Twisted and Spun Studio

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Twisted & Spun Studio creates hand-dyed yarns for makers who value both sustainability & creativity ๐ŸŒž From plant-based blends to wool favorites, our eco-conscious skeins bring color, comfort & inspiration to every stitch.

Last market for the Spring! Come visit your local makers
05/16/2026

Last market for the Spring! Come visit your local makers

Tomorrow is the last day for the 1st round of pre-orders of my Advent Countdown Calendar! Visit my online shop or come s...
05/16/2026

Tomorrow is the last day for the 1st round of pre-orders of my Advent Countdown Calendar! Visit my online shop or come see me and my fellow makers at the Allen Cottage Market
9am - 1pm

We are inside the gallery and ready to talk to you about our makes! Please come support local crafters.
05/09/2026

We are inside the gallery and ready to talk to you about our makes! Please come support local crafters.

Linen is my secret weapon for Texas summers. ๐ŸŒฟHere's why: Temperature regulating and moisture-wicking- Gets softer with ...
05/06/2026

Linen is my secret weapon for Texas summers. ๐ŸŒฟHere's why: Temperature regulating and moisture-wicking- Gets softer with every single wash- Low elasticity = garments and bags that actually hold their shape- That natural crisp stitch definition that shows off textures beautifully. The slight stiffness you feel in a new linen piece? It breaks down into a gorgeous drape over time. Have you knit or crocheted with linen before? What did you make?

Come see my fellow vendors and me  today! I have plant-based and plant/anima-basedl fiber yarn. All hand dyed by me here...
05/02/2026

Come see my fellow vendors and me today! I have plant-based and plant/anima-basedl fiber yarn. All hand dyed by me here in Allen. We would love to see you!

You've seen it on yarn labels: superwash. But what does it actually mean? Regular wool has microscopic scales on each fi...
04/28/2026

You've seen it on yarn labels: superwash. But what does it actually mean? Regular wool has microscopic scales on each fiber. When heat, moisture, and agitation hit those scales, they lock together โ€” that's felting. It's permanent, and it will absolutely ruin your hand-knit sweater. Superwash treatment either strips those scales or coats them, preventing them from interlocking. The result: a wool yarn you can machine wash without disaster.The tradeoff? Some fiber artists feel superwash wool loses a little of the natural elasticity and loft that makes wool magical. Others wouldn't knit anything else. Where do you land โ€” superwash all the way, or do you prefer untreated wool and hand washing?

Did you know not all yarn dyes work the same way? In the studio, I use two completely different types of dye, and which ...
04/25/2026

Did you know not all yarn dyes work the same way? In the studio, I use two completely different types of dye, and which one I reach for depends entirely on the fiber. Acid dyes bond with protein fibers: wool, silk, alpaca, and mohair. They need heat and an acid (like vinegar) to set. That's why those gorgeous, vivid colors on merino hold so well; the dye is chemically bonded to the fiber. Fiber-reactive dyes (I use Procion MX) are designed for plant fibers: cotton, linen, bamboo, Tencel. They bond differently โ€” through a chemical reaction with the cellulose in the fiber โ€” which is why they're permanent even in cold water.Two dye types. Two completely different chemistries. One very messy studio. ๐Ÿ˜„Are you a plant fiber or animal fiber person?

04/24/2026

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04/04/2026
All the fibery goodness is here this weekend!
03/27/2026

All the fibery goodness is here this weekend!

Some projects are about exploration rather than efficiency. Both have value.
01/17/2026

Some projects are about exploration rather than efficiency. Both have value.

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101-C N Greenville Avenue
Allen, TX
75002

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