August 2- August 11 are the dates to participate in the Steel Valley Yarn Crawl.
It’s not too late to join the Steel Valley Yarn Crawl. (click for more info)
Here are the two stores I visited today.
There are 11 yarn stores on the “passport” where the yarn crawlers get a stamp and a cute pin to put on the specially printed bag, finishing the center of each of the flowers in the design. Every store has different types of yarns, accessories and supplies for sale.
The bags were/are for sale at each store (if they haven’t already sold out). My friend Vincie and I started the crawl this morning, wending out way out to Ligonier and visiting Kathy’s Kreations on East Main Street. Thirty nine years in business! See photos below.
Three Knitters from Altoona were going to ALL eleven yarn stores in a single day!
Kathy’s Kreations in Ligonier Pennsylvania
How about the detail of this gorgeous dragonfly?
Stop #2__________________________________________
McWalker yarns in Millvale PA
McWalkers Yarns just celebrated their first anniversary in April.
This Yarn Crawler visited FIVE yarn stores the first day! See her pins on her bag.
At the end of the day, Friday evening, my daughter Laura drove me (and my grandkids Charlie and Maura) over to Millvale to get in on the extended hours at McWalker Yarns. I wanted to get a few more photos for the blog to generate some more excitement for the crawl.
Although this is the sixth year for the Steel Valley Yarn Crawl, it’s my first time to join in on the fun.
My grandkids Maura and Charlie pose for a photo at McWalker Yarns in Millvale

Exclusive COLORWAYS at McWalker yarns
Jes is always ready to help you select yarn and figure out what you need to create your design. She is a great teacher and a prolific knitter.
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I love this on so many levels! The bag and pins!the people you probably met! I’ve been in the yarn store in Ligonier. Have fun completing the crawl!
Thanks Sue
I have a beloved sister who can knit anything. I joke around that she could knit you a car, if need be. LOL
That would be something to see ( and drive!)
This looks like so much fun! I love the pins on the bag idea ….
Wish you were here to go with me
Going to forward to my friend Diane who took me to McWalker Yarns about 2 weeks ago.
Did you see their new CORN Yarn??? So soft. Beautiful colors!!! She has already made several
baby hats! Yarn Crawl = great idea!!!!
I love this idea! I would totally participate.
Had tons of fun with my cuz and sister! Bought tons of yarn to take back to the shores of Lake Erie!! And I forgot to take a pic when we left…the only bummer of the day!