RADICLE THREADS MAGAZINE
SPRING/SUMMER 2022
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Editors'
LETTER GROWTH SUNNY & BRIGHT
A few months ago we sent our Inaugural Issue of Radicle Threads Magazine into the world and we are grateful for all the love that you all have shown our baby! For Spring 2022, we envisioned two themes; Growth where seedlings germinate and life reaches for new thoughts, and past learnings are incorporated to help with current passages; Sunny and Bright, after a winter slumber of quiet and recuperating we awaken to colors that tingle and awaken our senses. We continue to develop while growing our Magazine as we learn what works for our community and us. Editors-in-Chief
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meet the designers Page 118
My name is Claud, I am an Indigenous fiber artist. I’ve been dabbling in fiber arts like knitting, crocheting and fiber spinning since I was about 8 years old, and became serious about it 5 years ago. I enjoy a challenge, and like picking up artistic endeavors to keep my creativity flowing. Claud Contreras I grew up in California and spent my summers in Taiwan and Hong Kong, where my parents are from. I enjoy designing meaningful pieces inspired by my culture and history that can be worn for years to come. I hope knitting brings you as much comfort and joy as it has me. Tiffany Wong
I am Pamela, a wife and mom of four grown children, and a blessed grandmother. I have been crocheting and knitting for over 30 years. I love to design modern, cozy, and comfortable crochet and knit patterns for family and home. Pamela Kuloba
I’m Clarisabeth, the designer and creator behind crochetcakes. My crochet designs are inspired by my love of vintage and history. When not crafting, you can usually find me in a corner with a book and a cup of tea. Clarisabeth Lopez Rodriguez
Hi, my name is Rose Obom. I am a mother, wife, sister and avid crafter. Few things in life give me pleasure; crochet is one of them. Rose Obom
I’m Chandana, a corporate executive by day and an avid crocheter. I learnt to crochet intricate lace work at 12. Crochet is meditative, a passion and a personal space of creative expressions. I like to work and design using colorwork techniques like mosaic, overlay, brioche etc Chandana Kiran
I use crochet to celebrate everyday life. Whether it's my niece's graduation, sharing a delicious mango, or my mom's love of flowers, inspiration is everywhere! My nieces and nephew call me "Tiya" — Tagalog for "aunt" — and it's a title I hold dear. Putting "XOXO, Tiya" (xoxotiya) on this work is my way of saying how much care and love I put into it. April D. Rongero
Hi, I'm Kae, a self-taught knitter, crocheter, and spinner. I was born and raised in New Jersey, where I currently live with my spouse and our four children. Numbers are my favorite thing, and my designs are often inspired by geometry and other mathematical concepts. Kae Gregis
See her bio page 122. Lana Jois Mari mari, Buerie biejjie! I’m an indigenous, Mapuche and Sami crochet designer known as ÑukeNïejte. Ñuke is the word for mother in mapudungun, and Nïejte is the word for daughter in southern Sami - together they describe how it all started with my mother teaching me how to crochet as a child, and how it all continued with my daughter coming into this world, making me feel a sudden urge to express myself through, and a responsibility to be able to pass down the knowledge of textile art. Piece by piece, every design brings me closer to my ancestors, communicating through the language of textile. Amanda Calbucura Marklund Hi! My name is Lynnette, and I’m an Australian freelance knitwear designer. ‘Practicality but make it whimsical!’ is the foundation of my whole design philosophy, it's something I incorporate not only into my work but most facets of my life. I’ve two delightfully spirited daughters, and designing for them and my husband is an endless source of inspiration. Too many ideas, what is time?! Lynnette Hulse Hi! I’m Symone and I’m a knitwear designer who is motivated to maintain a consistently warm body temperature and look good doing it. My designs are inspired by my passion for fibre, my favourite things in life and my travels. As an avid wanderluster, the journey is just as important to me as the destination and I want makers to enjoy crafting my patterns just as much as they enjoy wearing their finished creations. Symone Jennings
