Avenue Yarns

06/01/2026

☀️🌿 PATTERN OF THE WEEK: The Holly Bandana is here! ☀️🌿

We had such spectacular weather over the weekend, we just had to take our newest shop sample outside for a little photoshoot! 📸✨

Meet the Holly Bandana by Susanne Müller. This textured beauty was knitted up by our very own yarny-in-chief and Avenue Yarns owner, Rebekah. She used just one single skein of our brand-new Queensland United base in the gorgeous, deep teal shade Kingfisher.

We are so incredibly grateful to our wonderful regular customer, Diandra, for modeling it so beautifully for us in the California sunshine! 🩵

🧶 About the Yarn: Queensland United
If you haven't squished this base yet, you are missing out. It is a super soft wool & cotton blend that gives you the best of both worlds: the breathability of cotton for warm days, and the bouncy memory of wool to keep your stitches looking pristine.

We currently have 20 gorgeous colors available in stock, ranging from soft neutrals to vibrant summer pops!

🤠 Bandana Bananza Starts TODAY!
The timing couldn't be more perfect because our June Make-Along kicks off tonight at Artís Coffee from 5–7 PM! ☕️✨

Now we want to hear from you:
👇 Are you joining our Bandana Bananza June Make-Along? 👇 If so, what pattern and yarn color are you casting on tonight? Let us know in the comments!

Stop by the shop to grab your single skein of Queensland United, or browse the full palette online at the link in our bio! 🏃‍♀️💨

05/30/2026

✨ HAPPENING NOW: The Stacey Sharman Studio Pop-Up is LIVE! ✨

Doors are open, the sun is shining, and the shop is officially full of the most stunning, one-of-a-kind bags you have ever seen! If you’re looking for a sign to grab your keys and head to Solano Ave today, this is it. 🛍️🏃‍♀️

Stacey is here right now with her incredible collection of sustainable project bags and notions pouches. Every single piece is crafted from upcycled textile waste, meaning no two items are exactly alike. These are true functional works of art—thick, beautifully textured, hand-stitched, and built to hold your favorite WIPs for years to come. 🎒💚

Don't miss your chance to snag a truly unique piece and meet the maker behind the magic!

🗓️ TODAY (Saturday, May 30th)
⏰ Right now until 4:30 PM!
📍 Avenue Yarns, 1325 Solano Ave, Albany

Come say hi, grab a squishy new skein of yarn, and treat yourself to the ultimate project bag upgrade. See you in a few minutes! 🐸✨

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

☕️🧶 MONDAY PLANS = SORTED.
We’re heading back to Artís Coffee! Get your project bags packed because our next Chat ’N’ Craft Night is happening this Monday, June 1st from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Artís Coffee in Berkeley!

Whether you want to hang out and work on your current WIP (work-in-progress) or kickoff something fresh, all fiber artists are welcome. Grab a pour-over or a specialty tea and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting and community.

🤠 The Main Event: Bandana Bananza Cast-On Party!
This Monday isn't just any social night—it’s the official kickoff for our Bandana Bananza June Make-Along!

If you haven’t heard yet, we are spending the month of June stitching up quick, stylish summer bandanas.

* The Project: Knit or crochet, any pattern you like!
* The Stash-Buster: Most patterns only require a single skein, making this the ultimate way to use a favorite souvenir yarn or the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a new one.

🎟️ Did Someone Say Giveaway?
It is completely FREE to hang out with us, but if you go to our website and "sign up" by checking out with the free Bandana Bananza product, you’ll be automatically entered to win a $25 Artís Coffee gift card! (We use this just to track our headcount, so it’s a total win-win).

Bring your current project, or come pick out a skein this weekend and cast on a brand-new bandana with Leti on Monday night! See you there! ✨

📍 Artís Coffee | 1717 Fourth St, Berkeley
⏰ Monday, June 1st | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

05/27/2026

🪵 WOOD-TURNED WONDERS: Father’s Day Shopping Made Easy! 🪵

Looking for a truly meaningful, heirloom-quality gift for Father's Day? Or perhaps a gorgeous, tactile upgrade for your own craft collection? We have just the event for you!

We are incredibly excited to announce our next in-store Pop-Up event featuring local artisan David Earls!

David creates breathtaking, functional works of art entirely from locally sourced wood. Every single piece is meticulously hand-crafted, highlighting the natural beauty, grain, and character of local trees.

✨ What you’ll find on the tables:
* 🧵 For Fiber Artists: Exquisite hand-turned mending discs, mending eggs, and yarn bowls. They are smooth as silk and absolute game-changers for your visible mending and darning projects!
* 🍳 For the Home Chef: Stunning wooden bowls and beautiful, durable cutting boards.
* ✍️ Everyday Luxury: Hand-crafted wooden pens, heirloom jewelry boxes, unique ornaments, and so much more.

