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The North Texas Yarn Crawl is an event designed for the fiber community of North Texas to celebrate all things yarn, fiber, and knitting in safe, socially distanced environments. 

The free crawl will take place from September 11 to 20, 2020 and folks can find a map of all 12 participating shops and their locations on the North Texas Yarn Crawl’s website. The hours for the crawl will be from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturdays, and from 12 pm to 5 pm on Sundays. Certain shops may have abbreviated or additional hours.

North Texas Yarn Crawl map available for download.

Here’s how it works:

• Visit the shops participating in the crawl by using the Yarn Crawl Map
• Grab a free Travel Guide and Passport at the first shop you visit
• Get your Passport stamped at each location you visit
• Purchase a special 2020 Yarn Crawl canvas shopping bag and collect buttons at each shop
• Enjoy shopping and special events at each shop
• Turn in your passport at the last shop you visit or mail it in to be eligible for prizes

2020 North Texas Yarn Crawl bag available for purchase at participating shops.

Each shop has different special events and may offer discounts. Check the North Texas Yarn Crawl’s event page to keep up-to-date on exclusive shop events.

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This is wonderful! #Repost @thecottonmillyarns with @get_repost ・・・ One of my customers created this beautiful afghan to help her granddaughter learn sign language and the alphabet. I love my Yarn friends!

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Some shops are offering appointment-only shopping and/or offering virtual and online events. Check each shop’s website for more information on their policies, guidelines, and special events. The North Texas Yarn Crawl canvas shopping bag can be pre-ordered by contacting any of the fiber shops. The full list of all 12 shops is available online.

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#Repost @west7thwool with @get_repost ・・・ Dawn just finished blocking her “Love Note” by Tin Can Knits in Madelinetosh Euro Sock and Impression in Havana. She even put together more yarn combos for you! Yarn pictured is: Madelinetosh Euro Sock and Impression in Wino Forever Madelinetosh Merino Light + Glitter in California and Impression in Grapefruit . . . . #localyarnshop #localyarnstore #kniteveryday #makersmovement #yarnlove #knitstagram #knitlife #handknit #west7thwool #fortworthknits #dfwknitters #yarnlove #yarnaddict #knittinglove #handmadewardrobe #handmade #knitallthethings #knittersofinstagram

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Connect with the North Texas Yarn Crawl on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. Check their website for updates and extra information.

Got a tip? Email Jessica Cross at jcross@kera.org. You can follow her on Instagram @jessica.cross.

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