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Naima Bond She/Her
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Black Fiber and Visual Artist
Xennial Alien Trapped on Earth
Creator/Dyer/Everything/Anything of
Sister Ananse Yarn
Chicago, IL USA
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My mini shop update and sale is happening NOW!

20% of my sales will go to the National Immigration Justice Center from 10/6 to 10/10!

Check it out!
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Sister Ananse Yarn by Naima Bond Fundraiser Sale 20% of my sales 20/6 til 1/10 will go to the National Immigration Justice Center naimabondart.com A four photo collage of various multicolored skeins of yarn.
October 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Happy Saturday from Sister Ananse Yarn!

My mini shop update will be ending this Monday September 15th!

Until then, snag an Autumn 15% off discount at checkout!

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A tall sunflower stands in a field of native Illinois plants. A flier for a Sister Ananse Yarn mini shop update and clearance sale.
September 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Hello all!

I’m having a very mini Sister Ananse shop update and clearance sale TOMORROW September 8th at 9 am Central!

Get 15% off your order at checkout! And the three Autumn inspired colorways you see in the pic will be available as well!

Check it out tomorrow

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A photo collage of three pictures of vibrantly colored yarn. The top pic shows two wound skeins of green and blue yarn with multicolored washes. The bottom left pic shows two skeins of a greenish grey variegated yarn with orange, brown, purple and neon green sitting on unwound skeins. The bottom right pic shows two skeins of vibrant purple yarn resting on unwound skeins of the same color.
September 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Hello all!

I’m doing a shop update beginning today and 10% of my sales will got to World Central Kitchen! Beginning TODAY July 30th until August 5th!

Head to naimabondart.com to shop!

Get 10% off your order from 8:00am CT til 2:00 pm CT!
Two unwound skeins of dark blue and acid green yarn sits on a grey background.
July 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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The Chicago Yarn Crawl starts this Saturday July 26th! I’ve been getting ready for months, and now I can breathe a sigh of relief and relax before the next thing!

I hope you’ll look for Sister Ananse Yarn during your crawl! 🧶(yarn emoji) #HandDyedYarn #KnitSky #Knitting #Crochet
A split photo showing , above, the multicolored floral cartoon logo for the Chicago Yarn Crawl. Able that, is the phrase “Growing Community” Below, five skeins of reddish pink yarn with blue, green, purple and yellow washes A vertical split photo showing, on the left, four skeins of light brown, aqua, red, and yellow. On the right is a close up from the painting “Sugar Shack” by Ernie Barnes Four skeins of bright magenta, aqua, green and purple yarn are arranged vertically in a row
July 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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I’ve been working HARD getting ready for the Chicago Yarn Crawl later on this month!

Be sure to look out for Sister Ananse Yarn during your crawl! 🧶(yarn emoji)

#Yarn #HandDyedYarn #KnitSky #Crochet #Knitting
Naima, a Black woman holds two skeins of bright blue yarn in her hand. Only her hand is visible coming up from the lower left hand corner of the photo.
July 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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My Sister Ananse Juneteenth colorway, “Heritage” is available at several shops!
The Dropped Stitch Chicago String Theory Yarn Co in Glen Ellyn, and AriYarn Yarn store in Park Ridge, IL 🧶
#Yarn #HandDyedYarn #KnitSky #Knitting #Crochet
A closeup image of a wound ball of yarn with text over it . The text reads, “My Sister Ananse Juneteenth Colorway is available at: The Dropped Stitch, Chicago String Theory Yarn Co in Glen Ellyn IL And a package is heading to AriYarn as we speak!”
June 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Look at this new collection that I dyed for Evanston Stitchworks!
Super bright and summery! 🧶
#KnitSky #HandDyedYarn #Knitting #Crochet #FiberArtist @evanstonstitch.bsky.social
A set of six skeins of brightly dyed yarn including, from left to right, multicolored and cream, apricot and cream, lilac and cream, pink and cream, green and cream and aqua and cream.
June 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Check out some of the yarn that I am dyeing up for Cog Cycles and Yarn here in Chicago!
“North Branch Train on Spring” and “Protomartyr”!
🧶🧶🧶(yarn emoji)

#Yarn #HandDyedYarn #KnitSky #Knitting #Crochet
Several skeins of dark brown skeins of yarn with bright green and purple streaks and spots of red. Several skeins of deep charcoal and red yarn with hints of aqua.
May 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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PREORDERS OPEN!

