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- Canned GoodsFirefly Berries offers many varieties of jam and jelly, as well as 100% Concord grape juice, all canned to last at least a year in your cupboard, or up to two weeks in your refrigerator once opened. At this time, these products are only available for local pick up.
- Fresh ProduceFrom strawberries to grapes to herbs, if you’re looking for fresh produce that we grow on our farm, this is your place to look. All fresh produce is only available for Saturday morning curbside pick up. We do not ship fresh produce.
- PatternsNeed some inspiration for the beautiful yarn you have? Check out these patterns designed by Tonya.
- Yarn Berry Fun Yarns are dyed naturally, without the use of toxic chemicals. The colors are coaxed out of the beautiful plants and flowers (or even coffee that Grandpa drinks!) that fill the fields of Firefly Berries. We do purchase a small amount (less than 10%) of our dyestuff or natural extracts from trusted U.S. dyestuff companies, as there are a few colors that are we are unable to grow in Minnesota. Dyeing yarn naturally is different than using acid dyes in many ways, but the most striking to the dyer is that naturally dyed yarns are highly sensitive to the pH of the water used both in the dyeing and washing process. A slight change in the pH of the water can yield an entirely different color. Because of this, we recommend handwashing all Berry Fun Yarn in cool or tepid water with a pH neutral soap like Eucalan. Once we dye the yarn, we do wash every hank to assure the dye has both set and is easy for the customer to work with. We also recommend storing your yarn and finished products out of direct sunlight.
  - KitsLooking to make a fabulous winter hat with a beautiful faux fur pom pom? Or maybe a special project that has just the right amount of yarn needed for the project? If so, then these kits are for you!
  - Sock Sets + 50 gram SetsLove to make socks with matching heels, toes and cuffs? Or maybe you need 50 gram skeins for colorwork projects. These sets are perfect for you!
  - Mini SkeinsFor those who can’t decide on one color, or who are working on a multicolored or scrappy project, these smaller mini skeins are perfect. They come in either 10 or 20 gram sizes, as well as multiple bases.
  - FingeringFingering weight yarn is often used for baby items, socks, shawls, and other lightweight accessories and garments. It is approximately twice the weight of a lace yarn, and is typically knit using a US size 1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm) knitting needle or a size B-1 to E-3 (2.25-3.5 mm) crochet hook.
  - LaceA superfine yarn that is great for lace work. Great for projects that wish to evoke an ethereal or floaty feeling. Laceweight mohair or silk is also wonderful when held double with another yarn to create extra warmth and texture. Most commonly used with size US 000-US 1 (1.5-2.25 mm) knitting needles or a 1.4-2.25 mm crochet hook.
  - Sport/DKSport is slightly heavier in weight than fingering and DK stands for double knitting weight. This category of yarn is a great middle of the road weight, perfect for all projects from hats and mittens to baby items and even garments. Most commonly used with size US 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm) knitting needles or a size 7 to I9 (4.5-5.5 mm) crochet hook.
  - Worsted/AranWorsted/Aran are the two thickest yarn bases that I currently carry. Both weights fall into the medium weight “4” category as given by the Yarn Council and are great for a multitude of warmer projects from hats to mittens to garments and blankets. Gauge would generally be 16-20 stitches over 4 inches with the use of US 7-9 needles or a crochet hook size I-K.
  - Discontinued!Looking for a deal? The yarn in this category is either a retired base or colorway. Still perfectly wonderful in its own way, but limited in quantity.
- Yarn Tools & Accessories No knitting project is complete without the perfect set of needles and the right stitch markers or progress keepers to keep things organized. In our online store you find our favorite, ChiaoGoo premium knitting and crochet tools. ChiaoGoo offers a complete line of bamboo/wood and stainless steel knitting needles and crochet hooks, as well as organizers to keep everything at your fingertips. We currently carry a select portion of the ChiaoGoo line of products, but please feel free to reach out if you wish to purchase something not listed. And no project would be complete without beautiful stitch markers and progress keepers to keep things organized. The yarn jewelry listed in our online store is handmade here at Firefly Berries.
  - Accessories Looking for a way to keep your projects organized and beautiful? Whether it is with our own handmade themed yarn jewelry line of stitch markers and progress keepers or the classy ChiaoGoo needle organizers, all your yarny adventures are sure to bring you joy not only upon completion, but during the creation process as well.
    - Add onsItems in this category must be purchased with at least one skein of yarn. They are not available for purchase on their own.
    - Needle OrganizersKeeping needles/hooks organized makes every project go more smoothly!
    - Silk ScarvesBeautiful eco printed 100% silk scarves
    - Yarn and Needle CoziesThese hand sewn yarn cake cozies work great for keeping your yarn cake snug and cozy and without tangles! Made with stretchy knit fabric.
    - Yarn JewelryKeeping track of your project doesn’t have to be boring. Use these beautiful stitch markers and progress keepers to keep you on track and motivated!
  - Project Bags Beautiful handmade project bags, perfect for both your crafting projects and your essential notions and supplies.
    - Small Bags These bags are great for 1 skein projects, notions pouches, or holding anything from glasses or miscellaneous crafting supplies.
      - Notion PouchesX-small project bags and notion pouches, great for all your knitting accessories or mini skein projects.
      - Sock SacksMade with the sock knitter in mind, these bags are great for one skein on the go projects. Some have a zipper pouch divider in the middle for two at a time sock knitters, and others have a simple pocket that can also be used as a divider.
    - Medium ZipperA medium sized project bag, great for 2-3 skein projects.b
    - Tote BagsGreat for on the go, these bags not only have inside and outside pockets, but a drawstring top and nylon canvas handles. Great for all your projects, or simply an on the go bag.
  - Knitting Needles Well known for its premium knitting and crochet tools, ChiaoGoo offers a complete line of bamboo/wood and stainless steel knitting needles and crochet hooks, as well as organizers to keep everything at your fingertips. We currently carry a select portion of the ChiaoGoo line of products, but please feel free to reach out if you wish to purchase something not listed.
    - InterchangeablesVarious cords and needle tips to be used with the ChiaoGoo interchangeable needles.
    - Bamboo NeedlesChiaoGoo bamboo needles are made from Chinese Moso bamboo which is the largest and strongest bamboo out of over 1,000 different species. The smooth finish feels good to the hands and helps the yarn to glide easily through each stitch without being too slippery.
    - Stainless Steel Needles With needle tips made from surgical stainless steel and a cord that is flexible and strong, these durable ChiaoGoo needles will work for a multitude of projects.
      - 9 inchWith their small circumference, 9 inch (23cm) circular needles are perfect for socks, sleeves and anything tiny knitted in the round.
      - 24 inch24 inch (60 cm) fixed circular needles are ideal for so many projects- from hats to small garments or even knitting socks with two circulars.
      - 40 inchCircular needles are great for knitting in the round. The products listed in this section have a 40 inch (100 cm) cable, great for knitting garments or with the magic loop method.
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Concord Grapes are best known for their dark blue or purple color and their strong sweet aroma. They are used most often for juice, jelly, and fresh eating. The grape is sometimes used to make wine, but on its own, without other grape varieties, will result in a very sweet wine.

