South African designer Ola Ogunlolu designs interesting knits and crochet items. I’m loving the Trailing Amethysts scarf.
Ola Ogunlolu
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This Business Is …: BIPOC-Owned
These yarncraft-related businesses are owned by Black people, Indigenous people and other People of Color.
Brittany is the designer behind Knot Bad Britt and the founder of the Makers of Color Collective. “I am a self taught crocheter, and I’ve…
Yumiko is the knit and crochet designer at DanDoh. Patterns are mainly for lacy garments, which Yumiko says work well in her Arizona climate. They…
Call of the Raven
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Leila Raven is the designer behind Call of the Raven. Patterns have beautiful and interesting shapes and textures. Leila’s self-description includes “independent knitwear designer residing…
Ranée is the Arab-American designer at Arabian Knits Designs. Ranée “designs in a confluence of east meets west, just like my heritage. The patterns I…
Expression Fiber Arts
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Chandi and Tim run Expression Fiber Arts in North Carolina. “Simply put, we strive to inspire joy,” Chandi says. “We take inspiration from the world…
Northern Knits and Purls
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Canadian designer Natasha is the maker behind Northern Knits and Purl. “I love seeing people truly enjoying my handmade goods as well as creating them…
Catherine Knutsson
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Catherine Knutsson is the dyer and designer behind The Small Bird Workshop, based on Vancouver Island. Catherine creates beautiful lace and textured knits. Check out…
Jessie Maed Designs
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Jessie Mae Martinson is the designer behind Jessie Maed Designs. “I believe that everyone deserves access to quality, ethically produced, wearable garments they love,” Jessie…