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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Jill at Daisy Bags creates handbags and accessories including fun project bags and notion pouches.
Teton Yarn Company offers a variety of hand-dyed wool yarns, capturing the beauty and colors of the Grand Tetons. “All of my yarns are hand dyed in my studio in the heart of the Grand Tetons. I dye small batches of one of a kind multi-colors and a rainbow of tonal colors for the fiber artist in …
Stitch your story! Iron Dragon Yarn is a small batch indie dyer of science fiction and fantasy-themed solid and tonal yarn for yarnists who love making socks and silk accessories from ethically sourced fingering weight, sport weight, and bulky weight yarn. Iron Dragon Yarn is located in beautiful …
California dyer Sue at Invictus Yarns offers creative colorways and themed sets. Invictus Yarns welcomes custom orders.…
New York dyer Shanna is the owner of Lambstrings Yarn. “My colors are inspired by nature, people, stories, and emotions,” Shanna says. “They are colors that I wish were more available, colors that make me happy, colors that I have fallen in love with and want to wear. I am always looking fore more …
US knitter Suzanne Lek is the creator of Gold Tip Needles. These interchangeables feature a long stem and fine metal-core cords that won’t pull out of the needle because of extra-strong tethers.
Fiber Lady starts with bamboo undyed roving and makes everything you’ll see in the shop in their mini mill in Lewisville, Texas. “We have yarns from a fine lace weight that weavers love and we go up to our super worsted weight,” Fiber Lady says. “Now we are adding blends from bamboo and watch for …
Minnesota LYS Amazing Threads has a wide selection of popular brands, including Chiaogoo, Igknite, Clover, Addi, Lantern Moon, Lykke, Gold Tip, Boye, Atenti, Binkwaffle, Mudd, Blue Rabbit, DellaQ and Cocoknits.
Chicago LYS Nina opened in 2004. Nina, the original owner, had a vision of an inviting and contemporary space, and she filled it with beautiful textures, colors and lots of inspiration. After nearly 13 years, the shop transitioned into the hands of Hilary, a longtime employee and lover of all things crafty. Great yarn from Movers & Makers and others, sewing patterns, embroidery and more.
Chicago-area Movers & Makers Yarn is a product of the decades-long friendship between Hilary Cerbin and Kristin Oldach. Ready to ship yarn is sold through Hilary’s shop, Nina Chicago, The rainbow of tonal solids pair well with so many other hand-dyes and are the perfect fit for so many …