We're Already Falling!
It Might Feel Like Summer, But....
We're Already Falling in Love with Fall Yarns!
Have you ever wondered how and when we decide what to order for Yarnivore? For new yarns, we make buying decisions when we meet with sales representatives (reps), usually twice a year. Each meeting takes several hours so reps can tell us about all the new yarns, including the yarns’ fiber content, country of origin, manufacturing details and pattern support.
In some cases, the yarn may not be a good fit for us or we might already have a competing brand in that category. In other cases, we’re smitten kittens with a new yarn because of its texture, colors and price. These are the easy decisions! If we love the yarn, then we get to pick colors. To make sure we have a wide variety of colors, we consider our existing yarns and colors and also think about color profiles (e.g., neutrals, brights, pastels).
Fall is the big season for new yarns, and we meet with reps from May to July about fall yarns so that we can start receiving them by August. This means that we’ve now finished our rep meetings and you’ll be seeing a LOT of new yarns and tools in the next month or two, including Berroco Bestie and Millstone Tweed (click on the link to go to the product pages and see all of the gorgeous colors!). Bestie is a super bulky (#6) Wool, Polyamide, Viscose blend in two-tone colorways. Millstone Tweed is worsted-to-bulky (#4-5) weight yarn made from Wool, Viscose and Polyamide. It has a velvety softness and comes in a variety of colors. These are just two of the new yarns, stay tuned as we announce more!
Upcoming Classes
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Space is limited & sign-ups close a week before class begins, so sign up now! Class fees due at time of registration. You can find all available classes on our Calendar.

Come knit with Wendy! This is for knitters of any skill level with any kind of project! Learn with others in a friendly, supportive environment! Each class is one 2-hour session.

Learn the basics, including about yarn & knitting needle sizes, how to cast on, knit, purl, & bind off. When you've mastered these stitches, you'll be ready to start your first project. Class is two 2-hour sessions.

Come pick Moses' brain in this workshop-style class. Get some helpful tips to make your hook happy and your project beautiful! Each class is one 2-hour session.
Saturday, July 27, 1 pm - 4 seats available

In addition to making room for new fall yarns, we’re also restocking cooler weather yarns, like Louisa Harding Amitola Brush, a blend of Mohair, Cotton, and Wool. Although listed as a sport (#2) weight, you’ll want to work it up on bigger needles or hook to give its halo plenty of room to bloom, so we think of it as a DK (#3).
328 yards in 100g ball. Hand wash, lay flat to dry. Made in Italy.
11-7 Wednesday-Friday
11-5 Saturday & 12-5 Sunday
Oh So Chic Cast-On Party, Wednesday July 17, 1-3p. Strengthen your mosaic knitting skills while making this gorgeous cowl by Alina Appasova! Cast-on parties are informal social gatherings; no registration or fee is needed; just bring your yarn and pattern.
Save the Date! The Best Little Yarn Crawl in Texas (aka Hill Country Yarn Crawl) will be October 11-20, 2024. More info to follow!
Private Lessons
Learn 1x1 or in small groups with your choice of project or technique! One-on-one (one student, one teacher) Personal lessons are $25/hour & group private lessons are $15/person per hour. Visit us in-store or call 210-979-8255 to schedule.
If it seems like you can never find a tapestry needle or other small tool, we have an idea! Some tools can be attached via crochet chain or knitted i-cord, like shown in these pics. To do this, take some scrap yarn and either crochet or knit a cord. Attach your tool to one end of the cord and then connect the other end to an accessory bag or case.
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