Frequently Asked Questions

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Five shops - Center of the Yarniverse (Ashland), Dances With Wool (Midlothian), Yarn Matters (Williamsburg), Baa Baa Sheep (Norfolk), Yarn Club (VA Beach) coming together for 9 days of specials, events, etc to celebrate local yarn shops!

Friday, May 12, 2023 - Saturday, May 20, 2023

All shops open the entire crawl (including Sunday & Monday) from 10 AM - 5 PM each day

Some shops may have extended hours, so visit their websites for additional information.

At your first store you will receive a  paper “passport” - a purchase at each of the five shops (no minimum) will earn you a stamp in your passport. Collect stamps from all five shops and turn in at your last stop to be entered into the prize drawings. The grand prize basket is filled with fiber tools & yarn (worth $500)!  In addition, each shop will also give away a prize basket worth $200 - $250!  If you shop exclusively online, or a combination of in person and online, just take a screenshot or picture of each of your receipts and email them to jamesriveryarncrawl@gmail.com by midnight on Sunday, May 21, 2023 and enter VIRTUAL PASSPORT SUBMISSION in the subject line. Your name will then be entered into the drawings!   

All five shops do have websites, some have more robust online shops. If you are interested in purchasing but cannot shop in person, check out the shop’s website or give them a call!  Some items/specials will be in-store only. 

If you shop exclusively online, or a combination of in person and online, just take a screenshot or picture of each of your receipts and email them to jamesriveryarncrawl@gmail.com by midnight on May 21, 2023 and enter VIRTUAL PASSPORT SUBMISSION in the subject line. Your name will then be entered into the grand prize drawing!    

Expect to have lots of fun shopping at each shop! You will find trunk shows. exclusive colorways, swag, and "free with purchase" items.  You may get to meet some of your favorite dyers and designers along the way!  Also, be aware that we will NOT be able to wind yarn, offer project assistance or print Ravelry patterns during the Crawl.

 YES! As long as you show us proof you have made purchases at all 5 shops, you can qualify for the grand prize. Either staple your online receipts to your passport and take them to one of the 5 shops, or send an email with a picture of all of your receipts - those in person and virtually - by midnight May 21st.