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 …
- South Carolina designer Hannah is a full-time fiber artist. “In addition to crocheting I also sew, dye, spin yarn, cross stitch, and weave. I love dabbling in just about anything fiber-artsy,” Hannah says. One of Hannah’s favorite techniques is freeform crochet. In addition to patterns, Hannah …
- Seattle designer Jeny Staiman says, “Fundamentally, I approach knitting like an engineer: I want to understand what makes something work. I zoom in and examine the detail. I question traditional ways of doing things. … The most important questions to me are, what is the most fun for me? And then, …
- Canadian Megan Ingman is the proprietor and dyer of Lichen and Lace. Formerly the owner of Lettuce Knit yarn shop in Toronto, Megan and family moved to New Brunswick in 2012 to live a more relaxed lifestyle. Inspired by the sea, the forest and marshes of New Brunswick, Megan creates beautiful …
- Lithuanian crochet designer Lunar Still has a beautiful collection of Gothic garments, collars, gloves and more. “As an artist, I strive to make something different but very sustainable and versatile,” Lunar says. “I believe that Gothic-style clothing should be one of a kind, not designed for …
- Ewelina Murach is a Polish designer living in the UK. “I love knitting and experimenting with textures and constructions,” Eweline says. “I also enjoy simple knits with interesting yarns.” Many patterns are available in adult and children’s sizes.…
- Rhode Island designer Vanessa of Nessa’s Knots offers crochet patterns for spooky creations, from bags to garments to stuffed animals, er, creatures. Vanessa also sells custom creepy crochet-theme stickers, hoodies, etc. “When I first started crochet I had a tough time finding designs that fit with …
- Crow & Crescent Yarn Co hand-dyes beautiful bases with love in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to the yarn, Renee offers patterns for stunning socks, hats and cowls. Note: Kit listings may contain URL links to Ravelry.…
- Los Angeles-based Jen Immer is Children of the Rice. The shop offers playful patterns for knitted colorwork cowls. Check out Instagram for links to Jen’s jewelry and clothing lines, as well.…
- Cowgirlblues is a Cape Town-based dye house and design studio specializing in South African wool and mohair. Yarn is for sale through the site and through retailers in Europe, Australia, Japan, South Africa and the US. Bridget sells patterns as well as regular hanks and mini skeins in each yarn …
- Aimee Sher is a Taiwanese American knitter, spinner, and sometimes sewist and weaver who has a passion for thoughtful design details. Inspired by the foods and experiences and creations of the Asian American diaspora, they began designing in 2021.…