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028 Barry Klein, Owner of Trendsetter Yarns & The National NeedleArts (TNNA) Member of The Board
On today’s episode I welcome Barry Klein, owner of Trendsetter Yarns. Barry grew up in the knitting industry by working in his mother’s yarn shop. Barry learned how to design patterns and eventually began designing knitwear for his yarn shop customers and the movie industry. Barry and his Mom started Trendsetter with the idea of bringing the most exciting textured and fashion yarns to the knitting customer. In 2012, Lotus Yarns joined the Trendsetter family, offering a collection of luxury fibers. 24 years since the start of Trendsetter, Barry continues to guide the company and create on-trend yarns and knitting patterns. Barry has published 5 knitting books, appeared on a variety of craft television shows, is a knitting spokesperson and teacher at Stitches Events, Vogue Knitting Live, and trunk shows. Barry has been a voted member of “Top 10 Men who Knit Throughout History.”
Anybody can sell a ball of yarn, but the fact that I can have a hands-on approach with the consumer that made something that I designed, and they wear it, it’s the biggest pleasure that anyone can give me. It’s a cooperative effort where everyone’s happy.
–Barry Klein
Episode highlights:
* As a “child of the industry, Barry was introduced to needlepoint at age 5 and has been passionate about needlearts ever since.
* He shares his unique pattern design process that empowers his customers take their vision to reality.
* Why Trendsetter Yarns is best known for setting the trends and being the first in the industry to introduce them.
* Details about The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) and why Barry says it’s like “Disneyland.”
* How to become a member of TNNA and the credentials you’ll need to get started.
* Details about webinars and virtual events that TNNA is now testing.
I’m listening to Barry Klein #knitdesigner and owner of @TrendsetterYarns on #PowerPurlsPodcast
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Mentioned in this episode:
* The National NeedleArts Association – June 10-13, 2016, Washington D.C.
* Building Better Business (BBB) seminar series – for retailers attending TNNA
How to find out more about Barry:
Web: TrendsetterYarns.com
Twitter: @trendsetteryarn
Instagram: @trendsetteryarns
Support Power Purls on Patreon! Check out the details here to learn how to become a patron of the show… there are some pretty sweet rewards for getting in on this ground-floor level!
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On today’s episode I welcome Barry Klein, owner of Trendsetter Yarns. Barry grew up in the knitting industry by working in his mother’s yarn shop. Barry learned how to design patterns and eventually began designing knitwear for his yarn shop customers and the movie industry. Barry and his Mom started Trendsetter with the idea of bringing the most exciting textured and fashion yarns to the knitting customer. In 2012, Lotus Yarns joined the Trendsetter family, offering a collection of luxury fibers. 24 years since the start of Trendsetter, Barry continues to guide the company and create on-trend yarns and knitting patterns. Barry has published 5 knitting books, appeared on a variety of craft television shows, is a knitting spokesperson and teacher at Stitches Events, Vogue Knitting Live, and trunk shows. Barry has been a voted member of “Top 10 Men who Knit Throughout History.”
Anybody can sell a ball of yarn, but the fact that I can have a hands-on approach with the consumer that made something that I designed, and they wear it, it’s the biggest pleasure that anyone can give me. It’s a cooperative effort where everyone’s happy.
–Barry Klein
Episode highlights:
* As a “child of the industry, Barry was introduced to needlepoint at age 5 and has been passionate about needlearts ever since.
* He shares his unique pattern design process that empowers his customers take their vision to reality.
* Why Trendsetter Yarns is best known for setting the trends and being the first in the industry to introduce them.
* Details about The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) and why Barry says it’s like “Disneyland.”
* How to become a member of TNNA and the credentials you’ll need to get started.
* Details about webinars and virtual events that TNNA is now testing.
I’m listening to Barry Klein #knitdesigner and owner of @TrendsetterYarns on #PowerPurlsPodcast
Click To Tweet
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Mentioned in this episode:
* The National NeedleArts Association – June 10-13, 2016, Washington D.C.
* Building Better Business (BBB) seminar series – for retailers attending TNNA
How to find out more about Barry:
Web: TrendsetterYarns.com
Twitter: @trendsetteryarn
Instagram: @trendsetteryarns
Support Power Purls on Patreon! Check out the details here to learn how to become a patron of the show… there are some pretty sweet rewards for getting in on this ground-floor level!