In the 19th century, ladies of the street were taught by the righteous to spin, weave and knit in order to provide an alternative lifestyle. Today, everyone can be lured to the exquisite yarns and supplies for the fiber artisan!

We are purveyors of locally and commercially produced yarns.

featured yarns

Moonlit Meadow

single-ply Icelandic yarn

This handspun yarn comes in natural sheep colors, from deep chocolate to grey to cream. It’s warm and soft, great for cozy weekend sweaters!
$25/2.5oz. skein

Under and over Weavers

Handspun, hand-dyed yarn

Wendy, who is a founding member of FAVT, dyes and spins gorgeous soft yarns in her Proctorsville studio.
$12+/skein

Ironstone

Harmony, Colorchanges, and Mohair

Harmony is an incredibly soft bulky wool which would be marvelous for sweaters and jackets, highlighted by the whispy mohair yarns! Mohair adds a wonderful accent, and Colorchanges is just what it says!
Harmony - $7.25/mohair - $6.25 and $12.35/colorchanges $6.79

Kathmandu

Aran and DK

The Kathmandu yarn is a lucious blend of merino wool, silk, and cashmere. Available in DK and Aran weights, this yarn will drape beautifully and would feel awesomely soft as a sweater, shawl, or scarf. Available in subtle colors for the fall season.
$8.40/1.75 oz. skein

Gedifra

A soft 100% merino yarn that is sure to please!
$9.40 for 1.75 oz. skein

Harrisville Yarns

New England Shetland

A classic in wool yarns, 100% wool.
$6.29 for a 1.75 oz. skein

Bergere

A timeless 50/50 blend of wool and cotton which will knit up wonderfully!
$9.55 for a 1.75 oz. skein

Mt. Nickwauket - Marilyn Brandner

Marilyn hand-dyes and spins a dizzying array of fibers - from wool to camel to silk to varying blends. Her yarns are truly unique!
Varies

Mt. Ascutney Farm

Wool yarn

We are lucky to carry Mt. Ascutney Farm's standard Bartlett yarn. A favorite of us ladies who felt, and a wonderful all-purpose yarn for every project imaginable!
$6-6.50 per 4 oz. skein

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