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What is Femiknit:
Femiknit is a portfolio of various knitting patterns.
For each pattern sold, 10% is donated to iThema Projects, an aid organization in South Africa.
I am very active on Instagram, where I also encourage followers. I share tips, yarn inspiration, and happily assist with any questions.
Why Femiknit:
The idea behind Femiknit is to promote less consumption by reusing yarn. The concept emphasizes using yarn until it is completely worn out. For example, if you no longer like the knitwear you made, you can unravel it and reuse the yarn to knit a new sweater. Therefore, the materials for the patterns are specified by gauge, making it easy to identify different yarn options. However, if you don't have the right leftover yarn, there are alternative new yarn options suggested for the pattern.
The inspiration behind Femiknit:
The concept of Femiknit arose after a few visits to South Africa. During my trips, I visited iThemba Projects, an organization assisting some of the poorest in the country.
My visits left a lasting impact on me, helping me comprehend the immense abundance in the Western world. Following these visits, I became more mindful of not buying excessive clothing. As I have always cherished clothing, this was a challenging transition for me. It was during this time that I conceived the idea of repurposing old knitwear to breathe new life into them by unraveling and reusing the yarn. This was the inception of Femiknit. A fun fact is that for this reason, some of my patterns have Zulu names.
Reknit – a central concept in femiknit
Reknit is a concept about thinking sustainably, creatively, and personally in knitting. Instead of always buying new yarn, you can reuse what you already have: an old sweater, a failed project, or leftover yarn from your drawer.
In all femiknit patterns, you will find a section that guides you on how to reknit – because it is a central concept in the femi-universe.
By reknitting, you:
- save money,
- do something good for the environment,
- and create a project with its very own story.
Always make a swatch to find the correct gauge. Play around with yarn and needle sizes – small changes can create entirely new expressions:
- Thin yarn + large needles → a light and transparent texture.
- Thicker yarn or multiple strands + smaller needles → a dense and warm texture.
Reknit is therefore both a method and a philosophy: giving old yarn new life through new projects.