Category Archives: indie dyer

Indie Dyer: Marcie Bourne of Bad Sheep Yarn

Posted on August 8, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn and fiber folk! I have something truly special for you today: the brilliant and creative mind behind Bad Sheep Yarn, Marcie Bourne! I’m guessing you’d recognize her from her gorgeous yarn collections, such as the 2020 Alaska collection … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Sheep Yarn, community, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, yarn | 1 Comment

Indie Dyer and Yarn Producer: Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool

Posted on February 29, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn-folk! As promised on Instagram and in Episode 72, I have an awesome interview with Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool all queued up for the weekend! I first found Mary and Maniototo Wool via an Instagram post and … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, fibershed, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, Maniototo Wool, New Zealand, wool, yarn, yarn-lover | 14 Comments

Indie Wool Feature: Independence Wool

Posted on October 27, 2019 by knittingthestash

Well, fiber folk . . . I’ve been at it again! I’ve found a lovely indie dyer for you: Dawn Brown of Independence Wool–a Texas-based mill! I discovered Dawn when I noticed an Isabell Kraemer IG post that featured a … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Independence Wool, indie dyer, interview, mill, spinning, Texas yarn and fiber, Uncategorized, woolen mill, yarn, yarn-lover | 8 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature: Two Frenchie Fibers

Posted on March 9, 2019 by knittingthestash

I have a special treat this weekend: a new-to-me (and you!) indie dyer, Cheryl Fjermedal, of Two Frenchie Fibers! I found Cheryl through Instagram and have been enjoying her recent Etsy launch–so many colors and such cute dogs (their names … Continue reading →

Posted in community, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, knitting, yarn | 1 Comment

Indie Dyer Feature: Purl & Ply

Posted on August 31, 2018 by knittingthestash

I bet you have all been watching the recent launch of Purl & Ply along with me! The ladies behind those beautiful and utterly Instagramable colorways are Brit and Mel–a couple of indie dyer, home-school moms who love fiber, and … Continue reading →

Posted in blogspot, community, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, knitting, Purl & Ply, sock yarn, variegated yarn, yarn | 3 Comments

KnitCrate June 2018

Posted on June 24, 2018 by knittingthestash

Some yummy new boxes arrived from KnitCrate for review this month–these are the June Artisan and Sock Crate boxes and the yarn colors are popping for summer!! Soft, superwash merinos, both. Good for socks, shawls, and other fun accessory projects … Continue reading →

Posted in indie dyer, KnitCrate, merino, review, sock yarn, subscription, superwash, Uncategorized, variegated yarn, yarn | 1 Comment

KnitCrate Review

Posted on April 7, 2018 by knittingthestash

A few weeks ago, the fine folks at KnitCrate got in touch with me; they asked if I would like to try out their subscription boxes and post a review. I’ve long wondered about Knitcrate’s yarn and we all love … Continue reading →

Posted in Baa Ram Ewe, community, cotton yarn, discount code, Dovestone DK, indie dyer, KnitCrate, knitting, organic yarn, review, subscription, yarn | 3 Comments

What are your superheroine names?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello good people of the fiber and yarn world! This weekend I have a special treat: a follow-up interview with Adache and Marce–the Dyenamixx Yarn duo mom and daughter team. You asked . . . and they answered! They even … Continue reading →

Posted in community, dyeing, Dyenamixx Yarn, family, indie dyer, interview, natural dye, unicorns | 1 Comment

Indie Dyer Feature: Three Waters Farm + GIVEAWAY!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by knittingthestash

Well hello everyone and Happy (almost) New Year! When not wrangling a puppy or spending time with my family, I’ve been enjoying all of the Instagram goodness that so many of you share. That’s how I met my featured dyer … Continue reading →

Posted in color palette, colorway, community, dyeing, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, indie dyer, interview, unicorns | 14 Comments

Indie Dyer: Dyenamixx Yarns

Posted on December 23, 2017 by knittingthestash

I am so happy to introduce you all to Marce and Adachi today! They are the mom and daughter dyeing duo behind Dyenamixx Yarns ❤ I met Marce through YouTube and IG–she is a fellow podcaster (Hey BrownBerry)–and we got … Continue reading →

Posted in blogspot, community, dyeing, indie dyer, interview, maker, natural dye | 2 Comments