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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Nov 184 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Oct 103 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Sep 302 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Sep 114 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Aug 292 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Aug 166 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Jul 174 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
May 212 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
May 203 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
May 164 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
May 62 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
May 16 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Apr 184 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Apr 82 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Mar 302 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Jan 242 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Bachelor Buttons...a family tradition
These holiday cookies I remember having being around every year of my life. My Grandma Seifert (my mom's mom) baked them every Christmas...
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Crystal | Factory Girl
Sep 18, 20234 min read
Indie Dyer Spotlight: Shellie Anderson
Shellie has been knitting for years and for a number of years was the lead designer at Shibui Knits. She has designed so many gorgeous,...
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