Fibre journal
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Great stories happen to those who knit them!
Welcome to our blog, where we celebrate the beauty of natural fibre yarns. Here, you'll find inspiring interviews with designers, expert tips and techniques, and in-depth explorations of different fibres and their unique qualities. Join us on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship and create your own great yarn stories!
From Stage to Stitches: The Jetty Cardigan Designer, Cheryl Toy
From the dramatic sets of theatres to the vivid backdrops of movies, Cheryl Toy‘s journey as a designer has been a colourful expedition through the arts. However, it is with...
Symmetry in Stitches: Anniina Juuti's Festive Mistletoe Socks Knitting Pattern
Knitting enthusiasts and designers play a vital role in shaping our knitting project lists, creating unique patterns that combine our favourite skills and colours in new ways. One such designer...
Knitting with a Twist: Unravelling the Deep Sea Dickie Design
The Deep Sea Dickie: A Distinctive and Captivating Accessory Knitting is a craft that allows for boundless creativity, and one designer who is making her mark in the knitting world...
Waves of Creativity: Chatting with the Laguna Veneta Vest Pattern Designer, Emma Ducher
A Stylish layering Piece Whether you wear the Laguna Veneta Vest over a long-sleeved shirt or blouse, under a jacket, or even on its own, it’s the perfect layering piece...
Texture And Technique: Exploring The Wetlands Wrap Pattern
A textured wrap with lots of knitting interest. If you’re a lace wrap or shawl knitter then Emilie Hallet’s name is one you may have already come across. Designs such...
The Story Behind The A-line Cassini Sweater Pattern, An Easy Introduction To Lace Knitting
In this interview with designer Oksana Dymyd, we explore her stunning Cassini Sweater designed in our Luma yarn! If you’re searching for a comfortable and stylish piece to add to...
Embark on an Incredible Crochet Adventure with Lee Satori and the Wild Child Cardy
Join us on an incredible crochet adventure with Lee Satori, the talented designer behind the Wild Child Cardy, as we explore the timeless beauty of the granny square! Lee Satori...
Way Over Yonder Tapestry: A Stunning Crochet Design by Amber Millard
Be inspired by the stunning crochet design of Amber Millard, the creative mind behind the Way Over Yonder Tapestry! Using four shades of our DK-weight yarn Luma, Amber’s unique technique...
Wavelets Vest: A Crochet Adventure Inspired by the Ocean Waves, Designed by Cassie Ward
Join us as we embark on a crochet journey with Cassie Ward, founder of The Missing Yarn, and discover her latest creation, the Wavelets Vest! Inspired by the beauty of...
Explore the Retro Vibes of Rebecca Dagmar's Good Vibrations Throwover From By Hook II
Influenced by 60s/70’s retro, Rebecca Dagmar of Daisy and Dime shares her design process on her Good Vibrations Throwover! Rebecca Dagmar, the talented crochet designer behind Daisy and Dime, has...
Creating Waves with Crochet: The Story of Lucy Djevdet's Drifting Away Pillow in By Hook II Collection
Inspired by the waves of the sea, we chat with Lucy Djevdet of Crafting By Lucy and discover more about her design process and Drifting Away Pillow design! Full-time marketing...
Alexandra Tavel's Beachy Bucket Hat: The Perfect Summer Accessory from By Hook II
We’re delighted to share more from Alexandra Tavel on her gorgeous Beachy Bucket Hat from our new By Hook II crochet collection! Hailing from a small town in the Midwest,...
Talking &Make Spring Summer Designs With Becky Baker
In this blog post, knitwear designer Becky Baker talks us through her three gorgeous designs for &Make Spring Summer 2023! As a lifelong knitter living in Scotland with her husband...
Crochet Crafting with Lindsey Newns and the Nestie Basket Bunch
In this blog post, we chat with Lindsey Newns of Lottie & Albert about her cute &Make SS23 design, the Nestie Basket Bunch! Lindsey Newns, the crochet designer behind Lottie...
Talking Texture with Émilie Hallet and the Vesperia Shawl
In this blog post, we’re excited to share with you the fascinating journey of designer Émilie Hallet and her beautiful Vesperia Shawl design! It’s another first for us here at...
Knitting Inspirations with Elena Dimchevska and the Rising Star Sweater
Welcome to the first official launch from our SS23 collection, the beautiful Rising Star Sweater from Elena Dimchevska! Designed in The Fibre Co. Cirro, the Rising Star Sweater is a...
Geometric Knitting with Dario Tubiana and the Quasar Sweater
The twelve pattern to arrive from The Almanac Series II is the stunning geometric style sweater, Quasar, from Dario Tubiana! “A modern twist to a classic design” is how Dario...
Exploring the Sagittarius Set with Designer Anna Daku
The eleventh pattern to arrive from The Almanac Series II is the beautiful 3-piece Sagittarius Set design from Anna Daku! With winter well and truly arriving here in the UK...
Exploring the Capricorn Cowl with Designer Luciana Etchechoury
The tenth pattern to arrive from The Almanac Series II is the stunning Capricorn Cowl design from Luciana Etchechoury! When the cosy Capricorn Cowl arrived at The Fibre Co., we...
Design Secrets with Monica Christine and the Airglow Shawl
The ninth pattern to arrive from The Almanac Series II is the beautifully textured Airglow Shawl design from Monica Christine! Bookkeeper by day, knitwear designer by night. We chat with...
Starburst Sweater with Julee MacKessy
The eighth pattern in The Almanac Series II is the beautiful Starburst Sweater design from Julee MacKessy! In this interview, we chat with Julee MacKessy about her striking design the...
Orbital Hat with Maren Odenthal
Our sixth pattern in The Almanac Series II is a fun, fisherman’s style hat from designer Maren Odenthal! In this interview, we chat with former Senior Art Director turned Knitwear...
Lotta Löthgren on the Perseids Sweater
The seventh pattern in The Almanac Series II is a gorgeous Nordic sweater design from Swedish designer Lotta H Löthgren! We have had the pleasure of working with Lotta H...
Leonida Sweater with Jill Thompson Beach
With the release of the beautiful Leonida Sweater in our lofty and warm yarn Lore, we speak with designer Jill Thompson Beach about her inspiration behind the sweater! Jill Thompson...