About Us
Who we are:
We are the people behind the independent yarn industry: store owners, fashion designers, yarn designers and distributors, book and magazine publishers, product manufacturers and their representatives and teachers. We all work together to bring new products, new ideas, new fashions and new stitches to the knitting and crocheting community around the world. We do this through trade shows, events, television appearances, books, magazines and retail stores.
We are a segment of the knitting/crochet community who have come together to bring this website to life. We will offer information about products, ideas, techniques and special events that will be of interest to those who love knitting and crochet and those who want to learn more and become part of this growing family.
How to Join:
The Yarn Group is a Product Segment Group of The National NeedleArts Association, and is open only to professionals involved in the specialty needlearts industry. Yearly dues is $50 (in addition to TNNA membership fees).
The Yarn Group provides a valuable forum for members to connect with each other, speak with a unified voice, and exchange information and ideas.
JOIN fellow business owners, teachers, publishers, designers and peers in the TNNA Yarn Group to:
- SHARE information about the yarn industry and significant industry promotions
- PROVIDE opportunity to contribute information for a consumer website
- DISCUSS current business issues
- EXCHANGE helpful tips and techniques
- FACILITATE locating sources, products and ideas
- LEARN about Helping Hands, Internships, and other TNNA outreach programs
- LINK with charitable events and programs
- PROJECT our voice while listening to the industry voices
- CHAT with authors and learn about new publications
NETWORK with peers to develop creative and inspirational events
Membership in the Yarn Group follows the same yearly schedule as TNNA membership (October 1 through September 30), and may be renewed each year on the TNNA membership renewal form.
To join, print out the Membership Application found on TNNA.org appropriate for your type of business and return to TNNA at 1100-H Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, OH or fax to 740-452-2552. For more information, contact TNNA at 800-889-8662 or email TNNA.info@Offinger.com.