Hello and Welcome to A Verb for Keeping Warm!
Spinning, dyeing, knitting, felting and weaving are just some of the verbs used to describe how humans have kept warm over the centuries.
Our company honors these traditions and specializes in high quality, hand dyed fiber and handspun yarn suitable for all of your fiber needs. Made in our Bay Area studio, our fiber and yarn are unique and one-of-a-kind.
Please direct all wholesale inquiries to kristine(at)averbforkeepingwarm(dot)com
Spinning, dyeing, knitting, felting and weaving are just some of the verbs used to describe how humans have kept warm over the centuries.
Our company honors these traditions and specializes in high quality, hand dyed fiber and handspun yarn suitable for all of your fiber needs. Made in our Bay Area studio, our fiber and yarn are unique and one-of-a-kind.
Please direct all wholesale inquiries to kristine(at)averbforkeepingwarm(dot)com
A Verb for Keeping Warm
5399 Bryant Ave
Oakland, California 94618
kristine (at) averbforkeepingwarm (dot) com
5399 Bryant Ave
Oakland, California 94618
kristine (at) averbforkeepingwarm (dot) com
Shipping Information
We ship via USPS. Domestic rate:$4.75
International rate: $11.00
Orders will be shipped within 1-3 business days within receipt of purchase.
Refund, Returns and Cancellation Policies
Yarn may be returned within 30 days of purchase. Materials must be used and in original condition. We require the original receipt, an email confirming the return from us, and insured packages. We are not responsible for any packages lost in the mail. Please contact info@averbforkeepingwarm.com for a return authorization number.
Credit for the cost of the yarn will be issued to the credit card or paypal account used for purchase. Shipping charges are not refundable.
Prices and Sales Tax
Shown in U.S. dollars and are subject to change. Sales taxes are based on the shipping address of your order. If you live outside of California, you are exempt from sales tax. California residents pay sales tax by county.
Our Process, Colors & Availability
At a Verb for Keeping Warm, we are committed to bringing you the highest quality fiber with an artistic and unique flair. All of our handspun yarn is created in our Oakland studio on foot pedaled spinning wheels. Our handspun yarns are created by a type of spinning known as over the fold with a long draw. This type of spinning allows a lot of air into the fiber making a very lofty and soft yarn. After spinning, we wash all of the fibers in a gentle warm bath to set the twist. Due to the hands on nature of the product, each skein is one of a kind.
Due to the hands on nature of the product, each skein is one of a kind. We try our best to portray the colors of the yarn and top / roving as accurately as possible. However, because computer monitors may render color differently, variations may occur. We conclude that slight variation in texture, gauge, and color are part of the beauty of a hand made product. We believe that this slight variation adds character to the product and ultimately the artist�s project.
Material Choice
We want to provide you with the highest quality of fiber and dyes. Our love for fiber and yarn, spinning it, dyeing it, and creating with it, is the impetus behind our company. We are constantly trying new fiber and yarn. Once we like it, we hope you will too!
We are also interested in trying to work with as many local companies as possible. We are also interested in working with those who prioritize sustainable practices. If you are a farmer, and you raise sustainable/ organic fiber producing animals or harvest organic plant dyes, please contact us.
Natural Dyes
Previous to this endeavor, I was a textile researcher. During my research, I began to look at natural dyes and their applications upon ethnographic textiles. I love that they come from nature and their importance historically. By participating in the art of natural dyeing, I feel like I am contributing to a dyeing tradition that is certainly an endangered art form.
FAQ
How do you wash A Verb for Keeping Warm's yarn?
You wash our yarn just like you would wash any commercially made yarn. . . carefully. As you know, with many fibers, their inherent nature is to felt. Felting typically occurs when water temperature changes rapidly and/ or when the fiber is agitated. Use warm water and a gentle touch.
The yarn I wanted is sold out. Will you have more in the future?
Because our yarn is handmade and made in small quantities, when shopping with us, it is best to treat it as if you may never see it again. In other words, jump in and buy it. If there is a yarn that you are drawn to, and your project calls for more yarn than you see available, you are always welcome to email us and inquire if more yarn of that color will be available for purchase. We will try our best to see what we can do for you.
