Heidi lives with her high school sweetheart in the heart of downtown Boise Idaho. They enjoy being empty nesters living in a 2 store condo where heidi operates her cashmere production studio in the downstairs level. Together they have raised 4 boys and now enjoy being grandparents and fur baby parents to Juggernaut the newfy and a kitty named Mayor Pete.
Heidi is the creative force behind her parent company - heidi hennessy -, where her passion for knitting merges with her entrepreneurial flair to form a distinguished knitting atelier of finished knitwear, yarn and education.
- With years of experience as a knitter, designer, and educator, she designs and manufactures a collection of opulent cashmere knit accessories under the brand name Heidi Hennessy, that promise to elevate your wardrobe and home with her laid back luxury style.
- through her online courses at The Knitting Machine School, she aspires to impart the craft of machine knitting to enthusiasts, nurturing a new generation of artisans.
- here At Coastal Cashmere, Heidi takes pride in sourcing and providing exquisite cashmere yarn and empowering the community of imaginative creators to bring their visions to life.
Meet Heidi Hennessy
COASTAL CASHMERE
Heidi's mission is to ENRICH MAKERS LIVES WITH a no fuss CASHMERE yarn that is both decadent and machine washable. Her purpose IS TO PUT LUXURY YARN INTO THE HANDS OF CREATIVE MAKERS so they can experience the WARMTH, ARTISTRY AND feel of a yarn they deserve because luxury shouldn't be fussy.
Coastal cashmere is a safe space for all. Heidi hennessy stands for love, acceptance, empowerment and equality for all people. You are welcome here!
