Trunk Shows
Spun Right Round Trunk Show
Shop: Close Knit
Location: In Store Only
Renee is a Rochester, NY dye artist that has been one of our favorites at Close Knit for many years! She is sending us a fabulous show and as always we expect her color combinations to be vibrant and fabulous!
Murray & Co. Wool Goods Trunk Show
Shop: Knotty Lamb
Location: In Store Only
Our dear friend Sarah of Murray & Co. Wool Goods with be with us for Sunday of the crawl.
Sarah will be bringing oodles of her fabulous hand dyed yarns and we can not wait to see the colors she comes up with! Be sure to come spend the last day of the crawl with us and stock up on Sarah’s beautiful yarns.
House of A La Mode Trunk Show
Shop: Knotty Lamb
Location: In Store Only
Our longtime friend Heather, of House of A La Mode is honoring us with her fabulous hand dyed yarns and new SWAG creations this year. Heather will be bringing her Linen base yarns and a number of SWAG items with special designs featuring this year's theme. Be sure to come see us Sunday and end the 2024 Crawl with a bang!
Heidi West Designs
Shop: Weird Sisters
Location: In Store Only with Select Items Online
Heidi West is bringing her amazing selection of meticulously handmade project bags, bucket bins, homegoods and a new bag design just for Weird Sisters.
Waifu Yarns Trunk Show
Shop: For Yarn’s Sake
Location: In Store Only
Local Indy dyer Leanna introduces us to her beautiful hand-dyed yarns. Waifu yarns are dyed in small batches inspired by videogame art and Kpop photography. Leanna will have both fingering and DK weight yarns in two different fiber available, as well as her custom stitch markers. Pop in and check out these not-to-be-missed, simply stunning yarns.
Superglō Fibers Trunk Show
Shop: Ritual Dyes
Location: In Store Only, Meet & Greet with Lindsay 11 am - 1 pm
Lindsay of Superglō Fibers is on the quest to create bright, bold, and neon fibers. And she did it: this is yarn that is truly for color lovers!! We’re so excited to have Lindsay in the shop with us – join us on Sunday to see all of the Superglō exclusive colors IRL.
Soothefolk Trunk Show
Shop: Ritual Dyes
Location: In Store Only
Alex will be sending us some pre-embroidered pieces of Ritual Dyes merchandise (think Knitter's Backpacks, Moon Pouches and more!). For this special theme, Alex will be customizing some exciting Flora & Fauna goods.
Crow & Crecent Yarn Trunk Show
Shop: Starlight Knitting Society
Location: In Store Only
Renee will be joining us from the Seattle area with her unique brand of hand-dyed yarn. Moody doesn't even begin to describe the luxuriously dark palette she makes. You'll just have to see for yourself!
Twisted Ambitions Trunk Show
Shop: Starlight Knitting Society
Location: In Store Only
We’re delighted to welcome Ross Taylor to yarn crawl this year! Save the date! We couldn't be more excited to welcome Ross all the way from Oklahoma for his first show at Starlight. Ross is a hand-dyer, social media personality and podcaster with a wicked eye for color. We simply cannot wait to see what he brings!
Sea Change Fibers
Shop: Weird Sisters
Location: In Store Only with Select Items Online
Our friend Sarah of Sea Change Fibers is visiting from Santa Cruz. They specialize in domestic, traceable fibers. We love her attention to detail and committment to sustainabilty. We're so thrilled to have Sarah back in Portland for the crawl!
Neighborhood Fiber Company Trunk Show
Shop: For Yarn’s Sake
Location: In Store Only
We are over the moon to be welcoming Karida Collins, owner and creative force behind Neighborhood Fiber Company. All the way from Philadelphia, she’s excited to spend the day meeting crawlers and sharing what makes her yarn so special. And she’s bringing several lovely bases you haven’t seen on our shelves (yet).
Lavender Lune Trunk Show
Shop: Starlight Knitting Society
Location: In Store Only
Sam, the dyer behind Lavender Lune, will be taking a break from raising her fiber sheep to share with us a gorgeous offering of her hand-dyed yarns.
Beautiful Syster Trunk Show
Shop: Starlight Knitting Society
Location: In Store Only
Heather will be joining us with our favorite knitting bags in all the styles and all the colors. We are excited to offer you so many to choose from!
Brochu Ceramics Trunk Show
Shop: Starlight Knitting Society
Location: In Store Only
Our other favorite ceramicist is back this year with another selection of her botanically inspired wares. Will you be adding to your collection too?
Teal Torch Knits
Shop: Weird Sisters
Location: In Store Only with Select Items Online
Welcome back Christina Aguilar of Teal Torch Knits to the shop! She'll be here with her super vibrant hand dyed colors, popular minisets and all the neon!
