Knittedcharacterfolkfestival Co / Crafts
When I set out to design a knitted character inspired by a particular region’s folk identity, I don’t start with a stitch pattern — I start...
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I love the moment when a tiny knitted being steps off my needles and into the world — and the first question I ask is not only "Who is this...
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I often think of my knitting as a small orchestra of hands: the steady up-and-down of the needles is a rhythm that likes a soundtrack. At festivals,...
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Festivals are cloth-eared to bad weather: one minute you’re under a warm sun, the next you’re sheltering from a drizzle while trying not to sit...
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I’ve sold knitted characters from a little stall at more folk festivals than I can count, and one thing I’ve learned is that what you pack can...
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Hello — if you’ve ever watched a flock of festival-goers tighten their scarves against a wind-blown stage and wished you could bottle that tiny,...
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I love a village fête because it’s where making and merriment meet: bunting flutters, local bands play, and children dart between stalls with...
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I often think of knitted characters as tiny actors on a patchwork stage: their stitches are costumes, their stuffing is posture, and their maker is...
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