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This Business Is …: Disabled-Owned

These yarncraft-related businesses are owned by disabled people.

Candy Skull Crafts

Posted in Accessories

Kitty is the creator behind the well-made project bags, stitch markers and more at Candy Skull Crafts. “I’ve faced a lot in my (many!) years,” Kitty says. “I’m now a wheelchair user due to hEDS and POTs, which are disorders of the connective tissue and autonomic nervous system. When I was spending a lot of time in hospital I decided to stop focusing on what I could no longer so & start doing something positive. … I now use my creative side as positive mental therapy.”

Isabeau Suro

Posted in Designers

Isabeau is a multicraftual designer with inclinations toward smartassness and a passion for sharing knowledge. There are more patterns in Isabeau’s head than will ever…

Woolly Wormhead

Posted in Designers, and List

Woolly Wormhead designs are created using unusual construction techniques and intriguing stitch combinations, resulting in unique and versatile pieces. Woolly Wormhead is a hat archtect,…

Riin Gill

Posted in Designers

Although Riin Gill of Ann Arbor, Michigan sold Happy Fuzzy Yarn, the yarn company’s knitted designs are available. They feature beautiful colorwork and textures. These…

KDD & Co

Posted in Designers

Kate Davies established Kate Davies Designs (KDD) in 2010, when a stroke ended her career as a literary academic. While recovering, Kate supported herself by…