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Our Minnesota Queen of Color...Susie!
Meet Susie of Fiber MacGyver! When I reached out to Susie last Spring of to be part of our 2025 Winter Maker's Box it felt like winter...
Crystal | Factory Girl
6 days ago4 min read
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When Life is Hard and Days are Grey...Knit A Rainbow
The title of this post is from my dear friend Kimberly McAlindin's mom. I never got to meet this treasure but a part of me feels as...
Crystal | Factory Girl
6 days ago4 min read
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A Woman and Her Corgis' Dyeing Yarn
I had the honor of meeting Gabby Gergler a number of years ago thanks to our mutual friend, Lisa, of Indie Untangled. This past fall was...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Nov 18, 20246 min read
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Color, Crochet and Style...Meet Designer, Helda Panagary
After completing textile course, Helda began designing her own modern knitted and crochet garments and accessories. This lead her to...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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For the Love of American Fiber!
When I first met the Mitchell Wool Co. team last year at Indie Untangled, I was overwhelmed by their amazing yarn. It was everything I...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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When to Steam Block your Handknits
Steaming is a great and gentle way to finish your knitted garment or accessory. Just like wet blocking, steaming allows your stitches to...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Meet the Designer: Britt Garber, Knot Bad Britt
I have admired Britt's work for a while now. When I decided to introduce crochet into the Maker's Box I knew I wanted Britt to be part of...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Sep 11, 20244 min read
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Meet Indie Dyer: Stephanie, Verse Yarns
I met Stephane at Indie Untangled 2023 and was so excited to have an opportunity to chat with her and her mom. It was so fun and of...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Let's Swatch!
Swatching is probably the most important step you may take when knitting or crocheting a garment for yourself or that special knitworthy...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Aug 16, 20246 min read
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Meet the Master Indie Dyer: Kristin of KraeO
I first met Kristin in NYC at Vogue Knitting Live. I'll never forget walking the marketplace and seeing her yarn from a distance - the...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Jul 17, 20244 min read
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Your No-Fuss Summer Sip and Shawl!
The end of May marks the "unofficial" kick-off for Summer! AND the first release of the Summer Shawls & Sips Collection...H-E-L-L-O...
Crystal | Factory Girl
May 21, 20242 min read
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Favorite Tools for Blocking Your Knits
After all the hours spent knitting or crocheting that gorgeous garment or accessory your next steps must not be skipped. Blocking is so...
Crystal | Factory Girl
May 20, 20243 min read
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Meet the Makers of the Spring 2024 Factory Girl Maker's Box
While curating for the Spring Factory Girl Maker's Box I kept dreaming of new beginnings emerging from their winter’s rest. I wanted your...
Crystal | Factory Girl
May 16, 20244 min read
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It's Margarita Season!!
Hope your May is off to a great start! It's the Month of May! 🏁 This first weekend of May was pretty busy with Derby Saturday, birthday...
Crystal | Factory Girl
May 6, 20242 min read
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Discovering the Colorful World of Dusty Yarn Co: An Inside Look
When I was planning the Factory Girl Maker's Boxes for 2024 and it was time to select some of my favorite indie dyers, I wanted to...
Crystal | Factory Girl
May 1, 20246 min read
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Special Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the amazing women who have played a significant...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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Spring Cleaning and a Yarn Destash Give Back...
A good spring cleaning usually results in finding beautiful things. They may have been tucked away, displayed beautifully on a shelf that...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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Eventide...
I picked up these lovely skeins of yarn when I was at the New York Sheep & Wool Festival last October in Rhinebeck, NY. fI was lucky to...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Mar 30, 20242 min read
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A little story about how the warm+cozy socks came to be...
The warm+cozy socks are one of my favorite sock patterns designed to date. And with any design, it truly takes a team to bring a quality...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Oh what a year it has been! 'Tis the season for sharing...
Dear friend, Can you believe we are just a day(s) away from our holidays season(s) wrapping up and the end of this year 2023?!?! It's no...
Crystal | Factory Girl
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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