As mentioned in my last post, we spent some time with Óli Kristian á Torkilsheyggi (Kris), the owner of Navia Yarns, in the Faroe Islands this past March. One of the highlights of our time (besides the amazing fresh cod his wife, Paula, made) was finding out more about the history of the Faroe Islands…
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An Interview With Pamela Wynne
As I mentioned a bit ago, Pamela Wynne Butler published an ebook, Handsome: Man Sweaters for Every Body, a collection of patterns (Abram, Elliot, Jerry, Kale, Robert, Rushaan), designed with a wide range of body types and fit options. I wanted to hear more about Pam’s motivation behind the collection and how her approach and work has evolved in the years since…
An Interview With: Meghan Babin
Today we feature an interview with Meghan Babin, editor of Interweave Knits. Meghan was kind enough to answer a few questions with Mari. Mari / For those who don’t know you, can you tell us bit about yourself? How did you become the editor of Interweave Knits? How long have you been knitting? Meghan /…
An Interview With: Romi Hill of Designs by Romi
We have long been fans of Romi Hill and her amazing design work, particularly when it comes to lace. One of Romi’s earliest designs using The Fibre Co. yarns is Merope’s Cowl in Road to China Light from 7 Small Shawls to Knit; Year 1: The Pleiades. Published in 2011, it has long been a…
The Hill Top Shawl, Cumbria, and finding inspiration in the world around you
The Fibre Co. founder, Daphne Marinopoulos, sat down this week with designer Helen Stewart to discuss England, British sheep breeds, Cumbria, and finding creative inspiration in the world outside your back door. Last year, Daphne and her family relocated to her husband’s home in the north of England, in the lake district. They found their…
#CrochetSummer2015: Swink! interview with Miriam Felton & Amy O’Neill houck
First Fall Knitty was released recently and I immediately grabbed some Organik to make this crocheted sweater by Amy O’Neill Houck. The pattern is accompanied by a tutorial by Miriam Felton on a chainless single crochet foundation. Not being familiar with this technique, I was hooked immediately (pun 100% intended). Whenever I am crocheting in…
#CrochetSummer2014: An interview with Kim Werker
When brainstorming ideas for #crochetsummer2014, I immediately thought about getting in touch with Kim Werker, as she stands out to me as someone who has been in the crochet trenches for a while. I wanted to find out a little but more about her past life as editor of Interweave Crochet, and her current role…
Knitspot Fall in Full Color Club
We’ve been a fan of Anne Hanson of Knitspot for as long as we’ve known her. And, this summer, we had the benefit of meeting Erica, her assistant, and our affection grew! So, of course, when we heard about her newest club project, and were asked if a collaboration – and, an exclusive one at…