Merry Pin is a space for everyone. Hard stop. That means regardless of demographics, ability, knowledge, orientation, or creed, we welcome all who want to share and learn a craft.

Learning something new can be intimidating! It's easy to wonder, is that for me? Will I be welcome there? At Merry Pin, we actively combat gatekeeping, division, and highbrow attitudes. We mean accessible in both the broadest and narrowest sense .

At Merry Pin, we do our best to implement ethical and environmental practices. We manage our business to protect the environment and help others do so by carving a circular economy into the hobby craft space.

Crafting, at the core, shoud be fun! We believe working with your hands is healing, and hope our store becomes a place people know they can come for a little spark of joy.

Madeleine is an avid maker and crafter. She has been knitting since she was six years old and considers fiber crafts a generational legacy—a gift from her great-grandmother (a knitter and crocheter), her grandmother (a seamstress), and her mother (a crafter and ribbon enthusiast). Madeleine hasn't met a hobby craft she didn't love.

Michele has a background in union and community organizing and has always been interested in fiber arts: knitting, needlepoint and embroidery. She's always wanted to start a wool store/coffee and wine bar and this project is a dream come true.

Megan lives in Petworth with her family, and has rediscovered her love of crafting since the pandemic. She loves making miniatures, candles, bath bombs, and enjoying a delicious cocktail.