Erin Dollar is the artist behind the home textiles company Cotton & Flax. Her enthusiasm for printing on fabric fuels her energetic craft workshops, where she teaches intrepid students to create their own block printed fabrics. Erin is also a writer and an advocate for creative business owners. She lives in San Diego, California with her partner, two calico cats, and a closet full of half-finished craft projects.
Better for the Earth, and better for you — we know you care about choosing sustainable yarns. Knomad is an independent brand, but our strong relationship with our partner mill in Arequipa, Perú gives us the ability to create a collection of bare yarn with an eye on sustainability. Environmental Certifications For […]
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There are many factors to consider when choosing sustainable yarns. At Knomad, sustainability means respecting natural resources, and our partner mill in Arequipa, Perú is aligned with this philosophy. As a young, independent brand, we’ve chosen to work with manufacturers with generations of experience to help us create more sustainable ecru yarns. Organic Undyed […]
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We’re so excited about Marshmallow, our new DK weight yarn, and we can’t stop daydreaming about what to make next! There’s no way we’ll ever get through every project on our to-do list, so we’ve gathered some of our favorite DK weight yarn knitting patterns (and crochet patterns, too!), to inspire you to create something […]
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Tundra, our super bulky yarn, is perfect for stitching up a quick project like a hat or a cowl. It’s always exciting to see a knitting project come together, and Tundra’s extra chunky size means that you can complete projects in a flash. To offer some inspiration, we’ve gathered some of our favorite super bulky […]
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The tight-knit team at Knomad lives and breathes all things yarn, and our admin team is no exception! Knomad’s Marketing Coordinator, Nataly Salazar, has a true passion for fibre. “One of my most memorable experiences was when I dyed my first skein of yarn,” Nataly said. While her day-to-day is usually focused on coordinating […]
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Queen of rainbow-hued knits Gina Röckenwagner 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 Knomad’s social media channels. “I love seeing what people make with […]
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At The Knitting Tree LA, Annette Corsino-Blair has a vision for creating a yarn shop that’s vibrant and welcoming to all. “I’ve recreated the neighborhood that I grew up in, which was pretty much every nationality you could think of,” says Annette. “I’ve always felt more comfortable in ethnically diverse environments. I want to build […]
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If you’ve sent us an email, or reached out using our live customer support chat, you’ve likely connected with Alex, Head of Customer Care at Knomad. Let’s meet the avid knitter who fields your burning questions about our yarn. For Alex, her role is about building relationships. “I think it’s helpful to be available […]
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