What's New

Update: May 15th
Tomorrow's movie knit along will be to Message in a Bottle.  Join us at 10:30am for a good time!

Update: May 16th
July classes have been posted to the calendar.

Update: May 8th
Yarn Dance will be closed from Sunday, May 26th through Friday, May 31st for remodeling.  This remodel will afford us some additional space and a new layout.  Please check the calendar to see how this impacts classess & knit/crochet alongs.  We are very excited to bring you a whole new store & we think you will be very pleased with the changes! 

June classes are posted.

May Project & A Movie - There will not be a specific project required this month, however, a minimum $10.00 purchase on movie day is required.  We will be watching Message in a Bottle.

Update: April 15th
We now carry Moonshine by Juniper Moon Farm!  One hank is 197 yards for a $15.00 value.  It is 40% Wool, 40% Alpaca, & 20% Silk.  Check out the pattern book that is full of terrific patterns to accompany the Moonshine yarn.

Mona Lisa Smile & a Project on April 27th from 10:30am - 1:30pm!  Seats are limited to 10 participants.  Project kits will go on sale at 10:00am. Project kit purchase required.  You will have your choice of two projects.  The project kits will be assembled for purchase as is...no swapping out of patterns or yarns.  

The last 7 months have just flown by...it's hard to believe that it's April and Spring is upon us.  It could be because it doesn't feel as though spring is upon us with all this snow falling!  Over the last 7 months we have made changes that benefit the business aspects of Yarn Dance while keeping our customers at the center of everything we do.  These changes support the future of Yarn Dance.  Folks have asked us, "Are there more changes coming?"  The answer is yes...as with anything else in life change can be good, it can be healthy...if you aren't changing, you aren't growing.  Here is what we can promise...as any change occurs we will weigh heavily the impact of that change on our customers before making a decision.  

As a final update today...this may feel like a change but it shouldn't :-)  Consider it more the reinforcement of copyright laws and pattern ettiquette.  From time to time we witness the exchange of patterns during knit/crochet alongs.  You can liken this to pirating music or movies.  Google 'pirating movies' and you will see that there are stiff penalties which include prison time.  Clearly I am exaggerating here to make a point...the point is that swapping patterns or copying patterns for one another in a friendly environment seems harmless but it is in fact stealing.  The question arises...what if the patterns we are exchanging are free? That isn't okay either...many times free pattern offerings are intended to drive us to a site essentially for purposes of advertising. Going forward we have a zero tolerance policy around the exchange of patterns without purchase.  It is our responsibility to the profession to honor all of the players that work hard to bring us great ideas and to make a living doing it. 

Update: March 25th
What a great menu of classes!!!!  May classes have been posted...visit the 'calendar' page to learn more about what is being offered so that you don't miss out!

This Thursday, March 28th is the deadline to register for the upcoming MKAL.  Check out the 'Mystery Knit Along' page for registration details.

Update: March 20th
Registration for the March MKAL closes on March 27th...you have one week from today to complete the registrations steps outlined on the MKAL page.  Don't miss the opportunity to be included in the fun!

March/April Yarn of the Month - 20% Off

Belle Organic DK 

Update: March 19th
April classes & events have been posted.  Visit the 'Calendar' page to learn more.

Update: March 10th
The Marck MKAL details are posted on the mystery knit along page...please follow the registration directions as outlined. 

This week Fantasy Naturale by Plymouth & Weekend DK by Berroco arrived in some beautiful solid colorways!  Stop in and check them out

Update: March 9th
Join us on March 16th for the movie Leap Year...no purchase necessary this time...call it luck!  Bring whatever is on your needles!

Update: February 24th
March Classes - sign up today!  Visit the Calendar page to learn more!

Some class highlights include; Ravelry 101, Crocheted Pillow Cover, & Spa Set!

Update: February 21st
Dream in Color is in the Building!
With the exception of a few items on back order our Dream in Color line has arrived.  It is being met with a positive response.  We have received feedback about the beautiful colorways.  The Dream in Color patterns are terrific too! 

Yarn Dance presently carries the following Dream in Color:
Smooshy with Cashmere - luscious blend of luxury fibers, Smooshy with Cashmere is opulence in a skein. The smooth, plied base, combined with our unique dyeing process, gives Smooshy with Cashmere its deep and lushly-shaded tones. And, 20% cash­mere makes this yarn divinely next-to-skin soft, while 10% nylon lends a durability that means Smooshy with Cashmere is equally at home in socks and open, airy lacework.

