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Discover the weaving technique and create your own wall hanging Useful information Duration : 2ho urs Material : Provided Prerequisites: none Workshop language : fr, en, (nl) Where ? De Kern, Wilrijk, Antwerpen (Belgium) Dates: 14/10/2024 at 19h Subscription : De kern On the program Discovering weaving Discover the basic techniques of weaving on a wooden loom. The equipment The materials you need to make your hanging are provided. The loom is loaned for the duration of the workshop. Wool and other natural materials will be at your disposal for a moment of shared creativity!

Find out all about the origins of the creative company Knitty and Woolly and my approach My approach I am originally from Val d'Azun, in the Hautes-Pyrénées, where I grew up surrounded by mountains, my father's sheep and cows, and my mother's paintings. Ever since I was little, I have always loved creating things with my hands: pottery, painting, pyrography... But it was thread, and especially wool, that attracted me the most. My grandmother taught me to knit when I was a child, and this passion has never left me. Today, I live in Belgium, where I continue to explore and develop my world around this extraordinary natural material. With a PhD in physical chemistry, I worked for many years in scientific research, first in France and then in Belgium, where I now live with my family. But over time, knitting has become an increasingly important part of my daily life. It is an activity that brings me enormous joy and balance. Little by little, I began to create my own designs, then to transform some of them into patterns. I discovered a real source of fulfillment in this creative freedom. It was while knitting every day and transforming wool by hand in my workshop that I wondered about the origin of this material: where does the wool we use come from? How is it produced and processed? What happens to our local breeds, often forgotten in favor of the popularity of merino wool? The sheep of the Pyrenees, among which I grew up, also have rich wool that deserves to be showcased. Even far from my mountains, my rural roots and my love for the yarn arts gradually took over. So I made an important decision: I left the world of research to throw myself fully into the entrepreneurial adventure and bring my project to life. My name is Fanny Girard-Sahun. After several years in scientific research, I founded Knitty and Woolly in 2023, with the desire to promote wool from the Hautes-Pyrénées and to continue, in my own way, the project launched by my father more than 30 years ago: to raise awareness and preserve the Lourdaise sheep. This local mountain breed is still endangered today, and I am committed to highlighting the quality of its wool. I have also chosen to combine it with wool from Tarasconnaise sheep, another Pyrenean breed, to create a unique yarn that is 100% local and natural. With Knitty and Woolly , I offer: Knitting and weaving yarn, processed in France by wool industry professionals with ancestral and artisanal know-how. Handmade creations, such as bracelets woven from hand-spun wool. Creative workshops, to share my passion in Belgium and introduce people to this natural fiber, as well as the simple, ancient techniques that invite us to slow down.

Duo of knitted hats with Peira Worsted Created by a customer (anonymous), based on an adaptation of a free children's pattern from Bergère de France. Pull Azuni knitted by Nadine with Peira Worsted, design by Tête Bêche Knitwear Azuni sweater knitted by Nadine with Peira Worsted, design by Tête Bêche Knitwear Pull Azuni knitted by Nadine with Peira Worsted, design by Tête Bêche Knitwear Lakes pullover by Ozetta Peira worsted Azuni sweater by Tête Bêche Azun & Peira Worsted Udo sweater by Tête Bêche Azun & Peira sport Peira sweater by Joanna Filip Azun Sport Niùbo sweater by Elena Solier Azun X Peira sport Méli mélo hat by Knitty and Woolly Azun Sport Veste Pelica by Rosa Pomar Azun Worsted Weekend hat by PetiteKnit Azun Sport Ilha & Neve sweaters by Orlane Sucche Azun Sport Headband Azun Worsted Neve sweater by Orlane Sucche Azun Sport Azun goes to Berlin Hat by Knitty and Woolly & Alice im Wolleland Azun Worsted Udo sweater by Tête Bêche Azun & Peira sport Capital V vest by Rosa Pomar Azun Worsted Terrazzo neck by PetiteKnit Peira Worsted Ilha sweater by Orlane Sucche Azun Sport Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar Azun Worsted Sophie shawl by PetiteKnit Azun Worsted Forest keys vest by Teti Lutsak Azun Sport Weekend hat by PetiteKnit Azun Sport Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar Azun Worsted

