirts since my last review! Love them! I get many compliments when I wear them.

Be Hooker T-shirt

Customer photo review of Color Craftopus T-shirt

Absolutely love this "T". I've been knitting now for over 60 years and my logo for knitted wear that I make and sell is an Octopus so this t-shirt was a must have. T-shirt is my favorite fabric weight, not heavy like a standard T and not tissue weight. Right in between and oh so comfortable and soft. The image is bright and big and shows my love for knitting with as many hands as I can muster.

Color Craftopus T-shirt

Customer photo review of No Knitting Today T-shirt

Comfortable fit. Love the saying. Texture is soft. Color is true to what I ordered. People have noticed the sayings (I purchased 4 items) and laugh. Iโ€™ve shared the website name. It was a good pick me up when life was feeling a bit overwhelming. Would make a great gift for fiber friends.

No Knitting Today T-shirt

Customer photo review of Shipping Insurance

I love my sheep knitting a flag shirt. I got lots of compliments on it. I shared the link with a couple of folks who were interested.

Shipping Insurance

Customer photo review of Campfire Crochet Club Sweatshirt

This is my second purchase and Iโ€™m over the moon for both, for so many reasons. The biggest, the designs are quirky and itโ€™s easy to find something that fits my style. The quality of both my T-shirt and sweatshirt are great and true to size. The last part is so important. Iโ€™ve used other T-shirt manufacturers with great designs but the fit has rarely been right for me. Iโ€™ll continue to shop Yarnmerch. Thank you!

Campfire Crochet Club Sweatshirt

Customer photo review of Hey, That's Mine! T-shirt

Hey that's mine is definitely a lived experience at my house. The shirt is so cute and comfy!

Hey, That's Mine! T-shirt

Customer photo review of Cat World T-shirt

Shirts are very comfy and the designs are awesome.

Cat World T-shirt

Customer photo review of Frog Again T-shirt

I couldnโ€™t ask for a better shirt to go yarn store shopping in. Especially since I was knitting a hat with a friend and we lost count of how many times we had to frog them! I love the quality and designs of YarnMerch shirts โ€” I may have to get one for every day of the week (or maybe month?!?)

Frog Again T-shirt

Customer photo review of Have You Any Wool? T-shirt

I bought these shirts for my friend and I to wear as we traveled around North Carolina on the NC Mountains-to-Sea Yarn Tour. They were PERFECT, as we definitely ended up with at least โ€œthree bags full!โ€ The quality of the shirts and designs is amazing, and I will continue to buy from this company.

Have You Any Wool? T-shirt

Customer photo review of Patriotic Knitting Sheep T-shirt

So glad I got this before Saturday the fourth ! Wore it to farmers market where I sell needlefelted items, handspun yarn, wool and whatever fresh veggies I have from the garden. Very soft and comfy and perfect for July 4th! And all year actually

Patriotic Knitting Sheep T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Kirstann! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear your Patriotic Knitting Sheep tee arrived in time for the 4th of July and that it's so soft, comfy, and perfect for celebrating! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿงถ We absolutely loved reading that you wore it to the farmers market while sharing your beautiful handspun yarn, wool, needlefelted creations, and fresh garden veggiesโ€”that sounds like such a wonderful day! Thank you for sharing your lovely photo and for making YarnMerch part of your July 4th and your fiber-filled adventures all year long. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of A Camper Knitting The Sun T-shirt

T-shirt is soft, fits perfectly and have gotten tons of compliments on it.

A Camper Knitting The Sun T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Catherine! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear your A Camper Knitting The Sun tee is soft, fits perfectly, and has earned you so many compliments! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ•๏ธ๐Ÿงถ Thank you for sharing your photoโ€”it looks fantastic, and we love that beautiful color! We hope it joins you on many more camping adventures and knitting days ahead. We truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Liberty In Bloom T-shirt

LOOOOOOOVE this shirt! Even made a pair of matching earrings!

Liberty In Bloom T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Louise! ๐Ÿ’› We're absolutely thrilled to hear how much you LOOOOOOOVE your Liberty In Bloom tee! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿงถ And those matching earrings are amazingโ€”what a creative touch! We love that you coordinated them with the design, and thank you so much for sharing the photo. It truly made us smile! We appreciate your support more than you know. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Knit America โ€“ 250th Anniversary Lady V-neck

Wore it on July 4th to go watch fireworks with my friends. Lots of compliments!

Knit America โ€“ 250th Anniversary Lady V-neck

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Holly! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear you wore your Knit America โ€“ 250th Anniversary V-neck to watch the July 4th fireworks and received so many compliments! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿงถ What a lovely photo of you and your friends celebrating together in your patriotic shirts! Thank you for sharing this special moment with us and for choosing YarnMerch for the occasion. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of America Wool T-shirt

The Knaughty Knitters love our newest tee shirts! They are such good quality and so soft!

