The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) represents the leading yarn companies, accessory manufacturers, magazine, book publishers, and consultants in the yarn industry. For more than 35 years the Council has sponsored a wide range of promotional and educational programs, including its highly acclaimed Certified Instructors Program, Discover Knit and Crochet classes, and its popular I Love YARN Day event (the second Friday in October), which offers a virtual meeting place for the nation's knitters and crocheters. More details about these programs and many others are available at this web site and those of our members.
To learn more about individual member's products, we encourage you to visit their web sites listed below. If you have questions about specific products, please contact the company directly. The Council staff does not have access to members' product information.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
- BERNAT, CARON, PATONS and LILY YARNS
- 320 Livingstone Ave. S.
P.O. Box 40
Listowel, Ontario, Canada N4W 3H3
Web sites: www.bernat.com, www.caron.com, www.patonsyarns.com, www.lilyyarns.com
Spinrite manufactures an extensive line of acrylic, blended and natural fiber yarns for the hand knitting, crocheting and craft yarn markets. The company is known for its Bernat, Caron, Patons, Lily, and Phentex brands. - BERROCO
- Web site: https://berroco.com/
- We aim to support Local Yarn Stores throughout the US and Canada with beautifully curated yarns and contemporary, size-inclusive knit and crochet patterns. Founded in 1968 by the Wheelock family, Warren and Caroline Wheelock created Berroco Inc, a fine yarn division that continues today. We strive to provide timeless, sustainable yarns that spark your creativity. We partner with mills and yarn suppliers worldwide that align with our integrity, authenticity, and high-quality production values. We respect and value those who work to create, showcase and make with our yarns, from ranchers to makers.
- BOYE NEEDLES AND CRAFTS/ CSS INDUSTRIES
- 6050 Dana Way
Antioch, TN 37013
info@simplicity.com
Web site: www.simplicity.com
Boye Needles and Crafts, a division of Simplicity Creative Group, manufactures a complete line of knitting needles, crochet hooks, gift sets, Learn To Knit and Learn To Crochet kits plus an innovative line of complementary accessories for crafters. Their knitting needles feature Boye Perfection Points® and the crochet hooks feature the unique Boye Tapered Throat®. - CASCADE YARNS
- Web site: https://www.cascadeyarns.com/
- Cascade Yarns was founded in the late 1980s. Wanting an affordable location, Bob Dunbabin chose a vacant storefront, in Pioneer Square, Seattle, for the office and warehouse for Cascade Yarns. The space was modest, squeezed between a mission for the homeless and the main north-south rail line. To Bob, the modest but logistically well-located space suited the company’s needs. Bob believed that knitters cared more about the quality of the yarn, than the prestige of the office location. Bob would use the savings from the location to provide a better yarn at a better price. The real estate market in Seattle changed and Cascade Yarns has moved 4 times, but the dedication to quality and value in the yarn remains. In the 1980’s most premium yarns came from England or Italy. Bob looked instead to South America. There he worked with Cascade Yarns suppliers to upgrade their equipment and improve the process of production. To Bob, it didn’t matter where a yarn was made, so long as the materials were good, the spinning equipment right, and the workers happy and well trained. Cascade Yarns continues to work closely with its business partners to ensure the highest quality of production is maintained. In short, the proof is in the knitting. Cascade Yarns remains a family business. Bob’s son Rob and his daughter-in-law Shannon purchased the business in January of 2011. Shannon and Rob continue to follow Bob’s mission of offering yarns that exceed expectations of both price and quality.
- CLOVER NEEDLECRAFT, INC.
- 1441 S. Carlos Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
Website: www.clover-usa.com
Clover brings you the best in quality and value for all your craft projects, manufacturer of premium Knitting, Crochet, Needle Art, Sewing, Quilting, and Craft Notions. Clover Needlecraft, Inc. is located in Ontario, California and has five innovative engineers, based in Japan, who create the company's popular products. Clover brands include the Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles. "Takumi" is the masterpiece of craftsmanship that is the product of carefully selected materials. Clover's many years of experience and accumulated technologies take full advantage of premium materials to create natural knitting needles and crochet hooks. The shape of our needle tip is a favorite among many. The smooth finish glides through your work and enables long periods of knitting without fatigue. Having a large assortment of products, Clover has been able to inspire and educate knitter and crocheters of the world. The Clover Web site (www.clover-usa.com) is a great place to find free project ideas and see all of Clover's newest products. - DMC GROUP
- Website: https://www.dmc.com/
- Founded in Mulhouse, France in 1746, DMC is a leading global needlecraft company with a strong heritage of high quality, innovative European manufacture that continues to this day. It produces the world’s finest embroidery threads in the same factory it has always used. Its iconic stranded embroidery thread is available in over 500 colors and is the standard color reference in embroidery patterns and fashion houses all over the world. Continuing its success into the future, DMC is now part of the wider DMC Group that brings together iconic, market-leading, needlecraft brands Rowan, Sirdar and Wool and the Gang. Each with its own strong heritage for producing quality threads, yarns and patterns. The Group also owns Tilsatec, a manufacturer of cut-resistant technical yarns and PPE.
- GOSADI
- Web site: https://gosadi.com/
- Created by Innovators. Made for Makers. Streamline and expand your e-commerce channels with one central hub to maximize sales and reach new customers worldwide. Our creator first approach is what sets us apart. gosadi is built for designers, publishers and creators who want to spend more time creating and less time on e-commerce backend busy work.
