13 craft industry leaders just made their 2026 predictions.
Every single one mentioned the same thing: community.
Not Reels. Not hashtags. Not follower counts.
Community.
If you're a yarn shop owner still betting on Instagram to do that work β€” this is your sign.
#knitting #yarnstore
5 Knitter Personas To Unlock Higher Opens and Sales

5 knitter personas in your audience + email strategies for each. Stop writing to everyone, start connecting with someone. Boost opens now.

3 reasons Yarn Stores need an email list:
1. Encourage knitters to sign up for online courses
2. Train new knitters in more advanced techniques
3. Launch a new Knitalong or Seasonal Kit
#knitting #KAL #Kit #yarnstore
Spark creativity this holiday season with our e-mail gift cards! 🎁 Perfect for any craft enthusiast, these cards start at just $10 and offer endless possibilities for inspiration. Grab your e-mail gift cards at: Canada/worldwide (sans USA): https://www.artisanthropy.ca/products/gift-card
USA: https://artisanthropy.com/products/e-mail-gift-card
#yarnstore #yarnshop #localyarnshop #onlineyarnshop #yarngifts #giftsforyarnies #giftcards

Have you checked out the yarns in our Universal Yarn trunk show yet? Sandcastle, Constellation, Cotton Supreme Waves and Colorburst - well, we got an extension on the trunk show until August 27th, when these yarns will head back - so if you haven't picked out yours yet - do it now!

Shop the yarns in-shop at 125 Brock St S in downtown Whitby, or online at: https://www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/universal-yarns-trunk-show

#universalyarn #trunkshow #yarnstore #canadianyarnshop

Back in stock with new colours, and kits: Noro Kakigori. A DK-weight, cotton, silk & viscose blend (NON-WOOL) yarn with unique colourways + a tweedy look, with great pattern support. See a pattern you like but no kit? Just send me a message and I'll happily send you a digital copy via email with your purchase of Kakigori. Shop the new colours + kits at: https://www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/noro-kakigori #noroyarns #norokakigori #cottonsilkyarn #yarnstore #yarnshop #lys

Next up in our Trunk Show from Universal Yarns: Colorburst! This beauty is a DK weight 65% superwash *fine* merino wool / 35% acrylic blend yarn featuring absolutely fabulous colours winding throughout each ball, delightfully self-striping. Use on their own or pair with a solid to create even more visual interest. Lots of great patterns available, all linked to on our website: https://www.artisanthropy.ca/products/universal-yarn-colorburst

#universalyarn #colorburstyarn #universalcolorburst #yarnstore #lys #canadianyarnshop

Come check out our new display! Open today 11-4 at 125 Brock St S in downtown Whitby. Free on-street parking + free parking in all town lots today. Can't make it? Visit https://www.artisanthropy.ca instead. ❀🧢#yarnstore #durhamregion #downtownwhitby

Gorgeous yarns from the yarn store called Nurja in Tampere 😍. /

#Nurja #yarnstore #yarn

Dear #Quakers who knitβ€” You may be interested in ordering from a yarn store that actively supports #trans people and #BIPOC people

The link is to a 2-post thread u may be interested in (I don’t knit but apparently am knit-worthy)

https://mspsocial.net/@njeanneburns/109989623579190308

#TransRights #knitters #YarnStore