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Sea Change Fibers was born by a desire to dye tonal colors on non-superwash bases, primarily from climate responsible producers. The business was founded by Sarah Pederson in 2016 in Portland OR, moving to the Monterey Bay Area for 7 years and is now back in its birthplace of Portland. Sea Change Fibers is a name that reflects both the company's location on the west coast and its commitment to helping the health of the earth as it changes.
Sea Change Fibers' yarn bases are carefully researched and sourced from sustainable fiber producers. Since most of these bases come from small producers, the availability can change over time, bringing in new bases to fill in gaps. All yarn bases to date have been non-superwash wools – often blended with silk, cashmere or plant fibers – that create soft and durable garments. In keeping with the company's commitment to a healthy environment, the vast majority of these bases are created from climate beneficial wool that is fully traceable from the pasture to the mill.
Vibrant colors are a signature of Sea Change Fibers, inspired by the colors of nature, especially those found in and around the Pacific Ocean and the coastal forests. Sarah loves dyeing and knitting with complex jewel tones as well as tonal neutrals. While they do cycle in new colors frequently, colors are rarely retired unless the dye becomes unavailable. After all, there can never be too many colors!
The dyeing process at Sea Change Fibers involves careful and sustainable use of both water and power with reuse of water for similar colors from light to dark throughout the day, each dye pot dedicated to specific color families. This uses acid dyes in a climate responsible manner, including having solar energy to fuel the dye pots. Part of every purchase from Sea Change Fibers goes to supporting positive change in the world.
Shetland Spindrift's ample palette of softly heathered and solid colors is perfect for intricate colorwork and lacework, as well as weaving. Its durability makes it perfect for long-wearing projects. It's softness means it will be adored by whoever is lucky enough to wear your creations.
Treat yourself to a sweet pair of Small Flower Scissors. We guaranteed you'll delight in using them for any and all of your on-the-go crafting needs. The pint-sized, sharp blade measures at just 2.5 inches and fits perfectly in a notions tin, any sized project bag, or purse.
Owner and primary dyer, Jean, doesn't hold back on playing around with colors. Her unique colorways range from tonal neons, earthy variegated, and thrilling speckles! And in a nod to the rockers of the 80s and 90s, they are named after her favorite songs. It's a Gen X trip down Memory Lane!
Juni + Si, pronounced Ju-Knee and Sigh, is named after the owner's grandchildren Juniper and Silas. Dyed out of Snoqualmie, Washington, Jean wants to acknowledge and honor the native people who have heavily contributed to the art of dyeing.
As with all hand-dyed yarns, Juni + Si are dyed in small lots. Color, tonality and speckle amounts may vary from skein to skein, lot to lot, and monitor to monitor.
Knitting for Olive mohair is RMS certified. RMS stands for Responsible Wool Standard, and the certification ensures that animals, farmers and the environment are treated respectfully. The certificate protects the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare: freedom from hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain, injury and disease; freedom to express normal behavior; and freedom from fear and distress.
Equally, RMS farms protect soil health, biodiversity and native species, and the RMS certification protects social welfare, working conditions and health safety of farmers and workers. The complete RMS document from Textile Exchange can be found here.
The silk used in Knitting for Olive yarns is cruelty-free. Silk is made of silk threads that come from silkworms' cocoons. The cocoons are made of one single very, very long thread. In conventional silk production, the cocoons are boiled, leaving the silkworms to die. This way, the long, intact silk thread can be used. Knitting for Olive silk is made of silk threads from broken cocoons, where the silkworms have evolved into moths and escaped from the cocoon. The broken cocoon is now many short pieces of silk thread. These short silk fibers are made into yarn. This is a very time-consuming process, and the final result is less smooth than other silk because long silk threads make a smoother final silk product.
With this two-hour workshop, you will gain an understanding of how animal fibers are spun into the delightful yarn we love to use and collect. In the class, colorful materials will be included and fun is 100% guaranteed! Plus, an Ashford Student Drop Spindle is yours to keep!
*CAUTION!* Taking this workshop has side effects of extreme spinning addiction.