Terms of delivery Currently, Knitty and Woolly only ships to certain countries in the European Union. Can't see your country on the list? Feel free to email me at knittyandwoolly@gmail.com, and we'll see if we can find a shipping solution together! Knitty and Woolly works with Bpost and Mondial Relay for deliveries, in order to offer home delivery or delivery to a Point Relay. Rates include tracked shipping with Track & Trace . Important if the Customer selects delivery in a Relay Point by Mondial Relay: After payment and validation of the order, he/she will receive an email from Mondial Relay (at the email address provided by the Customer) inviting him/her to fill in his/her details and choose his/her Relay Point. Only when the Customer has completed and validated this information will Knitty and Woolly be able to finalise dispatch of the parcel. If the customer already has a favourite relay point, they are free to indicate this by message (indicating the name and address of the relay point) to Knitty and Woolly , who will then be able to proceed directly with dispatch. Delivery times are purely indicative and are not binding on Knitty and Woolly . Unless expressly stated to the contrary, a delay in delivery may under no circumstances give rise to the cancellation or dissolution of the purchase or to the granting of compensation. However, if delivery times exceed thirty days from the date of the order, the sales contract may be cancelled and the Customer reimbursed. Knitty and Woolly is not responsible for any problems during shipping. All purchases are made at the buyer's risk, regardless of the method of transport or shipment. The seller is not responsible for any damage to the goods sold during transport or shipment. Delivery rates - Professionals Home delivery via Bpost Valid for parcels weighing up to 10 kg maximum Belgium: €12.50 Germany, France, Netherlands: €16.50 Not sure about the weight of your order? Feel free to contact me before confirming your purchase. Is your country not listed? Please email me at: knittyandwoolly@gmail.com Delivery rates - Individuals (FR/ENG) Pays Livraison Livraison gratuite à partir de Danemark, Suède, Finlande 28,90 € À domicile (Bpost), 4 - 6 jours ouvrés. Valable pour les colis de 5 kg maximum. Vous avez un doute sur le poids de votre commande ? Contactez moi avant de valider Autriche 10 € Point relais (Mondial Relay - 6 jours ouvrés) 150 € Pologne 8 € Point relais (Mondial Relay - 6 jours ouvrés) 150 € Espagne, Italie, Portugal 12 € À domicile (Mondial Relay - 5/6 jours ouvrés); 6,50 € Point relais (Mondial Relay - 6 jours ouvrés) 150 € Luxembourg 10,5 € À domicile (Mondial Relay - 3 jours ouvrés); 4,50 € Point Relais (Mondial Relay - 3 jours ouvrés) 150 € Allemagne 11,5 € À domicile (Mondial Relay - 6 jours ouvrés); 7,50 € Point relais (Mondial Relay - 6 jours ouvrés) 150 € Belgique 6,8 € À domicile (Bpost); 3,8 € Point relais (Mondial Relay) 1-3 jours ouvrés; 0 € Remise en main propre (sur demande) 100 € France 12 € À domicile (Bpost); 5,5 € Point Relais (Mondial Relay - 5 jours ouvrés) 150 € Pays-Bas 11,50 € À domicile (Mondial Relay - 5 jours ouvrés); 5,5 € Point Relais (Mondial Relay - 3 jours ouvrés) 150 € Country Shipping Free shipping from Denmark, Sweden, Finland €28.90 At home (Bpost), 4 - 6 working days. Valid for packages weighing up to 5 kg. Not sure about the weight of your order? Contact us before confirming. Austria €10 Relay Point (Mondial Relay - 6 jours ouvrés) €150 Poland €8 Relay Point (Mondial Relay - 6 jours ouvrés) €150 Belgium €6.8 At home (Bpost); €3.8 Relay Point (Mondial Relay) 1- 3 working days; 0 € hand-delivered (on request) €100 France €12 At home (Bpost); €5.5 Relay Point (Mondial Relay - 5 working days) €150 Luxembourg €10.5 At home (Mondial Relay - 3 working days); €4.5 Relay Point (Mondial Relay - 3 working days) €150 Germany €11.5 At home (Mondial Relay - 6 working days); €7.5 Relay Point (Mondial Relay - 6 working days) €150 Netherlands €11.5 At home (Mondial Relay - 5 working days); €5.5 Relay Point (Mondial Relay - 3 working days) €150 Spain, Italy, Portugal €12 At home (Mondial Relay - 5/6 working days); €6.50 Relay Point (Mondial Relay - 6 working days) €150

