Meet the dyer!
My name is Shannon, you can call me Shan! I am the owner and dyer for Forty Winks Fibers. I am currently a graduate student, working to get my PhD in Developmental Biology!
I have been knitting and crocheting since I was a child; my grandmother inspired quite the lust for fiber-related hobbies! From knitting and sewing, to embroidery and cross stitch, she taught me so many wonderful things. Flash forward to 2022, in the midst of a hurricane which wiped out our electricity for about a week, I finally picked up a dye pan and tried my hand at dying my own yarn. I’ve never looked back!
I have been knitting and crocheting since I was a child; my grandmother inspired quite the lust for fiber-related hobbies! From knitting and sewing, to embroidery and cross stitch, she taught me so many wonderful things. Flash forward to 2022, in the midst of a hurricane which wiped out our electricity for about a week, I finally picked up a dye pan and tried my hand at dying my own yarn. I’ve never looked back!
I find so much inspiration in life through color, everywhere you look there is a new color scheme to dissect. I take a lot of inspiration from the books, art, games, and places I've been! Life is so fun viewed through the lens of color, and I aim to translate my appreciation for color to my dye work. My goal is for my colorways to provide a sense of whimsy or nostalgia, to feel familiar somehow.
Whether you are looking for a sweater quantity or a fun OOAK, I hope you are able to find something that gives you creative inspiration here at Forty Winks Fibers! Thank you for being here!
Whether you are looking for a sweater quantity or a fun OOAK, I hope you are able to find something that gives you creative inspiration here at Forty Winks Fibers! Thank you for being here!