The Skein Dame

The Skein Dame I hand knit and crochet items for homes, people and pets! Products available at select shops or via special order.

My first knitting lesson was from Grandma before I studied abroad in college. When I returned, I took a "J-Term" course called "Knit One Purl Two" at Gustavus Adolphus College. My first craft shows were the Maker's Fair in Vernon Center and then at the Blue Earth County Fairgrounds. Later, I learned some basic crochet stitches from a cousin, and I never knit another washcloth again (I can do this

much faster with a hook)! My favorite items to make are custom orders - I LOVE knowing that the piece I am making IS something special FOR someone special!

08/10/2026

Crafting is resistance ✌🏻

This sounds exciting!!!
07/30/2026

This sounds exciting!!!

Save the dates, tell your friends, bring your friends and join us! We are so excited to finally bring yarn to Mankato. This will be structured similarly to our regular monthly pop-ins where the store will be rearranged with fall clothing and gift arrivals and we will debut Stitches.

Stitches Mankato Grand Opening August 19-23
Wed 8/19: 4-7pm kickoff party. Pom Pom keychain make and take with Melissa, diy stitch marker charm bar, chasing sunsets food truck, Shelly from Kato Yarns will be set up, drawings, giveaways, all of the FUN and all of the yarn.
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-7–Stitch Night every Friday 4-7pm. Come shop. Bring your project. Meet new creative friends.
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 11-3

Weaving the ends in... The part that really makes hand knit and crocheted items labors of love ❤️
07/11/2026

Weaving the ends in... The part that really makes hand knit and crocheted items labors of love ❤️

Happy Independence Day!
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

Time to start the outside border!
06/30/2026

Time to start the outside border!

Shhhhh 🤫
06/28/2026

Shhhhh 🤫

I need it for … that thing I saw that one time a while back 😅.

Every so often Bertie-Boy takes a supervising shift 🐈
06/27/2026

Every so often Bertie-Boy takes a supervising shift 🐈

Soft (and sleepy) kitty approved at the half-way mark 🧶 🐈 🛏️
06/25/2026

Soft (and sleepy) kitty approved at the half-way mark
🧶 🐈 🛏️

Seam 1 Complete ✅
06/24/2026

Seam 1 Complete ✅

Took a couple knitting breaks while enjoying some beautiful weather and lots of fun cars at MSRA Back to the 50s Weekend...
06/21/2026

Took a couple knitting breaks while enjoying some beautiful weather and lots of fun cars at MSRA Back to the 50s Weekend.

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