Events

 

Come and Hang Out with Us! 

One of the best things about Northwest Yarns is you!  We have a vibrant fiber arts community that loves to get together to share and socialize and since we can't be doing that in person at the moment, we are gathering online instead!

We have regularly scheduled circles where people bring their knitting, crocheting, spinning and other fiber arts projects. Bring your project and join us at the circles listed below!
  
Northwest Yarns Craft Circles

 

Hang Out with Crafty Folks - Pop by our Crafting Circles!

Knitters

Crafting circles at Northwest Yarns are back! If you are vaccinated and feeling like seeing folks again, we are having crafting circles every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 and every Thursday from 5:30-7:00.
                       

Weave Your Own Blanket On Our Floor Loom

weave your own blanket

 

Been craving your very own handwoven lap blanket? Our floor loom is warped up and ready for you!
We know that not everyone has the space for a full floor loom, and so we are making ours available to you. For just $150, plus the cost of the yarn you choose for your weft, you can sit in our shop and weave a beautiful lap blanket that is sure to be treasured for generations to come.
It works like this: You send us an email at info@nwyarns.com letting us know that you'd like to get on the blanket weaving schedule. Then we will contact you to get you on the schedule. Each person has 3 weeks to complete their blanket, which we figure is more than enough time - most folks will finish their blankets in about a week and a half.
Haven't woven before, but want to get in on this blanket-y action? We have you covered! For an additional fee of $35, Heather Seevers will teach you the basic weaving techniques you need to make the blanket.
Please note that you will need to work on your blanket during shop hours, and the warp will periodically change according to our whims. Each warping that we do is good for three blankets, and so any warp changes will happen after those blankets are woven. That said, we will absolutely consider any special requests, but be aware that it may take some time for your warp request to become a reality. Right now, we have it warped up in a lovely rainbow. Pair that with a solid-colored or color-changing weft, and you have some serious pretty going on.
This is a great opportunity, and we are so excited to offer it to you all. Hit us up and get on the schedule. We can't wait to see what you create!
      
 

Dye Mad Yarns Trunk Show
October 26th-31st 

White bird wearing sunglasses with teal ribbon wrapped around it reading, "Dye Mad Yarns"

Dye Mad Yarns combines a love of Ohio history, politics, quirks, and absurdism with a keen sense of color and dye yarns that highlight the fun and whimsy in our inspirational subject: Ohio and the Midwest. Whether its landmarks, food, politics, experiences, or cryptids, Dye Mad is a love letter to the midwest and its weirdness.
We are so excited to host this vendor on the Weekend of Halloween! Drop by then to satisfy all your spooky crafting needs. For a sneak peek of their weird wares, visit https://dyemadyarns.com/

Weird Sisters Wool Emporium Trunk Show
November 11th

The Weird Sisters take inspiration from pop culture and literature to create hand dyed yarns and unique gifts for the discerning fiber nerd. In addition to being mad scientists/potioneers in the dye studio (with an assortment of colorways numbering in the 300 range!) they also create art which finds its way onto everything from custom fabrics and enamel pins to notebooks and stickers.
Join us on November 9th for a Weird Sisters Trunk Show! To browse their online store, visit https://www.weirdsisterswool.com/

Hexagon Textiles Trunk Show
November 25th

Becka Viets of Hexagon Textile is a textile artist, natural dyer and broom maker. She is devoted to saving quality vintage textiles and transforming them with natural dye.
Join us on Saturday November 25 for a Trunk Show devoted to naturally dyed upcycled cotton and linen fabrics, plus lace, eyelet and more. She's here for one day only, so don't miss your chance to get in on these lovely fabrics!

Small Business Saturday
November 25th

Join us for Small Business Saturday on November 25th, for lots of fun and deals! Grab a toasty, warm coffee drink or hot cocoa and pastry from Shirlee Bird Cafe inside our store, and then shop around to take 15% off all yarn, fiber, fabric, and kits! This does not include items from the Hexagon Textiles Trunk Show.
Shopping online? No prob! We'll offer the same great deals on our website for you to take advantage of from your cozy nest in your own home. Don't forget to make yourself a cup of hot cocoa to sip while you browse!