Yarn Stories

Meet the Maker: Laura from Purl Talk
Purl Talk - Sound familiar? You might remember this spectacular indie dyer from when we featured her gorgeous, Wisconsin-dyed yarn during the 2024 Chicago Yarn Crawl. Well, you all loved her collection SO much that we decided to bring Purl Talk back for our first trunk show of 2026!

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Meet the Maker: Roadtrip Sock Yarn
by Emily Henkels
Calling all cat (and yarn) lovers! We are thrilled to introduce Ali of Roadtrip Sock Yarns, and her purrrrific new trunk show at String Theory, which is inspired by... you guessed it, cats! After Janet (who is also a cat lover) met Ali last year and saw her yarn, she knew that this collection would be perfect for a show at String Theory.

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Mitchell Wool Co Yarn: sheep to skein
Mitchell Wool is created sheep to skein in Michigan, so the carbon footprint is small. Sherry, one of the owners will tell you that it all started because she wanted to knit a sweater. And it turns out she also...
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Meet the Maker: Holly Dyeworks
Just in time for the holiday season, we've scheduled a fabulous trunk show with Holly Dyeworks, who has sent us a bundle of festive fingering-weight yarns just perfect for seasonal gifts. Trust me, you'll want to get your hands on some of these gorgeous tonal hues ASAP (check out those Nutcracker mini sets!) in store or online through November 23. In the meantime, get to know Eve from Holly Dyeworks below.
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Meet the Maker: MayBea Crafted
This month's featured October trunk show is a real TREAT! We had the pleasure of getting to know MayBea Crafted at Glen Ellyn's Fesitval of the Arts a few years ago, and haven't been able to get their yarn out of our minds ever since! Tanya's new base Sheepish is especially luscious - Get to know Maybea Crafted's story below and be sure to shop the trunk show in store and online until October 26. Perfect timing for casting on a fall sweater!
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Meet the Maker: Treasure Goddess Yarn
Yes! We've been waiting all year for this one - String Theory welcomes Treasure Goddess Yarn for our special back-to-school September Trunk Show running from September 7 - 21 in store and online. Get to know Christine Long Derks from Treasure Goddess below:
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Meet the Maker: Laura from Purl Talk

Meet the Maker: Roadtrip Sock Yarn

Mitchell Wool Co Yarn: sheep to skein

Meet the Maker: Holly Dyeworks

Meet the Maker: MayBea Crafted

Meet the Maker: Treasure Goddess Yarn