Halos of Hope a Thon at Wall of Yarn with the Yarn Guys

Halos of Hope a Thon at Wall of Yarn with the Yarn Guys, Dennis and Jeffrey, in Freeport, IL, next week, was the event we've gathered around the mic to hear about on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird.

We've recently met the Yarn Guys, just last summer, they are diving in head first into the fiber industry. They've become sponsors of the Stitches Events, and now they are hosting the Halos of Hope a Thon. This isn't the first 24-hour marathon knitting event like this, there were earlier events hosted by Purlescence Yarn in California, but since that shop has closed, sadly, there hasn't been another such event. Thankfully, Dennis and Jeffrey have offered their shop to host this overnight marathon, laced with TONS of extra.  [Read more…]

Just Back from Africa, Tell Us StevenBe

Just Back from Africa, Tell Us StevenBe, all about everything on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. 

Steven Berg told us at Stitches United that he was about to take a trip to South Africa to research Mohair and he will be having some featured in his shop in Minneapolis, according to the shop's Facebook page.

Because of the unique sense of play he puts together, he's been asked lend his magic to Stitches Midwest in support of Halos of Hope, with contest that is BeYond. The goal is to raise money for hats to be shipped to the various cancer centers around the country.  There is more information at THIS LINK (takes you to Halos of Hope's Website). Participating are Universal Yarns, Purl Soho, Three Irish Girls, Draw Four in launching this event.

He has a cruise sailing away to Haiti, Jamaica and Mexico from Orlando on October 29 to November 5th. He'll be teaching with Rebecca Combs and Cascade Yarns is a sponsor. Check out the website for more information.

There is a recent announcement, too, that he will be part of Knit Stars 2.0 with friend and queen of brioche, Nancy Marchant, in the first free video!

StevenBe has a website: www.stevenbe.com Also Check out StevenBe.TV where the motto is: All the class and twice the sass for your viewing pleasure! His shop StevenBe, is a converted firehouse in downtown Minneapolis. If you happen to be in the area, the shop address and hours are listed here. Steven made his first visit to the Yarn Thing podcast last summer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was StevenBe up to in Africa?

So here's the thing… Steven Berg took a trip to South Africa to research Mohair! He was planning on featuring some of it in his shop in Minneapolis after his trip.

What's this about a cruise StevenBe is doing?

Honestly… StevenBe is heading out on a cruise from Orlando from October 29th to November 5th. He'll be sailing to Haiti, Jamaica, and Mexico, and he'll be teaching with Rebecca Combs. Cascade Yarns is sponsoring it too!

Is StevenBe involved with Halos of Hope?

Yes! He's lending his magic to Stitches Midwest for a contest called BeYond. The whole goal is to raise money to send hats to cancer centers all over the country.

Where can I learn more about StevenBe or visit his shop?

You can check out his website at www.stevenbe.com or StevenBe.TV for lots of fun stuff! His shop is in a converted firehouse in downtown Minneapolis, and you can find the address and hours listed on his website's contact page.

What's the deal with all the glitter talk?

Oh, glitter is just StevenBe's signature sparkle! So many people in the comments mentioned how he brings glitter into everything, and it just makes life and knitting more fun… like a little bit of magic!