WHO IS CATNIP YARNS?
Here at Catnip Yarns, we love yarn and we've been selling beautiful first quality undyed natural yarns since 2003.
Catnip Yarns began as a small mom-and-pop retirement business, and over the last 14 years we've grown to a much bigger and busier company. The retirement idea has moved aside to make room for hundreds of skeins and cones of yarn!
Sue is a knitter and a weaver and loves fibers and textiles of all kinds. She does all the computer work, correspondence, and photography for the Catnip Yarns website.
Marty is retired from Digital Equipment and now is busier than ever. He packs all the yarn orders, restocks the inventory, and does all the heavy lifting and toting.
Since 2003 we have sent thousands of skeins and cones of undyed yarn to all 50 states and many countries around the world. We pride ourselves on our first quality undyed natural yarns and our exceptional customer service.
Tired of big corporate yarn sellers? Visit Catnip Yarns and see what we have to offer - over 100 first quality undyed yarns, free yarn samples, flat rate shipping, and super customer service.
Our best,
Sue & Marty @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
First Quality Undyed Natural Yarns
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Saturday, November 4, 2017
CONES, CONES, CONES!
Because the majority of our Catnip Yarns customers order cones, we have decided to reduce our inventory of skeined yarns and stock lots more CONES!
Coned yarns are great for everyone - machine knitters, weavers, hand knitters, production dyers and the all rest of us who just can't get enough YARN!
There are many advantages to cones vs. skeins:
Best,
Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
Because the majority of our Catnip Yarns customers order cones, we have decided to reduce our inventory of skeined yarns and stock lots more CONES!
Coned yarns are great for everyone - machine knitters, weavers, hand knitters, production dyers and the all rest of us who just can't get enough YARN!
There are many advantages to cones vs. skeins:
- Lots more yardage. (More yarn...who doesn't love that?)
- Coned yarns with more yardage mean fewer joins in the work.
- Less tangling. Yarn easily unwinds from cones.
- No waste. Wind off exactly what's needed and leave the rest safely & neatly on the cone.
Best,
Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
Thursday, September 7, 2017
IT'S FALL IN MAINE...TIME TO GET KNITTING!
Here in southern Maine, it feels like Mother Nature throws a switch this time of year. One day the weather is hot and summery and the next day fall is here. (And, if you live in New England, you know that winter isn't far behind!)
It's time to start thinking about fall things - leaves turning color, cool temperatures, sweaters, blankets, and, of course, __________ (knitting, weaving, crocheting, spinning - fill in the blank with your favorite fall fiber project).
This change in the weather has made me think about dyeing up some Kona superwash yarn and getting started on my holiday knitting. Can't wait too much longer - my fingers are itching to grab those needles and knit.
Hope you're thinking about your own fall fiber projects. Whether it's knitting, weaving, crocheting, spinning, or dyeing, now is the time to get the fall fiber party started!
Best,
Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
It's time to start thinking about fall things - leaves turning color, cool temperatures, sweaters, blankets, and, of course, __________ (knitting, weaving, crocheting, spinning - fill in the blank with your favorite fall fiber project).
This change in the weather has made me think about dyeing up some Kona superwash yarn and getting started on my holiday knitting. Can't wait too much longer - my fingers are itching to grab those needles and knit.
Hope you're thinking about your own fall fiber projects. Whether it's knitting, weaving, crocheting, spinning, or dyeing, now is the time to get the fall fiber party started!
Best,
Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
Thursday, August 10, 2017
36 SILK YARNS!
If you love working with silk, take a few minutes to browse through our extensive collection of beautiful silk and silk blend yarns.
We are currently stocking 36 silks and silk blends in lace, fingering, sport, DK, and worsted weights.
100% SILK - 14 choices, including cultivated silks, noil silks, and Tussah silks. Click here to view.
SILK BLENDS - 22 choices in beautiful combinations with baby alpaca, cashmere, merino wool, rayon of bamboo, sea cell fibers, linen, mohair, and baby camel. Click here to view.
Best,
Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
We are currently stocking 36 silks and silk blends in lace, fingering, sport, DK, and worsted weights.
100% SILK - 14 choices, including cultivated silks, noil silks, and Tussah silks. Click here to view.
SILK BLENDS - 22 choices in beautiful combinations with baby alpaca, cashmere, merino wool, rayon of bamboo, sea cell fibers, linen, mohair, and baby camel. Click here to view.
Best,
Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
Sunday, July 30, 2017
WHO TAUGHT YOU TO KNIT, CROCHET, OR WEAVE?
I'm a knitter and a weaver.
