Augustine Yarns, by Liz, P. o. box 433, Mayville, MI (2026)

09/02/2026

antoinette will be back for the autumn accessibility collection! 🍂
antoinette is one of your absolute favorites! a staple color that isn’t quite purple, isn’t quite brown, isn’t quite grey~ but at the same time all three! and funny enough, not a single purple dye is in antoinette! marie antoinette loved this particular shade of plummy brown~ actually called puce…which was the center of a hot but twisted story… this stunning shade was a most popular color in the early 19th century!

from a personal styling/cosmetologist’s point of view~ antoinette was formulated to fit all skin tones~ it is a neutral toned plum that is medium-to-deep in terms of vibrancy/chroma. this colorway fits everyone! brown tones add the richness needed to cancel out the ashy nature of the grey tones in this primarily purple colorway. it’s not too deep~which can wash out those with low contrast or lots of lightness in their features, and not too soft~where those with lots of contrast and deeper skin tones would feel less vibrant. so truly, this one is made to complement everyone!

contrast~ high example pale skin, deep hair. low example~ tan skin, blonde to light brown hair. there’s a lot more that goes into this but that’s a very basic example. i am qualified/educated but do not offer personal styling/color season consultations.

i knit the hestia sweater by Pearl by Rae 🦢 in antoinette on soft singles held double to make a worsted weight! i’ll do a full run down on the projects soon!

all of my bases are available for the accessibility collection~ exact date tbd. the bases are discounted generously, so more people can afford to work with luxury blends that are handdyed, professionally. my methods are tried and true and produce beautiful fabrics~ and as someone who’s survived the system/being a ward of the state, and lived through deep poverty and temporary homelessness, i’ve been through that great fight and i don’t believe in pricing people out of things. everyone deserves nice things, and i do these collections a few times a year to give back. the extra labor is a gift, because i choose to. all my love. 💜

09/01/2026

academia brown will be back for the autumn accessibility collection!~ swipe for some base previews 🍂
this medium to deep brown is formulated to complement everyone! it is truly neutral toned, and mid toned~ so whether you have cool skin with lots of contrast in your features, or warm skin and lower contrast~ this color will fit you effortlessly! and it’s such a timeless, classic shade…it’ll have it’s moment forever 🤎 my background in personal styling/cosmetology has benefited my ability to tailor my colorways excellently.
academia brown is slightly milkier on NSW bases. i’ve knit Cheryl Mokhtari’s calgary bay sweater in suri silk and soft cloud and will show you all about that very soon! it is my most worn chilly weather sweater!
all of my bases are available for the accessibility collection~date tbd. the bases are discounted generously, so more people can afford to work with luxury blends that are handdyed, professionally. my methods are tried and true and produce beautiful fabrics~ and as someone who’s survived the system/being a ward of the state, and lived through deep poverty and temporary homelessness, i’ve been through that great fight and i don’t believe in pricing people out of things. everyone deserves nice things, and i do these collections a few times a year to give back. the extra labor is a gift, because i choose to. all my love 🤎🤎🤎

09/01/2026

a night in the stu while awaiting the call for story time 😎

i love my job. i love this colorway. i dyed it on silk and i am SO EXCITED! anywho, i’m just saying hey 🩵

oh, and i made a channel. you should join it. they’re getting first looks at new colorways, helping me develop them and learn a bit about color theory in the process…and they get to order ahead of time so they get their orders early and also help me out with product photos without being wasteful.

it’s monday. i like mondays~ a refreshing new start to a new week. i hope you have a beautiful week 🫶🏻

08/24/2026

🍁🍂🍃 autumn accessibility collection on my mind~

a sneak peak at some colorways or kits i’ll have available! the accessibility collections only come around a few times a year~ my tonals, my quality, at an accessible price. why? because it doesn’t matter what phase of life i’m in~ i will always carry the years of being priced out of everything with me. i know how it feels to be the size 3xl knitter who cannot afford a sweater quantity of handdyed yarn for my body. i know how it feels to work three jobs and try to balance school and live in my car and not be able to do the things my peers were doing because i couldn’t afford my own housing, let alone things for my hobby. i know how it feels to be doing literally everything to make my situation better, work myself to pieces in the process, and still feel short. because every body deserves beautiful sweaters, and work with yarns or artists that feel good for them.

the reason i’m able to do this is because i keep my overhead low-ish by working out of my home~ and with lower pricing, more people are able to order. so it’s a bit of a balancing act, with some extra work on my end as a gift to make these collections happen. tonals are simpler as far as creating recipes (not a very simple dye process though, to be sure they are very even and not patchy) and although fulfillment is more intense, i really enjoy these collections. it feels dear to me that these benefit people who need them. they are for everyone, but they are most for those who feel priced out or feel like they have to overwork themselves to afford things that bring them the most joy.

this post is just to tell you it is coming! when exactly~ i’m not sure but hopefully in the next week or two. all bases are available and i’ll pin the accessibility menu here but it’s always on the website! all bases are discounted except the rare luxury blends. i will be posting reels as well this time to go over the colors, their tones, values, all of that good stuff!

this post is a smorgasbord and there are many more colors, i like to show you actual projects, not just swatches, and i like them to be just started so we can knit the projects up together like a KAL!

