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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![Hurray. I finished my Free Speech & Headlight cowl from the amazing Akia at @DrCharlieUntangled.
From the pattern description: “After an angry white mobbed burned down the Memphis newspaper [Ida B. Wells-Barnett] co-owned—called the Free Speech and Headlight—and ran her out of town for starting her anti-lynching campaign, she went all over the country spreading awareness. She settled in Chicago and helped elect the first Black Alderman, contributed greatly to women’s rights, and co-founded the NAACP.”
https://www.yarndatabase.com/design/dr-charlie-untangled/
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A small artisan dye studio in the rural Irish countryside, Life in the Long Grass uses ethical yarn from small farms in South America and local Irish wool. This business supports rural employment in Ireland. LITLG employs environment friendly practices, such as dyeing with rainwater and using …
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U.S. designer Hunter Hammersen says, “I was supposed to stay in school for a shockingly long time, get a respectable-sounding job, and quietly become a proper grownup. Instead I got distracted by colorful string, started writing knitting books, and fled to the rocky coast of Maine where I …
Melina of OMG Yarn (Balls) is a Wisconsin-based dyer and designer using US bases. Hand dyed yarn, hand spun yarn, patterns, knit and crochet wearables and more. “Welcome to my online shop!” Melina says. “If you’re a knitter, crocheter, or fan of high quality handmade hats, scarves, shawls, …
Anja Sammon of Julchen Knits is an art teacher and knitwear designer living in Ireland, with a love for textured stitches. Anja’s brioche patterns are truly stunning. Buy them by contacting Anja through the Julchen Knits site, or on Lovecrafts.…
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Monique is the Netherlands designer behind A Passion for Lace. Designs range from stunning gossamer creations to cozy shawls.…