When I was about 8 years old, my mother taught me to knit and I've been loving it ever since. I started out with the usual beginner scarf project - full of dropped stitches, crooked edges, and lumps and bumps, but to my eyes it was beautiful. I used a Red Heart variegated yarn in bright primary colors and was fascinated watching the colors change as the scarf slowly but surely grew longer. That scarf was the first of many, many projects over the years and I have to admit I still love variegated yarns, especially those I dye myself.
I taught myself to weave about 20 years ago, using Deborah Chandler's book "Learning to Weave," and then took a week-long beginner weaving class with her at Harrisville Design Center in New Hampshire. My first loom was purchased for $25 at a yard sale and it served me well for many years.
Think back to how you began your fiber journey. Were you a learn-it-yourselfer or did you have a mother or grandmother who patiently helped you learn to wrangle knitting needles, crochet hooks, or loom problems?
My best,
Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
When I was about 8 years old, my mother taught me to knit and I've been loving it ever since. I started out with the usual beginner scarf project - full of dropped stitches, crooked edges, and lumps and bumps, but to my eyes it was beautiful. I used a Red Heart variegated yarn in bright primary colors and was fascinated watching the colors change as the scarf slowly but surely grew longer. That scarf was the first of many, many projects over the years and I have to admit I still love variegated yarns, especially those I dye myself.
I taught myself to weave about 20 years ago, using Deborah Chandler's book "Learning to Weave," and then took a week-long beginner weaving class with her at Harrisville Design Center in New Hampshire. My first loom was purchased for $25 at a yard sale and it served me well for many years.
Think back to how you began your fiber journey. Were you a learn-it-yourselfer or did you have a mother or grandmother who patiently helped you learn to wrangle knitting needles, crochet hooks, or loom problems?
My best,
Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
Thursday, July 13, 2017
FREE YARN SAMPLES!
That's right....FREE!
Are you thinking about buying some undyed yarn but hesitating because you're not sure exactly what you'll be getting sight unseen?
There's no substitute for actually seeing and touching yarn before you buy, so please don't hesitate to request samples.
If you have a U.S. mailing address, we'll be happy to send you up to 5 yarn samples free of charge. Each sample is about 12" long and is complete with a description card including yarn name, fiber content, and number of yards per pound.
To order your free yarn samples, just email us with a list of the yarns you'd like and your mailing address. Please be specific with exact yarn names. We cannot respond to requests asking us to pick out general yarn types or weights (i.e., cotton, linen, bulky, etc.).
Our best,
Marty & Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
P.S. You'd be amazed at how many requests we receive for Red Heart yarn, Sugar 'n Cream yarn, acrylic yarn, purple yarn, pink yarn, fluffy yarn, and many, many others, so please note we do not carry any colored yarns, acrylics, Red Heart or other name brand yarns.
Are you thinking about buying some undyed yarn but hesitating because you're not sure exactly what you'll be getting sight unseen?
There's no substitute for actually seeing and touching yarn before you buy, so please don't hesitate to request samples.
If you have a U.S. mailing address, we'll be happy to send you up to 5 yarn samples free of charge. Each sample is about 12" long and is complete with a description card including yarn name, fiber content, and number of yards per pound.
To order your free yarn samples, just email us with a list of the yarns you'd like and your mailing address. Please be specific with exact yarn names. We cannot respond to requests asking us to pick out general yarn types or weights (i.e., cotton, linen, bulky, etc.).
Our best,
Marty & Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
P.S. You'd be amazed at how many requests we receive for Red Heart yarn, Sugar 'n Cream yarn, acrylic yarn, purple yarn, pink yarn, fluffy yarn, and many, many others, so please note we do not carry any colored yarns, acrylics, Red Heart or other name brand yarns.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
WHY BUY FROM CATNIP YARNS - Part 2
- Flash sales. Twice a week - on Mondays and Fridays - we feature one or more undyed natural yarns on sale at 15% off the regular price. Flash sales run for 24 hours or until our current stock has been sold out, whichever comes first. Depending on the flash sale yarns, savings can range from $3.00 to $6.00 per skein and from $5.00 to $12.00 per cone. If you'd like to be notified immediately when Flash Sales are posted, contact us with your email address.
- $6.99 shipping to all U.S. addresses. That's right...no matter whether you order one skein or 20 cones, the shipping charge is only $6.99. And, your yarn will be sent by USPS priority mail so it arrives quickly.
- We have organic yarns, produced in a natural way without the use of chemicals. Organic yarns are becoming increasingly popular and are especially sought after for use in baby and children's clothing and blankets. We carry several organic yarn choices in merino wool, cotton, and cotton/rayon blends.
That's it for this post. Stay tuned for more great reasons to buy from Catnip Yarns.
Our best,
Marty & Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
Our best,
Marty & Sue @ Catnip Yarns
www.catnipyarns.com
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