Behind the Scenes with Explorer Knits
by Janet Avila
It is always fun to get to know the artist who creates the masterpiece, so we asked Ali a few questions.
Behind the Scenes with Lavender Lune
by Janet Avila
Meet Sam, the artist behind Lavender Lune yarns. She's a homeschooling mom raising four amazing kids in the forests of northern Minnesota is the artist behind Lavender Lune. Her surroundings inspire her rich, vivid colors.
The Story Behind String Theory
We've had a lot of new visitors recently, so I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself and String Theory.
The story behind ChiaoGoo needles
Westing Bridge LLC is a family-owned business that was started by four brothers. Its ChiaoGoo brand knitting and crochet tools are designed and distributed in Troy, Michigan. Its manufacturing facility is based in Hangzhou, China.
Linda Wallace aka Migration Yarn
Our Women Making History series would not be complete without a feature on Linda Wallace. Linda has had many roles at String Theory. She has sold yarn, taught classes, wrote blog posts, created window displays and been an all-around champion of our mission. So when she told me that she wanted to dye yarn, I was immediately on board.
Manos del Uruguay: Our values ARE our business
Today’s post showcases Manos del Uruguay, a group of twelve women’s cooperatives in Uruguay that produce hand-dyed—and some hand-spun—yarns.
Lorajean Kelley and Shannon Squire
Lorajean Kelley, the mastermind behind Knitted Wit, is supremely talented at translating a current event into a yarn color. Shannon Squire is her best friend and knitwear designer.
