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Welcome to our yarn haven, where yarn lovers unite! Step into a world brimming with creativity, camaraderie, and colorful threads.

Here, you’ll find not just a retail storefront, but a vibrant community of enthusiasts who share your passion for crafting!

10/28/2026

Halloween week continues with festive crochet patterns! Check out these fun patterns to help get you in the Halloween spirit 👻.

🎃 Mini pumpkins https://ravel.me/mini-pumpkins-8
👻 https://ravel.me/ghost-plush-amigurumi
🧶 https://ravel.me/halloween-granny-square-cardigan

10/26/2026

We're kicking off Halloween week with some fun and festive patterns! These are a great way to use up some yarn from your stash OR a wonderful excuse to buy new yarn 😉.

First up, knitting patterns! 🎃 ⬇️

🎃 Gnumpkin and Gnettle - https://ravel.me/gnumpkin-and-gnettle
🧶 Nocturnal Jumper - https://ravel.me/nocturnal-jumper
🕸 Illusion Shawl Spider Web - https://ravel.me/halloween-illusion-shawl-spider-web

10/23/2026

Check out some fun, new items that have dropped in the shop! New yarn and new bags from Wandering Purl 👀

Kos by Sandnes Garn - 62% alpaca, 29% nylon and 9% wool

Kos consists of alpaca fibers that are combined with wool and blown into a nylon stocking. This results in a soft, light and airy yarn. Alpaca is about three times warmer than ordinary wool and insulates well. The fiber is hollow and breathable, so it feels warm in cold temperatures and cool in warm ones. The wool added to this blend provides resilience and volume. Both alpaca and wool have good heat-regulating properties.

Pattern Ideas
Cloud Sweater - https://ravel.me/cloud-sweater-8
Daydreamer Cardigan - https://ravel.me/cloud-sweater-8

Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn - 100% Norwegian Wool

Peer Gynt has been on the market ever since 1938, and the structure of the yarn makes it a favorite for knitting traditional kofte sweaters. Peer Gynt remains as popular a yarn today as it was then. Garments made of Norwegian wool are light, warm and grow softer every time you wear them. Norwegian wool is durable and pill-resistant, and its resilience ensures that garments keep their shape over time. Wool is breathable and rarely needs washing. Garments made of Norwegian wool have a long lifespan and can remain just as beautiful for several generations.

Pattern Ideas
Field Sweater - https://ravel.me/field-sweater
Arboreal - https://ravel.me/arboreal

Lucky Tweed from Kelbourne Woolens

Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed is an authentic Donegal Tweed from Donegal, Ireland. It's an aran weight yarn that marries a rugged, rustic appearance with a soft touch. Whether you knit or crochet, Lucky Tweed is an excellent choice for both garments and accessories. What truly sets this yarn apart is its stunning depth of color. Each skein showcases a beautiful array of color, blending heathers with tweed flecks.

Pattern Ideas
The Weekender - https://ravel.me/the-weekender-5
Nordic Bloom - https://ravel.me/nordic-bloom

10/21/2026

We're more than halfway through our Fall Make-Along and these talented knitters and crocheters are making great progress on their Aeria (knit) or Moonshimmer (crochet) wraps. 🍁🍂

10/18/2026

You came. You shopped. You made our little yarn-loving hearts ridiculously happy. 🧶❤️

A HUGE thank you to everyone who made the trek to A Skein Away for Mad Town Shop Hop weekend! We know we're not exactly around the corner for many of you, and your willingness to go the extra mile (literally!) means the world to our little shop.

Now, on to the good stuff! 🎉 Swipe to see our lucky door prize winners!

From the bottom of our fiber-filled hearts, THANK YOU for supporting small and making this weekend so special. ❤️

10/12/2026

Has learning cable knitting been on your wishlist but they feel intimidating? Cables may look complicated, but once you understand what’s actually happening behind all those beautiful twists and turns, they’re surprisingly approachable! In this hands-on class, Carol will break down the basics of cable knitting and give you the skills and confidence to tackle cable patterns on your own.

During class, we'll explore:
🧶 What cables actually are and how they're created
↙️↗️ How to work both left-leaning and right-leaning cables
📊 How to read common cable chart symbols
✨ A little cable sleight of hand to make working cables even easier
💥 Different techniques for making your cables really POP

This is a technique-focused class, so rather than working toward one specific finished project, you'll have the opportunity to practice different cable techniques and learn skills you can take into future projects.

Grab your spot 🧶 https://www.askeinaway.com/events

10/09/2026

If you're coming to the shop on Saturday, October 10th, there are still spots available for the Color Theory for Fiber Artists with Marissa Heerdt from Compass & Crow Studios.

Marissa will walk through the fundamentals of color theory and how to use them when working with fiber. Whether you're planning colorwork, stripes, granny squares, a fade, or just trying to decide which two colors belong together, you'll leave with a better understanding of what makes a color combination work.

Sign up 🎨 https://www.askeinaway.com/events

10/08/2026

Why buy a notion kit full of things you might use when you can build one with exactly the goodies you want? 👀

Our Build Your Own Notion Bar is officially making its debut for Mad Town Shop Hop

Pick your favorites, fill your container, and create your own little collection of stitch markers, tools, and other project-bag necessities. 🧶

And because it's Shop Hop, we're making it even more fun...
The first 10 customers EACH DAY to spend $50+ will receive a special Shop Hop notion container AND a FREE trip to the Notion Bar!

10/07/2026

🌈 What are YOUR colors?
Ever wonder why some colors make you look amazing while others just feel… meh? 👀

This Friday from 10 AM–1PM, Melissa from House of Colour – Madison will be at A Skein Away offering 10-minute Mini Color Analysis Teasers!

✨ Discover whether you shine in warm or cool tones
🌈 Get a taste of a full color analysis
💗 Just $5 per appointment

And the best part? In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 100% of appointment proceeds will be donated to the Margaret M. Rudolph Endowment Fund, supporting local breast cancer patients.

Spots are limited! DM us to claim your 10-minute time slot. 💗🌈

See you on the Mad Town Shop Hop

10/05/2026

🧶 Trunk Show Weekend at A Skein Away! 🧶

The Madtown Yarn Shop Hop is October 8–11, and we're making the trip to Roscoe extra special! Join us for not one but two trunk shows featuring Leading Men Fiber Arts and Compass & Crow Studios. It's your chance to see their work up close, squish the skeins in person, and snag something special before it's gone.

Make A Skein Away your first stop or your last: get your Shop Hop passport stamped, and browse our curated collection of yarns, kits, notions, pottery, and yarn bowls. And if you need a breather between shops, we'll have tea ready and a cozy nook waiting for you to knit a few rows.

🕙 Shop Hop Hours
Thursday 9- AM - 7 PM
Friday 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM

📍 A Skein Away, 5003 Hononegah Rd, Suite 2, Roscoe, IL

See you at the Hop! 🐑

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