M.O.E post 9 – FIBRE

Post 9 in this year’s M.O.E (Meet Our Exhibitors) series.

Category is FIBRE.  We here at S&H Towers are always trying to improve Yarningham and your feedback is vital in that process.  Something that comes up regularly is a request for more fibre in the marketplace.  Well this set of exhibitors not only have gorgeous yarn for you to get stitch-y with, they also produce and dye FIBRE.

Babylonglegs dye various weights of yarn and fibre in non-repeatable small batches.

Jellybeans Yarns sell hand dyed yarns, fibre and project bags. Ashley’s colourways are tonals, variegated or speckled and she enjoys taking custom orders to create something special.

Owl About Yarn is a small business based in Cardiff, Wales catering to the needs, dreams and desires of knitters, crocheters, spinners and felters.  Jennie the owner/operator hand dyes a range of yarns and fibres in a vibrant palette of colours guaranteed to inspire and delight.

Natural Born Dyers use natural dyes to produce yarns and fibre. Their yarns range from 4 ply to cobweb weight on a base of 55% BFL & 45% silk. Fibre consists of single-breed mini batts. Natural Born Dyers also make wooden accessories and sell their own and Boo Knits patterns.

To find out about all of our exhibitors, please visit the Yarningham website.

Advanced tickets for Yarningham marketplace are £5 (+ booking fee) and are available from our website.

M.O.E post 8 – SPLASHES AND SPECKLES

Post 8 in this year’s series of M.O.E (Meet Our Exhibitors) posts.

Today’s group of exhibitors produce symphonies on yarn, taking a dash of one colour, a spray of another to concoct SPLASHES AND SPECKLES skeins.

Norah George is an indie yarn dyer, inspired by popular culture and nature.

Beehive Yarns create hand dyed yarn with a vintage twist across a range of yarn bases. Their colourways are inspired by music, travel and film and have a retro aesthetic.

Down Sheepy Lane‘s colours are inspired by nature, fandoms and Debbie’s favourite books. Debbie also make drawstring project bags, stitchmarkers and creates themed kits around books or films.

At Unbelievawool they love colour and hope to find at least one or two for everyone. All yarns are dyed in Dorset using ethically sourced yarns.

Yarn Lab UK produces beautiful hand dyed yarns in North West England.

To find out about all of our exhibitors, please visit the Yarningham website.

Advanced tickets for Yarningham marketplace are £5 (+ booking fee) and are available from our website.

M.O.E post 7 – SOLIDS AND SATURATED

Post 7 in this year’s M.O.E (Meet Our Exhibitors) series.

This group of exhibitors are known for drenching and steeping their yarns to produce gorgeous SOLIDS AND SATURATED skeins.

First up River Knits.  River Knits hand dye British wool yarns in their floating dye studio – a narrowboat. Yarns range from laceweight, through sock, up to DK in range of colours inspired by our life on the waterways.

River Knits also have a huge selection of mini skeins with 60 colours in total.  They also supply knitting needles and stitch markers.

Phileas Yarns was born out of two passions – travelling and knitting. Inspired by Sylvie’s journeys and wanders – past or yet to come, she has created a collection of affordable hand dyed yarns focused on colour. Every colour has a story behind it, and there is nothing Sylvie likes better than to share these with you.

The Knitting Swede is a UK based business focusing on high quality yarns.  When sourcing yarns Tanja not only looks at the quality but she is also careful to choose ethical British suppliers.

All of Tanja’s yarns are hand-painted or hand-dyed by herself at home. During the dyeing process, she tries to minimize her impact on the environment as well as neutralizing any leftover water.

Sonic Knits sell knitting subscription kits, hand dyed yarn and notions, all with a musical theme.

To find out about all of our exhibitors, please visit the Yarningham website.

Advanced tickets for Yarningham marketplace are £5 (+ booking fee) and are available from our website.

M.O.E post 6 – ACROSS THE BORDER

Post 6 in this year’s M.O.E (Meet Our Exhibitors) series.

Our next category is ACROSS THE BORDER.  In contrast to our NEIGHBOURS some of our exhibitors hail from further pastures.

