Latest stories.
Meet the makers shaping the world of yarn... discover the newest stories from KOEL, then step inside for the full story.
PUNCH NEEDLE - Between The Lines
Anne Lyck calls herself a structure ninja, and her compass and ruler would agree. Her yarn, on the other hand, has never followed an order in its life, and the tug-of-war between the two is where her boldest punch needle work begins.
TUFTING - Tufted For Joy
A ferry ride from Seattle, on an island where the commute involves whales, Michelle Maclise is tufting sardines into pillows. They are ridiculous, beautifully made, and impossible to walk past without smiling…. do you agree?
PUNCH NEEDLE - Yarn Stills
Adrienna Matzeg transforms punch needle into a medium of image and atmosphere. Rooted in photography and memory, her work captures fragments of everyday life and rebuilds them in thread, balancing precision with softness…
TUFTING - The Loop Language
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…
PUNCH NEEDLE - Thinking in Thread
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.
SPECIALS - Tufting Dutch Design
Utrecht based artist Mirte van Kooten @studiomirte has a knack for shaping playful, confident forms that seem to lift themselves off the wall. Her tufted pieces pulse with energy, yet carry the patience of a hand led by instinct and repetition. What began as a tiny spark during lockdown now fills an entire studio with movement, texture and ideas that keep unfolding.
PUNCH NEEDLE - Give it a Punch
Give it a Punch!
Punch needling is back on our craft radar… and it’s louder, fluffier, and more fun than ever. Whether you’re in it for the mindfulness or the mess, KOEL’s got you covered with three brand new punch needle templates. Perfect for solo stitching, handmade gifting, or hosting a BYOY (Bring Your Own Yarn) punch party. No perfection needed, just loop, laugh, and let loose.
PUNCH NEEDLE - Key by Key
Meet the Artisan Behind Lille i Nord
Berdien Hamstra, the creative force behind Lille i Nord, has always had a passion for working with her hands. From painting and sewing to knitting and drawing, her artistic journey has been anything but ordinary. After exploring various career paths, she found her true calling in punch needling … an art form she describes as “coloring with wool.”