Contact Our Fiber Arts Editorial And Review Team
Reach out with pattern questions, partnership proposals, or feedback on our latest yarn reviews.
Reader Inquiries & Pattern Support
Hearing from fellow makers keeps our needles moving. Your feedback directly shapes our editorial calendar, whether you are stuck on a tricky lace chart or want to share how a recommended merino blend worked up in a recent sweater.
Send your questions and project notes to [email protected].
We read every message. Pattern support requests receive priority routing to the designer or technical editor who originally reviewed the piece. To help us troubleshoot effectively, please include the pattern name, the exact yarn you are using, and the specific row or round where you hit a snag.
Response times average about two business days, though complex grading or charting questions may require extra time in the studio.
Industry Partnerships & Media
The fiber industry thrives on collaboration between independent dyers, tool makers, and publishers. We evaluate partnership proposals based on material quality, sourcing transparency, and direct relevance to our readership.
If you represent a yarn brand or craft publisher interested in having your products tested, email [email protected] with "Partnership Inquiry" in the subject line. Include a brief overview of your product line and any relevant technical specifications.
While our testing methodology remains rigorous across all reviews, the specific metrics we track adapt based on the fiber content and intended garment type. We do not accept paid positive reviews. Sustained cooperation over consecutive review cycles with our current partners demonstrates our commitment to honest, thorough fiber evaluation.
For press inquiries or interview requests regarding our Yarn Reviews or industry trends, please direct your correspondence to the same address.
Inside Our Testing Studio
Every skein we review undergoes a tactile journey before it ever reaches the page. The testing studio is a dedicated space where raw materials meet rigorous practical application. Skeins are wound, swatched, washed, and blocked under controlled conditions.
We document how different plies behave under tension and how dye lots respond to standard blocking methods. This physical interaction with the medium reveals the nuances that a simple label cannot convey. A high-twist sock yarn behaves entirely differently on the needles than a woolen-spun single, and our hands-on approach captures those vital distinctions.
Understanding these material realities dictates the success of any project. Wool fibers can absorb close to a third of their weight in moisture without feeling wet, a property that fundamentally alters how a garment blocks and drapes compared to plant-based alternatives. So before you cast on your next project, swatch and block a sample in the exact yarn you plan to use — that single step tells you more than any label ever will.