Tap the link below to preorder my colorway celebrating Juneteenth: “Heritage”. 🧶(yarn emoji)

Preorders open today, Saturday May 17th and close Wednesday May 21st 11:59 pm!

#Yarn #HandDyedYarn #KnitSky #Knitting #Crochet

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Two skeins of the Sister Ananse colorway, “Heritage” hand dyed yarn.
May 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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PREORDERS for my Juneteenth colorway will begin Saturday 5/17! 🧶 (yarn emoji)

Numbers will be VERY limited! More info to come!

#Yarn #HandDyedYarn #KnitSky #Crochet #Knitting
Two skeins of wound multicolored yarn are arranged vertically . The yarn is blue, green, pink and purple. A sample of slip stitch crochet using Sister Ananse Yarn . The yarn is blue, green, pink and purple.
May 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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My June/ Juneteenth colorway!
A little bit dark and deep, a little bit vibrant and fun! I’m hoping to offer it in some of the shops that carry my yarn.
Debating whether to offer it in my shop…
#HandDyedYarn #Yarn #KnitSky #Crochet #Knitting
Two skeins of vibrantly dyed variegated rose, red, blue, green and purple yarn sit vertically on a grey surface. A closeup of the same yarn wound into a ball Vibrantly colored yarn arranged unwound. It is rose, blue, purple, aqua and gold.
May 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Today is your last day to preorder my Sister Ananse Yarn collaboration with Knit 1 Chicago: the Method and Muse Collection!

Follow the link below to go to Knit 1’s website and get yours!

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#Yarn #HandDyedYarn #Knitting #Crochet
Naima, a Black woman with super short hair wearing a black and red floral mask, stands in front of a long table filled with various of piles of yarn. The yarn is separated by Cole and base. A long wooden table filled with piles of yarn. The yarn is separated into piles of various colors and yarn bases. A small knitting sample features all of the colors-orange, turquoise, Pearl, purple, yellow, green, peach and blue.
May 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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There are still a few leftovers from my Trunk Show that are available in my shop!

And get 15% off at checkout!

#HandDyedYarn #KnitSky #Knitting #Crochet

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A collage of nine pictures of Sisyer Ananse Yarn in all the bright rainbow colors!
May 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Check out the yarn that’s left over from my Sister Ananse Trunk Show at Firefly Fiber Arts Studio!

These are skeins of Ace of Swords on Zebra DK and Zebra Fingering!

See what’s left by following the link below!

#Knitting #Crochet #KnitSky #HandDyedYarn

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Four skeins of light turquoise and grey yarn with streaks of green and yellow
May 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Or added my leftovers from t Trunk Show to my website! The colorway below is an oopsie colorway that got over-saturated! It’s also available!

Check it out!

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#KnitSky #Knitting #Crochet #HandDyedYarn #IndieYarnDyer
Three skeins of vibrant blue and green yarn with specks of purple and red sit in a row.
May 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Check out my new business cards! I’m also working on some new labels as well because I want to try some hang tags!

#KnitSky #Knitting #Crochet #IndieYarnDyer #HandDyedYarn
A photo of the new Sister Ananse Yarn business cards. A photo of bright scarlet yarn with spots of blue yellow and green. Black and white text reads, “Sister Ananse Yarn by Naima Bond. naimabondart.com naimabond@gmail.com instagram:@_naimabondart_” The asterisk shaped Sister Ananse Yarn logo is in the right hand of the image.
May 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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THANK YOU to everyone who said hello yesterday at Knit 1 Chicago!

This collection is currently available preorder or in-shop via Knit 1!

Check everything out using the link below!