meet the dyers
I’m Imani and I am a small-batch dyer hailing from Buffalo, NY. I’m a proud pet mom of three amazing fur babies and beer enthusiast! I draw my inspiration from various muses such as music, surroundings and of course the Buffalo Bills! You can purchase yarn when available on my website at https://knottybuffalo.com. Imani Horton
I'm Stephanie the owner and dyer of Verse Yarns, LLC--a small batch hand-dyed yarn business located in Bel Air, Maryland. My style reflects my personal affinity for sophisticated neutrals and aesthetic thrives in nuanced and moody colorways while reaching into vibrant colorways as well. The colorways are inspired by small moments found in our everyday lives. Website www.verseyarns.com Stephanie Thompson Opposite Coast Dyes is Diana, living on the East Coast and Jacqui on the West. We both care about the environment and dye with only non-superwash yarn/fiber. Our yarn labels are made with paper embedded with wildflower seeds so you can plant the label in the ground or a flower pot to grow flowers. Diana Gee & Jacqui Hudson-Underwood
I am a Black British, OOAK Skein Queen who keeps the colours popping at FLYY Dyed. This year you'll see me curating small batch collections based around a central theme. You can find me at www.flyydyed.com Rachel Barry
Hi, my name is Doug and I’m the one man show at Knittinbro Yarns. Im originally from El Salvador, but for the last 20 years I’ve been living in Pennsylvania with my cat Nacho. I started dyeing yarn as another creative outlet and also I wanted to create colors that could cater to guys in the fiber community. Doug Lopez
A Chinese-Indonesian American yarn dyer based in PA. My other hobbies are reading (mostly sci-fi and horror), cooking, baking, and the newest one is anything including houseplants. I love food of all kinds and I draw inspiration for dyeing from my hobbies as well. Lately, I’m all about fruits. Website: jadorefibers.com Shannon Santoso
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Hello, this is Corinne, the head dyer behind Hawari Bazaar. Since 2017, we've specialized in producing high quality & luxurious hand dyed yarns from the Mitten state, Michigan. Obsessed with all things craft, when not dyeing up a storm, Corinne likes to lose herself in knitting, painting and drama watch parties with her friends. You can find Hawari Bazaar yarn and makes on our website www.hawaribazaar.com Corinne Hawari
I’m Lauren and I’ve been a knitter and crafter for 20+ years. I attended college for Clinical Nutrition at UC, Davis and then became disillusioned with the medical profession. Next, I went to culinary school and cooked for several years until I became disheartened with that profession too. I am much happier cooking yarn and fiber in my kitchen in the mountains. I specialize in self striping sock yarn inspired by nature and pop culture. In my free time, I like yelling in the streets when human rights are infringed upon, (legally) smoking weed, and petting kittens. Lauren Brien-Wooster
Hi, my name is June and I am the dyer behind Fortune Yarn Co. I am based in Adelaide, South Australia and Darwin, Northern Territory where I dye yarn from my home. My work is inspired by anything from crystals, nature and all things colourful. Website: www.fortuneyarnco.com June Sukho
I, Theresa, am the owner of Ewe-Nited States of Fiber, as well as an ICU/ER RN, US Army Airborne veteran, and a fiber & dye artist from Delaware. I have been knitting and crocheting since early childhood and spinning and dyeing since 2014. I LOVE teaching people how to do all things fiber: knitting, spinning, crocheting, fiber prep, and dyeing at local fiber festivals, retreats, and at Wild-Hand! I am a wife and a mother to three Ah-mazing young men. Website www.ewenitedstatesoffiber.com Theresa Hill I am Megan, a queer and Afro-Indigenous (Saponi-Catawba Nation) migrant woman living in the Connemara Gaeltacht in the Republic of Ireland. I have years of experience along with a family legacy of textile production. Connemara Wool brings traditional methods with a modern view on sustainability and believes that locally sourced, low-impact textile production is not only a necessity but an opportunity. Connemara Wool seeks to transform the production of textiles to mitigate climate change, contribute to racial and economic equity and improve the health of production chains within Connemara and Ireland. Megan Maria Ayers