An accessible space for crafters and designers to connect
Indy Designers are changing with the time and are offering their patterns for sale in more ways than ever. Here you can find designer's with accessible sales methods and discover exciting new patterns. The heart of The Fiber Indy List is the designer directories: Crochet Indy, Knitting Indy, and Yarn Indy. On these pages you will find information on each designer and links to their sites.
The Fiber Happenings on the TFIL Main page (where you are now) is one place to keep up with Independent designer's new releases, sales, KAL/CAL, and whatever exciting things are happening in the Fiber Universe.
Please be aware many of the designers are in the process of making their work available on alternative platforms. Visiting designer's websites, signing up for the Newsletter and following them on social media will help you stay up to date on their efforts AND show your support for their commitment to inclusion and accessibility.
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The Fiber Happenings on the TFIL Main page (where you are now) is one place to keep up with Independent designer's new releases, sales, KAL/CAL, and whatever exciting things are happening in the Fiber Universe.
Please be aware many of the designers are in the process of making their work available on alternative platforms. Visiting designer's websites, signing up for the Newsletter and following them on social media will help you stay up to date on their efforts AND show your support for their commitment to inclusion and accessibility.
*Indicates an affiliate link. As an affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn on qualifying purchases. To learn more about affiliate links please visit the FAQ
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I'm providing this information to help makers find patterns outside of Ravelry and to showcase these amazing designers. And seriously they are all amazing. Designers do no pay me to be added to this list.
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Joann's is one of my favorite big box craft store. They almost always have a great coupon and if you watched my Epic Review: Value Yarn, you know I'm a fan of their Big Twist Yarn. I'm very excited that Joann has accepted me into their affiliate program!
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PATTERN HAPPENINGS
Announcements are listed chronologically by when they were released and then alphabetically by designer.
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Liz Corke Knits: Claiseach
Meaning furrows in Scottish Gaelic, Claiseach is a simple hat pattern with garter stitch detail up each side. Knit as either a beanie or a slouchy hat it is a fantastic way to show off those special yarns, especially speckled and variegated yarns. It has four sizes with beanie and slouchy versions for each and instructions on how to adjust the length to suit yourself.
Receive 25% off Until 2/23 with Code RidgesSale
Receive 25% off Until 2/23 with Code RidgesSale
I love interchangeable circular needles and often use them for knitting gloves either with magic loop or two circular needles My blog post discussing DPN vs Magic Loop vs Two Circulars I have a video demo'ing how to set up interchangeable needles for two circulars without additional tips. When people ask what interchangeable needles I recommend I have lots of questions for them first: What material do they like? Any grip issues? How sharp to you want your tip? How do you feel about cables? Invariably I recommend one of the four sets below.
For stranded color-work I love my Knitter's Pride Karbonz Needles*. I don't love knitting with wood needles, but this set gives just the right amount of grip for stranded work, but provide a shaper tip with its metal tip.
For stranded color-work I love my Knitter's Pride Karbonz Needles*. I don't love knitting with wood needles, but this set gives just the right amount of grip for stranded work, but provide a shaper tip with its metal tip.
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Liz Corke Knits: Dromanach
Dromanach, meaning ridges in Scottish Gaelic, is a simple fingerless mitts pattern with garter stitch detail up the outside of the hand and around the thumb. They are perfect for showing off those special yarns, especially speckled and variegated yarns. With a simple elegance, these mitts are a quick and easy knit and with six sizes they’ll fit everyone from teen to adult.
Receive 25% off Until 2/23 with Code RidgesSale
Receive 25% off Until 2/23 with Code RidgesSale
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We do not only perform magic with are needles and hooks, but with pins and blocking matts! Not everything requires pin blocking, but lace is truly transformed during this process. Make sure you have what you need whenever you want to cast on and cast off your lace work.
