From Oct. 9 to 12, 14 stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn will sponsor an event called the Yarn Crawl to promote yarn-related crafts. The self-guided tour of yarn retailers will include demonstrations, exhibitions and sales, as well as a scavenger hunt and raffle.

Participating stores include Habu Textiles, 135 West 29th Street, and Knitty City, 208 West 79th Street, in Manhattan, and Brooklyn General Store, 128 Union Street, and Stitch Therapy, 176 Lincoln Place, in Brooklyn.

For a complete list of stores and more information: (917) 847-7377 or nycyarncrawl.com.