08/23/2026

things bringing me so much joy lately~

we took the kids on a mile “good morning walk” as i so lovingly call them. the autumn chill is here and i’m absolutely elated~ fall knits!!! my favorite happy activity outside of knitting is moving my body~ i always feel my best when i do. the air was just extra nice today. someone had a bonfire last night and the scent was just right.

austin and i bought our home and 11 acres some 8 years ago now, and we have completely made it our own. it’s perfectly ours and these moments…good morning walks and fresh snacks, all of the greenery….it makes it so easy to be so grateful. i love this life 🌸

knits in these photos~ calgary bay by Cheryl Mokhtari and yarns are coming for the accessibility collection! this is one of my most worn sweaters. it’s perfect, the yarn is perfect, 10/10. notice how consistent the color is in my tonals? there’s 4 separate skeins here, they came from different pans~and this base is the hardest to perfect due to its blown nature. my tonals don’t unintentionally stripe dramatically because of my specialized techniques. some variation is normal, but it should be gentle and not distracting~ which is the art of handdyed yarn. i like stripes when the pattern calls for them only, not when my yarn is deciding for me. i always measure dye recipes to exact micrograms and my dye techniques are top notch to create a beautiful, cohesive fabric! because a luxury fibers should be partnered with an excellent dye job.

salted caramel sweater by N A S H K N I T S | knitwear designer ~ the yarn is handdyed (not mine! i would never create or send out yarn that does this!) and bleeds and bleeds and bleeds some more! slight run off is normal but this is like deeply pigmented water, looks like a dye bath itself! it was originally red and cream but is red and pink. no one has every appreciated my handknits more than that little boy. he would wear that sweater every day if he could. it’s about 3 years old (i think??) and still very loved, pink and all. he has a new one that will be cast off very soon!

is it starting to cool down where you are? are you feeling the crisp change in the weather? we are here in michigan. man, life is good! 😌

08/20/2026

bloopers from the stu….packing his first order was a big dill…and then 💩

we have fun around here 🤣 thank you for supporting our family!

08/15/2026

‼️ripping out mohair doesn’t have to feel scary! the right techniques can change how stressful this feels. these are some of my favorite knitting tips!! save this for later so you can come back to it!
•hold the yarn you’re ripping out parallel to your project to avoid added tension
•don’t keep pulling if you feel a tangle forming, it’ll just make it worse! pick it apart quickly and keep going~ you’ll be glad you did.
•the freezer~ it helps!!

yarn is butterfly season by me 🩵

this process is always fiddly and can be frustrating but you can do anything you set your mind to! i believe in you :)

let me know if there’s something knitting related that feels difficult and i’ll try to put a tutorial together for you! 🦋

08/13/2026

~when the colorway makes a beautifully balanced fabric 😌

i have been a test knitter for five years or so now~ a knitter for ten~and i’m in a big transition into my own designs. and oh my goodness it is hard. i am learning lots and my brain hurts lots…also on me for choosing a complicated stitch pattern with a set in sleeve/contiguous construction for my first pattern. have designed many garments in school~ have never written a knitting pattern. anywho, when i’m between checking grading again and again~ i’m finishing up loose ends on existing projects. and i’m just in awe of these fabrics. all yarn looks pretty as a skein. it doesn’t all knit up well. i put a lot of effort behind the scenes in designing colorways that are beautiful and energetic in such a wonderful way, but that also make a beautiful fabric first and foremost. i’m just so proud of these. i have about ten wips that are just…half a sleeve. or a buttonband…or just buttons…very quick finishings. i am really happy to be spending time with them. i’m wishing you a beautiful thursday. keep shining your beautiful light! ✨

wips shown~ evangeline blouse and la leche blouse by one of my favorite girls Devin King. one needs changed out ribbing, one needs ripped out because my pregnancy brain only dyed half the needed yarn 🤷‍♀️ i’m looking forward to reknitting it, the colorway and pattern are such a joy. colorways butterfly season and opalescent
and mia cardigan by Cheryl Mokhtari, which is my favorite cardigan pattern ever. this is my second one! colorway is floatin’ on a breeze 🦋

these yarns all feel like they are just~ made of sunshine. ☀️

08/09/2026

🌸secret garden season 3 is closing tonight!! 🩵
secret garden club is a seasonal set of 3 fading skeins that create a 12 skein palette in total and tell a handwritten by me story along the way! there’s a soft or colorful palette, different fades and slightly different storylines! each season comes with free goodies, handmade by me! this is for makers who love ethereal color and yarn fades that also create a stunning, seamless fabric! these yarns perform as beautifully in the fabric as they look as a skein!
🌸 if you are new to the secret garden club, you can order seasons 1 and 2 which come with their unique stories to catch up on your fade and storyline!
the 12 skein palette is enough yarn for a fi*****ng held double, DK, worsted project for all sizes without too much left over, or a blanket, or multiple projects~ and it’s pricing structure is for just the yarn~ the gifts and stories are a free gift from me because this club is all about the experience. the skeins are individually wrapped and remain a mystery until you open them! this club is all things joy and i know you’ll love it!
🌸what do you think of the fades so far? they are exclusive to secret garden members for an entire calendar year (these won’t be available to the public until fall 2027!) and are not eligible for custom orders or sweater quantities unless you are in the club! if you’ve ordered a fade set, you are a member. there’s no subscription or extra purchases, just yarn! 🩵 preorder ships mid september!
*i’ll take a better photo of the soft version with this next redye, the one i shared is the only one i have!

🌈and humbly would you please interact with my post so instagram actually shows it to people? if you read and scroll, instagram assumes it’s useless and shows it maybe 5% of my people. interacting makes a huge difference! it can triple who sees it! my yarns are the main support for my family of 7 and it helps us a lot! i’m always grateful and put extra entries into my giveaways for those who take a small amount of time to help me out!!

08/09/2026

‼️ this technique is SO simple and will help you out whenever you’re knitting stripes!! do you already do this? once you weave in your ends you can’t tell where you changed colors! what other tips/tricks do you want to see?? 🥰

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