Welcome, Friend
You are a tenacious, unstoppable force of productivity in a world that never stops moving.
You’re constantly pulled between work, family, and maintaining your home, and you manage to keep everything in sync. Most of the time.
If you feel your life tipping out of balance, you lean into your knitting practice. When life is running smoothly, you seek intriguing lace & cable stitches to captivate your mind. But when it all starts to feel like it’s becoming too much, you reset yourself with restorative textured stitches and simple silhouettes.
Whether your kiddos are playfully tugging on your sleeve when they want to talk to you or bringing them on your next adventure, your hand knits need to keep up with your life and still look polished.
Your style is effortlessly chic, understated, and approachable. You’ve mastered the perfect blend of comfort, sophistication, and femininity.
You deserve hand knits that do the same.
You deserve a hand knit wardrobe that can keep up with your demanding lifestyle, highlight your femininity, and showcase your knitting skills.
I design feminine knit & crochet patterns for you, the woman who does it all.
You work hard. Knit harder.
I’m so glad you’re here.
a note from kirsten
I restarted this brand in 2021 from Charleston, SC as a new mama trying to figure out my personal style in a new season of life, how my handknits could fit into my changing wardrobe, and a need to connect with others outside of motherhood.
I’m focused on building a community through a shared desire to start and maintain a knitting practice. I’m so thankful you’re here and that you’re putting yourself and your time first.
The truth is that this space is about so much more than knitting. It’s an invitation to embrace the challenge of learning new techniques, the power of a curated hand knit wardrobe, and the inspiration found from a shared connection.
Thank you for your support — this place truly would be nothing without your and I am so honored that you choose to cast on a Kirsten Joel Design.
get to know Me
I am a knit & crochet pattern designer who is obsessed with:
01 vanilla lattes
02 a curated handknit wardrobe
03 creating patterns that fit seamlessly into your life
my commitment to you
QUALITY
A commitment to classic pieces that stand the test of time, both in style & quality.
INCLUSIVITY
Read about my commitment to inclusivity here.
CONNECTION
Join a community of women leaning into their knitting practice to find strength & grace.
INTENTION.
Each pattern is infused with intention, kindness, and purpose. These hand-knit patterns will fit seamlessly into your life and your wardrobe with thoughtful details and carefully selected yarns.
Let’s Knit together
Head to the Portfolio to see examples of past collaborations with publications, yarn brands, and indie dyers.
giving back
financial aid patterns
5 copies of each pattern are made available at no cost. If you would like to have a free copy of a pattern, simply email me at hello@kirstenjoel.com and I’ll send a copy, no questions asked.
If there are no copies available, we might still be able to work something out.
When in doubt, reach out.
generosity
Kindness and generosity are part of my core values, in business and in life. Starting in 2024, a portion of every sale will go to contribute to a charitable cause that aligns with these values — I truly believe that together we can make a positive impact in our world.
One stitch at a time.
This Quarter’s Cause:
Together women rise
Together Women Rise believes that gender equality is achievable and that determined women together in community can achieve anything.
To learn more & get engaged, attend their webinars here.