Crazy Yarn Lady

06/07/2026

The new blog post is up! Learn how to protect your body while enjoying your hobby! https://tinyurl.com/CrochetBlog

06/06/2026

Is there anyone on my local friend list who knits and would volunteer to assist a resident at Emery Place? One of our group members has a knit project she started years ago and would love to finish it and gift it. However, she can't remember the stitch and isn't sure she can still manipulate the needles. Would anyone be interested in coming to Emery Place with me next Thursday morning to meet with Barb and talk to her about helping her finish it off? I'm pretty good with a crochet hook but I still haven't mastered knitting!

06/05/2026

Can't wait to see everyone here!

🎨 Looking for a fun networking event with a creative twist?

Join us for ColorBurst with Crazy Yarn Lady — a hands‑on community beautification project hosted by ImpactCR at Big Grove Brewery!

🧶 Never crocheted or worked with yarn? No problem — we’ll help you get the hang of it. Bring your creative side, meet new people, and help make something beautiful for Cedar Rapids.

📅 June 11 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids
✨ No experience needed — just good vibes and great company!

Sign Up Here! - https://shorturl.at/9dI3V

06/05/2026

Check out our newest program!!! Crazy Yarn Lady is launching the pilot for Loop & Laughter Yarn Club!! A senior activity club that encourages social connection, group activities, skill development or refreshment and has the added bonus of being great for mental wellness!!

🧶✨ Introducing Emery Place's newest resident-inspired activity: Loops & Laughter Yarn Club! ✨🧶

When our residents voted on new activities they'd like to see, one idea quickly rose to the top—more opportunities to gather around a hobby they love. Enter Loops & Laughter Yarn Club!

Twice a month, we'll be joined by the coolest gal in town, the one and only Crazy Yarn Lady, as residents come together to knit, crochet, create, and connect. Whether you're picking up a brand-new hobby, rediscovering a favorite pastime, or continuing a craft you've enjoyed for years, there's a seat waiting for you at the table.

At Emery Place, we believe some of life's best moments happen when neighbors gather to share stories, laughter, and the things they love most. And what better way to do that than with a little yarn, a lot of friendship, and plenty of laughter along the way?

🧶 Live in the area and want to join the fun? We'd love to have you! Give us a call at 319-536-0045 or reach out to Life Enrichment Director Michael at [email protected] to learn more.

Here's to new projects, old hobbies, and the joy of creating together. ❤️

05/26/2026

The blog post is up! https://tinyurl.com/CrazyYarnClubBlog

05/15/2026

05/11/2026

Community outreach rarely looks polished while it's being built.

Most days, it looks like storage totes in the living room, yarn tucked into every available corner, late-night planning sessions, class prep spread across folding tables, and showing up week after week because the work matters.

A few months ago, I was wondering if anyone would even come to these classes.

Now we're seeing returning participants, waitlists, growing partnerships, and a community of people learning, creating, and building something together one stitch at a time.

This week's blog post is an honest look behind the scenes of what it takes to build a grassroots fiber arts outreach program in real life.

It's messy.
It's exhausting sometimes.
And it's absolutely worth it. 💜🧶

Read the full post here:
https://tinyurl.com/ShowingUpAnyway

05/06/2026

We filled every seat… and the waitlist is already growing.
I’m blown away by the response.
If you’re still trying to get in, make sure you’re on the waitlist.
https://tinyurl.com/GetWaitlisted
I’m working on more sessions now 👀