Although there are both seeded and seedless varieties of Concord grapes, our Minnesota climate makes it nearly impossible to grow the seedless variety with success, so we choose to grow the seeded variety. Concord grapes are a “slip-skin” variety, which means the skin is easily slipped from the fruit.

Regardless of how you choose to eat these grapes, their “grapey” flavor will be a most wonderful treat to your taste buds!

TIPS FOR PICKING AND STORAGE:

**Grapes will not continue to ripen after being picked from the vines, so be sure to taste a few before you pick a whole box.

**The sweetness of Concord grapes changes throughout the season. When you should come out to pick them depends greatly on what you will be using them for. If you are planning to make jellies, wine or pies that will have sugar added, once the season begins, anytime is good. However, if you are hoping to make juice to drink that you do not wish to add sugar to, you will want to wait until later in the season.

**A drier growing season, as well as a very light frost will also heighten the sweetness of the grape.

**Grapes can be stored in a sealed plastic bag, or a mesh produce bag, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CONCORD GRAPES

**Concord Grapes are fat free and cholesterol free, have low sodium, and are a very good source of manganese.

**Concord grapes contain high levels of antioxidants, which have been shown to help prevent chronic diseases.

**If you have a sweet tooth, try a handful of Concord grapes. Just 1/2 cup of grapes contains only 30 calories, 0 grams of fat and 7 grams of sugar!

**Spanish explorers introduced Concord grapes to America 300 years ago.

**Grapes are actually a type of berry! Their leathery covering and fleshy inside makes them similar to blueberries.

**It takes about 2.5 pounds of grapes to make one bottle of wine.