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hello and thank you for stopping by! Here on the Indie Untangled blog, you can figure out what to make with your latest stash acquisitions, learn about some talented fiber artisans and much, much more.

Etsy vs. Shopify for Fiber Artists: Pros & Cons

Whether your fiber business is brand new or you have been selling for a while, picking the right platform to sell your handmade goods on is crucial to your success.

Over the years of owning my own business, I have seen many fiber artists get overwhelmed by this topic,…

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24 Hat Patterns To Celebrate National Hat Day

24 Hat Patterns To Celebrate National Hat Day

Did you know that January 15th is National Hat Day? (There really is a day for everything.) Well, here in the fiber community, there is only one proper way to celebrate — by making hats!

So, break out your knitting needles or your crochet hook and your favorite skein(s) of ...

Black shelving units filled with clear bins of yarn skeins create a tidy studio backdrop, with framed fiber art on the wall and a gray sofa in the foreground.

January Stash Reset: How I sort, store & evaluate my yarn

January is the month of new beginnings, goal setting, and, of course, organization. If you have been looking at your yarn stash thinking that it could be better organized, then you are in the right place. This is because today I am sharing what I like to call my January ...

INDIE UNTANGLED 2025 MAKE - ALONG WINNERS & YEAR IN REVIEW

Indie Untangled 2025 Year In Review: Make-along winners

As I mentioned last week, one of the best traditions of the annual Indie Untangled Rhinebeck show is the make-along. This year, we received more than 100 entries in seven categories.

To close out 2025, today I’m sharing the winners of the MAL, chosen at random!...

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INDIE UNTANGLED 2025 MAKE - ALONG FAVES & YEAR IN REVIEW

Indie Untangled 2025 Year In Review: Make-along faves

One of the best traditions of the annual Indie Untangled Rhinebeck show is the make-along. This year, we received more than 100 entries in seven categories.

To continue our yearly tradition, I am sharing my faves and the winners for 2025!

Today, I’m sharing my faves of the ...

Join Our 2026 Where We Knit The Blanket Club

From mini skein to big snuggles: join our 2026 where we knit: the blanket club

The Indie Untangled Where We Knit yarn club is getting cozy this year!

If you have ever wanted to knit a blanket but didn’t know where to start, then our 2026 Where We Knit: The Blanket Club is for you! This is because we have taken all of the ...

Skeins of yarn in rich jewel tones, including mustard yellow, sky blue, moss green, rose pink, red, and slate gray, arranged neatly in wooden crates on a patterned fabric background.

Dive into what’s new from Murky Depths Dyeworks

This is the 10th in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online.

For her seventh Indie Untangled show, Debbie of Murky Depths Dyeworks continues to show off her talent for creating rich,...

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A woman with a light-medium skin tone and long dark hair, wearing a teal sweater and jeans, smiling with one hand on her hip while standing in front of shelves stacked with clear and black plastic bins of yarn.

Pre-Rhinebeck Untangling: Yarn Saver

This is the ninth in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. Tickets are available and selling fast!

For those of us with sizable yarn stashes — which I’m going to safely assume ...

Close-up of a light-skinned woman with blonde hair and black-framed glasses smiling while gently holding the chin of a white sheep with curly wool.

A Day in the life of Mitchell Wool Co.

This is the eighth in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. Tickets are available and selling fast!

I’ve loved watching Mitchell Wool Co....

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A woman with medium skin tone, dark hair, and glasses sits beside a woman with light skin tone, long brown hair, and glasses. They’re smiling while looking at a large paper map spread out on a table.

Pre-Rhinebeck Untangling: Explore Knitting Tours

This is the seventh in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. Tickets are available and selling fast!

If you’ve been following Indie Untangled for a while,...

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Two hand-dyed skeins in earthy beige tones speckled with teal, mustard, and dark brown, shown against a white background.

Tips for working with hand-dyed yarn from 29 Bridges Studio

This is the sixth in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. Tickets are available and selling fast!

One of the things that makes the Indie Untangled Rhinebeck kickoff show so special is ...

A display of apples, yarn, and a tablet showing characters from The Muppet Christmas Carol, with two color swatches labeled “Family Dinner” (deep brown) and “Scrooge’s Cloak” (dark navy).

Designing a yarn collection with Cesium Yarn

This is the fifth in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. Tickets are available and selling fast!

One of the fun parts of working with indie dyers is getting a peek into ...

A row of five laser-cut circular wooden yarn holders with different bright designs, displayed on a brick ledge among flowers.

Pre-Rhinebeck Untangling: Lemonwood

This is the fourth in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. Tickets are available and selling fast!

It’s always inspiring to hear the story behind how a small business comes to life....

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Pre-Rhinebeck Untangling: North Bay Fiber

This is the third in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. Tickets are available and selling fast!

It’s been exciting over the years to see the umbrella of indie yarn expand ...

Interior of Boston Fiber Company with colorful yarn displays.

Pre-Rhinebeck Untangling: Boston Fiber Company

This is the second in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. Tickets are available and selling fast!

At its core, a yarn shop is a community space....

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A light-skinned woman wearing a denim jacket and a blue patterned triangular knit shawl stands in front of a colorful graffiti wall.

Pre-Rhinebeck Untangling: Bad Sheep Yarn

This is the first in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 17, 2025, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. Tickets are available and selling fast!

After every Indie Untangled, I send out a survey to attendees....

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