Darn Good Yarn
Recycled sari silk yarn, clothing and craft goods made by women artisans in India and Nepal from reclaimed fabric.
- Fair trade
- Brand Verified
- Made in
- India, Nepal
- Founded
- 2008
Vetted by The Labour Movement · last reviewed October 2026 · How we vet brands
Darn Good Yarn sets out to create fair, safe work for artisans while keeping textile waste out of landfills and traditional craft alive.
The story
Nicole Snow, a U.S. Air Force veteran, started Darn Good Yarn in 2008 with a few boxes of recycled yarn in a spare bedroom. While hunting for unusual fibers she came across recycled sari silk yarn, and saw that the people making it weren't being treated fairly.
Darn Good Yarn now works with women artisans in India and Nepal who turn reclaimed sari silk and other fabric into yarn, ribbon, clothing and bags. The company reports that this work has kept more than 1.2 million pounds of material out of landfills, and it describes itself as a woman- and veteran-owned small business.
Darn Good Yarn doesn't hold a third-party fair trade certification. The Labour Movement vetted it against our fair trade standards before listing it, and we review it every year.
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Neon Pop Shawl Knitting Pattern
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Arctic Beanie Easy Knitting Pattern
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Rainbow Oasis: Sari Flags
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Calico Scallop Shawl Knitting Pattern
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Openwork Duster Cover-Up Pattern
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Romy Beanie Pattern
Made by Women artisan co-ops
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Start at Love Pouch Knit and Crochet Pattern
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Avocado Sock Knitting Pattern (It's to ripen your Avocado 🥑 )
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Windswept Sari Ribbon
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Third Law Cabled Scarf Knit Pattern
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Whimsical Winter Wall Hanging Beginner Knit Pattern
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Tibetan Jewel Bucket Bag Pattern
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Under The Sea Duster Crochet Pattern
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About Darn Good Yarn
Is Darn Good Yarn fair trade?
Darn Good Yarn doesn't hold a third-party fair trade certification. It's listed on The Labour Movement because we vetted it against our fair trade standards, including fair pay, safe work and no forced or child labour, and we review every brand each year.
What is recycled sari silk yarn?
Yarn made from reclaimed sari fabric. Silk that would otherwise be thrown away is spun into new yarn by artisans, so the colors vary from skein to skein.
Who makes Darn Good Yarn products?
Women artisans in India and Nepal. Darn Good Yarn is based in the United States and describes itself as a woman- and veteran-owned small business.