09/04/2026
Black Locust Farm: A big yarn shop in a small village.
"Yarn ju**ie" Cathy Kaltenbach has been knitting since age 9 and began spinning as a teenager. Black Locust Farm began in 2002 when Trooper, Cathy’s German Shepherd, asked for sheep for his birthday. First there was wool, then a spinning wheel, and then yarn -- a good reason to open a shop. The shop started small, in Cathy’s living room at Black Locust Farm, moved into a corner of a yoga studio, then moved into our space in the historic bank building on the square in Lodi.
Looking for yarn paradise? Find it here. Black Locust Farm offers a large inventory of fine yarns, materials, and tools catering to beginners and experienced makers alike. We are bi-stitchual and love both knitters and crocheters. Inspiration is in abundance here. Our feature wall changes with the seasons, with lots of samples on display.
We have a passion for independent dyers and carry yarn from 1918 Yarn Company, Ancient Arts, Destination Yarns, Emma’s Yarn, McMullin, Purl Talk, Sweet Georgia, Zeezee Textiles, and others. Ancient Arts, Destination Yarns, and Zeezee Textiles have all created beautiful, shop exclusive colors for us. You will find luxury and budget-friendly options and a diverse fiber selection. We also carry a large variety of tools and notions.
At Black Locust Farm, we are committed to support you on your journey as a maker. We are happy to provide advice and support for your project and answer your questions. Cathy loves to teach beginners through advanced stitchers. If you buy your products here, we will get you started on the basics for free.
Black Locust Farm is the gathering place for a warm and welcoming community of makers. Stop in and make with us, the table is always open.
Classes are offered regularly and focus on techniques and/or skill-building. Cathy also offers one-on-one spinning classes. Recent class offerings include mosaic knitting, stranded color work, the ladderback jacquard technique, a sweater class, and a sock class. Watch our blog and socials for news about classes.