Team

Kristin Lindholm (she/her)

Owner. Facilitator. Writer. Kristin is in charge of amassing fiber for you, coordinating staff and volunteers, and holding space for makers during events and daily interactions. Favorite fiber arts: Knitting, spinning, felting. Favorite knits: sweaters, hats, mittens, bags Favorite colors: All of them!. Background: MA Teaching and Learning, BA English Education, English teacher. 

Teresa (she/her)

Teresa's bubbly energy is such fun! She loves talking with customers and learning about their projects. She's a crocheter and a retired school teacher, so capable of just about anything.

Mary Ellen Ascroft (she/her)

Co-founder. Though Mary Ellen is no longer involved in Dappled Fern, she holds a special place in our origin story for midwifing reality, inviting creativity, and empowering adventurous making at all skill levels. Favorite fiber arts: Knitting, sewing, spinning, and rug-hooking. Fiber art to learn next: Innovative sewing using repurposed fabrics. Favorite colors: Intense greens, teals, reds. Favorite knits: Brightly colored with beautiful patterns! Background: Boundary Waters guide. Episcopal vicar. Author. Grandmother.Featured Knit: LeafyLove Sweater by Jill Karina Bø in various Woolen Rabbit colorway

Instructors

Dappled Fern is lucky to have instructors like Emily Wick (weaving), Alyssa Headstrom (knitting), Kaitlin Kimmel-Hass (knitting), and Susan Johnson (knitting) who help us offer classes throughout the year.

Volunteers

Did you know that Dappled Fern was staffed by volunteers for the whole first year? Or that a big group of community members helped us assemble all the shelves, counters, and displays in my dad's basement? I am so grateful to all the people who believe in Dappled Fern enough to share their time and talent! 

Volunteers continue to make Dappled Fern possible! Our Volunteer Staff team serves as SOS back ups when employees get sick or are on vacation. Our Unboxing Party volunteers come in when new yarn arrives to help price tag and arrange it. 

If you'd like to volunteer at Dappled Fern, please reach out to Kristin (kristin@dappledfernfibers.com)!

Learn more about Dappled Fern's story HERE.