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Let us know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are we celebrating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our favorite ways: community, joy, craft supplies, and especially yarn. \u003cstrong\u003eEverything is on sale!\u003c\/strong\u003e Read below for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we have planned:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang out (Yes! an all weekend Stitch \u0026amp; Bitch!)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere will be a \u003cstrong\u003e15% discount\u003c\/strong\u003e on everything in the store including sale items. Online orders will get the anniversary sale price automatically in the cart, no code is required. Locals can also order online and chose the pick up option before going to the checkout screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStay tuned for more details and watch our instagram @blacksquirrelberkeley or check back here for sneak peek pictures!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new in the store?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarns from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/jill-draper-makes-stuff\"\u003eJill Draper Makes Stuff\u003c\/a\u003e from Hudson Valley in New York. Her yarns are 100% sheep to skein and U.S. made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAran and DK weights of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/peace-fleece\"\u003ePeace Fleece\u003c\/a\u003e have returned to our shop!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing other US grown and processed yarns: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/germantown-kelbourne-woolens\"\u003eGermantown\u003c\/a\u003e, \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/full-belly-organic-yarn\"\u003eFull Belly Farms Worsted\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestocks from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/search?q=the+wandering+flock\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eThe Wandering Flock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/search?q=kfo\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eKnitting for Olive\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/search?q=%22produce+bags%22\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/search?q=malabrigo\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eMalabrigo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/search?q=%22felted+sky%22\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/search?q=%22produce+bags%22\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eProduce Bags\u003c\/a\u003e, Dr Laura's Upcycled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/upcycled-clam-shell-bags\"\u003eClamshell Notions Bags\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/upcycled-tote-bags\"\u003eTotes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/jill-draper-makes-stuff\"\u003eJill Draper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic crochet hooks from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/clover-amour-ergonomic-hooks\"\u003eClover Amour\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Great \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/sale\"\u003esale yarns\u003c\/a\u003e, we had to make a lot of room for the new things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLots of NEW yarn including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/le-petit-silk-mohair-biches-et-buches\"\u003eBiches et Bûches Le Petit Silk \u0026amp; Mohair\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/le-petit-cotton-biches-et-buches\"\u003eBiches et Bûches Le Petit Organic Cotton\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/90-varas-fingering-wooldreamers\"\u003eWooldreamers 90 Varas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/torzal-malabrigo\"\u003eMalabrigo Torzal\u003c\/a\u003e,  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaturday November 7th, 11:00 - 6:00pm  \u003cbr\u003eSunday November 8th, 11:00 - 6:00   \u003cbr\u003eAll day weekend long if you shop online (from 12:01 am on Saturday to 11:59pm Sunday)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Squirrel Yarns, 651 Addison St, Suite B, Berkeley, California or online!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yourself, a project to work on if you plan to hang out, a friend, and joy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo need to RSVP, just show up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67592292368634,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/BSY-logo-newletter-centered.png?v=1723247562"},{"product_id":"intro-to-crochet-session-c","title":"Intro to Crochet Session C","description":"\u003cp\u003eReady to start exploring the world of crochet patterns? Learn to read patterns and charts to assemble complex projects of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class you will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to read patterns and charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to find patterns on Ravelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to spot and avoid AI patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to troubleshoot patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ages 12 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOngoing support is always available in the store at any time during our open hours. You are also welcome to come to Stitch \u0026amp; Bitch our social crafting group on Thursday evenings from 6-9pm where there is usually casual help available and a lot of fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellations\/refunds:\u003c\/strong\u003e If for whatever reason you want to withdraw from a class, please do so at least 48 hours before the scheduled start time of the class for a full refund. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours in advance of the class start time are not eligible for a refund. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e You should be comfortable working most basic crochet stitches: chains, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. You should feel comfortable making granny squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Sunday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Squirrel Yarns, 651 Addison St, Suite B, Berkeley, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $35 per student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students purchasing materials from the shop on the day of class will receive a 15% discount, but it isn’t required to use materials purchased in store to take the class. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early if you need to shop for supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorsted weight yarn in a light or bright color. The label may list the weight (thickness) of the yarn as “weight 4”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crochet hook in the size range of 5.0 to 6.0 mm. The label may list the size as H-8, I, I-9, J, or J-10.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring a pattern you are interested in making. It could be a pattern you may be having a hard time with or need help interpreting. If you don't have a pattern in mind, a free pattern will be provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ Sanders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have always loved Fiber Arts and the power they have to transform, inspire and heal us. Something as simple as yarn and the right tools can open up a whole world of possibilities for each and every one of us. Nothing in this world brings me more joy than creating and teaching others how to do the same. I am so happy to have the opportunity to bring this thing I love to as many people as possible with the beautiful team at Black Squirrel Yarns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI’ve been crocheting since 2003, knitting since 2010 and recently picked up shuttle tatting and sewing in 2023. Beyond fiber art I’m an Astrologer and Tarot Practitioner, occasional Ocarina player, and Baton Twirler.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Yarns","offers":[{"title":"November 15th","offer_id":67606917710074,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 13th","offer_id":67606917742842,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 10th","offer_id":67607005298938,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/61BF7157-AFA3-426F-B70E-759C3F332EE3.jpg?v=1790724824"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/collections\/IMG_9827.jpg?v=1631233188","url":"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/classes.oembed","provider":"Black Squirrel Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}