Avenue Yarns

10/23/2026

🚨 PRICE DROP ALERT: OUR BIRTHDAY SALE IS NOW 50% OFF! 🎉

We’re in the home stretch of our 11th birthday month, and we’re cranking up the celebration for the final days of October!

Starting today, Friday, October 23rd, items in our special Anniversary Sale section are marked down to 50% OFF—and we just added a fresh batch of goodies to the mix!

🏷️ THE FINAL STRETCH DEALS:
* The Big Discount: 50% OFF selected yarns, notions, and shop favorites!
* A Couple of Special Exceptions:
* Lykke fixed circular needles are 30% OFF
* Local favorite Kane Sugar Banana Bags remain at $25
* Where to Shop: In-store at 1325 Solano Ave AND online at avenueyarns.com!

⚠️ When it’s gone, it’s gone! Once these clearance skeins and notions leave the shelves, they will not be restocked.

💖 Pay It Forward: Want to shop the deals but don't need to feed your stash? Add a note at checkout (or let us know at the register) to donate your purchase directly to our kids' crafting instructor, Gem , for their public school knitting and crochet club!

Planning to join us tomorrow (Saturday, Oct 24th from 3–5 PM) for our book reading and signing with Chloe Benjamin ? It’s the ultimate two-for-one weekend visit—come stitch along with Chloe, get your copy of Under Story signed, and browse the fresh 50% off racks in person!

If you can’t make it to Solano Ave, head to the link in our bio to shop the markdowns online before your favorite colorways sell out!

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

☕🧶 CALLING ALL CRAFTERS: CHAT N' CRAFT IS BACK!

Are you ready for our cozy Fall Chat N' Craft Night?

Gather your current project and join us at Artis Coffee next Monday, October 26th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM! Artís Coffee

Come connect, chat, craft, and carouse your senses with Artis' exceptional coffee and teas, all while consuming crave-worthy snacks in the most charming community!

The warm cafe vibes and lively chatter will make you fly right through your rows. Plus, getting there is completely stress-free—free parking is available right next door!

Tell your maker pals and bring a friend—the more the merrier! The event is free and all fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Orlanda Claus | Crocheter and Knitter 🧶 jenny 👧🏻👗 + cabbage 🐶🥬

Drop a ☕ or 🧶 in the comments if we’ll see you there on Monday! 👇

10/14/2026

📖🧶 SPECIAL EVENT: Author Reading & Book Signing with Chloe Benjamin! Chloe Benjamin

Calling all bookworms and stitchers! Mark your calendars for an afternoon of literature, yarn, and community storytelling right here at Avenue Yarns.

🗓️ When: Saturday, October 24th | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Avenue Yarns (1325 Solano Ave, Albany)
🎟️ Admission: FREE (RSVP required via the link in our bio!)

We are beyond excited to host local New York Times bestselling author Chloe Benjamin (The Immortalists) as she shares her breathtaking new novel, Under Story. Penguin Random House Putnam Books
Bring your current project bag, settle in, and stitch while Chloe reads from the opening chapter, answers your questions during an intimate Q&A, and signs copies of the book!

🧥 The Ultimate Bookish WIP: Sari Nordlund x Under Story
Want the ultimate themed cast-on? Acclaimed knitwear designer Sari Nordlund designed a gorgeous shawl and cardigan specifically inspired by Under Story! Sari Nordlund

Find both patterns on Ravelry, then swing by the shop ahead of time so we can help you pick the perfect palette, fiber blend, and gauge for the event.

There’s nothing quite like knitting a piece inspired by a story while the author reads it aloud!

📚 Get Your Signed Copy
Copies of Under Story are available for purchase right now in the shop and online, or you can pick one up on the day of the event to have Chloe sign it in person.

⚠️ RSVP REQUIRED: Please make sure to reserve your spot by adding the free RSVP to your cart on our website before you attend.

Tag a friend who loves good books and cozy stitches! Who’s joining us? 👇

10/10/2026

Looking for your next cable project? And how about your next book? Check both of those things off your list by picking up a copy of Under Story by and some yarn for the coordinating patterns by choose from a scarf or cardigan and begin the cozy season!

10/10/2026

🍹🌮 OCTOBER SIP & STITCH AT ANAHUAC! Anahuac
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It’s time for our favorite monthly craft night out! Grab your project bag and head up the street with us for an evening of cozy stitches, delicious drinks, and lively conversation.

​🗓️ When: Friday, October 16th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
​📍 Where: Anahuac Mexican Restaurant (1501, Solano Avenue; Upstairs Section)
​💡 What to Bring: Your current WIP, a good mood, and maybe a new fiber friend!

​We’ll be gathering in Anahuac’s upstairs space to unwind, stitch the evening away, and catch up with our amazing community. Food and drinks are available to purchase directly from Anahuac, so treat yourself to a margarita, some chips and guac, or a full dinner while you work on your loops!
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Whether you knit, crochet, spin, or embroider, all crafts and skill levels are welcome.

Drop a 🍹 or 🌮 in the comments if we’ll see you upstairs on Friday! 👇
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10/09/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY TO US! 🎂🎉

We can hardly believe it, but Avenue Yarns is officially 11 years old!

For over a decade, you’ve filled our shop on Solano Ave with endless creativity, cozy chatter, and so much love. We are beyond grateful for every single one of you in our maker community—both near and far!

To celebrate 11 wonderful years of stitching together, we’re introducing a special 11th Birthday Sale both in-store AND online! 🎁✨

🏷️ THE BIRTHDAY DETAILS:
* The Deal: 45% OFF selected yarns, notions, and shop favorites!
* When: Friday, October 9th through the end of October.
* Where: In-store at 1325 Solano Ave AND online!

💖 WANT TO PAY IT FORWARD? 💖
Love a great deal, but your personal stash is already bursting at the seams? You can still join the fun and help inspire young crafters! If you'd like to donate part (or all!) of your sale order, just leave a note at checkout online or let us know at the register. We’ll pass those craft supplies directly to our kids’ instructor, Gem for their public school crochet and knitting club. It’s an amazingly impactful way to stretch your generosity and share the joy of making with the next generation!

Don't wait too long—once these birthday steals are snagged off the shelves (or out of online carts), they’re gone for good!

Pop into the shop this weekend or click the link in our bio to shop the sale online and celebrate with us. What’s at the top of your yarn wishlist right now? Tell us in the comments! 👇

10/07/2026

Firebird Yarns in SF and Avenue Yarns in Albany will also be collecting donations for our third annual winter accessory drive!

🧣Items should be handmade but don’t have to be new! Clean handmade items in good condition are also welcome!
🧤Items should be ADULT sized. The attendees of the winter care village are primarily adults so we are not collecting child or baby items at this time.
🧶If you would like some free acrylic yarn to make donation items, come by Coven of Stitches and we’ll give you some from our donated yarn stash!

10/07/2026

This is going to be a fun class! Learn the basics of the Intarsia Colorwork method with Karen !
Perfect for keeping on trend with all of the new intarsia sweaters that are coming out for the fall and winter. Karen will go over the basics and teach you a whole bunch of tips and tricks that will help your project succeed! Sign up in person or online!