Di Gilpin

Di Gilpin

I am a designer, maker and wool lover.

I work from my knitting studio in Fife, which is in a beautiful steading on Comielaw Farm. Outside of the studio I enjoy travelling around the Scottish countryside, taking in the textures and colours that inform my work and researching the history and folklore that goes into each piece. I have a fabulous team working with me, including Sheila Greenwell, who helps develop patterns and looks after our knitting group.

Our yarn, Di Gilpin Lalland Lambswool, is made in Scotland and finished(balled) in Yorkshire. It is a light weight DK…with a special double double twist..which gives great stitch definition. It knits beautifully in Fair Isle, Gansey, Lace, Cable and has a great texture. It can also be knitted 2 strands together to make an aran weight wool.

We have also developed a fabulous new yarn, Saorse, 80% fleece from our neighbour, Claddach Farm and 20% cashmere. It is a light golden colour with a fabulous handle and we plan to hand dye naturally batches this summer!

I love hearing from all knitters and many ravelry members have visited us already. Visit our website at http://www.digilpin.com or catch up with us on our Facebook page.

Best wishes and happy knitting to you all,

Di x

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Black Pearl
Knitting Magazine 102, May 2012
Pearl
Knitting Magazine 102, May 2012
  • Pearl
  • Knitting Magazine 102, May 2012
Bandeau-Belt
Di Gilpin
Angel Snood
Di Gilpin
Moonflower
Yarn Forward Magazine No. 10, March 2009
  • Moonflower
  • Yarn Forward Magazine No. 10, March 2009
Abstract Jacket
The Knitter, Issue 1
Grand Tour Waistcoat
Folk Style: Innovative Designs to Knit, Including Sweaters, Hats, Scarves, Gloves and More
  • Grand Tour Waistcoat
  • Folk Style: Innovative Designs to Knit, Including Sweaters, Hats, Scarves, Gloves and More
#17 Cable Seed Top
Vogue Knitting International, Spring/Summer 2006
Maya Batwing Top and Snood
Scottish Island Knits
Winter Star Jacket
Interweave Knits, Winter 2005
La Jupe Herringbone
Rowan Shore Lines
Rose Shawl
Rowan Shore Lines
Alchi
Rowan Shore Lines
  • Alchi
  • Rowan Shore Lines
Coco Jacket
Rowan Shore Lines
Beachcomber Coat
Rowan Shore Lines
Herringbone Skirt
Rowan Shore Lines
Delaunay
Rowan Shore Lines
Mondrian-Style Blanket
Scottish Island Knits
Caspian
Rowan Shore Lines
Venus
Knitting Magazine 007, October/November 2004
  • Venus
  • Knitting Magazine 007, October/November 2004
Gansey Jumper
Di Gilpin
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