10 Free Knitting Patterns for Halloween

Halloween is almost here and it’s the knitter’s time to shine. This is the perfect time of year to exercise your creativity and embrace the magic of the season. So as the leaves change colors, and the days get shorter, why not reach for some yarn and needles. Bring on the cozy and cute freeContinue reading “10 Free Knitting Patterns for Halloween”

Quiz: Natural Dye Know How

An easy way to dip your toes into the world of botanical dyeing is by raiding your pantry. You can create all natural dyes that use up kitchen scraps or salvage fruits and veggies on the verge of going bad. One of the most fascinating aspects of botanical dyeing, to me at least, is thatContinue reading “Quiz: Natural Dye Know How”

Spin Like an Egyptian with Vegan Cotton Fiber

Wool gets a lot of attention in the yarn spinning world, but what about vegan fiber for spinning? If you have never tried spinning Egyptian cotton before, then you are in for a real treat. Learn more about Egyptian cotton for spinning and check out all the fabulous hand dyed shades we offer in thisContinue reading “Spin Like an Egyptian with Vegan Cotton Fiber”

10 New Fiber Crafts to Try This Fall

Fall is the perfect time to experiment with new crafting techniques. There are so many more things that you can do with yarn and fiber than just the usual things like knitting, crocheting, weaving, felting, and spinning. If your favorite thing to collect is new hobbies, then you’re in the right place!

Is Certified Organic Wool Worth It?

Imagine a sheep standing in the meadow, maybe in the rain, maybe walking through mud and generally enjoying its sheepness. This sheep naturally has a ton of grease (also called lanolin) in it’s fur to protect it from the elements. It also has so much dirt on its locks that the weight of the shearedContinue reading “Is Certified Organic Wool Worth It?”

10 Basic but Beautiful Weaving Techniques for Beginners

If you collect new hobbies like baseball cards then you’ve probably ogled some gorgeous weaving pictures on social media before. It may look complicated and way out of your league, but the basic weaving techniques are actually well within your reach. Check out this great list and you’ll soon be weaving with the best ofContinue reading “10 Basic but Beautiful Weaving Techniques for Beginners”

Our 3 Favorite Plying & Spinning Techniques

When you hold a floof of fiber in your hands you can get a little overwhelmed with all the possibilities. There are so many different spinning and plying techniques to try and there’s only so much time in the day. That’s why I decided to share my 3 favorite go-to techniques for those days whenContinue reading “Our 3 Favorite Plying & Spinning Techniques”