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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!

June 29-July 1, 2012
Manchester, NH

September 14-16, 2012
Reno, NV

Stitches MIdwest
August 9–12, 2012
Schaumburg, IL

Stitches East
October 11–14, 2012
Hartford, CT

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

October 26–28, 2012
Chicago, IL

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