KOEL MAGAZINE

From Kyiv, Valerie Boiko of Einrou Studio turns yarn into sculptural lighting that shifts a room’s entire mood… handmade pieces where texture meets light, carrying warmth, character, and a quiet sense of resilience into modern interiors. Step inside Valerie’s studio to discover a story shaped by challenging circumstances….

Adrienna Matzeg transforms punch needle into a medium of image and atmosphere, where light, color, and composition shape scenes that feel both familiar and slightly out of reach. Rooted in photography and memory, her work captures fragments of everyday life and rebuilds them in thread, balancing precision with softness to create pieces that linger long after the first glance.

Knitting, for Neringa Rūkė, begins long before the yarn. It starts with instinct, with silence, and with the small moments of everyday life. Through Rūkė Knit, she creates garments that feel both intuitive and lasting … and shares her Grandma Bag pattern for you to make and carry a piece of her world with you.

Tufting is not quiet. It is physical, hands-on, and full of movement. In this story, Olga of Loop Lab shares how she turns wool into bold, three-dimensional pieces shaped by rhythm, instinct, and process. With a strong sense of color and fearless approach to volume, Olga creates work that feels both fresh and instantly recognizable.

What if knitting could feel like a small escape within your day… and a way to make something truly meaningful? Step into the world of Enya Ødegaard of aftenstrikk, where soft toy patterns, nostalgic shapes, and gentle stitches come together. Inside, you’ll find the little swan pattern waiting to be made… a knitted companion full of warmth, character, and care.

A guide to living with what you make. Discover how yarn, wool, and handmade pieces can shape your home into a space that feels warm, personal, and lived in.

A new Maker Class by KOEL, designed to help you see your craft differently … not as something to store away, but as something to style, place, and live with every day.

A warm conversation with renowned styling blogger Holly Becker of Decor8, and a longtime friend of KOEL. In this relaxed chat we talk about rugs, wool, and the quiet beauty of natural fibers, and how the textures under our feet can gently transform the feeling of a home.

A summer backpack in bold crochet, designed by Molla Mills for Suomen Lanka, takes center stage in our latest story. Photographed in Irene’s new Dubai studio, this piece is all about fearless color, structure, and stepping beyond your safe palette. Think crochet is not for you? This might be the project that changes your mind.

In a quiet university town just beyond central Tokyo, Asako Sano weaves Swedish tradition into contemporary life. At Found and Made, her sunlit studio invites students to slow down, explore texture, and rediscover the quiet rhythm of the loom.

HipKnitShop has become a beloved name in modern knitting, known for its bold colors, playful designs, and unmistakable energy. In this exclusive interview, founder Catharina Ilstad shares the story behind the brand, her fearless approach to color, and the creative vision that continues to inspire knitters worldwide. Plus, her newly released Fishy Sweater pattern is featured inside.

What begins with photography and academic research slowly turns into something softer and more hands on. Living and working in Rome, Carla Rak moves between images, ideas, and thread, discovering that a simple needle can sometimes say more than an entire archive. She also shares a thoughtfully designed pattern template for the SLOW Cushion, created especially for KOEL, inviting readers to make along with her. Once you start pulling on her thread, it is hard not to keep reading. >>>

Color does not always come from a tube. Sometimes it’s brewed. In this KOEL feature, we step into the world of Kathryn Davey, where avocado stones set the tone, fibers are treated with care, and patience is part of the palette. Alongside the story, Kathryn shares a hands-on mini-course that guides you through natural dyeing at home, from prepping plants and fibers to extracting color and dyeing safely. A chance to see color not as something mixed, but something grown. >>>

In this KOEL HOUSE story, I step into the frame myself, sharing the felted wool wall pieces I make by hand and the life that shaped them. It is a personal reflection on wool as a quiet constant, movement as a way of living, and making as a form of grounding within a nomadic rhythm. Through slow, tactile processes, the story explores visibility, imperfection, and the ongoing search for home and self-expression wherever life unfolds. >>>

Not often do we visit Taiwan and get the chance to spend time with the makers behind Studio Kamaro’an House. In their Taipei studio, bags take shape through leather handcraft, natural-dyed fabrics, and weaving techniques rooted in Indigenous knowledge. This is a place where making is quiet, purposeful, and deeply connected to everyday life. >>>

The Adorable Touch - Dorothy Offeciers @a.dor.able_knits

Dorothy Offeciers never planned on becoming a knitwear designer. Once she even tried to “lose” her knitting bag on the metro. Today, she runs Adorable Knits, with designs worn on every continent. >>>

Interview with Wieneke Ruwette

Meet Dutch knit designer Wieneke Ruwette whose journey into knitting is woven with courage, creativity, and self-discovery. Inspired by her mother’s love of crafting, Wien finally embraced knitting after years of hesitation. What began as a New Year’s resolution quickly turned into a soulful ritual of calm and expression. Today, her handmade pieces radiate warmth, intention, and slow fashion values..… >>>

A Conversation with Esther van Schuylenbergh

A new KOEL Interview with textile artist Esther van Schuylenbergh. She shares her journey from first loom to full-time weaving career. In this inspiring conversation, she talks about building fabrics like architecture, blending digital design with handwoven techniques, and the joy of turning creative passion into profession.… >>>