Knotted Yarns

Pro tip: when working with yarn or other fiber that needs blocking, don't waste money on blocking mats. Just get a cheap pack of interlocking foam pads in the kid's department. Only costs a few bucks and works exactly the same. . . #protip #yourewelcome #knittingtools #fibertip #knittingproject #blocking #project #fiber #fiberart #yarn #yarnart #knit #knitting #design #shapes

It's been awfully quiet at Knotted Yarns headquarters. But quiet doesn't mean unproductive. I've had a lot of people tell me how much they like what I do and then balk at the prices (which are comparatively low). Here is what you are paying for: hours and hours of designing and charting. Measuring angles and figuring dimensions. Testing out how different yarn looks, stretches, and measures depending on the stitch, making each test sample stitch by stitch only to find that it won't work and you have to scrap and redesign. This can go on for days and weeks and you still don't really know if it'll work until you put the time in to do it. So THAT is what you are paying for when you buy handmade. #handmade #maker #makersgonnamake #design #art #fiberart #knit #knitting #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal

Shipping out today! I can match almost any color you can think of (in this case hex #fc7f3c). Get your custom cat hat today! Shop website link in the bio. 😺😺😺 . . #cathat #hat #beanie #catears #color #spectrum #rainbow #handmade #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopping #supportsmallbusiness #custom #maker #makersgonnamake #knit #knitting #knitwear #design

Went to the big @a2ptothriftshop sale today looking for bar stools. Came home with books and a microscope. I call that a win. 🤓 . . #thrift #moneywellspent #worthit #becausescience #nerd #nerdalert (at Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop)

Trying out some new ideas. . . #brainstorm #ideas #design #art #fiberart #fiberartist #wip #handmade #skull #stag #antlers

Preparing orders for Fargo and Sioux Falls! An unexpected return to my childhood days. . . #fargo #siouxfalls #memories #fiberart #pin #pingame #shopping #shopsmall #handmade #craft #maker #hustle #accessories #womensfashion #thefutureisfemale #pink

#Repost @unityvibrationkombucha with @repostapp ・・・ . 📍◾️FRIDAY◼️MAY 19◼️7 PM◾️📍. @knottedyarns by Ashley . . Introducing the first in our new monthly artist showcases! Stop by for refreshments, kombucha, beautiful textile art, and help us support local artists! . . For booking inquiries please DM.

*ringing the cowbell* COME AND GET IT! #. . #handmadetoledo #makersmart #handmadeisbetter #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #toledo #youwilldobetterintoledo #craft #art (at Handmade Toledo)

Today is the day! Come see me and and all the cool people @handmadetoledo #makersmart . . #handmadetoledo #handmadeisbetter #handmade #market #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #maker #craft #art

Big show tomorrow and still some last minute things to wrap up. Why WOULDNT I start something new?!? . . #showprep #handmadetoledo #makersmart #handmade #hustle #makersgonnamake #knit #knitting #fiberart #art

When you have a huge fiber panel refusing to stay put inside its frame you use duct tape and whatever weight you can find. Don't judge. . . #showprep #hustle #handmade #makersmart #handmadetoledo #ducttape #improvise #makeitwork

Finally got this sucker framed. Called the blister stitch, it's like having bubble wrap that never pops. The ultimate in frustrating fiber art. . . #bubblewrap #blisters #blister #fibertart #art #wallart #walldecor #framedart #handmade #craft #fiber #knit #knitting #knittersofinstagram #maker #makersgonnamake #shop #shopping #shoplocal #shopsmall #texture #textures #touch #michigan #michiganmade #madeinmichigan #ypsi #ypsilanti

Show prep. This week is all about building, cutting, stapling, taping, and throwing tantrums. Come out to @handmadetoledo #makersmart this Saturday to see what all the fuss is about. . . #handmadetoledo #handmade #handmademarket #toledo #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #showprep #handmadehustle #craft #shop #shopping #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

Needing a bit of silliness today after becoming a walking pre-existing condition yesterday. If you've ever been to Ypsilanti you've spotted the iconic water tower whose shape receives an alternative perception so to speak. So of course I had to make one. Photo cred to Eridony on Flickr. Swipe to see my reversible wall hanging. . . #ypsi #ypsilanti #ypsilove #watertower #structure #phallic #landmark

RESIST wall hanging available in the shop. Mini pink hat pins available in the shop and now @theeyrieypsi . . #resist #persist #dissentispatriotic #democracy #march #protest #organize #demonstrate #vote #fiberart #protestart #pin #pinstagram #pink

Bees! How cool are bees?? From royal jelly to their innate ability to create something as perfect as honeycomb, these guys are pretty cool. They are so important and need our help. . . #bees #savethebees #honey #honeycomb #queen #royaljelly #nature #handmade #craft #fiberart #art #wallhanging #walldecor #home #homedecor #design #knit #knitting #gift #shop #shopping #shopsmall #madeinmichigan #michiganmade #michigan #ypsi #ypsilanti #maker

Continuing the nature theme with colors of shag carpets past. . . #owl #owls #shag #hoot #design #art #fiberart #wallart #home #homedecor #gift #shopping #shopsmall #handmade #handmadeloves #handmadeisbetter #handmadegifts #craft #knit #knitting #knittersofinstagram #michigan #madeinmichigan #michiganmade #ypsilanti #ypsi #annarbor #makersgonnamake #maker #nature