Our recent post on local meetups created some buzz; and the buzz is real as there are a number of NEW MEETUPS that have popped up over the past few months! How exciting! I have updated our MEETUPS LISTING PAGE with a confirmed list of local meetups, listed by city. ALL of these are free-of-charge Knit/Crochet/Craft Together groups in the Lower Mainland that offer opportunities to meet new people and brush up on skills. Most are volunteer-run and tend to be non-instructional community building ventures (not run by a business/knit teacher), so be sure to give thanks to the amazing people give th ..read more

As Vancouver continues to bloom we are ready to celebrate the sunshine with a festival-themed Yarn Tasting! May’s line up for our upcoming Yarn Tasting! What is a yarn tasting? It is a sit-down event where we get to try a variety of yarns in a plethora of fibre content, including merino, cashmere and silk! Your reservation will include five mini-skeins from some of our newest and favourite yarns for the season, and some yummy refreshments. Compare different yarn weights and fibre content head to head while knitting up a simple pattern or swatch square.  There are only 20 spots available s ..read more

Are you a knitting enthusiast with a project waiting to be brought to life, but you find yourself stuck at a certain point? Or perhaps you’re eager to dive into a new skill but need a guiding hand to ensure success. Look no further, because our upcoming beyond the basics class is tailored just for you! In this comprehensive six-hour class spread over three Thursdays (May 2, 9, and 16), you’ll have the opportunity to bring your own knitting project along with any new skills you aspire to master. Led by our experienced instructor, Dana Dekoven, you’ll receive personalized guidance and feedback t ..read more

Local Store Day is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to join in the celebration with some fantastic free patterns! When you purchase 2 skeins of yarn in-store or online, you’ll have the chance to snag these stunning patterns absolutely free. So, mark your calendars and get ready to indulge in some delightful crafting projects! Now, let’s take a closer look at the stunning patterns available for free during this special event: CasaPinka Local Yarn Cowl Now an annual tradition, the Local Yarn Store Day pattern from Casapinka is a must-have addition to your knitting reperto ..read more

Hey Baaadies! Mark your calendars because Local Yarn Store Day is coming up on Saturday, April 27, 2024, and we at Baaad Anna’s are gearing up for an unforgettable celebration!  As part of the festivities, we’re thrilled to offer some fantastic promotions to make your yarn shopping experience even more delightful:  Help us support sustainability in the fiber community by donating 300g or more of any yarn in good condition to our upcycling program to be distributed amongst the fibre libraries. As a thank you, enjoy a 10% discount on your in-store purchase. Dive into the world of knit ..read more

Today, April’s Fool, is my nine year anniversary of ownership of Baaad Anna’s Yarn Store and it has been some of the most fulfilling years of my life. A few more grey hairs but happy to be here almost a decade later! There’s always something new to learn from our community, customers and team which makes each day unique and interesting. I feel blessed to be able to balance my impact on the fibre arts community while remaining active in the lives of my two ever-growing daughters, and work hard daily not take this for granted. I have every person who supports our local family ..read more

I have a goal of FINISHING 24 projects in 2024; Join me? They can be big or small, new or old, and in any fibre craft; just get ‘er done.   Today’s topic: What projects I turn to in between longer commitments.   Breather projects, easy wins, love-childs, refresh: whatever you like to call them I encourage you to take some time each month to give yourself the gift of accomplishment. I tend to put these in between some of the heavy-lifting pieces I work on, like a reward for finally completing that WIP (work-in-progress) I’ve been wrestling with or for being rescued off that never ..read more

Back in October, I shared with you the exciting news about a groundbreaking documentary The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy which delves deep into the rich history and cultural significance of Cowichan sweaters. You can check it out for free on CBC Gems. Fast forward to today and the impact of this documentary continues to reverberate, inspiring not only appreciation for this iconic garment but also tangible support for its contemporary artisans. Let’s take a moment to revisit the journey we’ve embarked on since then. Award-winning writer and director Mary Galloway took us on a jour ..read more

I have a goal of FINISHING 24 projects in 2024; Join me? They can be big or small, new or old, and in any fibre craft; just get ‘er done.   Today’s topic: My endless search for the soft.   I have a confession. All natural fibres are good, but some are just more my jam. For me, the softer the better. But softness comes in many different packages. Silks are sleek, smooth and delicately soft. Mohair’s halo creates a softness you can see, whereas to me Suri Alpaca embodies the epitome of cozy soft. Not to overlook Merino, or Qiviut, or other luxury fibres that each have their own take o ..read more

I am thrilled to announce that Baaad Anna’s is now carrying a brand new product line: Flax & Twine! Created by Anne Weil, owner and designer of Flax & Twine, these kits are perfect for crafters of all levels who are looking to unleash their creativity and dive into beautiful, handmade projects. But who is Anne Weil, and what inspired her to create Flax & Twine? Anne originally founded Flax & Twine as a blog in 2010, driven by her desire to discover her creative voice. Leaving her job in investment banking behind, she embarked on a journey of crafting, writing how-tos, and photo ..read more