Maranacook Yarns

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I opened Maranacook Yarns in a renovated horse barn in rural Readfield, Maine, near beautiful Maranacook Lake, in September of 2004. My goals are to be a local source of quality yarns, accessories, and patterns at a reasonable price, and a resource for people either learning to knit or crochet or looking to tackle more complicated projects. Given the high price of gas these days, and considering how busy people’s lives are, it makes sense to have a local shop to save people long drives to other shops or malls.

I believe very strongly that knitting and crocheting must be promoted and should not decline just because we are no longer an agricultural society. These crafts yield significant lifelong rewards, including relaxation, a creative outlet, and the joy of producing hand-made items for family and friends (and yourself).

Since opening the shop, I have created Knitting Groups at the request of my customers, begun teaching adult education knitting classes, and started a Central Maine Chapter of “Chemocaps” (in which volunteers knit or crochet comfortable caps for people receiving chemotherapy at local hospitals). These activities are strengthening my ties with our community, and I’m having fun. I hope that my customers feel the same way, and I invite your thoughts on how Maranacook Yarns can help you!