Inspired in part by local craft fairs DIY Trunk Show and Renegade Craft Fair, Sara, and Natalia came up with the idea for a fiber fair that focused on independent, locally produced fiber goods. The name YarnCon came quickly since both women tend naturally toward geekiness. Lindy Sinclair was a volunteer at the original YarnCon in the fall of 2007, and after a stint together at Yarn School in Harveyville, Kansas, in 2008, the three became fast friends. Lindy was brought on as an official organizer in 2011.
Celebrating its 10th birthday in 2017, YarnCon is the premier market for independent yarn and fiber producers for knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving. Nearly 2,000 fiber enthusiasts visit YarnCon each year, ready to shop at the booths of 60 vendors from around the country, learn a new skill in a workshop, or spend time with friends in a community atmosphere.
