Oct. 12, 2012: "I LOVE YARN" Day Celebration at 141 A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts

BERLIN, N.J., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- East Coast retailer A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts' 141 stores (www.acmoore.com) is celebrating "I LOVE YARN" Day on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.

Sponsored by the Craft and Yarn Council of America, the day celebrates the 38 million Americans who craft with yarn, whether through knitting, crocheting, weaving or other activities.  More and younger Americans are knitting and crocheting, according to a recent survey with more than one third of those who knit and crochet in the under 40 age group.

In support of the day, A.C. Moore is showcasing free knit and crochet patterns on their web and Pinterest sites. Visit http://pinterest.com/thecommonthread/knit-it/ and http://pinterest.com/thecommonthread/crochet-it/ or visit www.acmoore.com for 70 specialty patterns: http://www.acmoore.com/forum/yaf_topics120_Everything-Yarn-and-Needlecrafts.aspx.

Additionally, A.C. Moore is offering special pricing to encourage those who want to try the craft or start a new project. Special pricing includes Red Heart® Super Saver or Soft™ Yarn Only $2.29, regularly to $3.89, Lily® Sugar N Cream Only 4 for $5, regularly $1.89, Bernat® Worsted or Chunky only $5.99, regularly $8.99 and Lion Brand® Homespun, Amazing Tweed Stripes or Silky Twist only $4.97, regularly to $6.99.

About A.C. Moore
With 141 stores along the East Coast, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. brings families together for fun through creativity. To locate your local A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, visit http://www.acmoore.com/, www.facebook.com/acmoore, twitter.com/officialacmoore and www.youtube.com/officialacmoore.

*Sale prices valid from 10/7/12 – 10/13/12.

SOURCE A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts