Wholesale with Sassy Black Yarns
Bold, hand-dyed yarn for shops that want color with personality.
Thanks for your interest in carrying Sassy Black Yarns in your shop!
I'm Lakisher, the dyer and owner behind SBY, a Black, woman, and veteran-owned indie yarn studio based in Manchester, Connecticut. I dye small-batch, ready-to-ship yarn for knitters and crocheters who love bold, saturated color and story-driven colorways.
If your customers get excited about hand-dyed yarn, unique colorway names, and supporting independent makers, we might be a great fit.
Is Sassy Black Yarns a Good Fit for Your Shop?
Wholesale is designed for:
- Local yarn stores (LYS) looking to add a bold, indie dyer to their shelves
- Online yarn shops that feature hand-dyed and small-batch colorways
- Curated boxes or clubs that highlight indie makers
My yarn does especially well where:
- Customers love bright, saturated color
- There's a mix of knitters and crocheters
- Staff enjoy telling the story behind the yarn and the dyer
Bases & Colorways Available for Wholesale
I keep wholesale focused on a core set of bases and repeatable colorways so you can reorder and build a consistent wall of SBY in your shop.
Common Wholesale Bases
- Fingering / Sock — perfect for socks, shawls, and lightweight garments
- DK — ideal for sweaters, accessories, and cozy projects
- Worsted — great for quick knits and gift projects
Colorways
- A curated selection of repeatable colorways (including bestsellers like Blueberry Blue)
- Seasonal or limited collections may be available depending on timing
One-of-a-kind and festival leftovers are usually reserved for my own shop and show inventory, but we can sometimes discuss special pulls for trunk shows or events.
Ordering & Terms
To make things smooth for both of us, here are the basics of how wholesale works with Sassy Black Yarns:
| Minimums | |
|---|---|
| Opening order minimum | $250 |
| Reorder minimum | $250 |
| Lead Time | |
|---|---|
| Typical lead time | 3 weeks, depending on bases and quantity |
If you have a specific date in mind (shop anniversary, event, trunk show), please reach out early so we can plan.
| Payment | |
|---|---|
| Terms | 50% deposit due at order, remainder Net 15 |
| Invoicing | Sent via Shopify Draft Order — you'll receive a secure "Pay Now" link by email |
| Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Ships from | Manchester, CT, via the most economical carrier for your order |
| Cost | Billed at cost — free shipping on wholesale orders over $300 |
| International | At this time, I do not ship wholesale orders outside the U.S. |
Prefer to Order Through Faire?
You can also browse and order Sassy Black Yarns wholesale directly through my Faire storefront.
Shop on Faire →Custom & Shop-Exclusive Colorways
Interested in a shop-exclusive colorway or a custom palette for a special event? I occasionally take on:
- Shop-exclusive colorways
- Special collections for anniversaries or events
- Coordinated color sets for classes or KAL/CALs
Custom work depends on timing and capacity, so it's not always available, but I'm happy to talk about what you have in mind.
Ready to Get Started?
Reach out to set up your opening order, or head to Faire to browse what's currently available.
Email Me → Shop on Faire →