January always pulls me toward quieter beginnings. Today was a scouring day — the kind of work that doesn’t look like progress yet, but everything that follows depends on it.
Author Archives: Keli
Petal and Purl is a slow fibre studio focused on natural colour, small-batch yarn, and thoughtful making. I’m Keli — a knitter and dyer working primarily with wool and plant-based dyes. My work values preparation, patience, and the quieter stages of making that give colour and fibre their longevity. Through limited releases, writing, and community spaces, I share both finished yarn and the process behind it — from clean fibre to settled colour. This site is the home of the studio, where the work unfolds slowly and with intention.
Opening the Studio Door Again
I’ve been quieter here than I meant to be — not because the studio has been empty, but because it’s been full in slower, quieter ways. This is a gentle reopening of the studio door, and a look at where my making has been drifting.
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“I bought this as a gift. It looks great, arrived on time, and I had great interaction with the seller.” — Verified Etsy Buyer Why Customers Love Petal & Purl Petal & Purl is a small, independent fibre studio where every piece is made slowly, thoughtfully, and with genuine care. There’s no factory line hereContinue reading “⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐”
Introducing the New Petal & Purl Ko-fi Tiers
A natural-dye focused home for yarn lovers, spinners & slow makers Hi friends! 💗 I’m so excited to share an update that reflects where my heart and my hands have truly been leading me: deeper into the gentle, magical world of natural dyeing. Over the past year I’ve spent more time tending dye plants, experimentingContinue reading “Introducing the New Petal & Purl Ko-fi Tiers”
Knitting With Both Hands: My Journey to Becoming an Ambidextrous Knitter
After 45 years of knitting right-handed, I decided to teach my dominant hand to knit too — and it completely changed how I do colorwork. Here’s how I became an ambidextrous knitter, and why it’s made the craft even more joyful.
Learn to Spin with Keli — From Your Home to Mine 🧶
Learn to spin your own yarn with Keli of Petal and Purl. Join a cozy, one-on-one online spinning class — connect from your home to hers and discover the art of handspinning, one twist at a time. Book through Setmore today.
From Fleece to Flower Petals 🌿
From raw Canadian fleece to handspun, naturally dyed yarn — follow each step as I create my next blanket design, petal by petal.
A New Blanket Design in the Works
✨ I’m so excited to share the start of a new blanket design! Each piece is knit from my naturally dyed mini skeins — soft, earthy, and full of character.
Mini Skeins: Natural or Superwash? DK, Fingering, or Lace?
Mini skeins are perfect for adding pops of color to your knitting projects! Discover the difference between natural and superwash yarns, and vote in our poll: DK, fingering, or lace weight—what’s your favorite?
Shades of Summer on My Feet
There’s something magical about slipping on socks that carry both sunshine and the quiet work of my hands. I designed this pattern with summer in mind—soft lines and textures inspired by leaves and petals. The yarn, dyed with plants I gathered, holds gentle peachy-pink shades that can only come from natural dyeing. No two skeinsContinue reading “Shades of Summer on My Feet”
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