The Craft Yarn Council of America (CYCA) represents the leading yarn companies, accessory manufacturers, magazine, book publishers, and consultants in the yarn industry. For more than 25 years the Council has sponsored a wide range of promotional and educational programs, including its highly acclaimed Certified Instructors Program and its popular Knit-Out & Crochet events, which offer a meeting place for the nation's knitters and crocheters. More details about these programs and many others are available at this web site and those of our members.

To learn more about individual member's products, we encourage you to visit their web sites listed below. If you have questions about specific products, please contact the company directly. The Council staff does not have access to members' product information. If you have knitting or crocheting technique questions, please visit our bulletin boards to post them.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

ALL AMERICAN CRAFTS INC.

7 Waterloo Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
Web sites: www.knitnstyle.com,
www.allamericancrafts.com
Web sites: www.knitnstyle.com, www.allamericancrafts.com
Publishers of Knit ‘N Style magazine and 13 other fine craft magazines in the categories of quilting, woodworking, painting, paper crafts, general crafts, and beading, as well as a new fine crafts book division.

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BERNAT, PATONS and LILY YARNS

320 Livingstone Ave. S.
P.O. Box 40
Listowel, Ontario, Canada N4W 3H3
Web sites: www.bernat.com,
www.patonsyarns.com,
www.lilyyarns.com
Spinrite manufactures an extensive line of acrylic, blended and natural fiber yarns for the hand knitting, crocheting and craft yarn markets. The company is known for its Bernat, Patons, Lily, and Phentex brands.

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BOYE NEEDLES AND CRAFTS/ SIMPLICITY CREATIVE GROUP

6050 Dana Way
Antioch, TN 37013
info@simplicity.com
Web site: www.simplicity.com
Boye Needles and Crafts, a division of Simplicity Creative Group, manufactures a complete line of knitting needles, crochet hooks, gift sets, Learn To Knit and Learn To Crochet kits plus an innovative line of complementary accessories for crafters. Their knitting needles feature Boye Perfection Points® and the crochet hooks feature the unique Boye Tapered Throat®.

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CARON INTERNATIONAL

P.O. Box 222
Washington, NC 27889
Web site: www.caron.com
www.naturallycaron.com
E-mail: public_relations@caron.com
Caron International yarns and latch hook kits have been consumer favorites for generations. From value-priced yarns to ultra-soft yarns to new fashion yarns, Caron is known for quality, value and consistent, vibrant color. Caron lines include Simply Soft®, One Pound®, Natura®, Wintuk® and the new line of NaturallyCaron.com® yarns featuring Country and Spa. Latch hook designs include a full line of everyday and seasonal designs. The Bond America Division of Caron International manufactures and holds patents for the leading knitting and cording machines, including the Ultimate Sweater Machine, Wyr Knittr™, Cool Corder™ and Embellish-Knit™. The Hampton Art Division manufactures and distributes a wide range of stamps and scrap-booking accessories.

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CLOVER NEEDLECRAFT, INC.

13438 Alondra Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
Website: www.clover-usa.com
Clover offers a wide range of knitting, sewing, patchwork and quilting tools that appeal to everyone from beginners to more advanced needleworkers.

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CREATIVE PARTNERS, LLC.

3526 Avenida Sierra
Escondido, CA 92029
Website: www.creativepartnersllc..com
Creative Partners provides creative design and pattern services to the yarn industry. Besides writing articles on yarn-related topics, we operate as a book packager producing books for a number of publishers. Over the past 5 years, the company has produced over 50 books for various publishers, such as Sterling Publishing, Leisure Arts, Martingale and Pottercraft. We provide all patterns, instructions and where necessary photography.

