Welcome, Friend
You have a full life. Family, work, and other responsibilities keep you moving from sunup to sundown.
Your life is beautifully chaotic, but you need something more.
You want to find fulfillment in this full life, but you face guilt and pressure from society (and, let’s be honest, yourself) when you do something for yourself.
If you feel like you’re starting to lose yourself in all of this doing, you’re not alone.
Lean into your knitting to let go of the guilt.
Choose knitting projects with delightful lace stitches & simple cable stitches when you need to feel inspired. When it feels like your responsibilities are piling up around you, find your flow again with restorative textured stitches.
You deserve elevated, effortless, everyday hand knits that are approachable, feminine, and easy to wear.
Whether your kiddos are playfully tugging on your sleeves as you pick them up from school or heading into another meeting with your co-workers, your hand knits need to keep up with your everyday life.
Kirsten Joel Designs knitting & crochet patterns are versatile and fit you and your everyday.
Find fulfillment in a full life through your knitting.
I’m so glad we found each other.
a note from kirsten
I restarted this brand in 2021 from Charleston, SC, as a new mama trying to figure out the right balance between family, work, and my needs. I struggled with mom guilt whenever I took time out for myself, figuring out my new personal style for a changed body & lifestyle, and making meaningful connections with other women.
After several missteps, I knew something needed to change. Knitting helped me regain my creativity. I started to look forward to pockets of quiet and picked up my latest WIP rather than my phone.
I noticed that I could be fully present with my kids while still enjoying something that was just for me. Knitting enabled me to focus on myself in a way that aligned with my family & personal values.
Slowly, I began to let go of the mom guilt that came with taking “me-time.”
Now, I’m building a community of women with beautifully chaotic lives and a shared desire to find fulfillment in the routine of their everyday lives. Here you’ll find encouragement to give to yourself as much as you give to others.
Thank you for your support — this space truly would be nothing without you, and I am so honored when you cast on a Kirsten Joel Design.
Here’s your invitation to fulfill a full life, curate a hand-knit wardrobe that embraces you, and connect with women like you.
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 versatile pieces that stand the test of time, both in style & quality.
INCLUSIVITY.
Kirsten Joel Designs patterns are size inclusive and I’m committed to learning how to be accessible to more makers.
CONNECTION.
Join a community of women leaning into their knitting practice to find fulfillment.
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 my values of supporting women. 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 a community can achieve anything.