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 and Knitting 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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CRAFTIVISM HAPPENINGS
emPower People 2020
emPower People was founded by
Their current project is the Purple Bandana project which can be worked in knit, crochet, and tunisian crochet. You can download the pattenrn and get all the details on their website. Also, check out their list of indepedent dyers.
- Diane (@LadyDyeYarns)
- Casapinka (@Casapinka)
- Laverne (@BzyPeach)
- Ashley (@AJacksonIllustrations)
Their current project is the Purple Bandana project which can be worked in knit, crochet, and tunisian crochet. You can download the pattenrn and get all the details on their website. Also, check out their list of indepedent dyers.
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PATTERN HAPPENINGS
Announcements are listed chronologically
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Victoria Marchant: Rebel Fingerless Gloves
Rebel is a pair of fingerless mitts with a fishnet pattern that can be worn alone or layered for multiple effects.
Materials Needed: 110-130 yards 4-ply weight yarn
2mm needles (or size needed for gauge) suitable for working in the round
3 stitch markers, 1 of which you can tell apart from the others
your preferred blocking equipment
Editor's Note: As you can see from the photos these gorgeous lacy gloves have the feeling of Victoria England. I can see these as being the perfect accessory for the Steam Punk lover in your.
Materials Needed: 110-130 yards 4-ply weight yarn
2mm needles (or size needed for gauge) suitable for working in the round
3 stitch markers, 1 of which you can tell apart from the others
your preferred blocking equipment
Editor's Note: As you can see from the photos these gorgeous lacy gloves have the feeling of Victoria England. I can see these as being the perfect accessory for the Steam Punk lover in your.
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Need to find the perfect yarn to pair with a project? Lovecrafts has a full selection of fiber from value to luxury that is sure to suit any pattern. . New members receive 15% off your first purchase.
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Amy Snell, The Devious Knitter: Fizzy Drinks felted coasters
This pattern uses 100% non-superwash wool because it involves felting; mosaic colorwork.
Editor's Note: What a fun way to use mosaic knitting, and I think this would make a great holiday project. This is also an ideal project for scrap yarn and left over skeins.
Editor's Note: What a fun way to use mosaic knitting, and I think this would make a great holiday project. This is also an ideal project for scrap yarn and left over skeins.
Bullock-Ozkan Designs: Winding Stream Sock
The Winding Stream Sock features a gorgeous, asymmetrical cable running from the cuff all the way to the toe. Worked from the toe up, the heel uses a short row heel this pattern is sized for the whole family. Everyone can receive 15% off now until 11/8. But, sign up for Bullock-Ozkan Designs newsletter for special discount!
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Socktober is not just about new sock patterns, it is also about getting sock yarn to make those projects! Lion brand Sock-ease is a 75-25 Wool/Nylon Sock yarn at a great price.
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Looking for more variety? Knit Picks has a lovely selection of sock yarn at a beautiful price point. I've made some of my favorite socks with their Stroll including my .
If you want to go full ham with your sock yarn, check out Lovecrafts. They have a large selection of sock yarns at every price point. |
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KBJ Designs: Acacia Sock
This cuff down sock features a f cable pattern meant to evoke the small Acacia blossoms of the Wattle Tree. This sock is sized for Adults Small, Medium, and Large. From the pictures it appears to be a flap and gusset heel with a 2x2 rib that mirror the cuff. Make sure to subscribe to Jo's newsletter for exclusive discounts!
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Liz Corke Knits: Tuinn Bheaga Triangular Shawl
Meaning Ripples or “Little Waves” in Scottish Gaelic, Tuinn Bheaga has a rippling and flowing cabled edge with masses of soft garter stitch - just what you need to wrap up and keep warm during a long winter! Knit side to side in three sizes, Tuinn Bheaga is an asymmetrical triangular shawl knit on the bias. It’s a relaxing knit perfect for snuggling up in front of the TV with as the nights draw in!