A family passion for the lourdaise ewe and its conservation, its wool and other stories of pastoral culture in the Hautes-Pyrénées, in Occitanie A family story My connection to wool and knitting is first and foremost a family affair. My passion for knitting and needlework, as well as for crafts in general, is probably in my genes and was passed down by my grandmothers. As a child, I learned to knit with my paternal grandmother, my maternal grandmother was a seamstress, and my mother passed on her love of colors to me through painting. And what about wool? It has always been part of my history. About thirty-five years ago, my father, then a history and geography teacher, made a bold and passionate life choice: to become a farmer. Deeply attached to local heritage, he committed himself to saving the Lourdaise sheep, an emblematic breed of the Hautes-Pyrénées, which was then on the verge of extinction. As if that weren't enough, he also worked to preserve the Lourdaise cow, another local breed that was also threatened. Alongside his teaching career, he devoted himself body and soul to breeding these unique, gentle, and hardy breeds. He even participated in a conservation program led by the Technical Institute for Sheep and Goat Breeding (ITOVIC), in collaboration with the UPRA ovine des Pyrénées centrales, to preserve the Lourdaise sheep by freezing semen—including that of a ram from his own herd. Even today, despite these efforts, the Lourdaise remains an endangered breed, with barely 1,300 animals recorded in 2023, far from the threshold of 6,000 needed to no longer be in danger. Looking back on all this, I can only be proud and admire the path he has taken. And grateful, too, for taking me with him on this adventure. Since I was a little girl, I have spent a lot of time on the farm. I loved being around animals, especially sheep, which are so affectionate. When there were complicated births, I was the one who bottle-fed the lambs. I loved it! It was only natural that my attention turned to wool. This incredible, living material, with its many virtues, deserves to be better known, recognized, and used. Today, it is at the heart of my project, like a thread connecting my Pyrenean roots and my creations. Pastoral stories My thoughts on the origins of wool and its processing are undeniably linked to respect for animal welfare. The breeds of sheep reared in the Hautes-Pyrénées live for several months of the year in the high mountain pastures. As a child, I used to accompany my father on the transhumance of his flock in the Hautes-Pyrénées National Park in the Marcadau valley. What unforgettable memories! They will always be engraved in my heart, so much a part of my history. The lourdaise is also rather special in that, unlike other breeds, it feeds mainly on hay and re-growth, harvested by farmers directly in the valley, which limits the use of cereals and the environmental problems that are unfortunately sometimes associated with them. For the rest of the year, the sheep graze in the meadows in the lower mountains, and are sheltered in the sheepfold when the weather is difficult in winter. Some flocks even live outdoors all year round. Local sheep are therefore reared in semi-liberty. They are shorn once a year by professionals who have mastered the art of shearing, a prerequisite for the animal's good health. The challenges for the wool industry The wool produced in France is very little and poorly valued. Before the COVID crisis in 2019, most French wool was bought from farmers by wholesalers at a derisory price, not even covering the cost of shearing, before being exported to China, where it was processed using industrial methods (with the well-known ecological and social impacts), and then returned to the European market in the form of finished products. In 2021, barely 4% of French wool was being recycled in France, according to the Tricolor collective. Worse still, even though this wool is the fruit of considerable hard work by farmers throughout the year, it is increasingly regarded as bulky waste that is difficult to dispose of. It is not uncommon for farmers to resort to burning it, for want of alternative solutions. What's more, French wool, and more widely European wool, is facing competition from wool from Merino sheep harvested in Oceania. The revival of the French wool industry therefore represents a solution for the future to relocate wool production and processing, highlight the different wools from our regions and revive ancestral know-how. Subscribe to the newsletter Write your email here Register Thank you for your registration !

Jacquard technique The jacquard technique allows you to knit several colors at the same time to create patterns. If you have never dared to get started, I will explain how to do it during this workshop. Let's celebrate the arrival of autumn together! Receive a €5.50 voucher for any purchase on the shop of a minimum of €40 until Tuesday evening with the code : AUTUMN Practical information Duration: 4 hours Material: Provided Prerequisites: none Workshop given in English, French and Dutchµ Where? Coming soon When? Coming soon *Prerequisites: Exploring this technique requires knowing some knitting basics. We will knit a model made in the circular (circular stockinette). The different basic techniques you will need are: - cast on stitches and join in the round - knit stockinette stitch in the round - decreases - cast off stitches Choice of wool The choice of wool is particularly important for this technique. I explain the different options to you to make the best choice. Colors Matching colors together isn't always easy. I give you all the tips for a successful color association! Your first colorwork knit A hat or a cowl, works made with circular knitting. Choice of wool The choice of wool is particularly important for this technique. I explain the different options to you to make the best choice. The technique We see together how to perform this technique step by step and how to read a pattern containing jacquard charts. In this workshop

Creative workshops to discover the craftsmanship of Pyrenean wool! Workshops Weaving a wall hanging Come and discover weaving and create your own wall hanging! Find out more Knitting lessons in group Learn to knit with confidence Find out more Subscribe to the newsletter Write your email here Register Thank you for your registration !

