The Yarn Swap and Social will take place at the Prince George Public Library Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where people can bring in yarn they won’t ever use for something more appealing to them.
The 2024 Great Northwest Fibre Fest organizers are co-hosting the event with the library where people can not only swap their yarn but also bring in their knitting, crocheting, tatting, embroidery and have a nice visit with other crafters at the cozy fibre-forward social.
People can swap their yarn, donate it or make purchases by donation if they don’t have anything to swap.
“We want everyone to be able to participate,” Bonne Leiphart, one of the organizers of the Yarn Swap, said.
When the swapping is all done there are always a few leftovers and the library gets first pick for their crafting events and then the rest is donated to charity thrift stores.
“And even for people who just wander through it’s just a lot of fun,” Bonne said.
People can donate their yarn ahead of time if they can’t make it to the swap but would like their extras to go to a good home.
“The library will accept the yarn the week before the event,” Bonne said.
People can even drop off their yarn at any service desk at the downtown branch of the library during open hours from July 23 and 26.
There is also a Craft & Chat at the main branch of the Prince George Public Library which takes place every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the magazine corner, second floor, where there is excellent light and fibre artists are invited to bring their latest projects to share, vent frustrations, brag about successes, get and give help and join in lively discussions. Snacks provided. This event is in partnership with Great Northwest Fibre Fest organizers and the fibre fest is scheduled for Sept. 8 at the Connaught Youth Centre.
