Valkyrie Fiber

Valkyrie Fiber is a women-owned independent yarn brand founded by Amy “Skylark” Foster, an award-winning songwriter, author, and fiber artist. Based between Akureyri, Iceland, and Portland, Oregon, the business draws on Iceland’s landscapes, history, mythology, and craft traditions to create distinctive yarn for modern makers. Its signature blend combines Icelandic wool sourced directly from local farmers with soft Merino, balancing the strength, warmth, and character of Icelandic fiber with added comfort.

The wool is sourced and washed in Iceland, spun in small batches at a New York mill, then hand-dyed in Portland, where each skein reflects stories and inspiration from Iceland. The brand offers limited releases and colorways, including shades inspired by Icelandic sheep, lava, turf houses, spring, and northern sailing. Valkyrie Fiber also features knitting kits and shares information about its materials and creative origins.

Its online shop is temporarily closed, and its yarn is available to visitors in Iceland through Garni Gangi in Akureyri. Through its work, Valkyrie Fiber connects fiber artists with Icelandic wool, place, and tradition