While written in three sizes for DK weight, Tuinn Bheaga is easily adjustable to any size or gauge
There's 25% off Tuinn Bheaga with the code RippleSale for a 25% off on my website until 11.59 pm (GMT) on the 3rd November 2020!
While written in three sizes for DK weight, Tuinn Bheaga is easily adjustable to any size or gauge
There's 25% off Tuinn Bheaga with the code RippleSale for a 25% off on my website until 11.59 pm (GMT) on the 3rd November 2020!
My Fingers Fly: Sugar Skull Book
Linda Ferrell has a new collection of patterns inspired by sugar skulls. This e-book features bag projects, a poncho, even a bowling bag pattern. Check out Linda's store for other cool e-book collections and patterns.
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Periwinkle Dragon Designs: The Fade Out Mitts
The Fade Out Mitts give you an opportunity to make something totally unique! Worked from the thumb out and designed for a three-way fade, these are truly unusual mitts but they are designed to fit well, with two adult sizes, a fitted thumb gusset, and shaping to the tips of the fingers.
Editors Note: This pattern hits the bullseye in my heart. It uses fingering weight yarn and is designed for left over and mini skeins. There are several techniques including short rows and Kitchener stitch. Pattern includes links to video tutorials to help guide the knitter!
Editors Note: This pattern hits the bullseye in my heart. It uses fingering weight yarn and is designed for left over and mini skeins. There are several techniques including short rows and Kitchener stitch. Pattern includes links to video tutorials to help guide the knitter!
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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.
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Rachy Newin: Heart on Fire Shawl
Another gorgeous crochet shawl from Rachy Newin. This combines a textured body with contrasting stripes with a lacy crochet border. On twitter this week we discussed tonal and variegated yarn. I think this project would be perfect combining that multi-color yarn with a solid or tonal yarn to contrast. Make sure to subscribe to Racy Newin's newsletters for special discounts!
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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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Make With Meggie: Panda Blanket
Make with Meggie has released the second stroller/lap blanket in her Cozy Critter Collection. This corner 2 corner project uses bulky yarn so it works up quickly with squishy results.
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My Fingers Fly: Roller Skate Pillow
Linda Ferrell of My Fingers Fly has another charming project! This adorable roller skate pillow is sure add retro charm to your home.
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RowRowandKades: Arrowroot Sock Pattern
Socktober is turning into my favorite time of year! So many sock patterns are being released. This lovely design features a slip stitched pattern that may be addicting to work. This sock features classic cuff down construction with a flap and gusset heel. The pattern has sizing for the whole family.
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YarnAddict by Anniken Allis: FROGNER PATTERN RELEASE & SALE
Anniken Allis has released a scrumptious knitted-on-the-bias stole that can easily be converted into a an infinity scarf. There's something magical about using increases and decreases to create a diagonal movement of stitches. This lace and color stripe pattern beautifully takes full use of bias knitting and is great for a beginning knitter ready to stretch their skills. Now until midnight of 10/23 (UK time) get 30% off with Coupon Code: FROGNER30
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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. If you love knitting lace, now is the time to invest in lace blocking wires. These let you easily block lace with beautiful edges. |
Fiercehook: The Breaker Waves Shawl
Fiercehooks is celebrating 10 years with a new pattern release and sale! Make sure to subscribe to subscribe to the newsletter at her website so you don't miss out on the upcoming CAL featuring this project.
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A Bee in the Bonnet: Creme Brûlée Socks
It is Socktober, that special time of year when designers give us new cozies to put on our feet. Lauren Rad gives us the Creme Brûlée. In my opinion this is the perfect companion to her cowl from last month, Rhubarb Crunch*. Note this sock is currently on sale for 15% off!
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Liz Corke: Foghar Socks
Meaning Autumn in Scottish Gaelic, Foghar features a pattern of leaves falling from the cuff! The pattern is knit from the toe up with a gusset and heel flap, first with a single leaf motif then doubling the pattern up the leg. These socks are the perfect mix of relaxing knit and engaging pattern. With four widths and flexible length fitting, these are a great pattern for everyone.
