Oct 14 - I Love Yarn Day

Whether you knit, crochet, craft or just adore fiber, October 14th is the day to affirm your passion for yarn.

Show it off, tag with it, carry it, gather with friends. Declare your LOVE! Get involved.

• Create an I Love Day Yarn badge
• Teach someone to knit or crochet
• Do something for charity
• Wear a knitted or crocheted item
• Give a gift of yarn
• Take your yarn to work day
• Host a yarn-a-bration party
• Knit, crochet and craft in public

Read more about it here [link]

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Yarnplay Newsletter - Free

Monthly YarnPlay newsletter features creative projects for the young and young at heart. Each issue features patterns with step-by-step instructions and photos to help you learn new skills from interesting knit & crochet techniques to craft techniques! [link]

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A to Z Crochet - Book Review

This has got to be one of my most favorite books. Why? Because you don't just read it cover to cover and walk away from it. It is useful, it is a resource, and I find myself referring to it time and time again. You see, I am a crocheter, but I don't crochet constantly so I forget stitches. A to Z Crochet is a great tool to remind me how to do a certain stitch. The pictures are helpful and show progressive steps. If there is more than one way to do something, you can bet it is explained.  This book is offered in both a softcover (which I have) and a hard cover from Martingale & Company. [link] Not surprising, this is one of their best sellers!

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Lion Brand on the Road - Fiber/Craft Events

From Lion Brand on the Road: Visit Us at an Upcoming Fiber/Craft Event!
   
We love meeting you -- our customers -- in person! That's why we attend fiber & craft shows around the country, so if you're in the area, we'd love for you to stop by our booth, enter a raffle or get some free patterns, say hello, and see our latest products!

Stitches South - Atlanta, GA - April 22 - 25

Maker Faire - San Mateo, CA - May 22 - 23 (Pictured left; join us for beginner knit & crochet lessons, as well as kids' crafts!)

Knit & Crochet Show - Manchester, NH - July 9 - 10 (Also join us for the CGOA's Professional Development Day on July 7!)

Stitches Midwest - Schaumburg, IL - August 19 - 22

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