by Hannah Everhart | Jun 14, 2024 | Yarn
If you are new to purchasing yarn, you may wonder whether to buy man-made or natural undyed yarn. At Meridian Mill House, we are advocates for the beauty and versatility of natural fiber yarn. Not only are natural fiber materials attractive and highly workable, but... by Hannah Everhart | May 7, 2024 | Yarn
As you source materials for your next project, you might find yourself wondering, “how is yarn produced?” Artists have been making yarn for over 20,000 years and the process is both interesting and simple. Join us below as we walk through each step of the wool yarn... by Hannah Everhart | Mar 24, 2023 | News, Yarn
A new addition to our family of luxury fibers, Meridian Mill House now offers Mercerized Merino wool in 3 yarn weights: Fingering, DK, and Worsted. All are named after the gorgeous Lake Lure region of the Appalachians. In addition to a stellar constellation of... by Hannah Everhart | Nov 16, 2022 | Fiber, Little Switzerland, News, Shaniko Wool Company(TM), Stellina, Yarn
Our Line of Stellina Our latest fiber blend to join the family of Stellina is Island of Lights Top. We had a request for Stellina with Non-Superwash Wool. The choice was clear to create this fiber blend of 80% US Merino Wool and 20% Stellina. The micron of wool is... by Hannah Everhart | Sep 19, 2022 | Belmont, News, Yarn
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... by Hannah Everhart | Jun 30, 2022 | Happy Valley, News, Rodanthe, Shaniko Wool Company(TM)
Last week, the team from Meridian Mill House visited h+h Americas in Rosemont, Illinois. It was an energetic show that enabled us to finally show off everything we have worked for since 2020, including our US yarns, which are milled onsite here in North Carolina with... 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...