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5 Things Every Maker Should Do in May

5 Things Every Maker Should Do in May

Spring is officially here, and I’m ready for some fresh air, fresh inspiration, and some fresh new projects. Not that I need to be adding more to my list, but it is spring after all!

Back in March, I wrote a blog post called 21 Winter-to-Spring Transitional ...

How The Indie Untangled Show Changed Over The Years

How The Indie Untangled Show Has Changed Over The Years

When I launched Indie Untangled in 2014, the goal was simple: to create a space where my fellow crafters could discover talented indie dyers, makers, and fiber artists in one place.

At the time, the indie yarn world was growing quickly. New dyers were popping up on Etsy ...

Upcycling You Yarn Scraps 13 Creative Ideas

Upcycling Your Yarn Scraps: 13 Creative Ideas

I don’t know about you, but regardless of how much I pay for a skein of yarn, I will always save the yarn scraps. This is because you never know when those yarn scraps might come in handy for fixing a handmade piece or for a future project.

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Trip Down Memory Lane A Look Back At Our Indie Untangled Bag Designs

Trip Down Memory Lane: A Look Back At Our Indie Untangled Bag Designs

One of everyone’s favorite things about Indie Untangled, besides the yarn, vendors, food, and atmosphere, is our BAG!

If you are new to Indie Untangled, every year we work with artists to create a bag that helps bring together the vibe of the show. This bag is done ...

21 Winter-To-Spring Transitional Projects Light Layers

21 Winter-to-Spring Transitional Projects: Light Layers

The first day of spring this year is March 20th, and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for winter to be gone!

As much as I love heavy, cozy layers, I’m ready to transition into light layers. However, with the weather having a mind of its ...

Why Email Lists Still Matter for Yarn Businesses

Why Email Lists Still Matter for Yarn Businesses

Imagine you came up with an amazing idea for a new yarn colorway, collection, or pattern. Then you spend weeks bringing that idea to life, spending hours on designing, photography, and packaging. Finally, you launch your idea on social media… and only 3% of your followers see it.

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How the Fiber Community Inspires Me A Love Letter

How the Fiber Community Inspires Me: A Love Letter

February is the month of love, but we tend to focus on a partner, our friends, or kids (which, of course, is natural). But what about our communities?

We’re all part of certain communities that bring us joy, laughter, and growth, yet they don’t often get much attention ...

Ask the Community: What’s Your Most-Loved Yarn?

Ask the Community: What’s Your Most-Loved Yarn?

If you follow me on Instagram, then you may know that last month I published a post asking the community to share their most loved yarn. This is because what better time to talk about the yarn that we love than in February, right?

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Etsy vs. Shopify for Fiber Artists Pros & Cons

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...