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A list of the best indie yarn dyers out there. Looking for the perfect colorway? This article will inspire you to go on a shopping spree.
From bespoke colours to natural hues, indie dyers across the country are attracting a lot of attention for their unique yarns. But how do these small businesses create their pretty palettes and eye-popping colours ready for you to knit, crochet and stitch with?
- How Did Your Yarn Dying Journey Start?
- Where Do You Look For Inspiration?
- What Are Your Favourite Projects to Make with Yarn?
- What’s Your Favourite Yarn Weight to Work with?
- Can You Give Any Tips For People Working with Indie Dyed Yarn?
- Do You Plan on Showing at Any Events This Year?
- What Can We Expect from Truly Yarns This Year? What Are Your Plans?
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Entirely by accident! I lost my Dad to suicide when I was 24, part way through a PhD and with a 6 month old baby. A couple days later I found myself in my local yarn shop, Knit Nottingham, buying a hook and some yarn and after a lot of swearing at online videos, I crocheted a terrible, terrible scarf. From then, I haven’t really stopped. I learned ...
Literally everywhere. Music, film, nature, things from my childhood, something someone says. Sometimes I just randomly pick pots of dye and see what happens. Sometimes the colour way comes first and the name comes afterwards, sometimes I have ideas when I’m knitting or walking and have to stop to jot them down.
The very first things I ever sold were BooBeanies – little crocheted baby hats that looked like Boobs, aimed at breast-feeding mothers to wear. I made hundreds of them in all different skin colours and shades and they will always be my most favourite thing. I’ve also been through sock knitting obsession (56 pairs in a year and then I wrote 2 books)...
I don’t really have a favourite to be honest. All yarn weights have their purpose so it very much depends on the pattern and what I want to make! Most of my jumpers are 4ply or 4ply held with an alpaca lace, giving a Dk weight overall, so I guess those are my most commonly used.
Buy enough for your project!! or make sure you have a contingency plan incase you run out, such as striping a contrast solid or fading into another yarn. Indie yarns are usually dyed on small scales and every batch is different – every skein is different for that matter – often dyers don’t repeat a colour way to keep things unique and interesting s...
Yes! Absolutely. I work alone, as do most indie dyers, so shows are our chance to be with friends and be very social for a couple of days before going back to our dye sheds. We’re currently booked in to around 1 show per month throughout the year including East Anglia Yarn Festival, Spring into Wool, The Wool Monty and Summer Wool Festival. Please ...
Truly Hooked is 10 years old this April and I’m delighted to be collaborating with lots of my peers across the year to maximise the celebrations! I’m working with over 20 different dyers, makers and designers to curate a series of 10 limited edition yarn boxes (roughly 1 a month) and I’m honestly so thrilled and humbled that they all said yes 2021 ...
Thank you for stopping by the blog Verity! I can’t wait to get this yarn on my hook! I already know what I’m going to make with it….keep your eyes peeled for that! Please go and take a look at Verity’s social media and show your support! www.trulyhooked.com Instagram: @trulyhooked Facebook: @trulyhooked
May 23, 2023 · Indie dyed yarn, otherwise known as hand dyed yarn, is just that, yarn dyed manually or by hand. The process is very tactile and personal. In contrast, commercial mills tend to dye with machines, in large vats, and in too large quantities to dye with natural pigments.
Apr 29, 2019 · Indie-dyers are dyers who work independently from large corporations (much like indie musicians) to dye yarn on a small scale in small batches. Dyeing is usually done by the dyer themselves and the dyeing may be done in the kitchen or garage — fitting in that space because the output is so small.
Oct 2, 2024 · What Is Indie Dyed Yarn? Indie dyed yarn is yarn dyed by independent, “indie”, dyers. These dyers use unique color combinations and dyeing techniques to create special skeins of yarn. The colors and textures of indie dyed yarn range from subtle and muted to bright and bold. Indie dyed yarn is a great way to add a unique touch to a knitting ...
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Meet Naomi, the indie dyer behind Skeinhawk Yarns: Crafting one-of-a-kind, hand-dyed yarns in Kent with a blend of colour, fun, and a dash of geeky charm, inspired by what she loves.
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