Bay Area Yarn Crawl 2026 | Dates & Participation

The 2026 Bay Area Yarn Crawl is happening right now! It officially kicked off on Friday, March 13, and runs through Sunday, March 22, 2026.

This year’s event features 24 participating shops across the Greater Bay Area, from San Francisco and Oakland down to Morgan Hill and Pacifica.

## Dates & Participation

• Dates: March 13 – March 22, 2026.

• Cost: The event is free to attend, though individual shops may host paid classes or workshops.

• Bingo & Prizes: You can collect stamps at each shop on a Bingo card.

  • Bingo: Collect a specific pattern of stamps for a chance to win “Bingo Baskets.”

  • Blackout: Visit all 24 shops to enter the drawing for the Grand Prize basket.

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## Participating Shops

The crawl covers a massive geographic area. Here are some of the key stops:

• San Francisco: Atelier Yarns, Firebird Yarns, ImagiKnit, Love Fest Fibers.

• East Bay: A Verb for Keeping Warm (Oakland), Avenue Yarns (Albany), Black Squirrel Yarns (Berkeley), Aranea Craft Studio (Hayward).

• North Bay: Atelier Marin (San Rafael), Dharma Trading Co. (San Rafael).

• South Bay / Peninsula: Fillory Yarn (San Jose), A Pop of Color Yarns (Morgan Hill), Uncommon Threads (Los Altos), Royal Bee Yarn (Pacifica).

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## Highlights & Special Events

• Exclusive Merch: Many shops are carrying limited-edition 2026 crawl merchandise, including Della Q “Oh Snap” bags featuring “Karl the Frog” and exclusive colorways like “Fog Dance” at Fillory Yarn.

• Designer Meetups: * A Verb for Keeping Warm: Hosting a book signing and social with Cecelia Campochiaro on Sunday, March 15.

  • Uncommon Threads: Offering classes with Amy Snell on knitwear repair and yarn/pattern pairing.

• Trunk Shows: Expect rotating trunk shows from indie dyers like Theodora’s Pearls, Miss Babs, and Snowy Plover throughout the 10-day window.

Pro Tip: Many shops have extended hours during the crawl (e.g., Royal Bee Yarn is open 11 am – 7 pm most days), but Sunday hours are often shorter (closing at 3 pm or 6 pm). Check the official Bay Area Yarn Crawl website for a full map and specific shop hours.