This is the 11th in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of the 2018 Rhinebeck Trunk Show.
The Knot House in Frederick, Maryland, is an LYS that really supports indie dyers. It’s where trunk show vendor Dami of Magpie Fibers learned to knit and launched her company and always showcases the latest and greatest at their indie pop-up during the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.
I asked owners Heather and Cathy to give us a look at their plans for Rhinebeck and also learned about a new dyer who has come on the scene…
Who are you both most looking forward to seeing at the Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show?
Hu Made. We haven’t met Amanda, so we are looking forward to meeting her and seeing her yarns in person.
Tell me about some of the most recent dyers that you’ve stocked your shop with.
We have two that we have added recently:
1) Nice & Knit – We love their Sock and DK. They have great colors and are just a pleasure to work with.
2) Chasing Rabbits – Love the Sock and her colors.
Are there any indie dyers and designers that you think should be on knitters’ radars?
I have to give myself a plug here. We have our own hand-dyed yarns now. We launched our La Di Da DK and Mo Debonair Mohair earlier this fall. With the focus on sweaters, we have focused on tonal solids.
How did you decide to dye your own yarn?
I don’t really know. I had thought about it before but never really thought of myself as an artist. But Mom and I thought I should try to supplement the shop. So Mom ordered yarn and I ordered dye and got started.
Where do you dye?
I currently dye in my home kitchen but we are working on building out a small studio in the basement.
What inspires your colors?
I have always loved textiles and have been known to spend way to much on decor fabrics. I love a room done well with pops of color. So I get a lot of inspiration from home decor pictures and fabrics. I also love timeless fashion. Matter of fact, I took a picture of Uma Thurman in the streets of NYC in 1987 and used it to come up with a small collection. In my option, yarn colors have to be truly wearable. I will be doing a sock weight in variegated fun stuff soon!
What are you each planning to wear to both Indie Untangled and the New York Sheep & Wool Festival?
Not exactly sure yet, but I’m sure Mom and I will both be wearing something from Boyland Knitworks and/or Andrea Mowry.
What do you think is going to be the most-seen sweater at Rhinebeck this year?
Tecumseh and The Throw Back!
Tell me the projects that are currently on your needles.
Mom is working on Caitlin’s Ramblin Woman Cardigan [a pattern that is debuting at Indie Untangled] using Knot House La Di Da DK. I am working on Millie by Nice & Knit and the Aim True Hat by Caitlin Hunter.
What are each of your favorite FOs from the last year?
I think mine is still Sunset Highway and Mom’s is her Sipila sweater.