Do you sell gift certificates?
Sorry, not currently.
How do I pay for the yarn?
Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Paypal
Do you teach spinning?
Yes, contact me for class times and prices.
How can I hear about new products?
Send us your email address and we will add you to our mailing list. Better yet, we offer a customers specials, sales, etc.
Can I visit A Verb for Keeping Warm in person?
We do occasionally host events at the studio. Please send us your contact info, and we will invite you.
Are you available to make custom hand knits?
Yes, in the past we have created Fall/ Winter collections of hand knit accessories in cashmere, alpaca, and wool. Please contact us for a price list.
We ship via USPS. Domestic rate:$4.75
International rate: $11.00
Orders will be shipped within 1-3 business days within receipt of purchase.
Refund, Returns and Cancellation Policies
Yarn may be returned within 30 days of purchase. Materials must be used and in original condition. We require the original receipt, an email confirming the return from us, and insured packages. We are not responsible for any packages lost in the mail. Please contact info@averbforkeepingwarm.com for a return authorization number.
Credit for the cost of the yarn will be issued to the credit card or paypal account used for purchase. Shipping charges are not refundable.
Prices and Sales Tax
Shown in U.S. dollars and are subject to change. Sales taxes are based on the shipping address of your order. If you live outside of California, you are exempt from sales tax. California residents pay sales tax by county.
Our Process, Colors & Availability
At a Verb for Keeping Warm, we are committed to bringing you the highest quality fiber with an artistic and unique flair. All of our handspun yarn is created in our Oakland studio on foot pedaled spinning wheels. Our handspun yarns are created by a type of spinning known as over the fold with a long draw. This type of spinning allows a lot of air into the fiber making a very lofty and soft yarn. After spinning, we wash all of the fibers in a gentle warm bath to set the twist. Due to the hands on nature of the product, each skein is one of a kind.
Due to the hands on nature of the product, each skein is one of a kind. We try our best to portray the colors of the yarn and top / roving as accurately as possible. However, because computer monitors may render color differently, variations may occur. We conclude that slight variation in texture, gauge, and color are part of the beauty of a hand made product. We believe that this slight variation adds character to the product and ultimately the artist�s project.
Material Choice
We want to provide you with the highest quality of fiber and dyes. Our love for fiber and yarn, spinning it, dyeing it, and creating with it, is the impetus behind our company. We are constantly trying new fiber and yarn. Once we like it, we hope you will too!
We are also interested in trying to work with as many local companies as possible. We are also interested in working with those who prioritize sustainable practices. If you are a farmer, and you raise sustainable/ organic fiber producing animals or harvest organic plant dyes, please contact us.
Natural Dyes
Previous to this endeavor, I was a textile researcher. During my research, I began to look at natural dyes and their applications upon ethnographic textiles. I love that they come from nature and their importance historically. By participating in the art of natural dyeing, I feel like I am contributing to a dyeing tradition that is certainly an endangered art form.
FAQ
How do you wash A Verb for Keeping Warm's yarn?
You wash our yarn just like you would wash any commercially made yarn. . . carefully. As you know, with many fibers, their inherent nature is to felt. Felting typically occurs when water temperature changes rapidly and/ or when the fiber is agitated. Use warm water and a gentle touch.
The yarn I wanted is sold out. Will you have more in the future?
Because our yarn is handmade and made in small quantities, when shopping with us, it is best to treat it as if you may never see it again. In other words, jump in and buy it. If there is a yarn that you are drawn to, and your project calls for more yarn than you see available, you are always welcome to email us and inquire if more yarn of that color will be available for purchase. We will try our best to see what we can do for you.
Do you sell gift certificates?
Sorry, not currently.
How do I pay for the yarn?
Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Paypal
Do you teach spinning?
Yes, contact me for class times and prices.
How can I hear about new products?
Send us your email address and we will add you to our mailing list. Better yet, we offer a customers specials, sales, etc.
Can I visit A Verb for Keeping Warm in person?
We do occasionally host events at the studio. Please send us your contact info, and we will invite you.
Are you available to make custom hand knits?
Yes, in the past we have created Fall/ Winter collections of hand knit accessories in cashmere, alpaca, and wool. Please contact us for a price list.