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CROCHET TODAY MAGAZINE/FUTURE PLUS US

149 Fifth Ave., 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10010
Website: www.CrochetToday.com
Published six times are year, Crochet Today presents fresh, fashionable patterns for the family, crafty home décor, accessories, gifts and more. We feature easy-to-follow instructions for beginners to veterans—anyone can learn to crochet! You'll always find first-rate information and advice from the industry's top experts, ideas and encouragement with loads of patterns, tips, tricks and more. Plus, you'll read about what's going on in the crochet community with articles about fellow crocheters, craft trends and reader interaction.

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F&W MEDIA, INC.

4700 E. Galbraith Rd.
Cincinnati, OH45236
Web site: www.fwmedia.comwww.mycraftivity.com
F+W Media is home to bestselling, high-quality books and digital products by Krause Publications, North Light Books, Memory Makers Books, and David &Charles focused on crafts, quilting, sewing, and knitting.

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FISIPE

PO Box 5
2836-908 Lavradio, Portugal
Web site: www.fisipe.pt
E-mail: tiago.goncalves@fisipe.pt
Fisipe is a global company that is a major supplier of acrylic fiber to the U.S. to the hand knitting market and world yarn market.

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INTERWEAVE

201 E. Fourth St.
Loveland, CO 80537-5655
Web site: www.interweavestore.com
Interweave is a craft publisher of books, magazines, DVDs, online communities, and patterns for fiber enthusiasts.
Knitting Daily: An online knitting community for all fiber enthusiasts that includes e-newsletters, free patterns, tips and tricks, and general all-around yarn information. www.KnittingDaily.com Knitting Daily TV: The Public Television show where yarn and fiber take center stage! Knitting Daily TV covers a variety of needle crafts and guides viewers in learning to make fun yet smart one-of-a-kind designs. www.KnittingDailyTV.com Fiber related Interweave MAGAZINES for knitters and crocheters: Interweave Knits is a quarterly magazine that explores the world of contemporary and traditional knitting, through projects, profiles, stories, and in-depth technical information. Interweave Knits also publishing various special issues each year, including Knitscene magazine. Interweave Crochet is a quarterly magazine for crocheters. PieceWork magazine focuses on the historical aspects of needle arts, such as knitting, quilting, needlework, and crochet. Spin-Off magazine is your spinning community for all things yarn.

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LEISURE ARTS, INC.

5701 Ranch Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
Consumer Inquiries: 1-800-526-5111
Web site: www.leisurearts.com
Leisure Arts makes the ‘how-to’ easy with reliable, easy-to-understand instructions. Plenty of photos and illustrations are presented throughout the pages of every book to guide the reader along the way. Leisure Arts has been bringing you the best of patterns and instructions for Knit, Crochet, Cross Stitch and so much more for over 37 years. You can count on good quality and a good value in every publication. We strive to do all that we can to ensure satisfaction and successful completion of any crafting project you start. Our instructions are tested and we listen to our customers with ideas and input about how we can continue to make our publications better. Since the launch of “Leaflet Number One”, Leisure Arts has hosted consumer help lines to assist anyone who might be having difficulty completing their projects; we still do that today (and our leaflet numbers have reached far into the thousands!). Visit us today!

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LION BRAND YARN COMPANY

34 W. 15th St.
New York, NY 10011
Web site: www.lionbrand.com
Since 1878 Lion Brand has been creating quality yarns at affordable prices—and helping knitters and crocheters turn them into fabulous fashion statements. Whether your style is classic or cutting edge, we've got a pattern that's just right for you. And with more than 800 fashion forward colors and 54 fabulous fibers to choose from you're sure to find the look you love. We know that knitting and crochet is more than just a hobby—it's a soul soothing, style-satisfying means of creative expression. Our highest priority is to support you in every way possible to ensure your satisfaction. We offer a catalog of inspiring yarns and patterns, full customer service and support by email and phone and an active online presence. www.lionbrand.com is your go-to resource for over 2,700 free patterns, tips, tutorials, videos and other learning tools, as well as charity and club finders. Get a behind-the-scenes look into this family-owned company at Lion Brand’s blog or listen in on pattern recommendations, exclusive interviews, and great tips with the YarnCraft podcast. You can also follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Everywhere you find us, we are ready to help you enjoy your yarn crafting.

