Knitting Wearable Works of Art

The relationships that bind the knitting community are many. While we share a common craft, in some ways we are so different. A farmer may not care about what's coming down the runway this fall. A designer may never want to get her shoes muddy. Yet between the ends of the hand-knitting spectrum, one trade blends into another until a perfect chain of passion is formed.

Through this passion are shared values which form a stronger bond than any personal divide. At the heart of the knitting world are people who care about fair trade. We respect the work that goes into wearing our hand-knit sweater. We understand the hours and hours that knitters invest. We appreciate the efforts it takes to bring a yarn from farm into the hands of knitters.

We are the antithesis of fast-fashion, laboriously creating a fabric stitch by stitch. We care about our fiber animals' wellbeing. We pay attention to how plant-based fibers are grown. Our knitting reflects our dedication to the craft and the years we've taken to acquire our skills.

We are artisans and each of us play a roll. We are all in this together - farmers, mills, spinners, dyers, retailers, designers and knitters who create wearable works of art.

Are you an artisan who creates wearable works of art? What is your passion?

If you like artistic sweaters, you might like these designs: Airinton; Ashlawn Tee; Inis Aran