America Wool T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Teresa! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear the Knaughty Knitters are loving their new tees and that you're enjoying the quality and softness! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ We absolutely love the group photoโ€”it looks like everyone is having a wonderful time together! Thank you for sharing such a special moment with us and for making YarnMerch part of your knitting community. We truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Knitting For Liberty T-shirt

I love this t-shirt! It arrived just in time for July 4th. It is soft and the graphic is sharp. I highly recommend.

Knitting For Liberty T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Lois! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear your Knitting For Liberty tee arrived just in time for the 4th of July and that you love how soft it is and how sharp the graphic looks! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿงถ Thank you for sharing your photoโ€”you look ready to celebrate in style! We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so grateful for your support. We hope you enjoy wearing your tee for many holidays to come! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of America Wool T-shirt

The Knaughty Knitters Love your tee shirts! They are good quality and very , plus you have the cutest designs!

America Wool T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Teresa! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear that the Knaughty Knitters love their tees and that youโ€™re enjoying the quality and cute designs! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ What a fantastic photo with the fireworks โ€” your group looks amazing celebrating together in YarnMerch shirts! Thank you for sharing such a special moment with us. We truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Knitting For Liberty T-shirt

Love my shirt! It's comfy and fits great. Was fun to wear over the holiday weekend.

Knitting For Liberty T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Karen! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear you love your Knitting For Liberty tee and that it's comfy, fits great, and was so much fun to wear over the holiday weekend! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿงถ Thank you for sharing your photoโ€”you look fantastic in it! We hope it brings you many more smiles every time you wear it. We truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Knitting For Liberty T-shirt

Great shirt for 4th of July!

Knitting For Liberty T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Sheila! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear your Knitting For Liberty tee was the perfect shirt for celebrating the 4th of July! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿงถ Thank you for sharing your photoโ€”you wear it so well! We hope it becomes one of your favorite tees for many Independence Day celebrations to come. We truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of The Founding Knitters America T-shirt

I love this Founding Knitters tee! Enjoyed wearing over the 4th of July and will continue sporting it for many years. Thank you, YarnMerch!

The Founding Knitters America T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Sonia! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear you loved your Founding Knitters tee and enjoyed wearing it over the 4th of July! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿงถ It truly means the world to us to know you'll be sporting it for many years to come. And thank you for sharing your lovely photoโ€”you wear it beautifully! We appreciate your support and are so grateful you're part of the YarnMerch family. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of If All You Did Was Knit Tote

Great for my on the go projects

If All You Did Was Knit Tote

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Laurie! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear your tote bag is perfect for your on-the-go knitting projects ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ We love seeing it already packed with your beautiful project and ready to go! Thank you for sharing your photo and for taking YarnMerch along on your knitting adventures. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Yarnmerch Signature Premium Tote Bag

Already have my bag in action. We went to a Peg loom class this weekend at my favorite yarn shop and it held all my supplies. I also wore one of my new shirts โ€œoff to buy yarn and cause chaosโ€โ€ everyone loved it!

Yarnmerch Signature Premium Tote Bag

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Cindy! ๐Ÿ’› We're so happy to hear your tote bag is already getting so much love and held all your supplies perfectly at your Peg loom class ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ And we absolutely love that you paired it with the "Off to Buy Yarn and Cause Chaos" shirtโ€”what a fun combo! It makes us smile knowing everyone loved it. Thank you for sharing your photo and for taking YarnMerch along on your fiber adventures! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of America Patchment T-shirt

Absolutely love this shirt. So soft, beautiful colors and who doesn't like George Washington?

America Patchment T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Lisa! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear you love the shirt, the softness, and the beautiful colors ๐Ÿ˜Š And we have to agree โ€” who doesnโ€™t like George Washington? Thank you for sharing the photo and for your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Today With Knit T-shirt

I ordered the shirt to go along with my retirement. The color and pattern are lovely, and the shirt is so soft. It also matches the lavender I planted in my garden.

Today With Knit T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Michelle! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear the color, pattern, and softness were just what you hoped for ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ And how lovely that it matches the lavender in your garden โ€” such a sweet detail! Thank you for sharing the photo and for your support. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Yarnmerch Signature Premium Tote Bag

This is a sturdy and cute bag. I took it on a recent road trip and it held up beautifully. And, Anastasia loves it too.

Yarnmerch Signature Premium Tote Bag

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Debbie! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear your tote bag is sturdy, cute, and held up beautifully on your road trip ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘œ๐Ÿงถ And we love that Anastasia approves too โ€” what a sweet photo! Thank you again for your support. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Sun America T-shirt

I have recently so many compliments when I wear this shirt. It is soft and so comfortable. Some tees are rough on my skin and I hesitate to order online but not Yarnmerch! I also have one of the sweatshirts, the โ€œgone knitting.โ€ I love it.

Sun America T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your amazing review, Patricia! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear your shirt is soft, comfortable, and bringing you so many compliments ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ It means a lot to know you trust YarnMerch when ordering online โ€” and weโ€™re thrilled you love your โ€œGone Knittingโ€ sweatshirt too! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Shipping Insurance

Absolutely love my new shirt! It washed beautifully and came out nice and soft. I'm already trying to decide on my next shirt! Highly recommend!

