• Knit Diverse

    Why designer pay is a justice issue. Yes really.

    Before I was a designer, I hosted a knit-along called the Knit Diverse KAL. I saw a serious lack of POC and LGBTQIA+ creators in the fiber industry getting the pay and exposure they deserve. The reason I came into designing after the KAL was because I wanted to work with and yarn producers from historically marginalized communities. I felt that by developing relationships with publications and brands I can also position myself to advocate for fellow LGBTQIA+ and POC creators as well as smaller farms and mills…