Craft Yarn Council
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) is a nonprofit trade association established in 1981 that represents manufacturers, distributors, and related stakeholders in the yarn and fiber arts industry, including tool and accessory makers, publishers, and consultants. Based in Carrollton, Texas, the organization serves a diverse network of members such as yarn companies, craft publishers, and accessory brands, aiming to support the knitting, crocheting, and broader fiber arts communities through education and promotional initiatives. Its mission centers on fostering a connected community of yarn crafters, stimulating interest among current knitters and crocheters, and encouraging new participants to engage with fiber crafts in order to sustain the industry’s future. In addition to member services, CYC has engaged in partnerships and events that broaden its reach within the yarn and craft ecosystem, including collaborations announced in recent years. The association operates within the nonprofit sector and positions itself as a coordinating body for industry players, education efforts, and community-building activities that link manufacturers with crafters and media outlets.