Yarn Over Café

10/06/2026

Upcoming workshop at The Crafty Raccoon!! See post on how to register. Perfect workshop for those who have gone through my class Yarn Over Basics Crochet for Beginners Level 2 and wants some practice with the half double crochet stitch (:

📣 WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Our first workshop is going to be perfect for autumn, and can be used to decorate year round. Join Yarn Over Café on October 17, from 4-6 at the Crafty Raccoon and crochet a scrap filled pumpkin.
If you’re new to crochet, don’t worry — it’s small and simple enough for beginners! If you’re a pro, why not make a few and turn it into the perfect pumpkin garland! 🍂🍁

Space is limited, email us at [email protected] to register.

10/05/2026

Hi everyone. I wanted to make this post to share that I am slowing down the number of classes I will host each month starting October 2026. I really want to offer more classes and move closer to opening my store, but I am running the risk of burning myself out. The plan is to offer one or two level 1 classes, possibly on the same day, and one level 2 class per month. I will still host a WIP Together every month and will be open for private/individual or group classes upon request.

A little bit about myself; I work an 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday job during the week. I love to go to hot yoga, go on walks, and play pickleball. I enjoy reading books, playing board and video games, making sourdough bread, and crafting in my spare time. I am also very close with my family and we often spend time together. With how busy my schedule has been lately, I haven't had time to do many of the things that I love. I need to make sure I don't lose myself while I am growing this business.

Yarn Over Café was an idea I had back in 2023; a café where you can learn how to crochet and knit, a place to buy yarn and yarn tools, enjoy a cup of coffee, and provide a relaxing place to connect with the crafting community. It is exactly the kind of place I want to go to. In 2023, I had big ideas, but I wasn't able to confidently say "this business is wanted and will thrive", so I got scared and let the idea go. 3 years later, I decided that I would ask the community. I wanted to start slow with crochet lessons and community events, and I have received a lot of positive feedback. I am loving the connections I am making and I am so grateful for the support that I am receiving as I slowly make my dream a reality.

I have created a 5 minute survey with Google Forms that is intended to gather market research on the public’s interest in Yarn Over Café. Follow the link below to help me build a strong business case and bring this idea to life. https://forms.gle/bSJb7sgfQnNbJAso7

09/29/2026

I wanted to share my thanks to River View Orchard for having Yarn Over Café as a vendor at their Annual Fall Fair Market! I also wanted to give a HUGE thank you to all of the local crafters that participated in this market with me, letting me showcase their wonderful art. I am very grateful and honored to have had the opportunity to provide a selling space to support local art. Another thank you goes out to my sister, Sabrina Valea Kar, for not only being one of the crafters but for her help during the market as well. The support I received was amazing and I am looking forward to being part of another market soon.

09/27/2026

October Schedule 📣

09/20/2026

Yarn Over Café is set up at River View Orchard Fall Fair Market today until 5pm! Come check the art of local artists.

09/17/2026

Yarn Over Café will be at the River View Orchard Fall Fair market Sunday, September 20th, showcasing the works of local artists!! Come by and check out a variety of amazing handmade items from 10am to 5pm. Thank you to all of the crafters that have provided items for this market. I hope to see you there (:

09/15/2026

A big thank you to Lisa Day-Jones and committee for inviting Yarn Over Café to the Maugerville Family Day this past Saturday to provide a craft table for the kids. There are no pictures to share because we were having too much fun!! The day was amazing and the community even better. I would also like to give thanks to my lovely sister Kasey Ellen for all of her help :)

09/01/2026

If you are interested in having your fiber art items sold at the River View Orchard Market September 20th, please reach out to me. I want to offer crafters a place for their artwork to be showcased and help provide an opportunity for selling their items.

How it works:

- Rent table space for $5 per 8" × 12" spot and $5 hanging options

- Keep 100% of your sales

- Set your own prices

- Items must be tagged with “Made by Crafter’s Name, purchased at Yarn Over Café” (tags can be provided by the crafter, or available for $2 each). Tags may include social media info

- Unsold items go back to you

- Items can include clothing, dish cloths, toys, accessories, decorations, or any other yarn/thread items that fit in the rented space(s)

- All items will be inspected for condition before approval for sale

- A simple contract will be signed beforehand to capture all of the above

- Items must be submitted by September 18th

If you are interested, have any questions, or have any feedback on this offer, please reach out to me through Facebook or email me at [email protected].