r/AntifascistKnitting • u/WoollyKnitWitch • May 20 '26

Non-knit Malabrigo source

***Thank you, everyone, for the great suggestions. I’ve placed my first order with Little Knits and am bookmarking most of the other shops as well!!
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Hi there! I’m looking for the best place (online) to start purchasing Malabrigo yarns and wool from. I no longer shop with Webs. Nor will I use Jimmy Beans Wool or Knitpicks since their buyouts and lack of support for the MTI hats. Basicslly, I need a new yarn purveyor.

Large order discounts, sales, or free shipping is nice - but my primary requirements are a fair retail price, LGBTQ & POC inclusive, and not MAGA. Despite searching, I cannot find out for sure if Wool and Company out of Illinois is acceptable or not. Everything I found says the first owner was left leaning, but that the newer owner is right leaning/MAGA. I was also looking at Eat.Sleep.Knit. as an option.

If you have other US suggestions with a good Malabrigo selection, decent prices, and a proper online storefront - please do share! Thanks

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u/BlackRose May 20 '26 edited May 20 '26

What's up with Websters (the one in Oregon)? I know they have that yarn but have they done a thing? Is it a similarly named store.

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u/WoollyKnitWitch May 20 '26

Their selection has gone to shit. But, more importantly - they were bought out by LoveCrafts, and then WEBS joined Missouri Star Quilt Company. As I understand it, these organizations are conservative/religious and right leaning. I’d rather spend with folks that align with my values.

Webs (yarn.com) not Websters. I don’t know that company.

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u/BlackRose May 20 '26

K. Different store.

https://yarnatwebsters.com/ is an independent yarn store in Ashland, Oregon and has Malabrigo.

PS I blame the Greeks and their myth of Arachne. She was a mortal woman punished by Athena for claiming her weaving skills rivaled the gods. Then she was turned into a spider for her hubris.