Hand knitters salivate over the rich colors and tonal shifts of hand-dyed yarns. “Hand dyes turn even simple stitches into something special,” says Alexandra Parks, founder of Dashing Mouse Designs.
Barb Day’s grandmother taught her to knit when she was 8 years old. But knitting didn’t become a hobby until she had a major life event. “I didn’t really start knitting consistently until I had twin ...
KINGSTON — For Jason Klus, dyeing is a way to get on with his life. Klus has joined an army nationwide of “indie” dyers, independent entrepreneurs who produce hand-dyed yarns for knitters, crocheters ...
MANKATO — What is it about making handmade clothes? Is it knowing that thought and care went into its creation rather than simply picking it from a store’s shelf? Or is it the pleasure of knowing that ...
Jake Kenyon left his job as a speech pathologist in January 2021 to pursue Kenyarn full-time. In fortuitous timing, the pandemic drove many people to crafts like knitting and crocheting, including ...
In Destination Anywhere, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Leslie Koh, a food and travel content creator about his memorable trip to the Austrian city of Salzburg. He’ll recount his exploration of Mirabell ...
Capturing the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest is no small challenge. Many artists have tried over the decades and when successful – when their art speaks to that little piece of our soul forever ...
Moriah Ellington opened She's Crafty, a yarn shop inside Catawba River Antique Mall, to address the lack of local yarn options in Gaston County. Ellington prefers natural fibers and indie-dyed yarns, ...