If you are new to blocking, Knit Picks has the perfect starter kit with blocking matts, T-pins, blocking pins, soak wash travel/sampler set, instruction labels and lint shaver. Have matts? More pins than you know what to do with? No worries you can purchase each item separately. |
Rachy Newin Designs: The Co-Worker Beanie
Rachy Newin is known for her lacy shawls, but her newest creation takes things in a whole new direction. This beanie is crocheted flat and the magic of short rows turns it into a hat. Get 15% off with Code COWORKER until 2/16.
A Bee in the Bonnet: Snuggery Hat
Lauren Rad of A Bee in the Bonnet excels at combining textured stitches with eyelet creating a feeling of airy coziness. Her latest hat, the Snuggery, is a perfect example alternating panels of a slip stitch pattern with a panel of zig zagging eyelets. And the crown is beautifully shaped. Sized for Adults: S, M, L, XL. The pattern is 15% off until Sunday.
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Periwinkle Dragon Designs: Mixed Precipitation Socks
Inspired by the most ambiguous of Canadian weather report phrases, Mixed Precipitation is a great first stranded colourwork sock with no floats to catch and stitch patterns that are easy to memorize. Swap the colours on the second sock to get a fun fraternal effect!
This pattern requires two contrasting colours of fingering-weight yarn. It requires both one-colour and two-colour knitting, so more than one needle size may be necessary to get a consistent gauge. Video resources for many techniques are linked in the pattern.
This pattern requires two contrasting colours of fingering-weight yarn. It requires both one-colour and two-colour knitting, so more than one needle size may be necessary to get a consistent gauge. Video resources for many techniques are linked in the pattern.
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Knit Picks* has a lovely selection of sock yarn at a beautiful price point. I'm a big fan of Hawthorne, a Superwash Highland Wool/Nylon blend with a beautiful selection of totals and solids.
If you want to go full ham with your sock yarn, check out Lovecraft*s. They have a large selection of sock yarns at every price point. |
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KBJ DESIGNS: CADENCE SOCKS
This lovely ribbed sock features a combination of textured stitches and eyelets. The sock is worked cuff down with what looks like a flap and gusset heel with a French heel turn. Jo Klim has thoughtfully. carried the ribbing pattern from the cuff down the back of the sock through the heel flap giving a cohesion to the whole design.
The sock is sized for adults S, M, L, and XL.
The sock is sized for adults S, M, L, and XL.
Make with Meggy: Sparks Fly Mitt & Hat Set
This crochet set is worked in super chunky yarn making a quick, cozy knit for the lat weeks of winter. The pattern feature scabled stitches and front and back post work. The textured stitches are both charted and written out for both right and left handed crocheters.
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Do I have a favorite crochet hook? Yes I do and it's the Clover Amour Set. These are ergonomic crochet hooks with a soft grip. I personally love the tapered, pointed tip making it easier to enter each chain.
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Amy Snell, The Devious Knitter: Wanderly
Introducing Wanderly sport-weight unisex hiking socks knit in Morehouse Merino's high-twist 100% merino Gator yarn.
Wanderly features flashes of contrast at the toes, heels, and top of leg, plus charming little all-over offset cables that twist in opposite directions on each sock.
Gator yarn is both springy and soft, making cushiony socks that will keep your feet warm and comfortable through your toughest outdoor adventures... or cozy inside all winter long.
Wanderly is knit in two colors on US#3 needles, featuring toe-up construction, afterthought heels, and left and right cable twists.
Wanderly features flashes of contrast at the toes, heels, and top of leg, plus charming little all-over offset cables that twist in opposite directions on each sock.
Gator yarn is both springy and soft, making cushiony socks that will keep your feet warm and comfortable through your toughest outdoor adventures... or cozy inside all winter long.
Wanderly is knit in two colors on US#3 needles, featuring toe-up construction, afterthought heels, and left and right cable twists.
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Looking for that perfect pack of mini skeins or just want to treat yourself to hand spun, hand dyed yarn? Don't forget to check out our Yarnie Indy to show your support for dyers and spinners providing accessible places to purchase the pretty string.
