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Northwest Handspun Yarns is a Northwest Resource for the discerning Fiberartist.

Owner Nancy Bjerke's Great Grandfather owned three ranches in Wyoming during the 1920's. The picture shows he and his family bringing eight bands of sheep down from the Big Horn Mountains to the lowlands after the first autumn snow in 1922. Nancy's Grandfather, who was 10 years old at the time, said that there was always one sheep who hung around the camp where the men would feed her pancakes.

Hello Knitters, Spinners, and Weavers!
From Nancy—Some people say that autumn time is like New Year’s, and I fall into that category. I’ve always seen fall as the beginning of a new year. It coincides with the schools starting, and after a summer time of fun and good weather it’s time to start again with the routines of fall and beginning winter.
For those of you who do not yet know of the biggest change for me and the shop: the shop has SOLD to a new owner! You know the new owner: Meg! She has worked with many of you to select knitting projects, support you in your weaving, and repair your spinning wheels. When I decided that it was time for me to move on after 10 years of loving and doing this shop, Meg stepped up and will continue our LYS!
So, as you flock back to the shop this year for your autumn projects, please welcome Meg with your support! She will continue to make this shop all that you have loved and appreciated. I thank you for your support and learning so much from YOU all!
For more information about my transition, please go to my blog at blogger: “As the Wheel Turns.” I will continue to be around, as this is MY LOCAL YARN SHOP, where I buy materials and teach! Happy days to you all as you follow your fiber dreams!
—Love, Nancy
From Meg—Greetings! I am excited (and slightly terrified) at the idea of taking the helm of our wonderful shop. I have learned many lessons since we opened full time 5 years ago, the most important of which being how interconnected we all are. A day doesn't go by in the store where connections aren't made and usually they are surprising (sometimes they are unexpected).
So much in life boils down to community and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to continue to be a part of the culture of NW Handspun Yarns. I am looking forward to many more years sharing my home-away-from-home with you all!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I'm looking forward to it! —Meg
Knitting Season is back!(And weaving, crochet, spinning, dyeing, shopping for the holidays……!)
10th Annual Anniversay Sale, Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16. Our annual sale will feature all yarns, needles, fibers, books, and equipment marked at special sales prices~ a sale you will not want to miss!
EZ GROUP SHOW of works completed last year, Wednesday, October 20, 5:00–7:00.
Please come to this display and fashion show of our work! It’s free – put it in your calendar!
Keep spinning, weaving, dyeing, crocheting and knitting! Nancy, Margaret, Meg, Debbie, Yuki, Kyle and Ms. Knitty!

25% off all yarns, needles, notions, patterns, fibers, dyes
15% off books and magazines

10:00–4:30 each day
Bring your wheels and come learn about spinning particular fleece types and fleece parts used for twinned knitting. Judith will teach techniques specific for this type of Norwegian knitting. You will go home with fleece and yarn to make a warm pair of twinned mittens for winter! Class fee includes fiber materials. Potluck snacks to go with sandwich makings provided by the shop.

Meg and goodbye to Nancy as these two transition
into new roles. We’ll have food, music and lots of fun!