Lots of people dream of being knitwear designers. But few people think of it — let alone realise it! — as young as Lily Kate France. Lily published her first knitting patterns when she was just 12! Now, at 23, she’s a powerhouse of a knitting designer, creating really beautiful and fun knitting patterns with a keen eye for detail and modern silhouettes. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Lily since she first started out and was absolutely thrilled when she came on board for Confident Knitting!
Lily Kate models three recent designs (from left): The Brightest Tee, The Poisoned Apple Top and the Erinome Sweater. Photos © Lily Kate France.
Last week, I took the plunge into the world of IGTV to chat with Lily about her design career, including what it was like to get started so early in life, and, of course, her stunning design for Confident Knitting, the Burnished Mittens! We had a lot of fun, so I’m really excited to share our chat here.
Put the kettle on, grab a WIP (your own Burnished Mittens, perhaps?) and join us! Please note: If you’re reading this blog post via email, you’ll either need to head to the original blog post to see the video or use this link to watch directly on IGTV!
Thanks ever so much Lily for such a fabulous chat! You can catch up with Lily at her website, jolihouse.com (where you’ll also find her patterns for sale!), on Instagram or on her YouTube channel, Lily Kate Makes!
And of course, if you’d like to cast on for the the Burnished Mittens and give Vikkel braids a try, you can purchase Confident Knitting in the online shop — 12 patterns, from 12 amazing designers, featuring 12 techniques and 12 chances to become a more confident knitter! When you purchase, you’ll receive the first five patterns + technique tutorials delivered straight to your inbox. A sixth pattern and tutorial will be released in August, and print books (and full eBook copies) will be released in September. Monthly knitalongs for each project continue through February 2022 and are hosted in our free-to-join forum, The Knitalong Hub!