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#Knitting #Crochet #KnitSky #HandDyedYarn #IndieYarnDyer
Naima, a Black woman with super short hair stands behind a long wooden table filled with brightly colored yarn inside a yarn store. She is wearing a maroon jumpsuit with a black shirt underneath. She’s wearing a black and floral face mask. The yarn on the table is in piles arranged by color, including orange, blue, aqua, peach, purple, yellow, and orange.
April 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Tomorrow April 26th for Local Yarn Store Day!

Sister Ananse Yarn Meet and Greet at Knit 1 Chicago!

10:00 to 11:00 am CT

#KnitSky #Knitting #Crochet #HandDyedYarn #IndieDyer
A photo of several mini skeins of yarn arranged vertically in a row, in colors ranging from blues, green, orange, yellow, purple peach, and splice multicolored. Over the photo, text reads: “Knit 1 Chicago +Sister Ananse Yarn Local Yarn Store Day! Meet and Greet April 26th 10:00 am to 11:00 am Join us for the premier of the muse and method collection! 3856 N Lincoln Ave Chicago IL 60613”
April 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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I’ll be at Knit 1 Chicago this upcoming Saturday April 26th for Local Yarn Store Day!

Come say hello!

I’ll be there from 10:00 am til 11:00 am!
A photo of several mini skeins of yarn arranged vertically in a row, in colors ranging from blues, green, orange, yellow, purple peach, and splice multicolored. Over the photo, text reads: “Knit 1 Chicago +Sister Ananse Yarn Local Yarn Store Day! Meet and Greet April 26th 10:00 am to 11:00 am Join us for the premier of the muse and method collection! 3856 N Lincoln Ave Chicago IL 60613”
April 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Some of the yarn currently available during my Trunk Show at Frefly Fiber Arts Studio here n Chicago!

Online and in store! Check it out :

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Several skeins of yarn are laid out vertically. They are purple, pink, and blue with tones of gold throughout.
April 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Be sure you check out my Trunk Show A Firefly Fiber Arts Studio here in Chicago! It’s available online and in person!!
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A screenshot of the webpage for my Trunk Show at Firefly Fiber Art studio. In a bright pink bubble, a banner reads, “Trunk Show Featuring:” with the text “Sister Ananse Yarn” in a royal blue bubble. Near the top of the image there is a photo of variegated purple, blue and black yarn , both wound and unwound with the Ace of Cups Tarot card sitting on top. There is text below the image that reads, “Sister Ananse Trunk Show Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 1:00 PM - Wed, Apr 30, 2025, 4:00 PM This April, we are pleased to host local Chicago dyer Naima Bond's beautiful fiber line, Sister Ananse Yarn, for our monthly trunk show! SIGN IN CART (0)” More text is cut off at the bottom of the image.
April 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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“Petal” on organic non Superwash fingering!

It’s blacklight reactive!
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Sister Ananse Yarn Trunk Show beginning this week April 16th!

Firefly Fiber Arts Studio
2052 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Two wound up skeins of light bright peach yarn rest on Naima’s lap. She is wearing forest green leggings with a pattern of big yellow stylized and orange suns and moons.
April 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Have you signed up for my Sister Ananse Yarn newsletter?
Head to naimabondart.com and tap the little popup in the lower left hand side of your screen. It will lead you to the signup you see below!

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A screenshot of the naimabondart.com website showing a pop-up floating the website page info. The popup ready, “Newsletter Signup” and has a space to enter your name and email address. This info is superimposed over a photo of several brightly colored mini skeins of yarn.
April 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Sister Ananse Trunk Show!
April 16th-April 31st!
Firefly Fiber Arts Studio

2052 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-9601

These are skeins of organic non Superwash merino fingering! I used an existing recipe but lightened up all the colors!

#Knitting #Crochet #HandDyedYarn #IndieYarnDyer #Yarn
Five skeins of yarn are being dyed in an aluminum hotel pan. The skeins are submerged in water and are arranged vertically in the pan. The yarn is multicolored red, orange, pink, purple, yellow and brown
April 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM