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!
Burnside Skirt Sew-Along
April 27th from 10:00-4:00 pm
Join Heather Seevers for a Burnside Bibs Sew-Along! The Burnside Bibs are versatile and stylish dungarees by Sew House Seven. Whether you dress them up or down, this intermediate level pattern is sure to become a staple in your wardrobe! This event will last all day. Stop in when you can to join the fun!
This event is the price of one spool of thread, which will be provided to you at the shop. Burnside Bibs patterns can be purchased at Northwest Yarns & Mercantile. Please purchase your pattern prior to the event and arrive with your pattern pieces pre-cut. If you need help in this department, you can do your cutting at the shop. We have 2 sewing machines available for use, but you are encouraged to bring your own. If you would like to borrow one of ours, please inquire at info@nwyarns.com
Do you sew better at home but still want to be part of the fun? You can sew along at home and post your results on Instagram with #nwyarnsburnsidesewalong.
Join us on April 27th between 10:00 and 4:00 pm. For more information and to purchase your ticket, please visit this page.
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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