Whether you need to pick up a one-of-a-kind piece for Dad, add a new pen to your desk, or find the perfect wooden bowl to accent your living room, David’s collection has something spectacular for everyone.

🗓️ Save the Date:
* When: Saturday, June 6th | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
* Where: Avenue Yarns, 1325 Solano Ave, Albany

Mark your calendars, support local craftsmanship, and find a gift that will be cherished for generations. See you there! ✨

05/23/2026

🌟 TABLE TOUR: Leti’s Favorites of the Week! 🌟

If you’re looking for your next quick project, a fun weekend craft, or the perfect gift for a creative friend, you have to see our newest table display. Leti has curated a collection of the absolute cutest, most addictive little kits in the shop right now!

Grab your morning beverage and take a quick scroll through what’s waiting for you on the table:

✨ What’s Featured on the Table:
* 🪡 Cross Stitch Kits by Junebug & Darlin: Modern, beautiful, and beginner-friendly designs with an heirloom feel.
* 🐑 Needle Felting Kits by Bear Creek: Pure woolly goodness! These kits make the sweetest little felted creatures.
* 🧣 Urth Yarns Shawl Kits: Gorgeous, high-quality project curation featuring their stunning Melange, Tufa, and Patina shawls/cowls.
* 🧸 Amitami Crochet Kits: Tiny, adorable amigurumi projects that are almost too cute to handle.
* 🎨 Berroco Lanas Light Mini Packs: A rainbow of small skeins that come packed with several patterns—the value is incredible!
* 🎸 Fraggle Rock Cross Stitch by Spot Colors: Direct from the underground! Tap into total 80s nostalgia with these quirky, fun retro character kits.

📍 Come Visit & Explore
These kits are perfect for travel crafting, cozy nights in, or trying out a brand-new skill without committing to a massive stash.

Stop by the shop on Solano Ave to browse the display in person, or head to our website to explore our kit collection online! (Link in bio) ✨

05/22/2026

🪸 SUMMER STITCHING INSPO: Meet the Fretwork Shawlette! 🪸

We are absolutely swooning over our newest crochet sample draping beautifully in the shop! Designed by the wonderful Kira K Designs, this is the Fretwork Shawlette—and it is officially our new favorite lightweight summer layer.

It has a fantastic, fluid drape and sits perfectly on your shoulders without ever feeling heavy, making it the ideal little cover-up for breezy summer evenings or air-conditioned rooms. ☀️✨

The Yarn Spotlight: Pascuali Arctic Pearl
Our sample took just 3 balls of Pascuali Arctic Pearl in the jaw-dropping shade Koralle. If you haven’t met this spectacular yarn yet, it is a total game-changer for warm-weather crafting:

* 🌱 Plant-Based: Completely vegan.
* 🌊 Algae Magic: It is made with SeaCell™, an innovative lyocell fiber derived from seaweed/algae.
* ✨ The Feel: It is incredibly smooth, breathable, and gives your stitches a subtle, luxurious sheen that you have to see to believe.

🎨 Find Your Summer Shade
Ready to create your own custom summer cover-up? We currently have 17 spectacular colors available—literally spanning all the colors of the rainbow! From vibrant coral pops to dreamy, oceanic neutrals, your perfect match is waiting. 🌈

Come visit us on Solano Ave to feel this incredible drape in person, or shop the entire Arctic Pearl palette online via the link in our bio! 🏃‍♀️💨

05/20/2026

🌿✨ THE LINEN OF OUR DREAMS IS BACK! ✨🌿

Linen season is officially in full swing at Avenue Yarns! We know you’ve been waiting patiently, and we are absolutely thrilled to announce that a massive, long-awaited delivery from Quince & Co. has finally landed on our shelves.

If you love crisp, breathable fabrics that soften beautifully with every single wash and wear, come say hello to these two plant-based superstars:

🌱 Quince & Co. Sparrow
This is their classic, 100% organic linen fingering-weight yarn. It is clean, smooth, and perfect for lightweight summer tees, tanks, and breezy lace shawls.

The Big News: Not only are your favorite core shades restocked, but we also brought in some brand-new colors that you have to see in person!

🌱 Quince & Co. Kestrel
Want the magic of linen but on larger needles? Kestrel is a worsted-weight yarn with a unique, flat ribbon structure. It knits up incredibly fast, creating garments with a heavy, fluid drape that looks effortlessly chic. It is the ultimate choice for quick-knit summer cardigans and market bags!

📍 Shop the Restock Today
Linen of this quality tends to fly out of the shop as the weather warms up, so don't wait too long to map out your summer wardrobe projects.

Stop by the shop on Solano Ave to squish the new palette in person, or shop the collection online right now via the link in our bio! 🏃‍♀️💨

05/17/2026

Join us in wishing the happiest of birthdays! We love you!