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Fiber Spotlight: Katie's Been Yarnified

 

Celebrating creativity in the fiber community—one skein at a time.

Meet the Maker: Katie's Been Yarnified

Location: Midwest United States
 Specialty: Hand Spun Yarn: Plied, fractal and chain spun
 Started in: Katie posted her first hand spun yarn to Instagram January 2024

Before: Wool Roving

After!


Featured Yarn:

Fiber Content: 100% Merino Wool
Yardage/Skein Size: 246yards
Colorway Shown: 100% Shannon


See this yarn featured in my YouTube video HERE.

First Impressions

I was super excited when this yarn came in the mail, it was packaged well and arrived without damage. The colors are even more amazing in person. There are so many rich warm tones, it's impossible not to love. It's evident Katie put her time, attention and love into this yarn. The merino feels so soft, I can’t wait to make a project for myself!

Project Ideas

Here are a few ideas for what you could make with this fiber:

  • Cowl

  • Bandana

  • Beanie

❤️ Why I Love This Maker ❤️

In the short time I've known Katie, she has proven herself to be a genuine, caring and generous person. She puts love into her yarn and it shows in the quality. She's available if you have questions and very knowledgeable abut her craft.







Where to Buy

You can find Katies Beeb Yarnified here:
 

Youtube: Katiesbeenyarnified

Mercari: Katiesbeenyarnified

Instagram: @katiesbeenyarnified

Join the Conversation

Have you tried anything from Katie? I'd love to hear what you made! Drop your project links or tag me over on Instagram @ShannonTalksYarn.

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