Let me ask you a hard question: when was the last time you thought about setting a boundary for your yarn business?
Setting boundaries in everyday life is hard, but they can be even harder in your business. This is because there is always a new launch to ...
Fiber friends, how many times have you gone on Pinterest to search for patterns, knitting inspiration, or colorways for a new collection? I bet the answer is several times.
Well, let me ask you, as a fiber business owner, do you have a Pinterest page for your ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...