70% superwash merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon
4 oz. & 400 yds.
7.5 – 9 sts. inch
U.S. 0 to 2 needles

Classy - 100% superwash merino base and just the right amount of twist, Classy is the quintessential worsted-weight yarn. The fiber content, combined with our unique dyeing process, gives Classy its deep and lushly-shaded tones, while the plied texture lends crisp stitch definition to everything from lace to cables.

100% superwash merino wool
4 oz. & 250 yds
4 – 4.5 sts per inch
U.S. 7 to 8 needles

Wisp - silk and merino make this lace-weight yarn simply sublime to work with and decadently divine to wear. The fiber content, combined with our unique dyeing process, gives Wisp its deep and lushly-shaded tones. Wisp’s silk imparts a subtle sheen while its merino lends just a hint of halo, bringing finished garments — from intricate lacework to basic stockinette — a gossa­mer-like texture and an elegant drape.

50% silk, 50% merino wool
2 oz. & 550 yds.
Gauge & needle: various

Update: February 8th
Diversity sock yarn arrived yesterday!

A cool new yarn with just a bit of stretch so your project can maintain its shape and integrity. Try in socks or the hitchhiker scarf. Easy care, machine wash, gentle cycle and tumble dry.

Contents: 93% Acrylic, 7% Polyester
Gauge: 8 sts = 1”/US 2 needle
Yardage: 420 yards
Weight: Sock
Colorways in stock: pink, blue, & red

Interweave Knits Spring 2013 also arrived yesterday!

Bargain bin anyone?  The following novelty scarf yarns were added to the bargain bin at 25% off yesterday:

• Ric Rac
• Glee
• Lacey
• Argentina Color
• Frilly
• Moda

Price as marked includes the 25% discount.

Update: February 5th
March classes have been posted!  Click 'Calendar' to view the calendar which includes, classes, open knitting, MKAL, etc.  We would love to see you at an upcoming event!

What's new...you ask?  We just received a variety of colorways in the Zauberball Crazy sock yarn.  You must check out the new Filisilk...it is beautiful!  Finally, a new line of bags by Della Q.  This line of bags includes everything from project bags to interchangeable needle cases and crochet rolls. 

Update: February 1st
Stephanie will be the newest addition to our Yarn Dance team!  She will officially start on February 25th, however, you will see her at the shop sporadically between now & then.  This is an exciting time for Stephanie...starting a new job is one thing, but welcoming her first baby into the family is another.  Stephanie will be having the baby in early February hence the late February early March start date.  What are we going to do in the meantime?  Work it out...  Stephanie is a great fit for the shop so we are going wait for her to join us.

Yarn of the Month - 20% OFF

February's Yarn of the Month is Cascade Venezia Sport
Weight: Sport Weight/5 ply (12wpi)
Yardage: 307 yards
Gauge: 24 sts = 4 inches
Needle Size: US 4
Fibers: 70% Merino, 30% Silk - texture plied

Printing/Copying - We are happy to make copies of free shop sample patterns & patterns you purchase at the shop via Ravelry Pro.  We will be charging printing/copying fees of .10 cents for black/white & .20 for color.  To avoid these fees you can print free internet patterns on your personal printer or if you have purchased a Ravelry pattern at the shop we can e-mail you the pattern and put it into your Ravelry library.

Update: January 26th
Love is in the air!  February 2nd & February 16th from 10:30am - 1:00pm we will combine yarn and good love story! 

Purchase one Valentine Project Package to KAL to the following movies:
February 2nd - PS I Love You
February 16th - The Proposal

Packages are on display at the shop beginning January 27th...purchase yours while supplies last!

Update: January 21st
SALE ITEMS - Today we added the following yarns to the bargain bin at a 25% discount; Rowan Cocoon, Sirdar Indie, Noro Iro, & Berroco Link.  We still have a variety of needles discounted up to 40% off.

Dream in Color is coming soon...the order has been placed!  This is my personal all time favorite yarn...that is why I am so excited to be bringing it to the shop to share with all of you!  If you are interested in checking out the line feel free to visit Dream in Color.  I have been asked why this is my favorite...it is soft, glides through your fingers, vibrant color ways, and one hank goes a long way!  For our lace and sock knitters...you are about to be delighted :-)