I am doing something new and wonderful this year. I am offering a Twelve Days of Christmas gift set. I’ll be dyeing up a gradient set of 12 mini skeins going from purples to blues to a sea foam green. There will be tonal yarn, speckled yarn, and variegated yarn, and each skein will be… Read More Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Set
For several days now, I’ve been thinking about today’s blog post and just drawing a blank. If you do any blogging or regular writing of any sort, I’m sure you understand. I finally decided that I would “interview” myself the way I interview pattern designers each month so that, if you are interested, you could… Read More In Which the Crazy Yarn Lady Interviews Herself
Good morning, my fellow yarn lover! It’s time for another Choose Your Yarn Adventure yarn giveaway. I’ve chosen three of my favorite colorways on three different delicious sock-weight yarn bases. The winner will receive his or her favorite skein. You can enter to win your favorite skein on my website here: https://www.shop.purplelambfiberarts.com/pages/yarn-giveaway/ The giveaway ends at… Read More Yarn Giveaway!
Today I wanted to talk about how the same colorway can look significantly different depending on the type of yarn or yarn base it is dyed on. I took photos of a few colorways I have dyed on several bases so you can see what I mean. What makes the difference? There are a several… Read More Same Colorway, Different Yarn Base
Good morning, my fellow fiber artist! A couple months ago, I asked all of you whether you would like me to add a sport-weight yarn or a second DK-weight yarn to my lineup of yarn bases, and most of you said you would prefer a sport weight. Your wish is my command! Today I want… Read More Super Sport & Some Super Patterns to Go With It
I hope you are as excited as I am about the coming of cooler weather! I have a great fondness for small projects where I can have the satisfaction of actually having something lovely and DONE in fairly short order, especially because I don’t have as much time to knit as I would like, so… Read More Palate Cleanser Projects with Mini Skeins
I have come up from my dye pots long enough to list several colorways that were previously sold out as well as several new colorways that I hope you will love as much as I do. Included among them are some colorways dyed on my newest base. It’s called Super Sport, and it’s a lovely… Read More Shop Update!
This month, I’m interviewing Suzanne, who goes by Shezam on Ravelry. I found her beautiful patterns there while searching for a particular type of pattern a couple months ago. “Strolling on Cloud 9” was exactly what I was looking for, and was it ever gorgeous! Every one of her patterns is intriguing and unique, and… Read More Designer of the Month: Suzanne Nielsen
Today I am officially launching my fall collection. I thought I would share the collection with you as well as some of the creative process that goes on behind the scenes. I also have a couple other things to share with you as well having to do with a giveaway and a sale that are… Read More Introducing the Fall Collection Based on Moby-Dick
Good morning, everyone! I wanted to talk to you about two related things today. First, I have a new yarn base I’m introducing. Second, I am really excited about a new dyeing technique I’m using and wanted to share it with you. First the yarn base… I’ve been searching for the perfect sock-weight yarn for… Read More Introducing a New Dyeing Technique and a New Yarn Base
