Mode Knit Yarn was a the result of an idea between Annie Modsitt and Kathleen Pascuzzi who wanted to create a line of hand dyed yarn. Annie was the designer and the original yarn dyer. After she passed away in 2020, Kathleen has taken on the role of dyer and has championed forward with passion fueled by the memory of her friend and business partner. Many of Annie’s designs are still available on the site and have always been great sellers. The silk corset is a great classic tee or the brahmin shawl or slippy cowl if you want a smaller project.
Kathleen has been a knitter since she was a girl. Like many, she took a break as life happened and then got back into it as an adult. Although she is not a proficient crocheter she loves to engage with people about their current and next project to help them find the perfect yarn. She loves the fiber community and has been been deeply involved since 2013 when Mode Knit Yarn went from and idea to a reality.
Althought Mode Knit Yarn does not have a physical store, Kathleen travels throughout the US to fiber festivals and events, so you can meet her and squish the yarn throughout the year. Locally she will be at Wisconsin Sheep and Wool and North Country Fiber Fair in September. But she will also be at Yarnover in October. So you can see all of the great things she has to offer.
Coming soon there will be new sock sets from her great sock blends as well as locally sourced wool that is 100% US processed. The Real Good Mode Knit Yarn is in collaboration with another great Minnesota provider Dresow Family Farm.
Check out all of the great things that are current and coming at Mode’s website and make sure to stop by and meet Kathleen at Yarnover!