Yarn
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Knitter´s Review  [offsite link]
A weekly review of all that is fiber. A great resource to the pros and cons of different fibers. Baabajoes Wool [offsite link]
New Zealand company offering yarns, wool packs, patterns and other products worldwide. Their site includes store listings for the US and Canada. Bella Filati [offsite link]
Lots of name brand yarn to choose from and great information. Bernat/Spinrite [offsite link]
This North American-based company features a limited selection of information and shade cards for current yarns online. They also offer a few free patterns as well. Berroco [offsite link]
Site includes a comprehensive listing of current yarns and patterns, retailers and a fabulous selection of free patterns. Well worth a visit! Briggs and Little [offsite link]
Founded in 1857 in scenic New Brunswick, Briggs and Little is Canada´s oldest woolen mill. View their yarn and pattern selection online, learn their history and take a virtual tour. Brown Sheep Company [offsite link]
This well-known American company features a nice selection of yarns and patterns, most of which can be viewed online. Their website also offers several free patterns, retail listings, and more. Busy Bee Knitting [offsite link]
A large selection of wool and wool-blend yarns –
including alpaca yarn, cashmerino, silk, and more – as well as knitting patterns and needles.
Buying Yarn Local Shop versus Big Box Store
With all of the places to buy yarn a knitter can be overwhelmed. This article discusses where you should buy yarn. Cherry Tree Yarns [offsite link]
Wholesale retailer of beautiful handpainted yarns. Visit their website to view available yarns and patterns, and comprehensive retailer listings (US and Canada). If you´re looking for bargains, check out the mill ends section of the yarns. Circulo Yarns [offsite link]
Based out of Brazil, Circulo is well-known for yarns such as Clea and Fixation. View their extensive range of knit, crochet and needlework products online, and enjoy several free patterns as well. Site can be viewed in Spanish and Portuguese. Coats and Clark Canada [offsite link]
This company formerly owned the North American division of Paton´s Yarns as well, but now continue to market their own line of Red Heart and Coats yarns and pattern leaflets. View these and other product lines at their website, and check out their free section for a few knitting/crochet patterns. Coats and Clarks [offsite link]
US manufacturer of Red Heart yarns/patterns, and several other lines of crafting supplies. View their products online, and visit the "free stuff" section for several patterns. Colinette [offsite link]
Have a passion for hand-dyed yarns? Then this UK based company is for you! Preview available yarns and patterns online, and find a retailer near you. Visit the Millshop for some fabulous deals as well. Color Me Yarn [offsite link]
produces a variety of hand painted yarns, kits and patterns, selling wholesale. Crystal Palace Yarns [offsite link]
Based out of California, Crystal Palace offers a wide range of yarn, knitting accessories, plus a spinning wheels, acessories and more. Visit their website for complete product information, free patterns and more. Dale of Norway [offsite link]
This company has become known world-over for its beautiful nordic sweater designs, but that´s just part of the story. Visit their informative website to find out more. Dyed in the Wool [offsite link]
A small, but impressive British company with a lovely selection fo hand-dyed yarns and knitting kits. View their products online, plus pricing and order information. Visit the factory shop section for current specials. Elmore-Pisgah [offsite link]
A US company which manufacturers "Peaches and Creme," and other popular knitting/crochet cotton yarns and threads. Their products can be viewed from their website, and orders can be placed with the company directly. Based in North Carolina. Ems Stitches [offsite link]
A UK based online yarn shop. Ewe Need Yarn [offsite link]
A complete internet shop for all your knitting needs. Frangipani Knitwear [offsite link]
Based out of the UK, this company provides traditional Guernsey "5 ply" wool in thirteen colors. Also carries a small selection of books, needles and other accessories for making your "gansey." Garn Studio/Drops Designs [offsite link]
Based in Scandinavia, Garn studio´s line of yarns, patterns and accessories are now available worldwide. Their website allows visitors to preview their line, find a retailer, enjoy some free patterns, and much more. Site can also be viewed in Danish, Spanish, Swedish and Norwegian. There´s a handy dictionary that will help you translate knitting terms as well. Have fun! Jagger Yarns [offsite link]
Established in the 1880´s, this company based out of Maine, USA carries a good range of worsted spun yarns. View product lines, take a factory tour and find a retailer in your area from their website. Kettle Valley Fiber Company [offsite link]
Based in the beautiful Okanagon Valley of British Columbia, Canada, this small but productive farm produces its own line of mohair, alpaca and other exotic fibers. They carry knitting kits, blankets and other products as well. Lana Grossa [offsite link]
A popular company in Europe, Lana Grossa is also making an impact with knitters worldwide. Their website features images and descriptions of their product line, free patterns updated monthy, and information about their publication, "Filati." Site can be viewed in German as well. Lion Brand Yarns [offsite link]
US-based company with an impressive selection of yarns, patterns and other products. View their products online, and find a retailer in your area. Nice selection of free knitting and crochet patterns as well! Making an Afghan Without Buying More Yarn
Ever wonder what to do with some of the yarn in your stash. How about a blanket? Paton´s Yarn [offsite link]
The website features previews of the company´s available publications, as well as color charts for their current yarn selections. Find out what´s new, search for local retailers and have fun with the "create a sweater" feature. Philosopher´s Wool Company [offsite link]
Canadian company offering their own line of sweater designs in kit form, plus a selection of wool and other knitting-related products. View/order their products online, or visit their retail listings to find a store near you. Plymouth Yarn Company [offsite link]
Plymouth carries a nice selection of their own yarn brands, and serves as the US distributor for many imported brands as well. Visit their site for complete product selection, free patterns, retail listings and more. Shetland Wool Brokers [offsite link]
Based out of the Shetland Isles in the UK, Jamieson and Smith act as brokers for shetland wool and wool products world-over. Visit their website for more information on the products, plus an informative guide on the history of the Shetland sheep. Yarn/products information kits can be ordered directly from them. Sirdar [offsite link]
A relatively new website from the popular British company. View current yarn and design selections online, plus find retailers, free patterns and more. Skacel Knitting [offsite link]
American company featuring their own line of yarn and other knitting-related products. View products online, and find a retailer in your area. Nice selection of free patterns as well. Solutia [offsite link]
Also known as "The Smart Yarns," their website includes lots of information on acrylic fibers, manufacturers and retailers, a great free pattern section, and more. Tahki/Stacy Charles [offsite link]
US distributor of many popular yarn brands, including Filatura di Crosa, Tahki and Austermann. View current yarns and patterns online, plus US retailer listings. The wool peddler [offsite link]
Recycled Silk Yarns & Fibers ~ Natural Fiber Yarns Wholesale and Retail Accounts
Wool in the Woods [offsite link]
Based in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, Wool in the Woods offers its own line of hand dyed yarns and designer kits. Visit their website for more information on their line of products and to find a retail store in your area. Y2Knit [offsite link]
Kits and events information. Yarn Finder [offsite link]
Just opened Jan 2005, go try the yarn finder search, very easy to use and quick. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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