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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!
How To Choose The Best Yarn For Spring & Summer Knitting or Crochet Projects
As summer beckons with its promise of carefree days and long-anticipated holidays, what better way to unwind than by immersing yourself in a new knit or crochet project while relaxing...
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...
Wear It Well: Styling Ginseng
The knitted vest has long ago shed its image as being strictly for grandpas, but we are delighted to see that yet again the tank top is appearing on runways,...
Yarn of the Month - Luma
A classic DK-weight yarn, Luma is inspired by the mood and light found in sun-bathed savannas. The plant-based fibres of organic cotton and linen are mixed with silk and fine...
Becky Baker Talks About How To Get In The Flow
The new super cosy autumn cowl, In The Flow, was designed by a long-time friend of the Fibre Co. Becky Baker. We caught up with her to discuss her new...
Glykos - An Asymmetric Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern
Wrap yourself up all year round in Glykos, an asymmetric shawl knitting pattern designed by Dawn Henderson using The Fibre Co. Luma. Luma is a lightweight yarn that’s great for...
Spring Knitting Inspiration from our Beta Knitters
Celebrate spring with Foundations SS20: a six-piece collection designed by Safiyyah Talley, Clare Devine, Megan Nodecker, Xiaowei Bourdet, Becky Baker and Allison Jane. In it, you will find breezy silhouettes,...
Foundations SS20: 6 Knitting Patterns for Spring
Today, we are excited to share our Foundations SS20 collection with you, featuring patterns in Canopy Fingering, Road to China Light, Meadow and Luma. Taking inspiration from the botanical world,...
13 Yarn & Colour Ideas for One Sweater DK
One Sweater DK is the second pattern in our One Sweater series, a living design project based on a classic raglan sweater. This new lightweight version of One Sweater is...
One Sweater DK: An Endlessly Versatile Wardrobe Staple
“When I first started working on the One Sweater project, I wanted it to become a continuum of ideas that would create a long, adventurous journey of sweater designs. It...
L'Atelier de la Création: 3 Things to do in Lyon, France if you Love Craft
L’Atelier was born from friendship and passion. Alexandre and Thomas opened the first shop in 2006 in Paris and together, they opened a total of 3 shops in the city...
How to Knit an Accurate Gauge Swatch
Swatching. The task that keeps us from casting on our knitting projects right away. But, whether you like it or not, swatching is essential – especially if you’re knitting a...
7 of our Favourite Summer Crochet Patterns
We love to crochet all year round, but there is something about the summer that makes us want to pick up our hooks. If you’re itching to start a new...
COLOURS 2018: A Playful Knitwear Collection by Verena Cohrs
Today, we are celebrating the second release of three mini-collections as part of this season’s Yarn Support Programme. Verena Cohrs is a designer you might be very familiar with, having...
Crochet Carry-On Essentials: A Travel-Inspired Collection by Nicole Knutsen
Today marks the start of a month of mini-collections, released as part of our Yarn Support Programme. The first collection, released today, is by one of our favourite crochet designers,...
12 New Foundations Patterns & Luma Gets an Update
Last autumn, The Fibre Co. released our first round of Foundations designs- simple patterns that called for 1-3 skeins of our yarn. Foundations is a design series for novice knitters...
New Designs Using The Fibre Co. Yarn
What a week it was for new designs using The Fibre Co. yarn! It’s been absolutely amazing to see The Fibre Co. all over Ravelry’s Hot Right Now pages. Galerie...