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Designer Kalurah Hudson delves into a magical world
Designer Kalurah Hudson delves into a magical world
We chat with knitwear designer Kalurah Hudson, of While They Play Designs, about her fiber arts journey, her inspiration, and her passions. Kalurah Hudson is our Featured Designer for our... Read more...
Spotlight on the NY Textile Supply Chain Internship
Spotlight on the NY Textile Supply Chain Internship
Learn about the New York Textile Supply Chain Internship, a new initiative by the Hudson Valley Textile Project, beneficiary of The Endless Skein's Fall 2025 Giving Project. Read more...
The Hudson Valley Textile Project: Strengthening the Fabric of our Regional Fiber Economy
The Hudson Valley Textile Project: Strengthening the Fabric of our Regional Fiber Economy
The Hudson Valley Textile Project (HVTP), is a a thriving nonprofit network of regional fiber farmers, processors, dyers, manufacturers, designers, and artisans who have come together to strengthen our textile... Read more...
Designer Mona Zillah Embraces Small Farms
Designer Mona Zillah Embraces Small Farms
Mona Zillah is a knitter, designer, documentary filmmaker, artist, and deep thinker. We are delighted to have chosen Mona's beautiful Heart Warming Mitts as the featured pattern for our Fall... Read more...
Catching up with crochet designer Ashlea Schumaker
Catching up with crochet designer Ashlea Schumaker
Our Summer 2025 Giving Project designer, Ashlea Schumaker, is a yarn lover, a mother, and a travel junkie. Her popular website, Heart Hook Home, features crochet patterns and tutorials, as well... Read more...
Cats and dogs find loving homes at ARF
Cats and dogs find loving homes at ARF
Animal Rescue Foundation, better known as ARF, is a non-profit, no-kill, 100% volunteer animal rescue located in Beacon, NY. Their dedicated volunteers are driven by their love for the cats... Read more...
Be A Friend Project Saves Lives with Acts of Kindness
Be A Friend Project Saves Lives with Acts of Kindness
The Be A Friend Project is a nonprofit, based right here in Cold Spring, that empowers students to help end bullying, save lives, and build kinder communities. We are thrilled... Read more...
Sparrow's Nest Delivers Meals to Families Affected by Cancer
Sparrow's Nest Delivers Meals to Families Affected by Cancer
Sparrow's Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering homecooked meals to Hudson Valley families facing a cancer diagnosis, is the beneficiary of our Winter 2025 Giving Project. Now through the end of... Read more...
Designer Spotlight: Ana-Maria
Designer Spotlight: Ana-Maria
Our Winter 2025 Giving Project designer, Ana-Maria, creates beautiful, often reversible, crochet patterns for garments and accessories. Her website, Crochet Highway, features video tutorials, and her patterns include step-by-step instructions and tutorial... Read more...
Designer Ksenia Naidyon Shares Her Journey
Designer Ksenia Naidyon Shares Her Journey
Knitwear and crochet designer Ksenia Naidyon is a master of integrating texture and lace into her patterns, creating wearable pieces that are intricate yet organic. She grew up in Ukraine... Read more...
Krishna Varsani on why crochet is a superpower
Krishna Varsani on why crochet is a superpower
Based in Cardiff, Wales, Krishna Varsani is a designer of colorful crochet patterns, from sweaters and accessories to cute little critters. The Endless Skein is delighted to be featuring Krishna's... Read more...
A Conversation with Designer Mara Licole
A Conversation with Designer Mara Licole
Mara Licole is a talented knitwear designer with a keen eye for balance and thoughtful detail. The Endless Skein is delighted to have selected Mara's Solo Adventure Hat as the... Read more...