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Caitlin and Sarina of Over the Moon Yarn produce colorways inspired by and named for elements of space and science fiction. Along with the usual hand-dyeing techniques, these space and sci-fi loving knitters also produce unique skeins dyed in pickle jars. Over the Moon also sells a line of space-theme stitch markers and other notions that are so cute.
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Emma is a self-taught jewelry designer from a small village near Bridgend in South Wales. Atomic Knitting has been designing knitting stitch markers, fripperies and useful notions for knitters and crocheters since 2006. Atomic Knitting stitch markers have been featured in knitting magazines, online and wholesaled to over 45 yarn stores worldwide. Atomic Knitting specializes in Swarovski & Preciosa crystals and metal work and has an array of designs to suit every style and budget. Customer commissions are a firm favorite and with many years of experience in providing excellent customer service, Emma can create bespoke pieces just for you.
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Wood artisan Jonathan Bosworth has been making beautiful tools for spinners for nearly 40 years. Bosworth drop spindles are known for their superb spin and balance. A variety of woods provide a wide range of available colors and weights.
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Originally a maker of handmade wood needles and crochet hooks, DyakCraft is now primarily a maker of interchangeable needles and hooks. Most are metal, created from molds based on the original woods after their primary wood source was destroyed by fire, although the handmade wood tools are making a comeback. DyakCraft also sells cloth cases for interchangeable sets. “We use our hands to craft the tools destined to be held in your hands. We design all our tools to be beautiful to the eye and comfortable in the hand,” the site says. Spectacularly beautiful needles and hooks, with cool coated wire cables. Equally lovely spindles.
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Melissa is the dyer behind Wild Hare Fiber Studio. Wild Hare has hand dyed and handspun yarns and spinning fiber, felting supplies, tools, kits and clubs. Colors are gorgeous, and the flashes of glow in the dark dyes are a lot of fun.
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Timber and Twine is a project of Small Acre Farm in Fort Collins, Colorado. TeDi herds the sheep and runs the yarn business, while and partner Toot creates beautiful fiber tools.
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HipStrings sells beautiful spinning fiber and yarn. It is also a maker of tools for spinning, knitting, crochet and weaving.
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Sunshine Stewart of My Mama Knits hand-dyes a varied range of yarns in single or small batches in her family home in the Scottish Borders. Sunshine also offers a selection of favorite tools and crafting goodies that are sure to delight.
