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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 The store is temporarily closing while I prepare the next chapter of this beautiful artisanal journey! I look forward to welcoming you back at the end of summer / beginning of autumn. In the meantime, the newsletter remains the best way to follow the journey and be informed about the reopening of the webshop. See you soon ! Join the Knitty & Woolly loyalty program I have created a small loyalty programme to thank you for supporting my work! By creating a member account, you can collect points when you make purchases and by referring your friends, and enjoy rewards (discounts or exclusive benefits). The programme is free and reserved for registered members. Detailed terms and conditions are available in the member area. 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! Bruxelles Festival du Fil I'm an exhibitor at Bruxelles Fesrival du Fil Subscribe to the newsletter Write your email here Register Thank you for your registration !

Refund policy - The french version always prevails - Right of withdrawal If the Customer is a consumer, they may exercise their legal right of withdrawal within 14 working days of delivery of the goods or conclusion of the service contract. Once the Customer has communicated their decision to withdraw, they have 14 days to return or refund the goods. Any retraction not carried out in accordance with the rules and deadlines defined in this article shall not be taken into account and shall release the Vendor from any liability towards the Customer. The Customer may request reimbursement of the returned product, without penalty, with the exception of the return costs, which remain at the Customer's expense. The return of the product will only be accepted for products as a whole, intact and in their original condition, in particular with complete, intact packaging and in saleable condition. The Vendor shall reimburse the Customer for all sums paid, including delivery costs, within 14 days of recovery of the goods or transmission of proof of dispatch of the goods. If the order relates, in whole or in part, to digital content not supplied on a physical medium, the Customer hereby agrees to forfeit, in respect of such digital content, his/her right of withdrawal in order to receive delivery as soon as possible. If the order concerns, in whole or in part, the supply of services, the Customer hereby waives, for these services, his right of withdrawal in order to be supplied as soon as possible following the conclusion of the contract. To exercise the right of withdrawal, you must inform the Seller (Fanny Girard Sahun, e-mail knittyandwoolly@gmail.com ) of your decision to withdraw from this contract by an unequivocal statement (for example a letter sent by post or e-mail). You may use the model withdrawal form attached, but this is not obligatory. Sample withdrawal form : For the attention of : Knitty and Woolly Voorjaarstraat 14 / 201, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium Company number (BCE/TVA): BE 0800864365 E-mail: knittyandwoolly@gmail.com Telephone: +32456205603 I/We (*) hereby notify you (*) of my/our (*) withdrawal from the contract for the sale of the following goods (*)/provision of the following services (*): ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Ordered on (*)/received on (*) : __________ Name of consumer(s): __________ Address of consumer(s) : __________ Signature of the consumer(s) (only in the case of notification of this form on paper) : ____________________ Date : __________ * Delete as appropriate Returns and exchanges The product to be refunded must be returned to the Seller as a whole and in its original packaging, in accordance with the following procedure: The return of a product is accepted within 14 days of the date on which the Customer exercised his/her right of withdrawal (see section 9 under General terms of sale ) to the following address: Fanny Girard Sahun Voorjaarstraat 14 / 201 2610 Wilrijk Belgium Any claim or return that is not made in accordance with the rules set out above and within the time limits set shall not be taken into account and shall release the Seller from all liability towards the Customer. Any product to be refunded must be returned to the Seller as a whole and in its original packaging. The cost of returning the product shall be borne by the Customer. If the Customer wishes to exchange their product, they must place a new order on the online shop.

