07/01/2026
July Newsletter, 2026
The Yarn Bank will be open on Saturday, July 4th from 10 am to 2 pm!
The Great Northern Yarn Haul 2026 is returning for the month of July. There are 26 stores in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine participating. Start at The Yarn Bank to get a passport and the 11th Annual GNYH bag, available with purchases of $20.00 or you can purchase the bag for $10.00. And, choose a small gift with each purchase over $30.
Lykke Swifts are now available at the store. We continue to have your favorite yarn and accessories as well as new colors.
Discover St J Final Friday on June 26th was a great success. We offered pom-pom making, button spinners, and crocheted bracelets. (To the young man who asked for a blue bracelet, it is at the store for you.) Dale Crocker gave spinning demonstrations that were fun to watch.
We look forward to the next Discover St J Final Fridays on July 31st and August 28th. Raffles to support the St Johnsbury Food Banks We have a winner for the first Raffle drawn on June 26th! The winner for the Last Friday of the Month Raffle for July was Michelle # 6450651. Raffles will continue to be held on the Final Friday in July, and August. The Yarn Bank will sell tickets to win your choice of one of our R-marked store samples. It may be a hat, cowl, shawl, or sweater! Tickets are 6 for $5 or 1 for $1 (cash only, please) or you can give a donation to the Food Bank of your choice. We will be giving the funds from the raffle to the following food banks here in St Johnsbury – Kingdom Kitchen at North Church, Mustard Soup Kitchen on Eastern Avenue, and NECKA. Stop in and check out the samples that will be available during the Raffle.
New Spinning Class We’re excited to offer a second Drop Spindle class with Dale Crocker. Sign up for the August 8th Drop spindle class – there are still openings. The class will be held from 4pm to 6pm. There are drop spindles and fiber available for purchase. The class fee is $35.00.
Classes ($20) Call (802-748-2265) to sign up for the class or email ([email protected]) to let us know the class and date that you would like to attend. Any suggestions for classes are gladly welcome, please let us know.
Knit and Crochet with a Teacher* Class Hours: 4-6 PM
Dates: Tuesdays: Jul 7 and Aug 4
Saturday: July 13, 27, Aug 1, 22
*Student’s choice–whatever knitters and crocheters need–whether brand new or advanced. Learn how to knit or crochet! Bring a project that has you stuck, learn a new technique (including those we teach in topic classes), or work on modifying a pattern for a different yarn or gauge. You’ll find an encouraging environment and a nice time hanging out with fellow crafters.
Sayings for Knitters and Crocheters
“Just one more row!” – The knitter’s (and crocheter’s!) ultimate (and famously false) promise before going to bed.
If I count it just one more time, maybe the number will be right!
Move over reality. This is a job for yarn!
Terms
Knitflix / Knitflixing – the act of binge-watching TV shows while knitting, usually with a 90% chance of making a mistake.
Castonitis – the uncontrollable urge to cast on a new project, even though you already have six on the needles.
The Yarn Bank 375 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury 802-748-2265 Final Fridays! June 26, July 31 & August 28 5pm – 8pm, Street Fair & Gallery Stroll We’ve got fun activities planned for this summer’s Final Fridays and we’ll be open until 7:00 or later! Come join Louise for kid-friendly activiti...