Discover the properties of wool, an exceptional renewable natural material with a wide range of applications The (many!) properties of wool La laine est une matière vraiment incroyable qui possède de nombreuses propriétés à la fois utiles et pratiques. En voici un aperçu ! Renewable and sustainable The sheep are shorn once a year, it is obligatory and necessary for their health. Wool always grows back! Not odorous The natural properties of wool combine very well to limit the proliferation of bacteria responsible for bad body odours. Biodegradable Wool, composed mainly of keratin, degrades naturally through the action of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi). Non-allergenic Wool is mostly made up of keratin. It is therefore unlikely to be allergic to it (it would be like being allergic to our hair). Breathable Wool has the ability to absorb up to 35% of its weight in moisture which is then released as water vapor into the air. So we stay dry! Depolluting It has the ability to chemically fix certain indoor air pollutants permanently, in particular certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as formaldehyde. Insulating Capable of storing up to 80% air in its own volume, it is hot and cool at the same time! Its tortoiseshell structure also increases the wool surface in contact with the air while slowing down its circulation, whatever its temperature. Fire resistant Naturally flame retardant, it offers a higher degree of fire protection than other materials. When it burns (this requires subjecting it to a very strong heat source), it does not melt, flow or stick! This property is due to its high nitrogen and water content, which must be compensated by a greater supply of oxygen to initiate combustion. UV protection Wool offers excellent natural protection against the sun's UV rays. Indeed, it absorbs radiation from the entire UV spectrum more effectively than other materials. Easy to maintain The wool is dirt-repellent, crease-resistant and non-odorous. No need to wash your wool sweater often, 2 to 3 times a year is enough! A few maintenance tips here .

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Introduction to knitting Practical information Material: Provided Prerequisites: none Language of the workshop: en, fr, (nl) Dates, location and subscription here In the program knitting material Advice on choosing the necessary material for knitting. Basic techniques Explanations and practice of basic techniques: cast on stitches, garter stitch, bind off stitches. The wool Explanations on the different types of wool, advice for choosing a wool adapted to your knitting project. Your first knit Reading a knitting pattern, and making your first creation.

Natural, authentic yarns and creations that bring local wool to life—including wool from the Lourdaise sheep, a breed threatened with extinction Pyrenean wool for sustainable creations Join the Knitty & Woolly loyalty programme I have put together a little programme to thank you for supporting my work: points to collect, rewards, and a few surprises throughout the seasons ! Accessible as soon as you create your member account. Log In Discover knitting yarn Natural wool yarns from the Pyrenees, for all your projects With Knitty and Woolly , I promote an exceptional natural resource: wool from the Pyrenees , sourced from iconic local sheep breeds such as the Lourdaise - a breed that is still threatened with extinction today - and the Tarasconnaise . This wool reflects all the richness and authenticity of the Pyrenean terroir. Now living in Belgium , I regularly return to the Val d'Azun where I grew up to collect and sort wool by hand with the utmost care, directly from the farmers. I then entrust this raw material to local players in the French wool industry, who transform it into natural and authentic knitting yarns . In my workshop in Belgium, I create unique pieces by hand - woven bracelets, wool accessories - to help you discover another way to wear and love this noble material. My approach Your expérience "I chose Azun Worsted to make a simple jacket (Burgos by Rosa Pomar). The wool is very round, well spun and even. I really like the dryness of it, but at the same time it doesn't sting. The colour is deep and true to the photos on the website. I've already knitted half of my jacket and I really like the look, the texture and the definition of the stitches :) The package also arrived beautifully wrapped with a few little surprises inside, which doesn't spoil the pleasure :). Thank you Fanny! Alice Discover handwoven bracelets Discover the wool bracelets, hand-woven in my workshop Read it on the blog ! The Peira sweater, designed by Joanna Filip The Matières collection, handwoven bracelets from natural wool and linen Knitting tutorial: Long-tail cast-on 1 2 3 4 Mark your calendars! Made in Wool 2025 I'm an exhibitor at Made in Wool 2025 Subscribe to the newsletter Write your email here Register Thank you for your registration !

Give a Knitty and Woolly gift card to your loved ones who are passionate about wool and knitting Carte cadeau/Gift card Knitty and Woolly 20 € Vous souhaitez faire découvrir mes laines des Pyrénées ou offrir un bracelet fait main ? Offrez une carte cadeau : un geste vrai, tout en simplicité. Elle est valable sans limite de temps. Amount 20 € 30 € 40 € 50 € 100 € 150 € Other amount Quantity Buy Now