So, what is Yarn Database? This searchable, sortable site is designed to help you keep track of your favorite yarn community makers across platforms, and find new favorites. It lists knit and crochet designers, spinning fiber dyers and makers, yarn spinners and dyers, accessory shops, and tech editors. You mark your Favorites, and I’ll keep them up to date.
It’s a different approach than a pattern directory, more in keeping with “slow fashion” and building a community of makers. It de-emphasizes popularity algorithms in favor of finding makers you love.
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NOTE: Yarn Database does not link to sites that have unmarked links to Ravelry. See the About and FAQ pages for more information.
This Just In …
Rainbow Fusions offers hand-dyed plant fiber yarn and luxury wools for knitting and crochet plus many other crafts. All are dyed by hand by Karina in her dye studio in Aberdeenshire, Scotland UK. Yarn clubs, themed boxes, and seasonal trends are available on many wool and plant fiber bases.…
Anne is the voice and creative mind behind Flax & Twine. “I am a maker and lover of beautiful things,” Anne says. “Clean and simple design thrills me. I find joy and happiness in making and feel I am at my best when using my hands to create. Do you feel this way? If so, you’re in the right …
Dragonflight Yarns is a small business specializing in small batch, premium hand-dyed yarn, perfect for knitting, crochet, weaving or any yarn craft. “We are inclusive, disabled, and queer owned!” says dyer Indigo. “The original plan was to dye yarn for ourselves as a fun-early quarantine hobby in …
Minnesota dyer Stacie at Cashmere and Coconuts sells yarn and spinning fiber in beautiful colorways. Buy from the shop or create a custom order. Note that kit listings on the main site may contain URL links to Ravelry.…
Knifty Patterns designs really adorable bootie patterns for little ones, as well as ornaments and accessories. Sports themes, playful lookalikes, and some seriously beautiful traditional knits. “I’m variously, a knitter, a designer, a tech editor, and a test knitter,” Kathie says. “My …
JessaLu says, “SbJL is a one-woman craft based business that came into being when, in 2008, I noticed that I couldn’t find many geek-themed project bags for my knitting. I decided (with some prodding from friends) that I wanted to move away from the paralegal and office management work I had been doing for decades and start my own business. Since then, SbJL has grown from offering only box bags to offering four different shapes and many more sizes of project bags, along with in-house fabric designs and monthly exclusive prints.”
Infiniti Crafting Co. began with a dream to share a love of fiber arts with the world. “I learned to crochet at the age of 15 and continental knitting two years later,” US designer Infiniti Whitley says. “After five years, I entered the tutorial and pattern writing space, sharing my creations with …
Elizabeth is a Shetlander who feels very passionately about Shetland lace. She loves to teach others in her online classes and face to face workshops as well as creating new designs and patterns which reflect her Shetland heritage, with its rich culture and beautiful places. Note: Patterns on the …
Janelle Martin has been knitting for more than 35 years. “I never expected to get into designing until a friend challenged me to try it. Ten years later, and I’m still excited that I get to share this passion through my designs and as a knitting instructor,” Janelle says. “My ongoing …
Robbie Laughlin is a knitwear designer based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The shop offers inexpensive digital patterns for accessories that showcase lots of texture!…