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: 09/03/2019
Beginner and Introductory Classes
Finishing Tips and Tricks
Date: September 7 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description: Tired of lumpy seams and ill-fitting sleeves? Let expert instructor Doris teach you some tips and tricks for finishing your knitting with ease and aplomb! This two-hour, single-session class costs $20 and has no required materials; bring a project that needs some finishing work.
Beginning Knitting
Date: September 8 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description: $40, materials included.
Beginning Knitting
Date: September 13 (Friday)
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description: $40, materials included.
Beginning Knitting
Date: October 20 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description: $40, materials included.
Other Fun Classes:
Learn to Knit Socks (THREE sessions)
Date: September 8, 15, & 22 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Description: Learn to knit socks with expert instructor Joy! She will guide you in casting on, knitting in the round, working a heel flap, turn, and gusset, and grafting a toe. This six-hour class takes place over three sessions and costs $60 (materials are included).
SOKAPALOOZA (Free event)
Date: September 21 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Description: Sockapalooza II: Electric Boogaloo is HERE! Buy a skein of sock yarn, get it cranked into a sock tube! Even better, bring a skein of stash yarn and have that cranked as well with your purchase!
Snacks and merriment will abound all day!
Knit Mosaic Mitts
Date: October 12 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM- noon
Description: FREE with purchase of materials.
Learn to Knit Lace
Date: October 13 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Description: FREE with purchase of materials.