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MERIDIAN SPECIALTY YARN GROUP

40 Rex Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28054
Web site: www.msyg.com
The Meridian Specialty Yarn Group are manufacturers of straight, novelty and plied craft yarns from natural, synthetic and recycled fibers. Yarns can be producer, package or space dyed and can be packaged on cone or ball with a commission balling service available. Meridian is certified by IMO to produce and dye organic cotton according to the Global Organic Textile Standard.

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RED HEART YARNS

3430 Toringdon Way, Ste 301
Charlotte, NC 28277
Web site: www.redheart.com
Red Heart Yarns offers a broad range of yarns, crochet threads, accesories and designs for the knitter and crocheter. Red Heart yarns feature value, durability, easy care and the most extensive color range of any yarn program. TLC yarns provide interesting textures, popular baby programs and beautiful color ways. Susan Bates offers one of the largest ranges of quality knitting needles and crochet hooks in a variety of substrates including, nickel plated needles, aluminum, plastic, bamboo and luxite as well as accessory items. Aunt Lydia and Royale crochet threads are the premier threads in the industry offering not only traditional bedspread weights but also bamboo threads. Our Learn How to Knit and Crochet CD series are perfect for the beginner, or for the intermediate who wants to refresh her skills. Designs and inspiration for all of these products is widely available in stores and on our website via free patterns, books and downloadable patterns as well in Crochet Today! magazine. Take a New Look at Redheart!

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SOHO PUBLISHING/VOGUE KNITTING

233 Spring Street,
New York, NY 10013
Web site: www.vogueknitting.com
E-mail: editors@vogueknitting.com
Vogue Knitting, long considered a leader in the hand-knitting field, sets the standard for fashion-forward knits. Along with 30+ patterns per issue, features include clear and concise instructions, detailed charts and schematics, in-depth technique workshops, interviews with industry leaders and reviews of the newest and most innovative tools and supplies on the market. VK is involved with the knitting community outside of its pages and conducts tours, knitting cruises, guild presentations, knitting shop trunk shows, knitting cruises and participates in Knit-Outs across the country. Published five times a year.

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TMA YARNS

223 West 138th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90061
All TMA Yarns are no-dye-lot acrylic yarns and manufactured in the U.S.A. Our shrink and stretch resistant, 4-ply worsted weight line includes "Love Knit," "Pop'n," and "Fashion Knit."

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TNNA (THE NATIONAL NEEDLEARTS ASSOCIATION, INC)

1100-H Brandywine Blvd.
Zanesville, OH 43702-3388
Web site: www.TNNA.org
E-mail: tnna.info@offinger.com
TNNA is an international trade association that represents nearly 2600 Needlearts professionals. Members include wholesalers and retailers, as well as designers, publishers, manufacturers and manufacturers' representatives of quality needlearts materials and supplies. Established in 1974, TNNA is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to the advancement of needleart quality, understanding and promotion through trade shows, education, public relations and professional programs. TNNA offers How To Books distributed to retail members through their wholesale members. There are four books including How To Knit, Crochet, Needlepoint and Embroidery. These are available at TNNA Retail Member shops. Shops can be found on the website under the retail directory.

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XRX, INC/KNITTER'S MAGAZINE/STITCHES SHOWS

PO Box 965
1320 S Minnesota Ave, 2nd Floor
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Web site: www.knittinguniverse.com
E-mail: circulation@xrx-inc.com
Knitter's Magazine, published quarterly by XRX, Inc., is celebrating 21 years and 81 issues worth of great knits. XRX also conducts STITCHES Knitting Expos and Camps across the country; and publishes XRX Books, featuring authors such as Sally Melville, Jean Moss, Meg Swansen, and Jean Frost. XRX maintains a comprehensive knitting web site at www.knittinguniverse.com.