Nancy Marchant, known as the Queen Mother of Brioche, published her first pattern in 1974. Nancy has studied the nuances of brioche knitting in depth and has developed innovative patterns and techniques to achieve beautiful results in brioche and tuck stitches. This author of seven books on brioche and tuck stitches has recently begun […]
This Italian knitwear designer began knitting as a child and has never stopped ever since. After studying humanities in Israel, he graduated in Creative Knitwear Design from the Academy of Fashion and Costume in Rome. He showcased his own knitwear collection at the Pitti Filati fashion show with two capsule knitwear collections. He collaborates as […]
Hand-knitting has always been a part of Carmen’s life, ever since she was a child. At university, with her grandmother’s guidance, she went from being an observer to a knitter, and her life changed. More than twenty years have passed, and hand-knitting has been her driving force and inspiration. Specialising in industrial knitwear design, she […]
Antonio is a textile designer and content creator specialising in knitting. He is the voice behind the Café con Beagle Knits podcast and the driving force behind projects such as Save the Sheep, where he combines creativity, outreach and a commitment to endangered sheep breeds. His approach blends technique and storytelling, ensuring that every project […]
Juana Román is the founder of Andoliando, a project dedicated to pattern design and teaching hand knitting, which was born out of her passion for sharing knowledge and the joy of knitting at a leisurely pace. Through her ongoing online classes, in-person workshops and accessible designs, she has helped thousands of knitters gain confidence with […]
Linda Skuja is a renowned textile designer. Her innovative crochet patterns have been featured in leading industry publications such as Vogue Knitting Crochet, Moorit, Interweave Crochet, Inside Crochet and many more. She has also had the great opportunity to create samples for the runway at New York Fashion Week. Known for her distinctive use of […]
Discover how to create stunning cables in brioche stitch. This stitch is special in its own right, and when crossed, it becomes magical. In this workshop, you’ll learn to create cables that intertwine within the brioche, creating deep reliefs and a fabric full of life. You’ll discover how to create cross-overs in brioche and how […]
mYak is more than just yarn—it’s a story of love, culture, and sustainability woven into every fiber. Born from founders Paola and Andrea’s deep connection to Tibetan culture, mYak embodies a unique collaboration with Tibetan nomads to ethically source fibers that respect both the land and the animals. Our commitment to sustainable practices ensures that […]
This Portuguese family business has become an international reference for the quality of its yarns for knitting and crochet, as well as for embroidering arraiolos, a technique similar to cross stitch, on embroidery canvas. Their factory is located at the top of the village of Mira de Aire. Its DNA is creativity, flexibility and enthusiasm. […]
Julie Weisenberger followed her passion for creating sophisticated knitting patterns and practical tools, and founded her own company, Cocoknits. She learnt to knit whilst studying in Europe and combined the tradition of English tailoring with ‘top-down’ techniques to develop her own knitting system: ‘The Cocoknits Method’. This technique draws on principles of English tailoring to […]
