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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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What to stash this week: Shop indie and save

New sales will be added through the weekend.

Every November, I think about what I want to do for the big holiday shopping kickoff weekend for Indie Untangled. Since I’m such a small business (my “stock room” is maybe about as big as a booth at a yarn festival!),...

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A collage with a wreath of brown, orange and cream flora; blue buildings and a sea; a saxophone and a glass of whiskey and a moody lake.

What to stash this week: A new crew for the ultimate indie yarn club

I’m excited to announce the teams and open sign-ups for Where We Knit 2023. Starting in February, you’ll receive quarterly installments from:

Porter Wool Co and Samantha Guerin
Miss La Motte and Nidhi Kansal of Nidhi Knits
Hudson + West and Saysha Greene
Knotty Pine Fiber Co. ... ...

An Indie Untangled gift guide for yarn crafters

With all the great indie made goodies out there, it can be hard to find the perfect gift for your fellow maker (or decide what you want yourself). I’ve put together a selection of products from Indie Untangled vendors, and the Indie Untangled website, to help you narrow things down....

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What to stash this week: A chic yarn

Giulia and Stefania of Lanivendole collaborate with small producers to custom mill their own bases in Italy, and they sent me a huge box of A Chic Blend, which is a made up of 60% Abruzzese wool, 20% alpaca and 20% mohair. The yarn has a beautiful sheen and is the perfect balance ...

What to stash this week: Holidays in Scotland

I’m thrilled to debut the new colors of the Harris Sling bag! This bag is a special collaboration between Indie Untangled and Adabrock Weaving Company, located on the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. They are handmade, right down to the leather straps, by Chrissie of Pied Beauty ...

A collage of knitwear and the text Indie Untangled 2022 KAL/CAL Winners.

The 2022 KAL/CAL winners!

We’re so excited to share the winners of this year’s Indie Untangled make-a-long! This KAL/CAL included projects completed between June 1 and Indie Untangled on October 14. There were 14 winners in seven categories, chosen by random number generator. Here is their beautiful work.

Cowl Hat Mitts/Mittens/Gloves Shawl/Wrap/Scarf Socks Sweater ...
Skeins of purple, gray, yellow, blue, pink and orange yarn.

What to stash this week: Yarn party

I’m so excited to debut Circus Tonic Handmade’s line of yarn for Indie Untangled! Hannah, a mom of three and former molecular geneticist based in South Australia who dyes on Australian Merino, has created special-to-IU colorways on a selection of several bases. There is Jubilee Sock,...

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A mood board with purple images of snowy landscapes.

What to stash this week: Fleece Navidad

If you’d like a yarny experience from Spain, Aitana Villa, who is based in Catalonia, has a 2022 Advent set available to order. Enjoy a treat each Sunday in December, with four skeins of yarn in special colorways on a variety of bases (including Merino/nylon, alpaca/Merino/cotton and mohair) and a special surprise ...

A light-skinned woman with gray hair wearing brown glasses.

Pre-Rhinebeck Untangling: Yarn Social

This is the eighth in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 14, 2022 and online. Register free for the online marketplace, which runs through November 1.

A few years ago,...

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Skeins of lightly speckled light purple yarn.

What to stash this week: Fall hues

Each year, I also get sizable shipments of yarn from dyers based overseas to showcase at, and on, Indie Untangled. I’m once again hosting skeins from Lanivendole from Italy. Giulia and Stefania sent three custom-milled bases, including A Chic Blend, comprised of Abruzzese wool, alpaca and mohair. To fit their lineup of Chic colorways,...

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Blue circular, green double point and gold straight knitting needles.

Get to know Signature Needle Arts

This is the seventh in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 14, 2022 and online. If you’re attending the show, you’ll get to try out Signature needles in the lounge area and they’ll be available for purchase in the ...

A light-skinned woman and man wearing hats and gray T-shirts.

Pre-Rhinebeck Untangling: Mitchell Wool Co

This is the sixth in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 14, 2022 and online. Tickets are now available!

Indie Untangled is all about indie dyers and you can’t get more indie than Sherry of Mitchell ...

Red fish swimming in a circle and gray-blue yarn and knitting with bands of red and purple.

What to stash this week: Jump in the ‘pool’

For her installment of the Indie Untangled Knitting Our National Parks series, Dawn of Barker Wool was inspired by an image of sockeye salmon swimming by Brooks Falls in Alaska’s Katmai National Park & Preserve. Sockeye will be dyed on Barker Wool’s BFL Fingering base, which is 100% Superwash ...

Skeins of self-striping yarn.

Here’s what to make with new self-striping and assigned pooling yarn from 29 Bridges Studio

This is the fifth in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 14, 2022 and online. Tickets are now available!

This year, 29 Bridges Studio, one of our Indie Untangled vendors,...

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Aqua bottles of Soak wash and the text Wild Mint, take a walk on the wild side, new fragrance fall 2022.

Meet Wild Mint, the new scent from Soak

This is the fourth in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled, taking place on October 14, 2022 and online. Tickets are now available!

Blocking garments and doing laundry can be a chore, but using Soak makes the experience much more pleasant....

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