Dragonfly Fibers, a Change, a Contest

This summer, Dragonfly Fibers sent out the following release, which was quite a surprise to those of us who have seen this hand dyed line in hundreds of locations for over a decade:

    Proving once again that change is the only constant in life, the time has come for us to move on to the next phase in our lives. We have made the difficult decision to move on from this wonderful yarn business by the end of this year. Don’t worry! We are all OK.

    We had originally planned to close the doors and wind down Dragonfly Fibers completely. However, a few of our fabulous colleagues have expressed interest in the business and we must pause to consider how it might be possible for the Colors of Happiness to continue in someone else's hands.

    We want you to know that we have loved nearly every minute of this wild ride that is Dragonfly Fibers. Our hearts beat a little faster every time you share your enthusiasm with us. Honestly, this connection is what we will miss the most. Whether you've stocked our yarn once, or you've carried Dragonfly from the beginning, we have never take a single sale for granted.

Firecracker

Bad Moon Rising

I can't remember a time when I have walked into a fiber festival or LYS and not seen Dragonfly Fibers, so this was a surprise to me. Of course, lives change and businesses have to follow suit. But still, was a shock to me. Thankfully, it was enough of a surprise to enough people that two dyers who know Dragonfly from fiber festivals decided to step in and purchase the business together, and it's set to change hands next month. What does this mean for those of us who love their Van Gogh colors and others?

    Will the colorways be exactly the same? Probably not, as they are different people and will no doubt put their own very talented spin on them. If you are a long-time customer, you may have noticed that our colors have evolved over time... This is the constantly changing nature of life! But never fear, we are incredibly proud of our colorways, and will be working very closely with Lisa and Amy insure that the Colors of Happiness remain amazing and true to themselves.

Van Gogh's Bedroom

Starry Night

Van Gogh's Sunflowers

I'm so glad that Dragonfly Fibers will live on. Just in case the colors do change a bit more than expected, I'll be stashing several from the batch that just arrived here. We have quite a gorgeous array on Dragon Sock (100% superwash merino) and Djinni Sock (Merino/cashmere/nylon sock) right now, more than ever before. I just can't help myself when it comes to ordering their colors, their stuff is so vivid and saturated with color.

Weather Girl

Titania

To celebrate this change, let's do a contest! Tell me in the comments below what are your two favorite colors (either on Dragon or Djinni) and I'll randomly choose one winner to get her choice. Please leave your comment (and perhaps some kind words and/or a memory of Dragonfly Fibers to Susan and Kate and Team Dragonfly) before noon EST this Friday, November 8.

Thank you, Dragonfly Fibers, for making us awesome yarn for so many years. I hope the fiber industry has been kind and good to you and that the care you've shown to all of us over the years is returned to you tenfold. May you ladies have all the good things!

Comments

[Kim Kieffer]

So hard to choose, this has been on my want to try list for a while. DF DJINNI BIG APPLE and DF DJINNI HORTON HEARS A WHO are my top picks.

[Carolyn Perry]

They, as everyone says,are so gorgeous. I especially like Denali, because i’ve been there. It’s magnificence is beyond words! I also like Wine Country because it makes me think of St. Michele winery, which i’ve visited in the Seattle area.

[Heidi]

I've worn through socks in colors Arya and Winterfell. I also really love weathergirl.

[Stacy]

Beauty School Dropout and District 12. All colors are beautiful. Hard to pick just two.

[Deb Zurawski]

Starry Night and Aurora Borealis. Their colors are so vibrant and I always searched them out at festivals. Will miss their color sense.

[Jenny Bezingue]

Djinni Starry Night or Bad Moon Rising, but you can't go wrong with any color or fiber from this company. I have a couple project's worth of Dragonfly Fibers yarn in my stash which I am grateful for. Excited to see where the new owners decide to take the company.

[Kathy Fox]

African daisy and van gogh

[Jessica]

Starry night and sunflower have been favorites for a while. I’m thinking I should’ve gotten it sooner wonder future to your new endeavors

[KimW]

Here's hoping the "Happiness" aspect of Colors of Happiness is lasting for all parties involved! My happy colors are Hygge and Peach Melba on Djinni.

