Crazy Yarn Lady

10/02/2026

Crazy Yarn Lady is proud to introduce our newest employee! Model Ryanne Gosling will be joining us for her first event tomorrow afternoon in Greene Square Park at 4 pm! Showing off our first in a series of outfits, Ryanne is styling a playfully tilted pointed hat and a cozy cape in delightful Halloween colors! While her outfit is for sale, Ryanne is a permanent member of CYL staff and cannot be purchased. (although rumor has it that she can be bribed with goldfish crackers!)

09/29/2026

Calling all crafters! You--yes you! You know that box of scrap yarn, leftover ribbons, lace trim, buttons, fabric scraps--all that stuff you keep saying you'll do something with and can never figure out what? Crazy Yarn Lady would LOVE to adopt that box and upcycle your oddities box as part of our eco-friendly creative reset pilot program!!! Drop us a message to meet up and donate the stuff that's taking up space in your craft room, closet, attic, garage, trunk, under the bed.........yeah, you know who you are! We'd love to help you overcome your addiction to saying "i might need this some day!"

09/03/2026

Crazy Yarn Lady is collecting creative odds & ends!

Cleaning out a jewelry box or craft stash? I’m looking for small treasures that can be given a second life in our community art programs.

Old or broken costume jewelry, large beads, bells, charms, pendants, ribbon and trim remnants, tassels, interesting yarn, small wooden pieces, unused craft supplies, and other fun little project bits are welcome.

Missing an earring? Broken necklace? Three random bells you have no idea why you own? I want them. 😂

These materials will become part of our adaptable creative programming, giving participants the freedom to make their projects truly their own.

08/12/2026

Come and join us this Saturday, August 15th, at the Cedar Rapids Farmer's Market! We'll be in the Downtown Cedar Rapids tent near the intersection at 3rd and 3rd! Bring your unloved yarn, your scrap balls waiting for inspiration to strike, your completed Colorburst projects, and your imagination! Support Colorburst 2025 AND Crazy Yarn Club-our community outreach program offering zero barrier access to fiber arts skills!

08/02/2026

07/17/2026

Tuesday night was outstanding! CYL partnered with ImpactCR, Downtown Cedar Rapids, and Big Grove Brewery for an evening of creativity and crafting for Colorburst 3rd Street! We had a blast! If you want to bring an event like this to your group, drop a message here or email [email protected]! We'd love to chat!

07/03/2026

When home is your happy place. Nothing is better than spending the morning playing in the dirt with my grandbabies.

07/02/2026

Emery Place Senior Living Center starts their contributions to the Colorburst project!!!

06/27/2026

Remi actively guarding his piece of chicken from everyone.