 The 2010 Seattle to Portland has left the station. We are sorry you missed it, but hope that you'll join us in 2011. This is the official place to read all about the event and see when 2011 tickets go on sale - bookmark this page, mark your calendar for October (when tickets are likely to go on sale). They go fast!
You can learn more about this event:
• Follow the chatter on the Ravelry SKG's Seattle to Portland Yarn Train forum. (This is a different forum than in year's past. Please join, it's a great way to provide input and learn about the planning of the event.) • Read what people are saying about the event in the blogosphere: Little House in the "Big Burbs", PDXKnitterati, Aiken Anecdotes, Beccalou, Twisted, Vonknitta, Wilde Thyme Knits, Pamelamama, PULSH, Knot-Cha-Cha, TheKnittingMama, Weareblessed, KnitWhisperer, RhondaKnitting, (photos from '09) Flickr and here and from '10 -LittleHouse1 • The 2010 event even hit the press...Oregon Live (most of the info was right - it was 125+ knitters on the 2010 event, and it was the 5th annual event, not the 2nd.) A few photos from the 2010 Yarn Train - it was a LOT of fun!
Click the photo below to listen to the Yarn Train Song live. A couple of mythological creatures joined us too! Who knows what fun you'll have when you join us on the Yarn Train.
  Annual Knit Event of the Year — Take the Yarn Train!
Date of Yarn Crawl: Saturday, 16 January 2010
About the Crawl
The Seattle to Portland Yarn Train started as a small knit group's day trip to Portland to search for yarn and books. It has grown into a tour of 125+ folks that are up for a fun-filled day-long adventure of knitting and shopping. As of 2009, this event became a sponsored event of the Snohomish Knitters Guild.
The start location is Seattle, King Street Station (Amtrak) on Saturday 16 January 2010 at 7am (you read that right!). You'll have 3 hours to knit on the train with a load of other knitters. We arrive in Portland around 11am, in the Pearl district, where three shops are waiting to welcome us. All within walking distance*. In addition to the wonderful yarn stores, there are many delights in the Pearl district. Be sure to check out Powell's bookstore.
After spending about 6 hours in the Portland Pearl district, it's time to head back to the train station and head home, for another 3 hours of quality knitting time!
See the related link below for information about last year's event.
*The fine print:
Please note, this is not a for-profit enterprise, it's a really fun event kept at as low a cost as possible. We are unable to accomodate alternate departure points for this tour due to Amtrak tour limitations. Tickets are not transferable or refundable. If you miss the train, you are on your own. That said, we haven't had even a near miss in the past! It's a very fun event! 2010 Seattle to Portland Yarn Train Ticket - $75.00 - non transferable/non refundable
13 January 2010 update - SOLD OUT Have you purchased a spot on the Yarn Train? If so, be sure and read all the details about the trip here. Seattle to Portland Yarn Train - Knit Shops You'll Crawl
Click a shop name to view their Web site.
Knit Knot Studio “An inspiration to knitters & crocheters, advice and unusual yarn. Home of the fastest knitter in the Northwest.”
 Dublin Bay Knitting Company “Largest selection of Handmaiden, Fleece Artist, and Irish wool in Portland.”
 Knit Purl“Home to ShibuiKnits yarn and patterns. Luxurious yarns, exotic needles, simple and unique patterns, unusual accessories, and a wealth of inspiration."
 Related Link 2009 – Last Year's Event
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