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Knitting/Crochet: Needle Gauges

Twice Sheared Sheep

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Twice Sheared Sheep is a notions and pattern shop based in Idaho. “I want your eyes to sparkle when you see your tools and feel just as special as I know you are. I want you to know exactly where you are in your pattern whether it’s been 5 minutes since you last touched the needles or 5 years.” Dawn says.

Blue Bird Makery

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Ruth is the Michigan artist behind Blue Bird Makery. Blue Bird Makery has unique items, including its needle gauges, buttons and stitch markers in the shapes of U.S. states. There is also beautiful handspun yarn.

D19 EcoFriendly Life

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Vicky is the Ukrainian maker behind D19 EcoFriendly Life. “A miracle happened in my life: my son Vladik appeared,” Vicky says. “I want my child to live on a green zero waste planet. I decided that he would have only beautiful and safe things. … I would like every family to have such items.” This shop is a personal favorite. The quality and customer service are impeccable.

Retrosaria

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Portugal’s Retrosaria’s offers breed-specific Rosa Pomar yarns and lots of great accessories and kits. Gorgeous project bags. Note: Some kits require downloading a pattern from Ravelry.

KnitWit

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KnitWit Yarn Shop in Maine is a great place to find local yarns, including an in-house line, as well as great accessories. Please note some kits contain clearly marked links to Ravelry.

FelinFach

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FelinFach Natural Textiles is an independent Welsh company based at a 200-year-old former flour mill in the Preseli mountain area of Pembrokeshire. In addition to beautiful natural-dye yarns and readymade items, FelinFach sells amazing yarn bowls and notions, including CocoKnits and Cohana.

The Little Grey Girl

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Dyer and sewist Gem is the founder of The Little Grey girl. “Knitting really is a rabbit hole of yarns, accessories and patterns that in the early days I just wasn’t expecting,” Gem says. “When it came to selecting accessories I just couldn’t find any project bags that reflected my style – so I got the sewing machine out and made my own.”

meadow yarn

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From a dye studio in rural Suffolk, Anj dyes yarn inspired by the countryside around her. In addition to their own hand-dyed yarn, meadow yarn stocks Lopi wool from Iceland, Knit Pro needles and notions, and a selection of craft journals and pattern books.

Fancy Tiger Crafts

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Fancy Tiger Crafts is a revolutionary shop in Denver, Colorado that specializes in craft supplies and classes for the modern crafter. Owners Jaime Jennings and Amber Corcoran’s vision is to inspire people to reach their crafting potential through modern and sustainable supplies and quality instruction.