What you’ll learn:
The stages before yarn:
Making yarn with a top whorl drop spindle:
Included in your class registration fee:
Prerequisite skills: None
Instructor: Ilana Holland
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
Cocoknits Stitch Stoppers are soft flexible foam that would slide easily onto your needles and keep the stitches from sliding off – without popping off when your work in resting in your project bag! The smallest sizes even work to keep stitches in place on the cord of an interchangeable needle, should you need to remove your needle tips.
Made of durable, EVA foam in a variety of sizes with an opening in the middle that accommodate everything from size 0 (or the cord of an interchangeable needle set) to a US 15.
As a symbol of many things, including new beginnings, stork scissors were originally used by midwives starting in the early 19th Century! Matryoshka Doll Shop introduces a colorful line of Stork Scissors, perfect for any who crafter who enjoys starting new projects.
Keep your Stork Scissors safe in an equally colorful faux leather sheath.
Join us on a cozy and creative journey as we knit the beautiful Stornoway Sweater by Cheryl Mokhtari at Fancywork Yarn Shop. This stunning sweater features textural details and a relaxed fit, perfect for layering during the colder months or slipping on with jeans on cooler spring and summer evenings by the campfire.
We’ll be using Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino, a luxurious yarn that boasts a winning combination of softness, durability, and textural pop making it ideal for this project. We're fully restocked in a plethora of rich colors! It’s the perfect choice for a timeless wardrobe staple like the Stornoway.
While our knitalongs are not classes, we will be there to guide you through the process of knitting this particular sweater. You’ll get personalized tips, tricks, and advice on everything from fit adjustments to mastering the construction and techniques in the pattern.
We welcome you to join our supportive community of knitters!
Details:
THE SCHEDULE:
This Knitalong meets in person on the following Saturday mornings at Fancywork:
HOW TO REGISTER:
To register for the KAL, add this item to your cart or come visit us in the shop. Purchase yarn for your project from Fancywork. Your support of our shop helps us continue to offer community events like this one. Thank you!
FAQs
What's a Knitalong (or Crochetalong, or Makealong)?
A knitalong (KAL), Crochetalong (CAL) or Makealong (MAL) is a social event designed to bring the maker community together around a specific pattern or yarn – or sometimes both. Enjoy connecting with others while knitting or crocheting the same garment or working with a particular yarn together. This is a fantastic time to gather together with others in our fiber arts community, enjoy camaraderie, and get a little guidance and project support along the way.
What ISN'T a Knitalong/Crochetalong/Makealong?
A KAL/CAL/MAL is not a class. You should be reasonably familiar with the techniques required to work through the project at hand. However, help is never far away! If you ever find yourself in need of extended project support, drop in to our Help Session, offered weekly on Saturdays from 1-3pm.
Introducing Strucket: the ultimate blocking and washing tool! The Strucket is a game-changer for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists who want to keep their handknits and delicate fibers looking their best. This innovative tool combines the power of soaking, cleansing, and even draining in one convenient bucket. Designed to handle everything from freshly finished projects and delicate fibers, the Strucket makes washing your handmade creations simple and quick while maintaining their integrity.
The Strucket features a unique, patented plunger system that allows for deep saturation without rough handling, so your yarns and garments stay safe from damage. Whether you’re blocking your latest shawl, cleaning hand-dyed yarns, or washing your ready-to-wear delicates, the Strucket’s soft, controlled action helps remove dirt, oil, and residue without overworking or felting your fibers and fine fabrics.
With its generous 5-gallon (19L) capacity, the Strucket provides ample space for larger projects, like sweaters, shawls and blankets, while keeping your hands dry and free from the mess of traditional washing methods. The easy-to-use plunger lets you control the water movement, providing the perfect amount of saturation for thorough , gentle cleaning. Plus, its sturdy, lightweight design makes it easy to store.
The Strucket is a must-have tool for maintaining the beauty and longevity of your handmade pieces.
The original Strucket introduced to the world the first of it's kind, an interlocking strainer and plug connection. With the Strucket Mini, includes all of the same components, in a lighter weight, more portable, space saver version!
