Treasured Yarns

Apparently, crocheters really are everywhere. 🧶🌎

I just added Treasured Yarns to the World Crochet Map, which is exactly what it sounds like: a map of crocheters and yarn people all over the world.

Those of us in the Pacific Northwest already know we live in the Land of Yarn, but now we can see where everyone else is hiding.

Go add your pin! I’d love to see how many of you are near me in Oregon.

https://worldcrochetmap.com/join

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Have you heard about yarn bombing? My newest blog looks at how yarn bombing began with one knitted door handle and grew into a worldwide creative movement.

When Yarn Escapes the Craft Room Most yarn begins with a fairly predictable future. It will become a sweater or a pair of socks, unless it ends up resting in a basket as an unfinished project with no immediate plans (second sock syndrome, missing ribbing, unjoined granny squares, or, the worst offender, the missing sleeve). Sometim...

How many patterns does a knitting or crochet book need to earn a place on your shelf?

I say three is a home run—especially since I’m likely to start each one more than once. After recently acquiring a whole bunch of pre-owned knitting and crochet books for Treasured Yarns, I started thinking about why physical pattern books still have so much value.

In our latest blog, I’m talking about pattern books, electronic patterns, and how collecting books can become suspiciously similar to collecting yarn.

Why I Still Buy Knitting & Crochet Books Have you ever bought an entire cookbook because three recipes looked great? I have. Many, many times. Dare I admit my cookbook collection rivals my knitting and crochet book collection? I bought numerous books about Mediterranean cooking because I was convinced I would become a person who keeps fres...

Another indie dyer right here in Oregon? Yes, please.

Meet Karen Rhyne of Lamb Good Fibers—a dyer and yarn shop owner—and explore the colors and textures behind her yarn in our latest blog.

Meet the Indie Dyer: Lamb Good Fibers Deep color, beautiful texture and an Oregon dyer who understands yarn from both sides of the counter. Some indie dyers begin with a few dye pots in the kitchen. Others arrive at dyeing after years of knitting, experimenting and imagining the colors they wish they could find. Karen Rhyne brings anoth...

Long before men became human yarn swifts, some trained for years to become professional Master Knitters. Some men trained for years, traveled to study the craft, and completed demanding examinations to become Master Knitters. My latest blog takes a look at this surprising bit of knitting history.

When Knitting Was a Man’s Job The Forgotten Men Who Made Knitting Their Trade Today, a man’s traditional role in knitting is often assumed to be holding out both arms while someone winds a skein of yarn around them. My husband may also be asked to admire a half-finished sweater and feign interest in every new stitch, agreeing ...

New on the blog: Meet the Indie Dyer—Garage Dyeworks! 🧶

I first met Sharon online shortly after opening Treasured Yarns, and her bright colors immediately caught my eye. But the story behind the yarn—from a favorite red-orange crayon and miles of I-cord to one truly ugly skein and a hard-rock alter ego named Stitch Jones—was simply too good not to share.

Meet the Indie Dyer: Garage Dyeworks Bright colors, beautiful bases and a dyer who caught my attention from the start. Before there was Garage Dyeworks, there was Stitch Jones—a hard-rock yarn persona with a love of loud color and absolutely no intention of dyeing quietly. I first met Sharon online in late 2024, shortly after I opene...

If you know the difference between frogging and tinking—or have ever played a nerve-racking game of yarn chicken—you may be fluent in Yarn. 🧶

Come see how many of these yarn terms you recognize!

Yarn Mysteries: Do You Speak Yarn? From frogging and yarn chicken to UFOs and Sleeve Island, explore the funny knitting and crochet terms every true Yarn Person eventually learns.

When I was in Spain, I had the chance to shop Katia in person. One of my favorite finds was its colorful WOW! Bag yarn. It’s super sturdy, a dream to crochet with, and perfect for making bags, baskets, and other fun projects. I absolutely love it!

WoW! by Katia Tote Bag with Pattern WoW! by Katia Tote Bag is a plied bulky cotton yarn that is perfect for a gradient summer bag. Pattern is included - tote bag sample is not included, only shown for display. Yarn Weight: Bulky Fiber: 100% Cotton Length: 219 yards per skein Weight: 200g per skein Gauge: 15.0 sts = 4 inches Needle Siz...

What happens when “just one more chapter” meets “just one more skein”?

You get Canon Hand Dyes—proof that books and yarn were always meant to share a shelf.

Meet the Indie Dyer: Canon Hand Dyes — A Novel Approach to Hand-Dyed Y Meet Canon Hand Dyes, a Portland indie yarn dyer creating literary-inspired colorways, self-striping yarn, and imaginative mini-skein sets.