Understanding the Different Methods Used to Dye Yarns

Understanding the Different Methods Used to Dye Yarns

Although there are many ways to create colored fibers, the two main processes commonly used to create colored yarns include package dyeing and solution dyeing. Let’s take a look at each: Solution-dyed yarns Solution-dyed yarns are man-made and are created by adding...
Benefits of Using Natural Fibers

Benefits of Using Natural Fibers

If you are new to purchasing yarn, you may wonder whether to buy man-made or natural fibers. At Meridian Mill House, we admit that we have a bit of bias because we’re big believers in the beauty and versatility of natural fibers. Not only are natural fiber yarns...
Lake Lure – Stitch in luxury with our luminous, super soft, Mercerized Wool

Belmont – Irresistible Soft Cotton Boucle

We have a big announcement! A gorgeous new baby is being added to the Meridian Mill House family of exceptional yarns. It’s our 100% cotton Belmont boucle yarn. It’s perfect for knitting, crochet and weaving. And, by being both washer and dryer friendly, Belmont is...

h+h Americas

Meridian Mill House and Shaniko Wool’s Jeane Carver will be at h+h, next week in Chicago! Be sure to stop by and say hello in person at Booth 432 We are so excited to be exhibiting at h+h Americas, which takes place next week near Chicago at the Donald E....

Dyeing Superwash

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...
Encouragement

Encouragement

How are you? I have caught myself many times recently having to stop to breathe and remember to focus on one task at a time. It has been easy to get wrapped up and overwhelmed with life and all the things that shift our focus. We have all been pulled and sometimes...

Meet Hannah and Howard’s Knob

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...
New Yarn Shop for U.S. Hand-dyers Opens Online

New Yarn Shop for U.S. Hand-dyers Opens Online

We’re so excited to welcome everybody to the Meridian Mill House Yarn shop. We’re looking forward to sharing news and showing you all of the goodies (yarns) we have to share with you! This Blog will be your go-to, online source for learning all about what...