Kick Drum is back.
Est. 2019
Originally dyed in 2019 as a complete accident, this colorway quickly became one of the most recognizable in the Fiber for the People catalog. Deep, inky blue-black with a sudden strike of color, Kick Drum has always been about contrast, rhythm, and surprise.
This return feels a little different.
Dyed on my Natural Sock base, a non-superwash blend of fine merino and kid mohair, the colors move more slowly and organically through the fiber. This batch naturally split into two distinct versions: one brighter and more luminous, one darker and moodier.
Both are beautiful. They just tell different stories.
Choose the one that feels like yours.
Welcome!
My name is Tayler and I am the dyer behind Fiber for the People®—a one-woman, small-batch yarn dye studio. I create hand-dyed yarn with a deep focus on artistry, intention, and connection to place. Every skein in this shop is dyed by me, by hand, in truly small batches, from my home studio in Southern Nevada.
From the source…
At the heart of the FFTP shop is the BORN SHORN DYED yarn base—a sport/light DK weight, 2-ply yarn (350 yards/100 grams) made from 100% Nevada-born and shorn Merino Rambouillet.
This yarn comes from the Dufurrena Sheep Company, a family-run ranch in the mountains and foothills of Northern Nevada. The Dufurrena family carries on the rich Basque tradition of sheep ranching, producing exceptional Merino Rambouillet fleece. The yarn is milled by Mountain Meadow Wool in Buffalo, Wyoming, the largest, full-service woolen mill in the west. Mountain Meadow is 100% natural, using bio-degradable soaps and non-petroleum spinning oil and they also recycle 50% of the water they use through the scouring process. BORN SHORN DYED yarn is offered in partnership with Lovely Valley Wool, owned by Magen Dufurrena.
I am proud to collaborate with Magen and Lovely Valley Wool to bring you regionally sourced, small-batch, hand-dyed yarn that reflects the landscape and heritage of Northern Nevada.
How the Shop Works
FFTP yarn is dyed by hand in truly small batches and added to the shop as it becomes available. There are no traditional shop updates—colorways rotate in regularly and may not return. If something catches your eye, it’s best to scoop it up.
A newsletter goes out every Friday, sharing what’s currently in the shop and what’s coming soon. You’ll also hear occasional shop news on the Wool Needles Hands podcast, and for behind-the-scenes glimpses, the Wool Needles Hands Patreon is the place to be.
For shop policies, yarn details, and FAQs, visit the FAQ page.