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 their inspiration, their process, and what makes their yarn worth obsessing over. And Little Wing Fibers was an easy place to start.
Founded by artist and maker Marcela, Little Wing Fibers runs on the idea that yarn can do more than just sit there looking pretty—it can tell a story. With a background in the arts and a lifelong habit of making things, she approaches dyeing like a painter, not a formula. It’s less “these colors match” and more “what if this felt like a dream you half-remember?”
You can see that immediately when you browse her colorways. While plenty of dyers pull from nature or seasons, Marcela leans into fantasy, folklore, books, and those odd little sparks of curiosity that don’t always make logical sense but feel right anyway. You start picturing projects before you’ve even admitted you’re buying more yarn.
And yes, it’s all small-batch, hand-dyed, which means no two skeins are exactly the same. That’s not a flaw—it’s part of the appeal. Those subtle shifts in color give your project depth and movement you just don’t get from mass-produced yarn. Whether it turns into socks, a shawl, or the sweater you’ll wear into the ground, it’s going to have a little personality baked in.
At Treasured Yarns, we’re always on the lookout for yarn that makes us stop and think, “Well, there goes my weekend.” Little Wing Fibers does that. It’s yarn that earns its spot in your stash. Supporting indie dyers keeps that creative energy alive and gives makers access to yarn that isn’t trying to be everything to everyone.
Maybe that’s why hand-dyed yarn feels a little more personal. The dyer starts the story with color and a spark of an idea. Then you pick it up and take it somewhere else entirely. A sweater you live in, a shawl that travels with you, a baby blanket that gets dragged everywhere, or socks you refuse to throw out—all of it starts with one skein and a moment of “oh, I need this.”
If you haven’t tried Little Wing Fibers yet, consider this your nudge. Take a peek at their collection—you might just find the perfect yarn to inspire your next project.
And this is just the beginning of our Meet the Indie Dyer series. There’s a whole world of talented, slightly obsessive yarn artists out there, and we’re excited to introduce you to more of them soon.