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Plied Together: Mitchell Wool Co. and the Power of Makers
Each skein is artist-dyed using the dyer’s unique expertise and vision. The result? A collection that celebrates both the farm and the maker.
"Because we are stronger when plied together." Mitchell Wool Co.

Crystal | Factory Girl
Oct 23 min read
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Share More Than Stitches
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately. About this space. About you. About the quiet threads that connect us beyond our love for fiber...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Oct 22 min read
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Introducing the Hazel Top – A Knitted Tribute to Confidence and Ease
Hazel Top is for every body, every style, every occasion. There are some knits that become wardrobe staples, and there are others that...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Sep 42 min read
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The Restful Stitch: What 7 Days Away from My Needles Taught Me
There’s a certain kind of guilt that creeps in when we don’t make. Not because we don’t want to, but because life, in all its fullness,...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Aug 222 min read
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Knitting Slowly: The Joyful Rebellion of Mindful Making
Last time, I wrote about why I'm embracing the slow stitch, and wow, the response truly warmed my heart. There’s something quietly...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Jul 172 min read
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Why I’m Embracing the Slow Stitch—and You Can Too
I’ve been thinking a lot about rhythm lately. Not just in my stitches or row counts, but in life. Things have been a little quieter here...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Jun 273 min read
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Begin Again: Re-Casting on with Intention
There’s a tender moment after frogging a project. The stitches are gone, the yarn is soft and slack again, and your hands feel a little...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Jun 192 min read
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Celebrate Every Maker’s Journey: Progress Over Perfection
Let’s talk about something tender and true: the beautifully imperfect journey of making. You know that moment when someone asks, “Did you...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Jun 123 min read
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On Frogging: The Gentle Art of Starting Over
There’s a moment in every maker’s life when you stare at your project - really stare at it - and something just doesn’t feel quite...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Jun 52 min read
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Forget Cardigans—A Shawl Is All You’ll Need for Summer Evenings!
The Summer Shawls & Sips Collection Summer evenings have a rhythm all their own. The warmth of the day gently gives way to cool breezes,...

Crystal | Factory Girl
May 293 min read
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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
Apr 104 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
Apr 104 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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Factory Girl Design celebrates every maker, every body, every stitch.
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