Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council and Warm Up America!

NOT TO MISS Shows

Love to see the latest products, browse for fresh project ideas and meet other enthusiasts? Then you will not want to miss these upcoming shows!

Stitches MIdwest
August 8–11, 2013
Schaumburg, IL

Stitches East
November 7–10, 2013
Hartford, CT

Stitches West
February 21–24, 2013
Santa Clara, CA

Stitches South
April 10–14, 2014
Atlanta, GA

January 18–20, 2013
New York Marriott Marquis

Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2013
San Mateo Marriott
San Mateo, CA

SHOW Highlights

Snapshots from Stitches East in Hartford and the Craft and Hobby SuperShow in Anaheim.

Happily Hooked

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Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council's web site, the yarn industry’s one-stop resource.

People of all ages—more than 50 million—know how to knit, crochet and craft with yarn because its fun, relaxing and you can make great things. Whether you are a beginner or experienced knitter or crocheter, a designer or someone interested in learning more about the industry, you've come to the right place!

A NEW program from the Craft Yarn Council...

The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) is delighted to be working with Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores to re-launch knit and crochet classes in select stores throughout the chain this fall and winter. Read more