Shaggy Bear Farms Trunk Show
Shop: Northwest Wools
Location: In Store Only
Wendy Hanson of Shaggy Bear Farms runs a “farm to needle” business in Scio, Oregon, where she raises her animals and hand-dyes her yarn. She cares for more than 400 sheep, goats, rabbits and llamas, many of whom are rescue animals. Wendy always fills our classroom with an amazing variety of yarns – be sure to stop by and listen to Wendy’s tales of life on the farm!
Making Treasures Trunk Show
Shop: Ritual Dyes
Location: In Store Only
Sophie Liu is a designer and maker based in Seattle, WA. She creates thoughtfully crafted goods for makers, including the amazing Maker’s Notebook
Oshen Knits Trunk Show
Shop: Ritual Dyes
Location: In Store Only, Meet & Greet with Vanessa 10 am - 12 pm
In 2022, Vanessa and her husband, Dustin, wanted to create a space for them to be creative together, and so ōSHən Fibres and Howlin Bear Fibers were born. Vanessa draws inspiration from her deep love for the ocean and nature, while Dustin draws inspiration from his musical background. All of their hand-dyed yarn is created with intention in Astoria, Oregon.
Bad Dogs Studio Trunk Show
Shop: Ritual Dyes
Location: In Store Only, Meet & Greet with Dan & Rachel 12 - 2 pm
Bad Dog Studio is run by sister-brother duo Rachel and Dan. Originally from New Gloucester, Maine the two use a combination of traditional Shaker techniques and modern sensibilities in their beautiful, functional artwork. Rachel creates the ceramics and Dan the wooden wares. They are inspired by their very good very bad dogs.
San Juan Woolworks Trunk Show
Shop: Ritual Dyes
Location: In Store Only, Meet & Greet with Sarah 2 - 4 pm
San Juan Woolworks creates yarns that are about as local to the PNW as it can get! Every label names the folks who care for the sheep, gently and skilfully shear them, and spin the raw fleece into yarn. Be sure to look out for heir botanically dyes skeins – each one is so unique!
Plied Yarn Trunk Show
Shop: Weird Sisters
Location: In Store Only with Select Items Online
Knitwear designer, teacher and owner of Plied Yarns, Ann Weaver, is returning with their incredible hand dyed, marled woolen spun yarns including a new treat. Plied Yarns are full of character and perfect for playing with color. Made at the historic Harrisville Designs mill in New Hampshire.
Fuzzy Peach Fibers Trunk Show
Shop: Close Knit
Location: In Store Only
Inga Ruddell of Fuzzy Peach Fibers is one our new dyers at Close Knit! She is from Oregon and we are thrilled to welcome her to the shop with her gorgeous trunk show Saturday.
18th Avenue Clay Trunk Show
Shop: Knotty Lamb
Location: In Store Only
Amanda’s clay earrings were such a hit last year, we had to make sure she joined up again for 2024! Come meet Amanda of 18th Ave. Clay and choose your next favorite pair of stylish earrings. Amanda is a local artist who specializes in one of a kind stunning clay earrings. A perfect option to pair with your new favorite yarns.
Coast to Coast Trunk Show
Shop: Knotty Lamb
Location: In Store Only
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome back Erin of Coast to Coast Yarn Co. for third crawl also! Erin is an absolutely talented Indie Dyer and we are thrill she will be joining us in person for the crawl. Erin will be bringing a number of her highly sought after yarns. You won’t want to miss!
Makenzie Alvarez Trunk Show
Shop: Knotty Lamb
Location: In Store Only
Come meet this year’s RCYC Mystery knitwear designer Makenzie Alvarez. Makenzie has a love of cables and you can see that in almost all of her stunning creations. Makenzie will have a number of her designs on display for you to see in person.
Knit Night At Starlight
Shop: Starlight Knitting Society
Location: In Store Only
Join us for our popular social hour! We’ve moved Knit Night to Friday so we can celebrate Rose City Yarn Crawl style!
Junebug & Darlin Trunk Show
Shop: Starlight Knitting Society
Location: In Store Only
We are delighted to welcome back, Zoe of Junebug & Darlin to yarn crawl this year!! She is offering a trunk show of her wonderful subversive cross-stitch kits for you to peruse!
Farmers Daughter Fibers Trunk Show
Shop: Ritual Dyes
Location: In Store Only
Local crawlers will get an exclusive opportunity to shop what Candice from Farmers Daughter Fibers has curated for us. We are so excited to announce that this will feature a new base from Farmers Daughter Fibers!
Mork Made Fiber Trunk Show
Shop: Ritual Dyes
Location: In Store Only
We are so excited to welcome Nicole from Mork Made Fiber for a trunk show. Nicole will be bringing her mega fun fibers and yarn. What we love about Mork Made: each bundle of batt feels like art all its own!
Reiko Co. Trunk Show
Shop: Ritual Dyes
Location: In Store Only, Meet & Greet with Ken, 10am-12pm
Kenya Reiko is a Portland based artist who creates the most intricate and whimsical beaded jewelry. Each piece is handmade and slow woven, bead by bead. Granny squares, tarot related jewelry and more!