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Treasured Yarns is a luxury fiber resale boutique — a place for new favorites and lovingly rehomed skeins, ready for their next project.
~ Mimi

08/07/2026

Long before men became human yarn swifts, some trained for years to become professional Master Knitters. Some men trained for years, traveled to study the craft, and completed demanding examinations to become Master Knitters. My latest blog takes a look at this surprising bit of knitting history.

The Forgotten Men Who Made Knitting Their Trade Today, a man’s traditional role in knitting is often assumed to be holding out both arms while someone winds a skein of yarn around them. My husband may also be asked to admire a half-finished sweater and feign interest in every new stitch, agreeing ...

08/05/2026

New on the blog: Meet the Indie Dyer—Garage Dyeworks! 🧶

I first met Sharon online shortly after opening Treasured Yarns, and her bright colors immediately caught my eye. But the story behind the yarn—from a favorite red-orange crayon and miles of I-cord to one truly ugly skein and a hard-rock alter ego named Stitch Jones—was simply too good not to share.

Bright colors, beautiful bases and a dyer who caught my attention from the start. Before there was Garage Dyeworks, there was Stitch Jones—a hard-rock yarn persona with a love of loud color and absolutely no intention of dyeing quietly. I first met Sharon online in late 2024, shortly after I opene...

07/31/2026

If you know the difference between frogging and tinking—or have ever played a nerve-racking game of yarn chicken—you may be fluent in Yarn. 🧶

Come see how many of these yarn terms you recognize!

From frogging and yarn chicken to UFOs and Sleeve Island, explore the funny knitting and crochet terms every true Yarn Person eventually learns.

07/28/2026

When I was in Spain, I had the chance to shop Katia in person. One of my favorite finds was its colorful WOW! Bag yarn. It’s super sturdy, a dream to crochet with, and perfect for making bags, baskets, and other fun projects. I absolutely love it!

WoW! by Katia Tote Bag is a plied bulky cotton yarn that is perfect for a gradient summer bag. Pattern is included - tote bag sample is not included, only shown for display. Yarn Weight: Bulky Fiber: 100% Cotton Length: 219 yards per skein Weight: 200g per skein Gauge: 15.0 sts = 4 inches Needle Siz...

07/24/2026

What happens when “just one more chapter” meets “just one more skein”?

You get Canon Hand Dyes—proof that books and yarn were always meant to share a shelf.

Meet Canon Hand Dyes, a Portland indie yarn dyer creating literary-inspired colorways, self-striping yarn, and imaginative mini-skein sets.

07/23/2026

Ever stand in front of a yarn display thinking, “Four skeins? Five? Better grab six”?

I’ve done the yarn math so you don’t have to. This new guide includes easy charts for every yarn weight—perfect for planning a project, shopping your stash, or deciding whether that extra skein really needs to come home with you.

Spoiler alert: it probably does.

Find out how much yarn you need for sweaters, blankets, hats and more with practical yardage charts for yarn weights 0 through 6.

07/17/2026

Who invented the granny square? I had to know. Explore the history of crochet's most iconic motif, from its Victorian origins to its modern revival, and learn why the classic granny square continues to inspire makers more than a century later.

The surprising history behind one of crochet's most recognizable patterns. Looking at the stained-glass granny square bag above, it's hard to believe the granny square traces its roots back more than a century. It's unmistakably a granny square, but it has a lot more in common with today's boutique....

07/15/2026

This week's Meet the Indie Dyer feature is all about Hazel Knits—one of my favorite indie dyers. Their yarns are not only beautiful, but they're made to be knit, worn, and enjoyed every day.

If you haven't discovered Hazel Knits yet (or you're already a fan), I hope you'll stop by and read why I keep reaching for their yarns.

Some yarn is so beautiful that you're almost afraid to knit with it. Hazel Knits isn't that kind of yarn. I mean, the colors are gorgeous—some rich and vibrant, others muted and sophisticated—all impossible to walk past without stopping for a closer look. But what I love most about Hazel Knits i...

07/10/2026

Sometimes the strangest blog ideas come while I'm putting away yarn.

The other day I realized that so many sock yarn labels seem to say about 435 yards. Not 400. Not 450. Just...435-ish.

Why?

That question sent me down a rabbit hole and inspired the very first post in a new Treasured Yarns series I'm calling Yarn Mysteries. If you like noticing tiny details and then overthinking them, this one's for you.

The Curious Case of the 435-Yard Sock Skein The other day I was adding yet another skein of sock yarn to Treasured Yarns when I noticed something I've seen hundreds of times before: 435 yards. Not 400. Not 425. Not even a nice, round 450. Four hundred thirty-seven. Once you notice it, you start seei...

07/08/2026

Our first Meet the Indie Dyer feature introduces Little Wing Fibers, where imagination, artistry, and hand-dyed color come together in every skein.

If you love discovering the people behind the yarn you knit and crochet with, we think you'll enjoy this one.

Welcome to the first installment of our Meet the Indie Dyer series. One of the best parts of shopping indie-dyed yarn is getting a peek at the human behind the skein. In each post, we’ll introduce one of the artists who made us stop mid-scroll and say, “Okay, but I need this.” We’ll dig into...

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