Fine Fish Yarns from Belfast combines a passion for offbeat colour and natural, luxurious fibres.

Estelle of Midwinter Yarns is a Swede, married to a Welshman and recently moved to Scotland.  Passionate specialists of natural fibre yarns of Scandinavian origins, Midwinter Yarns provide strong sweater yarns, cool linen and rustic wools in a wide range of colours.

For The Love Of Yarn is based in the heart of Glasgow creating beautiful hand dyed yarns, handmade ergonomic crochet hooks and polymer clay notions and accessories.

Tight Knit Yarn based in Edinburgh specializes in hand dyed yarn in solid, semi-solid, dip-dyes and speckle.

To find out about all of our exhibitors, please visit the Yarningham website.

Advanced tickets for Yarningham marketplace are £5 (+ booking fee) and are available from our website.

 

 

 

M.O.E post 4 – EVERYTHING BUT THE YARN

Post 4 in this year’s M.O.E (Meet Our Exhibitor) series.

Category is EVERYTHING BUT THE YARN.  Yarningham may be a portmanteau of yarn and Birmingham but there’s more than just yarn in our marketplace.  Today we look at our exhibitors who provide us stitchers with tools, accessories, haberdashery and pattern books.

Beyond Measure is an online shop selling beautiful things for makers. Their range includes fine scissors, handmade buttons, unique pincushions, wooden and leather cases, quality pins, needles, trimmings and more.

An Caitin Beag makes jewellery and accessories for knitters, including silver and gemstone shawl pins, wearable tools and stitch markers.

Knitting patterns designed by Anna Maltz for adventurous, fun-loving knitters. Penguins, Marlisle and all sorts else.

Textile Garden has been selling beautiful buttons, ribbons, shawl pins and other clothing accessories for the past 10 years.  The majority of Textile Garden’s items are exclusive, and are not available elsewhere in the UK.

Yarnistry make and sell unique laser cut items for yarn-based activities.

To find out about all of our exhibitors, please visit the Yarningham website.

Advanced tickets for Yarningham marketplace are £5 (+ booking fee) and are available from our website.

M.O.E post 3 – NEWBIES

Post 3 in this year’s M.O.E (Meet Our Exhibitors) series.

Category is NEWBIES.  These dyers and producers are fresh to the yarn show game.  We think they could be your new indie dyer crush.

First up Lay Family Yarn. Kelly’s style is uses subtle shades, pastels and speckles on a variety of bases.

Little Mouse House dyes yarn and sock blanks inspired by fantasy, children’s stories and things that make me smile.

Three Violet Buttons hand dyes mostly pima cotton yarn and clothing/accessories.

Sable Yarns has been dyeing yarn since 2011.  Jill runs several yarn clubs a year as well as writing knitting and crochet patterns.

You can find out about all of this year’s Yarningham exhibitors by visiting our website.

Advanced tickets for Yarningham marketplace are £5 (+ booking fee) and are available from our website.

M.O.E post 2 – NEIGHBOURS

Post 2 of this year’s M.O.E (Meet Our Exhibitors) series.

Today’s category is NEIGHBOURS.  These exhibitors are our yarn neighbours, all a short(ish) journey from Team Yarningham’s base here in Birmingham.

Yarn Angels consists of best friends Liz and Fiona.  Based in Birmingham, their yarn colours are inspired by nature, science fiction and fantasy.

Chromologie Yarn creates yarn that will warm you physically and visually, delightful with colour and possibilities.

Dusty Dimples is a Birmingham based yarn dyer with a passion to stand out with her variety of yarns.

Jo Knit Sew is a small indie yarn business based in the South Staffordshire countryside. Jo likes to create bright and bold colourways using a variety of techniques.

Snuggly Stars Yarns provide a range of hand dyed yarns to suit all projects along with crafty items such as patches, patterns, accessories, buttons and notions.

You can find out about all of this year’s Yarningham exhibitors by visiting our website.

Advanced tickets for Yarningham marketplace are £5 (+ booking fee) and are available from our website.