You can get 25% off on my website until midnight (UK time) on the 6th October using the code AutumnSale!
Editors Notes:
The pattern uses German Short Rows and includes a photo tutorial for them.
You can get 25% off on my website until midnight (UK time) on the 6th October using the code AutumnSale!
Editors Notes:
The pattern uses German Short Rows and includes a photo tutorial for them.
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KBJ Designs: Ryndell Socks
Every time of year is sock knitting time of year. The new Ryndell Socks from KBJ Designs are inspired by water flowing over a creek bed. Just looking at them I can hear the soothing sounds of a babbling brook. These are cuff down design featuring lovely textured twisted traveling stitches.
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Ramsay-Baggins Designs: Golden Rays
Ramsay-Baggins is releasing a new cowl, mitten and hat collection just in time for the cooler weather sweeping the Northern Hemisphere: Golden Rays. The patterns will be available as a single download, or you may purchase as a bundle. Be sure to follow them on or as they release more photos of these patterns that are are to brighten a wintry day.
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Trutht time! I don't love Merino Wool for socks. I think Merino wears out too easily for hard wearing socks. BUT! Knit Picks Stroll is an afordable, yummy yarn and a fingerless glove project would be a perfect fit. Looking for Indy Dyers and Spinngers? You can find so many on Etsy*
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DESIGNER NEWS AND MAKE ALONGS HAPPENINGS
Amy Snell, The Devious Knitter: Independent Knitting Workshop Series
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Sarah Bradberry: Changing her Pricing Structure!
It's an old concept, but a new trend among independent designers: pay want you want. This is sometimes known as value for value pricing. Read all about why Sarah Bradbury has embraced this concept.
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Doggrell Designs: All Patterns Now Available on Payhip!
In response to Ravelry's accessibility issues, Alice Doggrell removed her pattern sales from Ravelry. She now has her patterns on sale both on her website and in her Payhip store. EU customers please visit her Payhip page to purchase her amazing work. Customers from other parts of the world may purchase Alice's patterns either from her website or by visiting Payhip.
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SALES HAPPENINGS
Aklori Designs: 20% off All Patterns
Have you been wanting to try Tunisian Crochet? Expand your skills? Now is the time! Aklori designs is celebrating Halloween with a sale on all her patterns! Personally I am eyeing the merge lett shawl!
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In Tunisian Crochet rows of stitches are created in two passes using a Tunisian Crochet Hook. In the first past you pull of loops of yarn which stay on your crochet hook. In the second pass, the loops are worked off.
There are a couple of styles of Tunisian Crochet Hooks. One Tunisian Crochet hooks that look like a straight knitting needle with a hook on the end. But, I like using an interchangeable crochet hook that uses a cable and stopper. (There is also a double ended crochet hooks which are used for doing Tunisian Crochet in the round) When I learned Tunisian Crochet I used the Knit Picks Interchangeable Crochet Hooks. These wooden crochet hooks were lovely and warm in the hand, and the cable was perfect for Tunisian Crochet. If you already own a set of Knit Picks Interchangeable Needles, this will make a lovely additional tool. I often use an interchangeable crochet hook when picking up stitches in knitting. *As a Knit Picks Affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases
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Knit Picks needles are on sale! This is a great time to treat yourself to an affordable interchangeable needle set!
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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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When I started knitting, when we were still all using AOL, stores like Michaels' having 100% natural wool fibers was unheard of. But, as knitters have embraced natural fibers, so are bigger yarn manufacturers. Take advantage of Michaels's 20% off Regular price Purchases to try one of these 100% natural fiber yarns.
Michaels is having a Clearance Sale. Get selected yarn and storage up to 80% off.
Specials through the End of October!
I find Michaels almost always has deals on storage - and don't we always need more storage for the stash. Either by taking advantage of Michaels' Weekly deals or using the 20% off All Regular Price Purchase now is a good time to stock up.
20% off All Regular Price Purchases
Mega Clearance Event - Up to 70% off thousands of items
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