Author: Noah Byrne

I still remember the first time I attended a fiber festival – the smell of freshly spun yarn, the sound of laughter and chatter, and the feeling of being surrounded…

As I travel to fiber festivals and meet incredible makers, I’m always fascinated by the creative expressions of yarn bombing that bring communities together. Recently, I’ve been exploring famous examples…

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a yarn bombing installation – it was a vibrant, colorful scarf wrapped around a lamppost in a quiet neighborhood. As I…

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a needlepoint project at a fiber festival. I was immediately drawn to the intricate stitches and the way the yarn seemed…

I’ll never forget the first time I saw a gansey sweater – it was on a grizzled old fisherman who’d spent his life at sea, and the stories that sweater…

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a traditional Shetland Fair Isle knitting pattern – the intricate colors and designs left me mesmerized. As I delved deeper into…

I still remember the first time I laid eyes on an Aran sweater – the intricate cables, the soft cream-colored yarn, and the story behind it all. As I delved…

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon what does superwash wool mean at a fiber festival. I was chatting with a local dyer, and she mentioned it like…

I still remember the first time I walked into a pottery class – I was nervous and unsure if I’d even enjoy it. But as I started working with the…

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a vibrant fiber festival – it was like discovering a treasure trove of yarn wonders. As I wandered through the stalls,…