General terms and conditions of sale (GTCS) - Th e french version always prevails - 1. Scope These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (hereinafter the "GTCS") define the reciprocal rights and obligations in the event of the purchase of products or services on the Platform by a User (hereinafter the "Customer"). The Customer is an adult. If the User is a minor, he/she must have the authorisation of his/her parents or legal guardians to provide their personal information on the Site and/or make a purchase. The GTS express the entirety of the obligations of the parties. The Customer is deemed to accept them unreservedly, failing which the order will not be validated. In exceptional circumstances, derogations may be made to the provisions of the GCS, provided that such derogations have been agreed in writing. Such derogations may consist of the modification, addition or deletion of the clauses to which they relate and shall not affect the application of the other provisions of the GTCS. Knitty and Woolly (hereinafter the "Seller") reserves the right to amend the GTC from time to time. The modifications will be applicable as soon as they are published online for all purchases made after this date. 2. Online Shop Via the Platform, the Vendor provides the Customer with an online shop presenting the products or services sold, without the photographs having any contractual value. The products or services are described and presented as accurately as possible. However, in the event of errors or omissions in the presentation, the Vendor may not be held liable. The products on sale in the online shop are handmade, and may vary in colour, weight or shape. Each product is described as precisely as possible on a product sheet. The colours of the products in the photographs may vary from one screen to another and may cause the actual colour of the product to vary. However, every effort is made to ensure that the photos are as accurate as possible. 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Right of withdrawal If the Customer is a consumer, they may exercise their legal right of withdrawal within 14 working days of delivery of the goods or conclusion of the service contract. Once the Customer has communicated their decision to withdraw, they have 14 days to return or refund the goods. Any retraction not carried out in accordance with the rules and deadlines defined in this article shall not be taken into account and shall release the Vendor from any liability towards the Customer. The Customer may request reimbursement of the returned product, without penalty, with the exception of the return costs, which remain at the Customer's expense. The return of the product will only be accepted for products as a whole, intact and in their original condition, in particular with complete, intact packaging and in saleable condition. The Vendor shall reimburse the Customer for all sums paid, including delivery costs, within 14 days of recovery of the goods or transmission of proof of dispatch of the goods. If the order relates, in whole or in part, to digital content not supplied on a physical medium, the Customer hereby agrees to forfeit, in respect of such digital content, his/her right of withdrawal in order to receive delivery as soon as possible. If the order concerns, in whole or in part, the supply of services, the Customer hereby waives, for these services, his right of withdrawal in order to be supplied as soon as possible following the conclusion of the contract. To exercise the right of withdrawal, you must inform the Seller (Fanny Girard Sahun, e-mail knittyandwoolly@gmail.com ) of your decision to withdraw from this contract by an unequivocal statement (for example a letter sent by post or e-mail). You may use the model withdrawal form attached, but this is not obligatory. Sample withdrawal form : For the attention of : Knitty and Woolly Voorjaarstraat 14 / 201, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium Company number (BCE/TVA): BE 0800864365 E-mail: knittyandwoolly@gmail.com Telephone: +32456205603 I/We (*) hereby notify you (*) of my/our (*) withdrawal from the contract for the sale of the following goods (*)/provision of the following services (*): ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Ordered on (*)/received on (*) : __________ Name of consumer(s): __________ Address of consumer(s) : __________ Signature of the consumer(s) (only in the case of notification of this form on paper) : ____________________ Date : __________ * Delete as appropriate 10. Data protection The Seller shall keep proof of the transaction, including the order form and the invoice, in its computer systems under reasonable security conditions. 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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

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Discover Knitty and Woolly knitting wool from the Pyrenees! Natural wool yarns to be found in a beautiful range of colours obtained by traditional vegetable dyeing. The wool, from lourdaises and tarasconnaise ewes, is processed by local players in the French wool industry. Traceable, ethical and natural yarns for all your creations! Wool yarns Knitty and Woolly wool yarns are natural (the wool has not been carbonized, bleached, or superwash treated) and their production is part of a commitment to transparency regarding the origin of raw materials and their processing. They have been certified as traceable by LAINAMAC Filière laine and are listed in the new Lanathèque . The lourdaise sheep breed now has its own page in the sheep breeds listed. In more details... Peira yarns Azun yarns Azun yarns are authentic : they have a dry feel , roundness and fullness , but they don't sting! They reflect the local terroir , paying homage to the ewes that graze in the meadows and mountain pastures. The range consists of the natural ecru color and several vegetable dyes . Ideal for knitting jumpers or accessories (hats, mittens, etc.). If you need some inspiration , I can give you some ideas for patterns to knit with sport or worsted yarns on my blog or the Galery I am delighted to introduce the new Peira yarn range . I named this base Peira in homage to the gray standing stones (Peira hita in Occitan) found in the Val d'Azun , where the wool comes from, which are historical gems of our mountainous region. Peira yarns were created by blending ecru wool and black wool. The result is a beautiful mottled grey, warm and natural. The wool has a dry feel but is not itchy! The yarn is also very strong and incredibly round. This new base comes in natural mottled grey , as well as several plant-based colors . Ideal for knitting jumpers or accessories (hats, mittens, etc.). If you need inspiration, I have some ideas for knitting patterns using sport or worsted yarns on my blog. Join the Knitty & Woolly loyalty program I have created a small loyalty programme to thank you for supporting my work! By creating a member account, you can collect points when you make purchases and by referring your friends, and enjoy rewards (discounts or exclusive benefits). The programme is free and reserved for registered members. Detailed terms and conditions are available in the member area. Log In We don’t have any products to show here right now. The wool Knitty and Woolly is... From local sheep breeds : the lourdaise and the tarasconnaise Following in the footsteps of her father, a sheep breeder, Knitty and Woolly selected the lourdaise, which is on the verge of extinction, and the tarasconnaise, two emblematic sheep breeds from the Pyrenees. Harvested and sorted by hand in the Hautes-Pyrenees Knitty and Woolly harvests the wool in the Val d'Azun, where she grew up, then sorts it entirely by hand before it goes to the spinning mill. Transformed locally in France The wool, traceable from end to end, is washed and transformed in Ariège in an artisanal spinning mill according to ancestral methods, and hand-dyed using vegetable dyes in the Creuse. What you create with my yarns...

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 !

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.