It’s been all about the yarn and knitting so far this year. I’ve been adding and swapping out yarn at the shop. Working to bring you yarn options – colors, textures, fiber types.
The little shop has come a long way in the past year. When Fiber Fate opened as a brick & mortar shop in 2024, there was one brand, Fiber Fate – hand dyed and handspun. Since then, the yarn selection has been growing. Fiber Fate offers local yarn from four Austin area hand dyers and yarn producers – Yarn Matter, Dyeon Yarns, Rowdy Ranch Custom Yarns, and Gothfarm Yarns. Most recently added small batch hand dyed from Terrapin Fiberworks. Lovely organic cotton dyed in Maryland.
At the beginning of 2026, more yarn! A quick influx of colors and textures by including yarns from Queensland, Lana Gatto, and Elsbeth Lavold. I’ve also currently got British yarn from World of Wool – Distilled DK tweed and Big Bang super bulky (on sale). Paused there for a moment; taking some time to evaluate next steps. The one thing for sure is there will be more yarn options coming soon.
I am so happy about the way Fiber Fate is shaping up. 2026 is off to a very good start. Starting super small is challenging on multiple levels. In my case, particularly in the physical sense. Those of you who have visited the shop in-person know, space is limited. It’s a juggling balance act to fit all the yarns, notions, bags, fiber, etc. in and have it be comfortable and nice to shop. So far so good! Challenging, but fun. See the organizational feat at 503 S. Loop 4, Buda, TX 78610. It’s not perfect, but I’m kinda proud of it.
–Angela
October 6th – 15th, 2023
Central Texas yarn crawl kicks off today. Head over the The Best Little Yarn Crawl in Texas website to download the treasure map and preview participating shops. Visit shops, get stickers, enter to win prizes. Grab a yarn or two or ten along the way. It’s a great time to stock up for gift making and holiday prep too. Wouldn’t it be fun to visit all thirteen shops? What a great little adventure. I’d say a good challenge too. There will be some driving involved. Day(s) trip planning is in order. The shops range from Bandera to Bastrop and Georgetown to San Antonio. Each shop is different and you’ll find a variety of specialties on the crawl. So Much Fun!!
Fiber Fate will be at Farm to Needle Yarn Shop in New Braunfels for a Trunk Show and spinning demonstration all day Saturday, October 14th. Visit Farm to Needle Saturday, October 7th, for a Punch Needle Art Exhibit and Mobile Fiber Petting Zoo. I love this shop. It’s got a nice yarn vibe inside, a nice sitting area outside.
Not to distract from the yarn, but there is also a popcorn shop next door that has an amazing array of sweet and savory popcorn flavors. They have A LOT to choose from. I bought the the hot dog & ketchup flavor for my family to try and it was a hit. If popcorn isn’t your thing, and you need to take a quick refuel break during the crawl, there’s a coffee shop and other food options all within a minute or two walk of Farm to Needle Yarn Shop. Check out the the Gruene Lake Village website for details and hours.
See you soon!