So, what is Yarn Database? This searchable, sortable site is designed to help you keep track of your favorite designers and dyers 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 …
Tressa Weidenaar is the Native/Dutch designer at Tsin Bikéé’ (Wooden Shoe) Knits. Tressa lives in New Mexico near the Zuni Mountains.…
Canadian designer Kimberley creates the beautiful and intricate designs at Lakeside Loops. A number of the patterns have sizes for adults, babies and children. Adult sizes go to 4X. All patterns come with video tutorials. Site includes well marked links to patterns on Etsy and Ravelry.…
Lucy is the Coventry dyer behind Flööf Fibre. Flööf yarn is lovingly dyed in small batches on luxury bases. All yarn is ethically and sustainably sourced, not to mention mulesing-free.…
Caleisha Ryan is the Florida-based maker behind Quirky Monday Crafts. Caleisha also hosts the Quirky Monday Craftcast. Lots of exuberant crochet designs.…
Indie Untangled is your home for hand-dyed yarns and handmade fiber craft accessories. Shop exclusives from indie partners and be the first to know what’s new and in stock from your favorite indie dyers, designers and makers.
Ellie of Craft House Magic is a knitting and sewing designer based in the UK. Craft House Magic also sells project bags, yarn and notions.…
In addition to beautiful, natural-dyed yarns, Hook & Light has accessories from natural-dyed project bags to a wide variety of notions.
Jon is the UK knitter and dyer behind Dystopic Fibre, launched in October 2020. “I take inspiration from a number of sources,” Jon says. “I have a deep love of science fiction which occasionally spills into horror. The name Dystopic Fibre is a reference to the commonly dystopian settings of many of …
Cabin Boy Knits creates naturally dyed yarns with a vision to bridge together the farmer, the spinner, the weaver, the knitter, the arty and the curious while nurturing friendships along the way.…
A former knitting instructor, Californian Alana Dakos began designing knitwear in 2009 and has produced the Never Not Knitting pattern line ever since. Alana's design aesthetic reflects a love of nature and textured stitches. Accessories are equally charming. There are darling sewing kits, too. Note: Patterns on the main site are on Ravelry.