FAQ
What is the Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl?
The Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl is a fun event including Locally Owned Yarn Shops in the Northern Front Range of the Colorado Rockies. Shops are located between Laramie, Wyoming and Louisville, Colorado. A yarn crawl is similar to the classic pub crawl, but instead of roaming from pub to pub and having a beer at each stop, stitchers go from yarn shop to yarn shop, enjoying a fun filled fiber experience. A yarn crawl is a fun way to get to know the area's locally owned shops.
Locally Owned Shops
Every Local Yarn Shop is unique as the owner and staff working there. All are owned by people who have a passion for fiber and a dream to it. Through opening a yarn shop they create a community space with a special experience and wonderful products to share with you. Locally owned shops offer an experience that you will not find online or with big box stores.
Shops prepare months in advance for the Yarn Crawl, organizing special yarns, trunk shows and other inspiring opportunities. By participating in a yarn crawl you are supporting the local economy and helping shop owners keep their dream alive and the yarn flowing!
The Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl is offered over 5 weekend days and 10 weekdays to visit the 7 shops so getting to each one is in reach for everyone!
How to Crawl (in 4 easy steps)
Grab a friend or travel solo.
Plan your route. You may start at any participating shop! Visit the Map page to see where shops are located.
Check each shop’s hours before you go! Shop hours are listed for each shop's page. Don’t trek to a shop only to find out they are closed that day. Shop pages also provide information for specials and events..
During your visit be sure have your passport "stamped". Passports are digital and are accessed via your smart phone camera. Your passport is your entry into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate from the store(s) you visit . See our Passport page for detailed information and options.
There is no purchase necessary to participate! Of course we appreciate it when you shop with the Hot August Knits shops, but it’s not required to participate in the Hot August Knits Crawl. Just be sure to scan the QR code which is different for each shop to be eligible for prizes.
Get some great swag along the way!
Mini Skeins are Back!
Due to the popularity of the Mini Skeins in 2023 we’ve tripled our supply for 2024 but that does not mean they won’t run
out! Mini Skeins are sold 1 per customer and in person only. When they are gone, they are gone. No special orders will be taken this year.
How do I win a prize?
You have multiple opportunities to win prizes.
Each shop offers a $50 gift certificate. Your Passport acts as your entry form.
When you have your Passport stamped at ALL 7 SHOPS you are automatically entered to win one of 7 Grand Prize Drawings. Fiber companies have been generous and the baskets are filled with great fluffy goodness! You definitely want to try to visit all 7 shops for a chance at a Grand Prize Basket!
Participants must have complete Passport forms for all 7 shops to be eligible to enter Grand Prize/First Prize drawings. Official stamps can only be obtained during the yarn crawl dates: July 27 – August 10, 2024. Passports are time stamped.
When will I know if I won a prize?
Grand Prize/First Prize drawings will be held within 1 week after the end of the Yarn Crawl. Winners will notified by phone and announced on Social Media.
Note that you will be contacted with the phone number you provide when scanning your Passport. Please provide a valid phone number.
Prize winners automatically give permission to use your image and your first name in future social media and website advertising and promotion of the Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl.
Can I bring children and can they participate in the crawl?
Yes and yes. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Can I have my friend get my passport stamped if I can’t make it to all the stores?
No, you must be present at the shop to have your passport stamped.
Can my shop participate in the Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl
Please send an email before January 1st to hotaugustknits@gmail.com for consideration to be a Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl shop. Provide your physical location and a description of your business, your hours, and the customers you serve. A member of our team will reach out as a follow up.