Whichever size you choose, the Strucket is a game-changer for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists who want to keep their handknits and delicates looking their best. This innovative tool combines the power of soaking, cleansing, and even draining in one convenient bucket. Designed to handle everything from freshly finished projects and delicate fibers, the Strucket makes washing your handmade creations simple and quick while maintaining their integrity.
The Strucket features a unique, patented plunger system that allows for deep saturation without rough handling, so your yarns and garments stay safe from damage. Whether you’re blocking your latest hat, mittens or cowl, cleaning hand-dyed yarns, or washing your ready-to-wear delicates, the Strucket’s soft, controlled action helps remove dirt, oil, and residue without overworking or felting your fibers and fine fabrics.
The Strucket is a must-have tool for maintaining the beauty and longevity of your handmade pieces.
Made from solid New Zealand hardwood, the Student Drop Spindle is durable and lightweight, ensuring that it’s easy to handle and spin for extended periods. The top-whorl design is ideal for beginners, as it helps maintain consistent spin and control, allowing you to focus on perfecting your technique. The spindle’s simple yet sturdy construction gives a balanced spin for easier drafting, creating even yarn.
With its 27-gram weight and a 10 cm (4-inch) shaft, the Ashford Student Spindle is versatile enough for spinning a range of fiber types, from fine laceweight to thicker yarns. Its compact size also makes it highly portable—perfect for spinning on the go, whether you’re at home or traveling.
Owner and primary dyer, Jean, doesn't hold back when playing around with colors. Juni + Si'ds unique colorways range from tonal neons, earthy variegateds, and thrilling speckles! And in a nod to the rockers of the 80s and 90s, they are named after her favorite songs. It's a Gen X trip down Memory Lane!
Juni + Si, pronounced Ju-Knee and Sigh, is named after the owner's grandchildren Juniper and Silas. Dyed out of Snoqualmie, Washington, Jean wants to acknowledge and honor the native people who have heavily contributed to the art of dyeing.
As with all hand-dyed yarns, Juni + Si are dyed in small lots. Color, tonality and speckle amounts may vary from skein to skein, lot to lot and monitor to monitor.
The hardy sheep that bring us this remarkable wool roam freely on the grassland of the Tibetan Plateau at an altitude of over 4000 mt. Through their work, mYak aims is to give this thousands-of-years-old nomadic lifestyle an opportunity to thrive and prosper in uncertain modern times.
Out of deep respect for animal welfare, nomads shear the sheep by hand in the traditional way that has been used for centuries – collecting the fiber following the natural life rhythms of the animals and the people who raise them. Tibetan sheep are a very strong breed that have adapted to the rough environmental conditions of the Himalayan plateau.
The herd that produces fiber for mYak Tibetan Cloud comes from a poorer area of Tibet, intentionally chosen to bring a better income to these communities. mYak aims to give this thousand of years old nomadic lifestyle an opportunity to thrive and prosper in uncertain modern times. The fiber is spun and dyed in Biella, at the foothills of the Italian Alps, the cradle of most ancient and prestigious Italian textile excellence.
Mix and match Overtones and Undertones in colorwork or stripes for painterly harmony in your fabric. Craft vibrant combinations using Overtones and Undertones of different hues or go for a more subtle approach by pairing an Overtone and Undertone from the same colorway.
Our Try-On Tubes include one of each 30", 60" and 90" length tubes. Stored in an easy to twist tin, the tubes fit snuggly inside.
How to place stitches onto a Try-On Tube:
1.) Simply put the tip of your needles holding your live stitches into the opening of one end of a try-on tube.
2.) Slip the desired amount of stitches off of the working needle and onto the tube.
3.) Tie the two ends of the tube together to ensure your stitches don't slip off.
How to put stitches back onto needles:
1.) Untie the ends of the tube.
2.) Place your needle into one end of the Try-On Tube holding your live stitches.
3.) Slip your stitches back onto your needle.
Try Try-On Tubes for a Provisional Cast On! Watch this video tutorial by Laura Nelkin.
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