SlubBlime and Beauty and the Beast, two of Still River Mill's luxury yarns as seen at Fiber Festival of New England.
La Lana Wools of Taos – update about this wonderful business closing for good Feb. 29, 2012; see link for details.
Knitters today have incredible choices for fibers of uncommon quality. Before investing time and a commitment of cash many have asked us about how bison, cashmere, paper, possum, silks, stainless steel, qiviut, yak or blends perform on the needles. Companies that produce or distribute these also offer designs and patterns created specifically for these exotic creations. We’ll continue to link projects on this page for comparison and feedback from our test knitters. Also, field tests include how they hold up or wear over time.
Dan Melamed of Buckwheat Bridge Angoras is a fine knitter. Note his felted hat and vest as seen at the Fiber Festival of New England.
Stories about the companies created by people with passion and dedication to bring exceptional colors, blend, skeins and hanks into being are part of our series. Joy, trials and tribulations of working with various yarns (as well as solutions for handling very fine fiber) are profiled.
Bison/Buffalo Gold – story.
Qiviut and Signature needles profile, story.
Bijou Basin yak yarn blends, profile, WIP.
Noro, a trend-setting company that has become legendary for its colors and creative blends that reflect the beauty of nature.
Possum fiber, Zealana, story.
Habu Textiles. What can we say about a textile company which spins stainless steel and silk into yarns that inspire a passionate following of fans?
