ALWAYS BE KIND YARN

Always Be Kind..... Suicide Sucks..... You Matter; 

Always Be Kind Yarn was inspired by my late daughter Kaylan. She battled mental illness for years & died by suicide at the age of 25.  

Suicide affects too many and it's easy to ask Why?” but a better question is “WHAT?” – What can we do to support others… to let others know you care…  

You can ALWAYS Be KIND! 

Supporting Suicide Awareness/ Prevention

Rainbows for Kaylan is very special. I designed this yarn and pattern for my daughter Kaylan who loved rainbows! 

ALL PROCEEDS from The Rainbows for Kaylan line & YOU MATTER; colorways along with a portion from all sales will go to support Suicide prevention, awareness, and to support to those in need. 

 Oh HI! My name is Laura Salisbury, and I am the heart behind Always Be Kind Yarn, I am an Indie-dyer known for my vibrant self-striping and rainbow yarns. I am also a knitwear designer and a craftivism advocate. My love for yarn crafting began early and has remained a significant part of my life. My yarn-dyeing journey and craftivism for kindness, inclusion and Suicide Awareness and Prevention came out of the profound grief of losing our daughter Kaylan to suicide in 2020.

“My goal is to make KINDNESS not just a statement, but a lifestyle”. I like to think of yarn as a medium to creatively foster kindness, community and connection. My colorful yarns and designs serve as a reminder to embrace joy and creativity in our daily lives! Outside of my yarn pursuits, I am a nurse educator and when I am not teaching or playing with yarn, I enjoy spending time with my husband, adult children, grandsons, and their our French bulldogs in the lovely Pacific Northwest.