The Bay Area Yarn Crawl is committed to creating a safe event for all. As we gather to Crawl, we come together as a diverse range of people of many races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic classes, physical abilities or attributes, religious or ethical values systems, national origins, and political beliefs.
The Bay Area Yarn Crawl seeks to create an event in which diverse people can celebrate, thrive and succeed, feel they are valued, and know their presence is welcome. We encourage all participants to understand each other and move beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity.
The Bay Area Yarn Crawl has a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and bullying. We will not tolerate racism, hate speech, discrimination, bullying, exclusion, disrespect, prejudice, harassment, or abuse of any kind. As such, we reserve the right to take appropriate actions including, but not limited to, removing any person who engages in these behaviors from the event.
The Bay Area Yarn Crawl acknowledges that no person or organization is perfect. However, we expect all participants, when in error, to apologize with sincerity and thoughtfulness, decentering their intention and focusing on impact.
OUR SHARED VALUES
Celebrate the love of fiber arts with like-minded friends and neighbors, support independent local yarn shops, and seize the chance to collect featured patterns, purchase limited edition yarns, attend special events, and win amazing prizes! The more shops you visit, the more chances to win, with a Grand Prize basket waiting for those who visit all shops. The Bay Area Yarn Crawl fosters closer relationships among participants, shops, and sponsors.
Participation in the Bay Area Yarn Crawl is open to anyone interested in delving into the vibrant Bay Area fiber arts community and exploring local yarn shops. Engage in discussions with fellow enthusiasts online by checking out our social media platforms.
What to Expect:-
Participating in the Bay Area Yarn Crawl is simple:
Follow us on social media for updates on pre-Crawl mystery-alongs, swag sales, and special offers.
Explore the map, view participating shops, and check out events to plan your custom driving route.
Fill out your bingo card and learn about entering to win various prizes.
Visit shops during the Crawl, have your bingo card stamped at each location for a chance to win prizes, and collect each shop's special featured pattern(s) free with purchase.
Enjoy the experience!
Tips for Happy Crawling:
Some shops may close early. Confirm special crawl hours on the shop pages.
Expect longer wait times and lines due to the large number of guests. Consider waiting until after the crawl for extensive assistance with projects.
Smaller shops may temporarily restrict occupancy for fire safety. Plan accordingly.
Evenings and Sundays are typically less busy, but still busier than average days. Crowd avoidance strategies may help.
Yarn winding and in-store pattern printing may be limited during the crawl to facilitate quicker assistance and reduce lines.
Some shops may rearrange to accommodate large crowds, affecting seating areas. Be prepared for changes in the shop layout during the crawl.
Local brick-and-mortar yarn shops in the Bay Area that meet specific criteria can apply to collaborate in planning and executing the Crawl each year. If you own a local yarn store in the Bay Area, review our membership criteria and contact us at bayareayarncrawl@gmail.com to learn more about the application process for the next year!