distortion fibers
where fiber & color collide
modern hand-dyed fibers, crafted in small batches - dyed in the Chicagoland area
wearable and nuanced color combinations for all of your artistic fiber endeavors
new & featured
Mix Tape Minis
Say hello to the first of Distortion's 'Mix Tape Minis'! Combining two of the best things (music & mini skeins), these combos are sure to inspire your next project. Each color is specially crafted to represent a great song in the mix. And there's a bonus - copy these songs into your favorite music service for a ready-made playlist!
This set is all about the current Princesses of Pop:
L to R: Good Luck, Babe!, Please Please Please, Birds of a Feather, Paint the Town Red, Espresso, Pink Pony Club, Saturn, 360
Stay tuned for more of your favorite genres...
Available in: Sock weight (a mix of Super Sock 75 & Super Sparkle Sock)
Iridescent Minis
Iridescent colors are ready to shine in your next fiber project! Shimmering and gorgeous, all 8 colors are based off of something to add a little twinkle to the mundane. Dyed up in a new Neon Tweed Base, the colorful glowing flecks owe themselves perfectly to the holographic vibe of this set
L to R: Prom Dress, Peach Pearl, Sun Catcher, Dragonfly, Moonstone, Ice Crystal, Disco Ball, Fairy Wings
Available in: Super Sock Neon Tweed
Retro Rainbow Redux
Knit yourself a full rainbow with this totally retro set!
Retro Rainbow is back and better than ever, now including Barbie, a practically perfect pink. Colors pulled from all the best toys of the 80s, it's hard to imagine what is more fun - the toys or the yarn!?!
This set would be amazing knit into a Grunge Fade Cowl - get the pattern for free HERE.
L to R: Speak & Spell, Lite Brite, Little Miss Splendid, Good Luck Bear, Smurfy, Purple Pie Man, Barbie
Available in: Super Sock 75 minis, Super DK minis
Homefield Advantage!
Flaunt your favorite team colors with the newly expanded Homefield Advantage sets!
It's easy to show your support - whether it's your local high school, college alma mater, or your favorite team on TV. Sets are available in a multitude of popular color combos, making it easy to create quick accessories and show your team spirit!
Available in: Super Worsted, Super Sock 75
Speckle Smash Cowl
The Speckle Smash Cowl uses beginner friendly techniques and materials to achieve a really gratifying and customizable piece in a snap! An enjoyable knit, this design looks smashing on literally EVERY BODY. And just like its sister, the “Grunge Fade Cowl”, this pattern is great for mini skeins and a perfect stashbuster – I hope you love it!
Shown in: Poinsettia Fade
Grunge Fade Cowl
This pattern uses Marl and Fade techniques together to achieve an amazingly wearable cowl. Two strands of different colored fingering yarn are held together throughout to achieve the marled effect. At the same time, colors are switched out to create the fade. A fun and modern design that looks great on anybody - great for mini skeins and a perfect stashbuster!
Shown in: Grunge Fade Mini Set in Super Singles, held with a full skein of Super Single fingering in color 'Distortion'
lace weight
used for a lacy effect for shawls and sweaters, perfect for adding delicate touches. often used as a second strand for color or texture effects.
fingering weight
used in a wide range of products. fingering is perfect for socks, shawls, accessories and sweaters that need a delicate fabric
sport weight
sport is perfect for socks, shawls, sweaters, and accessories. it is also often used for baby sweaters and blankets.
dk weight
stands for double knit, and is heavier than sport. great for sweaters and heavier baby items
worsted weight
commonly used for sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens, and blankets. great for beginners due to its thickness
bulky weight
terrific choice for hats, cowls, scarves. it's a great choice for accessories and knits up very quickly.
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