About the CO-OP
Why a yarn co-op?
The previous yarn store (Warm Hearts) sadly closed. However, the need for fantastic yarn in the Los Alamos Community still remained! We started the co-op to provide wonderful yarn and knitting/crochet products. Also, to keep the yarn community CLOSE-KNIT!
Our Yarn
Universal Yarns, Cascade Yarns, and more! Email or call to inquire what specific yarns we have in stock!
Our Other Products
- Eucalan, a no-rinse wool wash is a great way to keep your knits fresh and clean.
- Knit Blockers and T-pins for a better blocking experience.
- Stitch Markers in a variety of shapes and colors.
- Needles and Crochet Hooks in all sizes.
- Yarn Bags to hold your many amazing projects.
- Consignment pieces from local stitches.
- AND MORE!
Our Classes
The following are the classes we have scheduled.
We update the list of classes often, so make sure to check in either on our website or Facebook for what classes we are offering!
To sign up for a class, call the store during business hours, send an email, reach out via Facebook message, or come on by. Remember that CKYC subscribers get a 20% discount on all class fees.
Class Policy: Any class that doesn't have at least one confirmed attendee forty-eight hours in advance will be canceled.
Last updated: 06/03/2019
Beginner and Introductory Classes
Note: at this time, we are scheduling Beginning Knitting and Beginning Crochet by appointment only. (With one exception on July 1, see below.) Both classes cost $40, materials included, and take approximately 3 hours. Please contact the store to book a session!
Introduction to Lace Knitting
Date: June 23 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Description: Do you find lace intimidating? This is the class for you! The easy pattern (included) makes a “feather and fan” scarf that is 6 to 8 inches wide and a couple of yards long. If you can count to 17, you can make this! We will discuss various tips and tricks that make knitting lace easier: pointy needles, lifelines, stitch markers. We’ll also discuss the magic of blocking. This two-hour, single session class is $40 or FREE with purchase of materials.
Beginning Knitting
Date: July 1 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description: $40, materials included.
Other Fun Classes:
Semele Lace Shawl
Date: June 7th (Friday)
Time: 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Description: Knit your own summer cardigan! Like glitz and glam? Use Classic Shades Sequins Lite (pictured). Want something cooler in the warm weather? Use Sarasota. This simple pattern uses only four skeins of yarn and knits up quickly on large needles. Join instructor Doris for this single-session, two-hour class, which is FREE with purchase of materials.
Open Summer Cardigan
Date: June 15th (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: Knit your own summer cardigan! Like glitz and glam? Use Classic Shades Sequins Lite (pictured). Want something cooler in the warm weather? Use Sarasota. This simple pattern uses only four skeins of yarn and knits up quickly on large needles. Join instructor Doris for this single-session, two-hour class, which is FREE with purchase of materials.
Learn to Knit Socks
Date: June 24 (Monday)
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description: $60, materials included.
Learn to Knit Socks (three sessions)
Date: July 14, 21, 28 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Description: $60, materials included.