Fibre journal
all things fibre
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!
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...
Kate Atherley on the &Make Warm and Easy Hat
We were keen to have Kate contribute a design in support of our newest &Make yarns and we are thrilled to be welcoming her back! Designer, knitting teacher, editor, and...
&Make Gridland Scarf - Wear it Well
Designed to be a staple of the wardrobe in the cooler months, with minimalist, genderless style, and subtle details, and once you have knit your scarf, there are many ways...
&Make Purls of Wisdom Sweater - Wear it Well
With a sweater this versatile, there are an infinite number of styling options! Our new Purls of Wisdom sweater is designed for not one but three weights of yarn making...
Laine Magazine Issue 15 Autumn Forager Pullover with Jennifer Brou
From photography to shoe design to Art College Instructor to knitwear design, Jennifer Brou has taken an indirect path to creating her artful designs! The Fibre Co. is all about...
Moon Phases Shawl with Adella Dutra
With the release of the stunning Moon Phases Shawl, we speak with designer Adella Dutra about her design process and the importance of choosing the right yarn! When The Fibre...
Supernova Cardigan with Imke von Nathusius
From fashion technology to knitwear design, discover the interesting lifestyle of Imke von Nathusius! The Fibre Co. were blown away by the classic cardigan shape of the Supernova Cardigan and...
Rise and Set Blanket Design with April Gopwani
We were thrilled to have Toronto-based designer April Gopwani of OTH Crochet Nook on board for our By Hook collection! Designer April Gopwani’s Rise and Set Blanket is inspired by...
Milky Way Cowl with Bea Naretto
Discover the fascinating fibre journey of Australia-based knitwear designer, Bea Naretto! Bea Naretto is a knitwear designer and tech editor based in Australia. We were very pleased to have her...
Perpetual Dawn Crochet Design with Rosina Northcott
The Fibre Co. is proud to present our first crochet collection By Hook. We are pleased to have collaborated with a group of very talented designers for this collection, and...
How to Create a Double Crochet Seam
Looking for help on how to create a Double Crochet Seam? A double crochet seam is one of the most popular and accessible joining techniques in crochet. If you don’t...
Colourful Crochet Design with Sandra Gutierrez
The Fibre Co. is proud to present our first crochet collection By Hook. We are pleased to have collaborated with a group of very talented designers for this collection, and...
How To Work A Mattress Stitch Seam
Looking for help on how to work a Mattress Stitch Seam? The mattress stitch is a popular joining technique for garments as it creates a near-invisible seam. It is a...
Zodiac Sweater with Erika Knight
Erika Knight may need no introduction for lovers of knitting! A highly respected knit and crochet designer, Erika Knight has inspired generations of crafters with her collections of simple, beautifully...
Yarn of the Month - Road To China Light
Road to China Light is inspired by the luxury textiles that were traded along the ancient Silk Road. This sport-weight yarn blends natural fawn baby alpaca, camel hair, cashmere, and...
How to Colour Change in Moss Stitch
Looking for some help colour changing while working the crochet moss stitch? Moss stitch – sometimes known as linen stitch – is a simple and very effective stitch. Worked tightly...
Retro-inspired Crochet with Bruna Biavati
The Fibre Co. is proud to present our first crochet collection By Hook. We are pleased to have collaborated with a group of very talented designers for this collection, and...