Yarn Stories

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.
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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.
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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.
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Dream in Color
I've known Nancy and Veronica, from Dream in Color for years.
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Karida Collins Neighborhood Fiber Co
by Ann Weaver While working at the Neighborhood Fiber Co. booth at the Stitches West knitting event in February, I took advantage of a rare quiet moment in the booth to interview Karida, the...
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Manos del Uruguay: Our values ARE our business

by Ann Weaver
The story behind Manos del Uruguay, a group of twelve women’s cooperatives in Uruguay that produce hand-dyed—and some hand-spun—yarns.

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The Story Behind String Theory