Tag: stratus
Natural Dyes for Wool: Cutch
April 14th, 2021
Continuing with our loose theme of exploring the worldโs fascinating, dyeable materials from trees and branches, in this blog weโll be applying Cutch, a dye that comes from the heartwood of the acacia catechu tree. This tree grows in India, Burma, Indonesia and Peru, and my cutch dye comes from the Indian variety and is able to achieve a range of soft, golden-brown tones into medium cinnamon tones.
While generally...
Sustainability at Knomad: Organic Wool and Recycled Fibres
April 8th, 2021
There are many factors to consider when choosing sustainable yarns. At Knomad, sustainability means respecting natural resources, and our partner mill in Arequipa, Perรบ is aligned with this philosophy. As a young, independent brand, weโve chosen to work with manufacturers with generations of experience to help us create more sustainable ecru yarns.ย
Organic Undyed Yarn
Knomad is proud to offer organic yarn in fingering, worsted,...Superwash vs Non Superwash Wool: Conventional Acid Dyes on STRATUS and SNOWDRIFT
March 4th, 2021
Recently on the blog, we looked at how MARSHMALLOW DK and SPARK take dye. Using the same process to dye each skein revealed the subtle and obvious differences between superwash and nonsuperwash wool. If you missed this blog post the first time around, feel free to check it...
Step by Step Turmeric Dye
January 7th, 2021
Turmeric is a bright golden spice that you can find in most grocery stores. It is commonly used in curries and recently in golden milk. If you have ever cooked with it, you probably know that it stains bright gold very easily. This staining effect can be used to our advantage to create a beautiful golden yarn in your own kitchen!
The warm golden color of turmeric pairs perfectly with soft, and squishy yarn like Stratus that is perfect for knitting...
How to Space Dye Stratus Merino Yarn
January 5th, 2021
Space dye yarn is a fun technique to have in your arsenal. We show you how to do it with an easy technique using plastic wrap! Learn how on our incredibly soft STRATUS, a blend of merino and nylon. I think this finished yarn would make an incredible pair of socks!
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How Yarn is Made: Blending
November 17th, 2020
Next up in our video series, we learn more about the blending process. Blending, like the name suggests, is the step in the process when different fibres are mixed, or blended together. This process is an essential step in the yarn making process because the blend crafts the identity of the yarn. Take a typical sock yarn, for example, made from a combination of wool and nylon. The wool provides warmth and...
Meet the Team: Gina in Creative Marketing
November 16th, 2020
Queen of rainbow-hued knits Gina Roฬckenwagner wears many hats at Knomad. This talented yarn dyer oversees marketing and content creation, writing articles for our blog as well as coordinating marketing campaigns. Every day, Gina connects with our creative community of dyers as she manages Knomadโs social media channels. โI love seeing what people make with our yarn... what they dye, what they knit, crochet, and weave,โ Gina...
Two color kettle dye on STRATUS
September 17th, 2020
When KNOMAD launched, STRATUS instantly became one of my favorite yarns in the whole collection. Made from 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% nylon, the merino in STRATUS is some of the softest available. The small nylon content doesnโt noticeably affect the feel of this plump and round, 4 ply fingering weight yarn, it simply adds a touch of strength to the luxuriously soft merino!ย
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Meet the Team: Alex in Customer Care
September 10th, 2020
If youโve sent us an email, or reached out using our live customer support chat, youโve likely connected with Alex, Head of Customer Care at Knomad. Letโs meet the avid knitter who fields your burning questions about our yarn.
For Alex, her role is about building relationships. โI think itโs helpful to be available to have a conversation,โ she says. โWhether itโs a technical question about our website, or questions from a wholesale...
Transform Bare Yarn with Avocado
September 2nd, 2020
Avocados are already a versatile food, but did you know you can use the pits and skins to dye a range of shades from blush pink and dusty rose to soft browns with undertones of peach?! Next time you whip up a bowl of guac, be sure to save the skins and pits for your next dyeing adventure.
Dyeing with avocados is a very simple process; all it requires is a bit...
