Kiki is the dyer behind Black Smoke Fibers. “We specialize in small batch, artisan-dyed yarns, fibers, handspun yarn, small batch fleece processing and handwoven rugs,”…
This Business Is …: BIPOC-Owned
These yarncraft-related businesses are owned by Black people, Indigenous people and other People of Color.
Disturbing the Fleece
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Fatimah is the Georgia designer behind Disturbing the Fleece. In addition to patterns, Fatimah offers readymade items from hats to garments. Lots to see here,…
Natalie in Stitches
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Natalie Warner of Natalie in Stitches teaches knitwear design and design development, garment construction, garment fitting, pattern cutting, hand and machine knitting, and crochet. Designs…
Caroline Dick is a Tahltan/Irish Two-Spirit designer living on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. She has been published in various books and magazines including…
Gamer Babe Designs
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California designer Yvonne Poon is the creative force behind Gamer Babe Designs. In addition to being a knitter and a designer, Yvonne is a tech…
StitchGremlin Designs
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Em is a newer UK designer, with solid first entries in colorwork and cables. I met Em during an Uplift Make Along.
Joanna’s Crochet
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Tacia is the Michigan-based designer and dyer behind Joanna’s Crochet. (Her dyeing operation is Purly Tricot Yarn.) “I have been crocheting and crafting for over…
Purly Tricot Yarn
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Michigan dyer Tacia is the maker behind Purly Tricot Yarn. Colors are gorgeous. Tacia says, “Newbie at yarn dyeing, but loving every minute of it.”…
Candy Corn Yarns
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Heidi is the Puerto Rico-based dyer at Candy Corn Yarns. Many of the colorways are bold and variegated. There are also beautiful muted shades. This…
Chicago visual artist Naima Bond is the dyer of Sister Ananse Yarn. Naima is particularly interested in using vibrant, super saturated hues in her artwork…