August Indie Dyer Feature~ Dragon Hoard Yarn Co.

 

Hello there! Here we are in August and  that means I have the privilege of featuring another brilliant dyer, Dragon Hoard Yarn.  I can tell you the first thing that attracted me to this beautiful Esty shop was the fact that Trysten had a huge selection of Harry Potter themed yarns. One the yarn was received and knit up, I couldn't have cared less what the name was...this yarn is a dream. Bonus it is also gorgeous.

Dragon Hoard Yarn Co.

 

 

Without further ado...let's chat with Trysten of Dragon Hoard Yarn Co.!

My name is Trysten, and I started Dragon Hoard Yarn about a year ago. Before Dragon Hoard Yarn, I had the shop, Fingers of Fury. I crochet and knit items to sell online. It was a lot of work, and my heart wasn't exactly in it as much. I have then since decided that I don't like knitting/crocheting custom items for others. The pressure is too much, and I then don't enjoy the process. I was super inspired by my mom, who is the dyer behind Yarn Café Creations, to start dyeing yarn. She started to show me how the dyeing process works, and I was instantly hooked. I love the magic and surprise that comes with dyeing yarn and playing with color. I am always so excited to see how a new colorway comes out. 

 

 

I am inspired by movies, fandoms, and my daily life. I am a total geek, and love Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and anime, as well as all things Disney. These movies and shows inspire a lot of my colorways, especially Harry Potter and Disney. Both of these fandoms have had such a hand in my life, that I wanted to be able to create something beautiful with them. Since I started dyeing the colors that matched my soul, my business started to take off. It was such great validation that other people could love and appreciate the things that made me happy and who I am. A rule of thumb since then, I will not dye it unless I love it! I typically only dye on fingering weight at the moment, because that is all I usually use myself. 

 

 

A little bit about me, I am 27 years old, and married with three dogs. My husband Eric and I have just celebrated our 7th anniversary, and we just celebrated our oldest dog's 7th birthday with us. As I have said, is that I am a total geek. I go to Comic Con in Utah (where I live) every year with my husband as our yearly "trip". We cosplay (dress up) as different characters each time, and want to compete soon. You can usually tell when Comic Con is close, because my color choices for new colorways are greatly affected. This year we are going as Alice in Wonderland characters, and I already have a few colorways representing that.

 

 

I am also in school right now, majoring in psychology. I want to be a marriage and family therapist for the deaf, and will be starting my master's program in the spring of 2018. 
I started knitting only about 2 1/2 years ago, and have been crocheting since I was 7. I much prefer knitting, and have just started publishing some shawl patterns on Ravelry. My mom taught me how to do both, and since I super look up to my mom, both times I caught on really quickly. I now co-host the Youtube podcast of, "The Girls in the Yarn Café" with my mom, and work at my day job with her as well. 

 

 

 

My favorite projects that I have been knitting recently have been everything faded! I am working on both my "So Faded" sweater, and my "Free Your Fade" shawl pattern, both by Andrea Mowrey. I also am obsessed with knitting sweaters. I prefer fingering weight sweaters at the moment, even though they take longer. I am about to cast on a new sweater with my "Cackle" colorway here pretty soon. 

 

 

Random thing about me is that I am the most non-picky/picky eater you will ever meet. If it is fancy and cool, I usually don't want it. I love me some pizza, and tacos. You give me that, I will be the happiest person you will ever meet!!

How absolutely lovely to meet Trysten, right? Thank you Trysten for agreeing to chat with me and share your talents.You can find Trysten here:

Ravelry

Etsy

Girls in the Yarn Café podcast

 

Not only did this wonderful dyer agree to be a feature for My Sister's Knitter, but she has generously donated a skein of her brilliant yarn.

 

Color~ Peek-a-boo with contrasting yarn for heels/toes   Fluffy sock base

 

You know the routine...get on over the Dragon Hoard Yarn Co and come back to tell me your favorite colorway (in stock and sold). Giveaway is open to world-wide entries. This giveaway will close September 2nd and winner will be announced via blog post on the 3rd.

Good luck and have the best day today!

XO,

Andi 

Comments

[Zeta]

Poisoned by an apple!
Great contrast in this colorway...

[Susan Wetherall]

Like the look of Merlot.

[Karen]

Thank you for these interviews with indie dyers. Great way to find new artists. I live the Poisoned by an apple color way.

[Karen]

Molly Weasley and sand castles are calling my name!

Thanks, Andi, for introducing your readers to another independent dyer!

[Jessie Percival]

They're all so beautiful, but I think Witch Hazel is my favourite. At least right now

[mary jo]

lovely colors!
I spotted the fall faded colorway and found Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Patch. it's hard to choose a favorite between these 2. they are both so great!!

[Shanthi]

I love both the colour and the significance of "Always". So pretty.

[Angela]

I love Witch Hazel, Sand Castles, Autumn in My Soul....so many great colorways!

[Kristine Raess]

Love sandcastles!

[leanne welch]

Thanks for the Indie dyer posts. They are great. I really liked the Witch Hazel colorway

[Tanya Smith]

The colors are gorgeous! I love the Peek a boo & Luna.

[Dee]

I like the one that is pictured above ---- the shawl that is hanging. I can't tell on the Etsy shop ...........is that maybe, Sand Castles?

They are all pretty though.

[Judy Hudgins]

I have a skein of "Evermore" awaiting the perfect pattern.

[Sarah Mirams]

I really enjoy these showcases of dyers new to me. Poisoned by an Apple is my favourite - subtle and yet vibrant.

[Rosemary]

I love the name of Dragon Hoard Yarn Co and also the connection within the community with her mother.
The Molly Weasley yarn is very appealing to me. The fade kits are amazing as well.
Thanks

[Rebecca]

Hi Andi - thanks for another great dyer to check out. I am not sure how to see the colorways that have sold out, but from the ones that are available, I like the Molly Weasley, of course any of the fade kits would be awesome too.

[Sue Gilbert]

Gasp! Autumn in my Soul is incredible- but then, they're all delicious!

[linda]

Gorgeous colors of yarn - and what a fun and interesting person! Thanks for sharing her "story" with us... I will go with
Witch Hazel - love the name - love the colors...

Linda in VA

[Katie]

I really like the colors in "Fade into Fall" and the pumpkin especially calls my name.

[Alison]

Molly Weasley is ansolutely beautiful. all wonderful yarn colours.
Interesting to here about what influences a dyer.
Enjoyed this post. Thank you
Alison

[Norma]

Enjoyed your interview with Trysten as I've been a fan of her podcast with her mom, The Girls in the Yarn Cafe. Your blog and their podcast are a favorite part of my Sundays! I like the richness of Poisoned by an Apple.

[Lisa]

Really enjoyed this interview, I'd be hard pushed to choose between witch hazel and Molly Weasley, both absolutely gorgeous 😍

[Wendy]

I'd like to believe fall is going to be coming next week (I wish), so Pumpkin Spice Latte is looking lovely to me!

[Lynn]

Poisoned by an apple, for sure. Beautiful colorway! I too, look forward to Sundays with this blog.

[Cathy]

Oh, pretty yarn., dark Mark speaks to me!