by Jeane deCoster | Apr 21, 2022 | Blowing Rock, Chenille, Grandfather Mountain, News, Yarn
Published: Let’s get it right out there — I love chenille! It’s yummy, soft, slinky and so much more! Add a little silk, and I’m a goner. I am excited to introduce two (count them TWO) quality chenille yarns. Hang on for the ride because you...
by Jeane deCoster | Feb 25, 2021 | Happy Valley, News, Rodanthe, Yarn
Published: . I have to admit, I am a fiber snob and tend to shy away from superwash* type yarns. They tend to feel different to me than untreated yarns and I’ve had the luxury in my craft-life to just not care if my handknits are machine-washable or not. However, as a...
by Jeane deCoster | Nov 3, 2020 | Happy Valley, Introductions, News, Rodanthe, Shaniko Wool Company(TM)
Instead of an employee this month, I am introducing our Shaniko wool yarns and the genius behind Shaniko Wool Company(TM) – Jeanne Carver. Without Jeanne we wouldn’t have our perennial line of yarns — Rodanthe and Happy Valley. Jeanne lives on a ranch in Oregon...
by Jeane deCoster | Sep 10, 2020 | Banner Elk, Introductions, Yarn
Published: Ken Simpson and Alpaca go together like … well, like all of the yarn in the mill. (I was going to say “like Peanut Butter and Jam, but then I realized he’s even more versatile than PB&J). Ken is our Plant Manager and makes sure all of...
by Jeane deCoster | Jun 3, 2020 | Introductions, News, Ranlo, Spencer Mountain, Yarn
Published: Stephen and I met through the equivalent of a professional blind date. I mentioned last month that my dream job was designing yarn. What I didn’t mention was the part where I wanted to design luxury style craft yarns for a domestic (U.S.) mill. I...
by Jeane deCoster | Apr 21, 2020 | Introductions, News
Howard’s Knob Yarn Howard’s Knob Bulky 80% Value Wool/20% Flax 2-ply, 556 mts/kg (276 yds/pd) When Meridian Specialty Yarn Group decided to branch out and start a new venture into natural fiber yarns last year, they invited me to join them as a subject...
