Shop Small Saturday: A Little Story About How The Yarny Way Came to Life

This week brings something special. The new Momentous Gift Guide Catalog is out, and The Yarny Way was featured in the Handcrafted & Creative category. It feels like a full-circle moment — a quiet reminder of how far this little yarn shop has come and how many hands helped make it possible.

As Shop Small Saturday arrives, I’ve been thinking about the path to opening the yarn shop and how much goes on behind the scenes. Opening a community space isn’t something you do overnight. It takes planning, resources, and a team that believes in what you’re building.

When I applied for my SBA loan, I knew it would be a detailed process. It was. There were forms, follow-ups, inspections, and timelines that had to line up exactly right. But that loan made it possible to stock the yarns and tools you see in the store today and create a space where people can gather, learn, and feel welcome.

I didn’t do it alone. Graco, the property management team for Kingsgate Center, played a big part in bringing this shop to life. They worked with my loan officers to coordinate the improvements needed for the space. They moved quickly, stayed in close communication, and made sure everything would be ready in time for opening day. Their support made a real difference, and I’m grateful for the partnership.

Today, when someone walks into the shop for the first time, joins a class, or stops by for Craft & Chill, I’m reminded why this all matters. Small businesses grow because people choose to support them. They grow because landlords, lenders, makers, and customers work together to build something that feels good to walk into.

If you’re shopping small this weekend — thank you. If you’ve visited the shop this year, taken a class, or recommended us to a friend — thank you again. Your support keeps this space going.

And for anyone shopping online, I’m offering a little thank-you:
Orders of $50 or more receive a free cashmere comb with the code STELLAR, now through December 22.

Whether you shop in person or from home, I hope you feel how much your support matters here in Lubbock. The Yarny Way exists because a community believed in it — and I’m proud to keep building it with you.