5 Arm Knitting Artists That You Should Get To Know

Be inspired by these textile artists who knit using their hands instead of needles

Arm knitting is a technique that takes the basic rules of knitting with needles and replaces the needles with your hands and arms. The results are soft, oversized pieces that accessorize your living space.

The majority of artists use a special type of wool, known as Merino wool, that comes from Merino sheep. Get to know these artists and feel inspired to create your own designs!

Javiera Ortiz (@inspiratemirando)

Chilean textile artist Javiera Ortiz, who created the studio Inspírate Mirando (@inspiratemirando), specializes in knitting and fabric dyeing with a contemporary edge. She is also a photographer and costume designer. She works with XXL knitting, giving it a modern twist, and divides her time between Chile and Australia. She recently launched her Domestika course, Introduction to Arm Knitting and Wool Dyeing.

Anna Marinenko

Designer Anna Mo or Anna Marinenko founded the studio and store Ohhio (@ohhio) in 2015. Since then, her work has been featured in such publications as Mashable and The Huffington Post. Instead of using Merino wool, she produces and sells a soft cotton called Braid.

Olannmor

Anouk O’Connell and Frederique van Buuren are two Irish textile designers and the founders of Olanmor (@olanmor). They joined forces to create products made of Merino wool and other natural materials. They find inspiration in the natural landscapes of the Wicklow mountains.

Nickel N Co

This Australian studio exclusively designs oversized pieces. Nickel N Co (@nickel.nco) aims to achieve a balance between tradition and modernity, and explores the beauty of textile design as a key accessory in interior design.

Coconknits

Kelly Deman is a Belgian textile artist who launched the studio Coconknits (@coconknits) in 2017. She considers knitting as a form of meditation. She uses ethical and environmentally-friendly materials that ensure the wellbeing of the sheep from which they are sourced.

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