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Hi there!
I’m Sam, the hands, heart, and (often tangled) mind behind The Fated Knitter.
What began as a simple desire to knit a scarf for each of my friends has grown into a deep love for the magic of creating something beautiful, one stitch at a time.
Back in 2001, I was determined to knit a scarf for each of my friends as Christmas presents. My Mum taught me the basic’s of casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off, and took me to the local yarn shop to purchase bundles of soft squishy yarn. What started out with very simple projects soon became an obsession – to learn and create more!
As time went on my interest broadened. I began designing my own patterns and hand-dyeing my own yarn. After opening my own online yarn store (Gradiance Yarns) back in August 2012, I published my very first design a few months later in November 2012.
Many of my earlier designs are named after strong beautiful women in my life from family members to amazing friends who have shared (and enabled) my love of knitting and yarn along the way. Whether you are knitting a scarf for a loved one or a sweater for yourself, you’re not just making fabric – you are creating something filled with love and connection.
Although starting and caring for a young family means there is no time for hand-dyeing yarn anymore, my two boys and the life my husband and I have created still fill me with ideas and inspiration for new knitting patterns, which I very much hope to continue sharing with you.
Whether you’re a beginner nervously casting on for the first time or a seasoned pro chasing that perfect knit, you are welcome here. Thank you for letting me be part of your knitting journey through life ❤
Best wishes, Sam xox
Founder, Chief Yarn Enthusiast & Knot Untangler
The Arches Cowl, a sibling to the Boxes of Love Cowl, combines simplicity and sophistication through a two-colour stranded colourwork pattern. Ideal for beginners, it offers a rewarding knitting experience while accommodating different styling options. With easy materials and versatile colour choices, it invites knitters to create unique pieces.
The Boxes of Love Cowl combines structure and whimsy through a rhythmic pattern of boxes and hidden hearts, celebrating small moments of love. This stranded colourwork project is great for beginners and features versatile styling. Choose your colors wisely for various aesthetics. Perfect for gifting or personal wear, it embodies warmth and connection.
Hi lovely people! 💗 Have a warm cup of tea and come meet the Broken Hexes Cowl! Shhh! Please don’t tell anyone it was inspired by some wallpaper I saw in a DIY shop 🙈 Read more…