made to order especially for you
Curious, Creative Accessories
Wool & Water launched in 2014 and is run by me, Alice, in my garden studio in Amsterdam. Every Bow Tie, Tie, Suspenders, Mini Bow Tie Pin and Necklace is designed and handmade to order by me, especially for you.
I like to think of Wool & Water and it's Pet Bow Tie version, Wool & Whiskers, as an unexpected knitwear label. Let me share some details I am particularly proud of.
Awarded
The Amsterdam Made Hallmark
Awarded for Innovation, Creativity and Sustainability
The Curious Bits:
• Every piece is 1 of only 50 made, making every item a limited edition piece.
• Wool & Water was awarded the Amsterdam Made hallmark for sustainability, innovation and creativity.
• Wool & Whiskers celebrates the power of a smile, with smile sparking collar accessories for your Cat and/or Dog.
• Each Bow Tie, Neck Tie, pair of Suspenders, Mini Bow Tie Pin and Necklace are knitted in natural, sustainable fibres, by me especially for you.
• I source my Lambswool, Merino, Cashmere and Eco Cotton from small, ethical suppliers in the UK. Most of my wool comes from major fashion houses that are clearing out what they consider dead stock, instead of heading to landfill, it comes to me.
• Wool & Water pieces are designed as gender neutral items for both a special occasion or to enhance your everyday style experience.
Why the name, "Wool & Water"?
My knitting needles revealed previously undiscovered streams of creativity (I learnt to knit while working as a British TV & Theatre Actress) and it has been this head turning experience that inspired the name Wool & Water.
It is the name of a chapter in Lewis Carroll's 'Through the Looking Glass'. I always did believe I was the real Alice on some curious level…
"'Can you row?' the Sheep asked, handing her a pair of knitting-needles as she spoke.
'Yes, a little — but not on land — and not with needles —' Alice was beginning to say, when suddenly the needles turned into oars in her hands, and she found they were in a little boat, gliding along between banks..."
- Wool and Water, Through The Looking Glass, Lewis Carroll
Are you a Curious One?
All the best people are.If so, consider signing up to my Wool & Water newsletter The Curio for a monthly missive of insights, previews, curiosities and the occasional discount code.
If you love to spark smiles with your dapper dog or classy cat then the Wool & Whiskers newsletter, The Treat is for you!
I also teach knitting online, I want to teach the world to knit...(who else is singing?). If you fancy learning to knit then head to my lovely Learn to Knit Online website and choose the lesson type that suits you best.