An accessible space for crafters and designers to connect
An accessible space for fiber crafters and indy designers to connect off Ravelry
Indy Knit, Designers, Crochet Designers, and Yarnies are changing with the time and are offering their patterns for sale in more ways than ever. Here you can find designers with accessible sales methods and discover exciting new – or at least new to you – patterns.
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Su is a UK based designer whose life and work focuses on slow living. Her patterns, however, feature lively stitch movement often combining cabling and lace. In other words, beautifully mindful.
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Dana Addy careers in theater and training to create her work. Whether it's a new colorwork motif or stitch pattern, or an unusual technique, Dana Addy is always sure to add original details to her knit accessories.
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Ever wonder what to do with sock yarn other than knit socks? The UK based designer, Alice Doggrell of Doggrell Designs has you covered. Her patterns range from classic cable to cheetah prints.
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Award winning designer, teacher, and Dr. Who Fan, Eileen Casey has been knitting since she was 5. An accomplished designer, Eileen Casey especially enjoys cables or beads, and sometimes cables and beads. What is truly impressive is the range of projects in her catalog which include classic cabled jumpers and whimsical intarsia.
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New York based crochet designer, Nicole Colella Bagner of Fiercehooks, brings a fresh perspective. She combines the shaping and design she learned from knitting and applies them to her work in crochet. Her patterns often feature video tutorials to teach new techniques.
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Naomi Parkhurst of Gannet Designs is a librarian and self identified "string geek". She not only knits but crochets, spins, and weaves. Her website features ideas on incorporating codes into your work! Much of Naomi's designs feature lace pattern work.
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Sue of Granary knits is a UK based designer and stitch marker maker! Her knitting patterns feature stranded color work and lace. Her stitch markers are handmade with soldered jump rings to ensure you stitch markers never snag your stitches.
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Nicky Jensen of Canada is inspired by her daughters and revels in matching outfits for one another. Nicky's collection of tops and shawls features lace knitting, seamless garments, and designs to work with every fiber.
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Karen Butler is a UK based designer and tech editor. Head to her Payhip store to see her full catalog of accessories. Whether you love lace, cables, or colorwork you will find a pattern to delight the fingers. (As a color lover I swoon over her colorowork.)
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Many Off Ravelry Designers, Spinners, and Dyers have found a home on Etsy! You can find all the TFIL Indies on Etsy by clicking here*!
Knit Picks has been a go to source for affordable, quality yarn for almost 20 years. In addition to a wide range of yarns, Knit Picks offers tools and resources for Fiber crafters.
Lovecrafts is a one stop shop for yarn, tools, and Indy Designer patterns! You can find TFIL designers clicking here!