[Nathanne Verner]

Starry Night and Sunflowers are my favorites.

[Diane]

I have not knit with Dragonfly yarn yet but all the colors are stunning. I love how saturated the colors are, and I love the variegated ones - I would have gone with Djinni Starry Night but sadly it is already sold out. But there are so many great colors it really is hard to choose. I would love to try Djinni West with the Night or Djinni Marilyn's Lips, after reading the comment about the socks that were 10 years old, still beautiful in color and holding up well.

[Kendall Foster]

Titania and van gogh's sunflowers.

[julie]

I have to admit that I have always I had a soft spot for Fresh Olives, but choosing favorites would be a real challenge - so many beautiful color combinations! Top contenders might be Springtime in Paris, Midnight at the Oasis, Admiral Benbow....ah, so many lovely options!

[Susan Gi]

Oh I just discover dragonfly at the Shenandoah fest this year, my first time. I’m very happy with the colors I purchased to make Christmas gifts.
Look forward to seeing what the new dyers surprise us with.
I’m still plan on making the dragonfly shawl too.

[sue swartz herr]

Oh, dear. I’m happy for you that you can close this chapter of work happily. But I must get some of your yarn posthaste! I love the Sunflowers.

[pat]

So glad the line will continue. Djinni is my favorite. Colors? Well who wouldn't like Horton Hears a Who just for the name alone. My other Djinni fav is Van Goghs.

[Mel Westphal]

Narrowing it down to two is soooooo hard, but I'll have to go with Denali and Springtime in WA. They're gorgeous!

[Jeanne Bush]

I'm going out of my normal colors here and picking Hygge and Starry Night. So many beautiful colors so this was not an easy choice!

[Lynn B]

Glad Dragonfly will continue on........My pick would be Firecracker and VG bedroom. Thanks for a chance!

[RichelleCK]

I've been on a serious yarn diet for a while due to veterinary bills, so missed the original announcement about the change at Dragonfly Fibers while avoiding temptation. I had the honor of knitting a show sample for Dragonfly several years ago in exchange for yarn. I'll never forget how astonished nd thrilled I was when I opened the package, expecting just a couple skeins, and instead found enough for a full sweater. Such beautiful colors from beautiful souls! Best wishes for their futures as they step away and good fortune to the new owners!

[Carol Rogers]

Color is always stunning in yarn and these have it big time!

[Carol]

I guess Dragon The Sheaf and Vampyre. I'm not sure I've ever seen Dragonfly Fibers yarn IRL, but I'll keep an eye out.

[Ellen]

Djinni is the very first "real" sock yarn I ever knit with 15 years back now, and I am still as in love with it today as I was back then. If I had to pick, Aurora Borealis and Bad Moon Rising are my two favorites, but I love them all.

[Kat Gatzke]

Denali and Weather Girl on Djinni. Of course there are several others but those are my top two right now - I’m sure if you ask me later I’ll probably change my mind.

[Patsy Coats]

The Laundress and Peach Melba on Dragon

[Annette]

I have knit with Dragon before but I would like to try Djinni. I have always loved the beautiful colors. I would like Djinni Horton Hears a Who to give to my niece. It would combine two of her favorite things, colorful socks and Dr. Seuss! My other choice would be Djinni Van Goghs Bedroom.

[jean Yuryan]

LOVE your colors!!!! any would b my choice!but I really like Gaughins Island, African Daisy+Weather girl..

[Acraftyknitter]

I really like Poseidon!

[Charissa]

Susan and Kate and the DF Team - thank you for sharing your visions of color magic and the beautiful wool. Knitting with DF is pure joy!

I have so many favorites but Djinni Turning Leaves and Steel Magnolias are on my wish list. Thanks for a chance to win them.

[Kara Williams]

so hard to choose! but today the spirit moves me to select weather girl and big apple. (save the ta ta's is a close third!).