Events
Come and Hang Out with Us!
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!
Hang Out with Crafty Folks - Pop by our Crafting Circles!
Weave Your Own Blanket On Our Floor Loom
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!
Sign me up - I want to weave a blanket!
Trunk Show with PolyStitchery
May 15th and 16th
A lifelong artist and passionate advocate for neurodivergent kids in her day job, Kate brings creativity and care to every polymer clay stitch marker she makes. Using the millefiori cane technique, she creates intricate, one-of-a-kind designs that are both beautiful and functional. PolyStitchery began when Kate realized she’d lost all her stitch markers, and rediscovered her love of polymer clay in the process.
She’s bringing a vibrant selection of handmade markers, including some exclusive designs made just for the LYS Tour. Come meet the maker and treat yourself to something special!
Puget Sound LYS Tour
May 14th-18th
The Puget Sound LYS Tour is coming up in May! Join us here at Northwest Yarns & Mercantile from May 14th-18th for the grand event of the year. There are 25 member shops this year on a route that stretches up and down the Puget Sound region. This is a big one, so de-stash now to make room for your finds!
Each shop will offer visitors a completely new, free crochet pattern and a completely new, free knitting pattern; additionally, the yarns that the shops choose for their patterns will be offered at a discount for the duration of the Tour. We are particularly pleased with our own knitting and crochet patterns this year, but no peeking!
Visit the Puget Sound LYS Tour website to learn all about it, and make sure to sign up for the newsletter, too. See you there!
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