And you can find more independent dyers and spinners on Etsy! |
Confusionmaven: Amigurumi Kawaii Hearts Pattern
These sweet little kawaii amigurumi hearts can be used to fill a decorative bowl, strung up as garland to be used as home decor, or given to someone as a gift. Children, in particular, will love these. They also make great teacher gifts or even Valentine party favors!
Pattern Notes:
Skill Level: Beginner
Suggested Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight
Special Material: Fiber Fill
Pattern Notes:
Skill Level: Beginner
Suggested Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight
Special Material: Fiber Fill
Natali's Crochet Designs: Convertible Pony Tail Hat
Convertible hat. Wear it as a beanie, a pony tail / messy bun hat or a fitted cowl. You can make a larger size to wear only as a cowl.
Use code PONYTAIL to get it with 50% discount through the end of January.
Pattern Notes: All special stitches in the pattern are written out and have links to video tutorials.
Use code PONYTAIL to get it with 50% discount through the end of January.
Pattern Notes: All special stitches in the pattern are written out and have links to video tutorials.
Victoria Marchant Knits: Raindrops Fingerless Gloves
Raindrops is a pair of short fingerless mitts decorated with eyelet raindrops. When I saw the stitch pattern I immediately thought of a little pair of mitts to take the chill off a cold umbrella handle on a wet rainy day. This is the result! They can be made with a small amount of yarn, making them perfect for leftovers of your favourite 4-ply. (4 Ply UK = US Lace Weight)
Available in three adult sizes, fitting hands from 6" to 8.5" at the wrist / knuckle.
Suggested Size Main Needle 2.5 mm
Available in three adult sizes, fitting hands from 6" to 8.5" at the wrist / knuckle.
Suggested Size Main Needle 2.5 mm
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Never tried Knit Picks Stroll before? A mini pack of Stroll Tonal Mini Packs is a great introduction and I think a beautiful match for fingerless gloves that do not require a full skein of yarn. Looking for Indy Dyers and Spinners? You can find so many on Etsy*
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Atalante: Twisted Pussy Hat
A nice quick hat, with a little twist.
The large cable on the front keeps the hat away from your eyes while you can pull the hat down to cover your ears. The little cat ears on top give the whole hat a nice playful look. The pattern is fully written. This pattern is 25% off until January 10th. No Code Needed.
Size: 50 (60) cm (20 (24) inches) circumference, can be adapted to desired size.
Needles: 5mm (US 8) needles
Yarn: 120m (131 yards) bulky weight yarn, shown in a 100% grey wool.
Special Techniques: Provisional cast-on, knit, purl, cable, kitchener stitch (or 3-needle bind-off).
The large cable on the front keeps the hat away from your eyes while you can pull the hat down to cover your ears. The little cat ears on top give the whole hat a nice playful look. The pattern is fully written. This pattern is 25% off until January 10th. No Code Needed.
Size: 50 (60) cm (20 (24) inches) circumference, can be adapted to desired size.
Needles: 5mm (US 8) needles
Yarn: 120m (131 yards) bulky weight yarn, shown in a 100% grey wool.
Special Techniques: Provisional cast-on, knit, purl, cable, kitchener stitch (or 3-needle bind-off).
SALES HAPPENINGS
Knit Picks*
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Sweater weather is still with us and Knit Picks is still having an amazing sale through the end of March: Save 10% when you buy 10 balls of the same yarn the same color!
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Etsy*
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Check out my Favorite Shops List to see all the designers on the FTIL with stores on Etsy. And you can see some of my favorite patterns from designers on The Fiber Indy List.
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Lovecrafts*
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Every day Lovecrafts has an amazing sale happening. I can barely keep up! Make sure to check out their Star Deals.
Always check out my Community Page: Carrie CraftGeek. You can see some of my favorite patterns from designers on The Fiber Indy List.
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