- JIMMY BEANS
- 891 Trademark Drive
Reno, NV 89521
Web site: https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/ - Our story begins with a song—specifically, Todd Snider's "Doublewide Blues." I'm Laura Zander, and alongside my husband Doug, we launched Jimmy Beans Wool in 2002. The name "Jimmy" was inspired by Snider's portrayal of a cool neighbor, and Doug jokingly called me "cool like Jimmy." Thus, the name was born! Initially, we chose "Beans" because we served coffee in our first Truckee, California, location, and "Wool" to highlight our passion for yarn. Since then, our shop has evolved: while the coffee is gone, the yarn has taken over, and we've grown to a team of 75, welcoming our son Huck along the way. Now based in Reno, Nevada, we occupy a sprawling 20,000 square foot space, expanding our offerings with beloved brands like della Q, Madelinetosh, Jamieson's of Shetland, and Dream In Color. We’re also excited about our in-house yarn line, Yarn Citizen, and the innovative SmartStix, developed in collaboration with our General Manager, Shannon Flores. At Jimmy Beans Wool, we continue to celebrate creativity and community through every stitch!
- KNITPRO
- Website: https://www.knitpro.eu/
- KnitPro is a family owned enterprise that manufactures superior quality needlecraft tools and accessories. Our company employs and supports 1,400+ workers. We are located in Jaipur, India, in an eco-compliant factory and campus. Our respect and commitment for our employees and their welfare is equaled by our pride in the quality of our products.
- LION BRAND YARN COMPANY
- 125 Chubb Avenue, Suite 300
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Web site: www.lionbrand.com
Our mission at Lion Brand Yarn Company is to spread warmth, comfort, and inspiration to the world by providing products and social engagement that promote the joy of knitting, crocheting, and weaving. We are a fifth generation, family-owned and operated business and one of the leading distributors of knitting and craft yarn in the United States and other countries. We are a beloved brand since 1878. Based in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, our yarns are sold online, at craft chains, discount chains, independent shops, and retailers both domestically and in international markets. Our extensive and rich history has resulted in boundless experience and stability and has helped shape us into the fast moving and high energy company we are today. We offer innovative products and best in class leading edge social engagement in the knitting and crocheting community and we are relentless in creatively pursuing the next great opportunity. Our team works collaboratively to explore and generate new and exciting ideas that keep our brand fresh and our category invigorated, as we fulfill our purpose to Create a More Colorful, Connected, Comforting, and Caring World! - LOVECRAFTS INC.
- 79 Madison Ave, Suite 554
New York, NY 10016
Web site: www.lovecrafts.com
LoveCrafts builds online homes for crafters, with flagship sites www.loveknitting.com and www.lovecrochet.com. LoveCrafts fosters the creative journey of knitters and crocheters from inspiration to making all the way to sharing their completed project! The company has over 90,000 patterns available for instant download in their pattern marketplace. With a huge variety of yarns and other supplies, knitters and crocheters can easily purchase the materials they need to get making as soon as inspiration strikes! Free how-to videos & blog content help the ambitious crafter develop new techniques to keep advancing their skills. And when they're all finished, they can share their completed project on loveknitting.com and lovecrochet.com with a like-minded community of fellow crafters, sharing their sense of accomplishment while inspiring others! - PRYM CONSUMER USA, INC
- 950 Brisack Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Website: www.prym.com
A family business with roots back to 1530: That means valuable traditions and a history of which we can be proud. Over the centuries, Prym has always been committed to our customers and this has paved the way for our Europe-wide market leadership. The Prym Consumer Network is a globally successful company with approximately 3,300 employees and offices throughout Europe, Asia, America and Africa. Our strength is also thanks to our customers, for which we always develop well thought out programs and products which ensure success. - RED HEART YARNS
- 3430 Toringdon Way, Ste 301
Charlotte, NC 28277
Web site: www.redheart.com
Red Heart is proud to be America's Favorite Yarn and one of the most trusted brands for knitters and crocheters. For 80 years, Red Heart has been at the center of joy-filled memories for the giver and the receiver of hand-made, one-of-a-kind creations given from the heart.Our wide selection of yarns are regularly used by by knitters or crocheters in the USA, and are the winner of the Women's Choice Award for America's most recommended yarn brand. With a suite of quality, trusted yarns and knitting and crochet supplies, along with over 3,000 free patterns to spark imagination, Red Heart's mission is to inspire joy in each person it touches. The joy of making, the joy of giving, and the joy of receiving - Red Heart is at the center—giving you the supplies to create something special, handmade and long-lasting. www.redheart.com - YARNSPIRATIONS
- 219 Dufferin St
Toronto, ON M6K 3J1, Canada
Web site: https://www.yarnspirations.com/ - At Yarnspirations, we believe that creativity knows no bounds. Our passion for yarn and crafting fuels our mission to inspire makers of all levels to bring their ideas to life. Founded on the love of knitting, crocheting, and crafting, we offer a vast selection of high-quality yarns, patterns, and tools to help you create beautiful projects. We understand that every stitch tells a story. Whether you're a seasoned artisan or just starting out, our resources—ranging from beginner tutorials to advanced patterns—are designed to empower you on your crafting journey. Our vibrant community of makers shares tips, projects, and inspiration, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our collections reflect a wide range of styles and techniques, ensuring that everyone can find something that resonates with their unique vision. Join us in exploring the endless possibilities of yarn and creativity, and let’s stitch together a world of inspiration!