Lydia McKay has been knitting for 5 years, dyeing for 4 years, and spinning for 3 years as hobbies. Through her passion for her crafts, she has found a distinct lack in the marketplace for the types of bright and richly saturated yarn that she specializes in. In order to fill this gap, she has created a bounty of different colorways to delight fibers artists around the globe.

Ever conscious, White Iris Yarns seeks to reduce its impact on the environment while maintaining a high standard of quality. From the labels on the yarn to shipping and sample bags to office furniture and supplies to wool wash, it seeks to use as many recycled and/or biodegradable options as possible. Since White Iris Yarns' storefront is located here on Etsy, it does not have the costly and energy-draining need for an outside physical location. Basing the business out of the home will allow a more complete control over electrical power usage, as well as removing the need to use a car or other carbon-emitting mode of transportation in order to reach our workplace. Additionally, many of our shipments are delivered to the care of the post office via bicycle. "Burn fat, not gasoline!"