Shipping Insurance

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your amazing review, Suzanne! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear you love your new shirt and that it washed beautifully while staying nice and soft ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿงถ It means so much that youโ€™d recommend us โ€” and we hope you find the perfect next shirt too! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Knitwit T-shirt

I have several different tee shirts from YarnMerch. They are all my favorites! The quality is excellent and also the customer service! I love that there are new styles regularly. Thanks so much for being a great company.

Knitwit T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your amazing review, Delynne! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re thrilled to hear you have several YarnMerch tees and that theyโ€™re all your favorites ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ Your kind words about our quality, customer service, and new styles truly mean the world to us. Thank you for being such a wonderful supporter! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of May The Yarn Be With You T-shirt

I absolutely love the fit and the feel of my shirt!

May The Yarn Be With You T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Kristin! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear you love the fit and feel of your shirt ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ And thank you for sharing the photo too โ€” the design looks great on you! We truly appreciate your support. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Shipping Insurance

It is so soft and comfortable. I love the t-shirt and will absolutely order more in the future!

Shipping Insurance

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Pocket! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear your shirt is soft, comfortable, and that you love it ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ It means so much to know youโ€™d order from us again. Thank you for sharing the photo too โ€” we truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Books & Yarn Lover T-shirt

As described. Fabric is soft. Friend says itโ€™s very me!

Books & Yarn Lover T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Stephanie! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear the shirt is as described, soft, and feels so perfectly โ€œyouโ€ ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿงถ Thank you for sharing the lovely photo too โ€” we truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Vintage Knitting Cat T-shirt

Nice and soft and fits better than I expected.

Vintage Knitting Cat T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Sue! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear your Vintage Knitting Cat shirt is nice, soft, and fits even better than expected ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿงถ Thank you for sharing the photo too โ€” we truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Vintage Knitting Cat T-shirt

I LOVE this shirt! My knitting buddies are envious so Iโ€™m happily giving them your information. Next shirt: One Skein To Rule Them All.๐Ÿ˜Š

Vintage Knitting Cat T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your amazing review, Jana! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re thrilled to hear you love your Vintage Knitting Cat shirt โ€” and we love that your knitting buddies are envious ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿงถ Thank you for sharing YarnMerch with them too. We hope you love your next shirt just as much! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Shipping Insurance

This reminds me of my puppy Homer who died a few years ago. He loved to grab one of my balls of yarn, stand close as though challenging me, then take off running with it. The shirt is soft, comfortable and fits well. I enjoy wearing it.

Shipping Insurance

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your review, Susan! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re truly touched to hear this design reminds you of your sweet puppy, Homer ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿงถ It means a lot that our shirt could bring back such a special memory. Thank you for sharing this with us and for your support. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer video review of Cat and Yarn T-shirt

Shirt looks cool, is great quality, and feels "amazing"!

Cat and Yarn T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jerald! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear the shirt looks cool, feels amazing, and that youโ€™re pleased with the quality ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿงถ Thank you for sharing the video too โ€” we truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Vintage Knitting Cat T-shirt

I love the Vintage Cat Knitter Tee Shirt, but even better is the customer service from Yarn Merch. This company knows how to treat customers, and I highly recommend them!

Vintage Knitting Cat T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your amazing review, Susan! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear you love your Vintage Cat Knitter Tee โ€” and your kind words about our customer service truly mean the world to us ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿงถ Thank you for recommending YarnMerch and for sharing such a lovely photo. We truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Knitting Because murder is wrong Long Sleeve T-shirt

Excellent product, although I have not washed it yet.

Knitting Because murder is wrong Long Sleeve T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Nadezhda! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear you think itโ€™s an excellent product ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ We hope you continue to love it after washing too โ€” and thank you for sharing the photo, the design looks great! Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Yarn Sunflower T-shirt

I wore my new tshirt for my 78th birthday party. It was a big hit. I love the quality of your shirts. I have 3 now.

Yarn Sunflower T-shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Lynda! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re absolutely delighted to hear your shirt was such a big hit at your 78th birthday party ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒป And wow โ€” three shirts already! That truly means the world to us. Your photo is lovely too, and you look fantastic! Thank you so much for your continued support. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

Customer photo review of Shipping Insurance

Love my Shirt

Shipping Insurance

Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your lovely review, Betty! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re so happy to hear you love your shirt ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงถ And thank you for sharing the photo too โ€” it looks fantastic! We truly appreciate your support. Warm regards, YarnMerch ๐Ÿ’›

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How long will it take for my T-shirt to arrive?

Typically, it takes 3-7 business days to get your order packed and shipped. Then, it's off on its adventure to you! Shipping times vary depending on your location.

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For our international customers, we have partnered with printers around the globe to ensure your order reaches you as quickly as possible.

What size should I get?

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