About Me
I like this section, no one ever comes here and actually reads it. I could say I'm a unicorn that lives in the Scottish Highlands and weave my yarns from magical forest creatures and no one would ever know!
However, on the off chance you actually are interested in me and this business of mine, here you go...
The Life and Times of Emily, Owner of Rhapsodye Yarns
That's me! Let's see now, what would you want to know? I'm in my EARLY 40's, with a not terrible sense of humour, I can be pretty loud at times when I get overenthusiastic, and I ALWAYS have music on somewhere, even if it's just playing in my head.
I live with my amazing and supportive husband Marc (with a C!) and our son Charlie (12), who has unforgivably not inherited my love of puns, but is incredibly funny in his own unique way.
I'm a serial hobbyist and throw myself into all sorts. I've always been a massive geek at heart. I've been reading fantasy books since I can remember, I'm a long-time LARPer, board gamer, D&Der, avid watcher of cult/superhero TV and film, etc. etc.
I'm also an eco-crazy, passionate gardener and nature lover. Everything I do, I consider its environmental impact and whether I can make a better choice. I suffer from anxiety, and being in the garden—filled with sunlight, beautiful flowers, and birdsong—brings me such a sense of calm and peace.
My life is mostly filled with laughter, colour, music and joy! A lot of that is thanks to every single person who has ever purchased from me and allows me to keep doing the most wonderful job in the world and be part of the best community there is. xx
From Yarn Dyer to Design Diva
I started learning to crochet when my son Charlie was born and I was trapped at home in a cycle of bedtimes, boobs, and boredom. After joining ALL the crochet Facebook groups, I started seeing lots of beautiful hand-dyed yarns. Maternity pay didn't go very far, so I decided to give it a try myself. One 'dyer's starter set' later and I was absolutely hooked (get it?).
My first skein was a rainbow (of course!). What started as a bit of fun turned into a beautiful side hustle. I sold small-batch yarns to the UK market for years, with lots of love and swearing, until I shifted focus to something that lit me up even more: designing for the fiber community.
Over the years, I've also picked up knitting (because one obsession clearly wasn’t enough), and I’ve dabbled in spinning, felting, and most of the fiber arts at this point. I may not be a master of all trades, but I’ve definitely got the stash to prove I’ve tried. Whether you’re a loop-loving beginner or a seasoned stitch wizard, I get the joy, the chaos, and the "just one more skein" lifestyle.
These days, I create apparel, totes, mugs (and anything else I can get my hands on to print onto) for all you yarn artists. My designs are full of fibre flair, colour obsession, pun-filled nonsense, and deep craft nerd knowledge. Basically, if you've ever lost a stitch and your mind in the same hour, I'm your people.
I’ve built strong relationships with ethical print partners around the globe, so every tee, tote, or mug is made to order and shipped directly to you—no warehouses, no waste, no shelf dust.
Like with my hand-dyed yarns, I only use premium-quality products that feel as good as they look. Your order is printed, checked, and shipped to your door (usually within 10 days), wherever you are in the world. Pretty cool, huh?
If you ever want to chat about the shop, my designs, my ethics, or your favourite stitch markers—drop me a note through the 'contact me' form. I love hearing from fellow crafters.
Happy crafting,
Emily x
Happy crafting,
Emily x
