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June 5th at WOW Hall in Eugene, 5:30pm-8:00 pm. Support local arts by showing up & crafting at this summer’s FREE #Instaballet performances. Yarnies541 will be making blanket squares for a donation blanket for an #instaballet raffle at the end of summer.
see #instaballet for full summer schedule
Blanket details: make any knit or crochet blanket square, 7”x7”.
Please use a superwash wool or washable wool blend: Malabrigo Rios, Cascade 220 superwash, Berroco vintage, Universal deluxe worsted, or similar. Drop completed squares to COZY by August 14th. The blanket will be seamed and appear at #instaballet’s fundraiser on August 22nd. Taylor from Needle Fox Arts (and Yarnies541 VP) will donate an additional $2 per square to #Instaballet.
Stringfield Yarn Collective Stitch & Pitch with the Ems!
Pride Night: Tuesday, June 9th
Ticket proceeds support Queer Eugene’s programs providing resources, education, and community in our area.
Click HERE to purchase tickets and Yarnies541 stadium bags!
Promoting community engagement through fiber art hand craft.
Established Fall 2023, Yarnies541 is an open and inclusive group of fiber art enthusiasts seeking to cultivate a strong craft community and promote the advancement of fiber art hand crafts in the Eugene-Springfield and greater Lane County areas. Yarnies541 strives to support local efforts toward equity and community care.
Please support our local yarn stores! Yarnies541 paid-tier members receive 10% off most purchases from our proud club supporters and community collaborators:
Stringfield Yarn Collective located at 175 S. 5th in Springfield is the current physical home of Yarnies541.
Located at 285 E. 5th Ave in Eugene, Cozy is where it all started for Yarnies541!
Ebb & Flow Boutique located at 946 Willamette St. in Eugene is owned by Yarnies541 member Dana Jones and one of our favorite places to stop for sustainable gift giving. Yarnies541 paid-tier members receive 10% off purchase!
Meetings/Gatherings
Weekly winter meetups: Free and open to all community members.
Please check the calendar for most up to date locations as occasionally there are last minute changes: Yarnies541 calendar link
Tuesday Eugene meetups: 5:30-ish pm at Ninkasi Tasting Room Patio located at 272 Van Buren in EUGENE. Outside food welcome, please purchase beverages at venue.
Thursday Springfield meetups: 5:30-ish pm at Oakshire Commons located at 416 Main St. in SPRINGFIELD. Outside food welcome, please purchase beverages at venue. Yarnies get 10% off their tab during meetup hours! Big thank you to the generosity of Oakshire!
Other meetups and events may happen and are announced on our socials as well as posted on the club calendar click here for Yarnies541 club calendar
BUSINESS meetings: Second OR Third Sunday of the month, 5:30pm-7:30 pm. Please see the Yarnies541 calendar above. Held at the Stringfield Yarn Collective space located at 175 S. 5th Street in Springfield, Oregon (right next to Mezza Luna Pizza in Springfield. Free 2 hour street parking as well as free 2 hour parking in the empty bank lot across the street from the shop. *Do not park in alley behind the shop!). Social crafting while we settle into the meeting. NO BUSINESS MEETING HELD IN JUNE, JULY, AUGUST.
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May 10th Yarnies541 Digest
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