Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh)
@disturbingthefleece.com
Vancouver, BC based knitwear designer and custom maker.
Knitting teacher and talker.
Writer and gin drinker.
Cat person
Knitting teacher and talker.
Writer and gin drinker.
Cat person
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✨️Festive Fibers Collection ✨️ is here! Available until Dec 20th or until stock lasts. This year's premodern inspiration comes from mss & artifacts ranging from the 8thc to the 16th. I'll feature them all individually. 🧶
10% of orders goes to mutual aid in 🇵🇸 & Sudan.
#yarnsky #yarnmarket #yarnlove
10% of orders goes to mutual aid in 🇵🇸 & Sudan.
#yarnsky #yarnmarket #yarnlove
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
✨️Festive Fibers Collection ✨️ is here! Available until Dec 20th or until stock lasts. This year's premodern inspiration comes from mss & artifacts ranging from the 8thc to the 16th. I'll feature them all individually. 🧶
10% of orders goes to mutual aid in 🇵🇸 & Sudan.
#yarnsky #yarnmarket #yarnlove
10% of orders goes to mutual aid in 🇵🇸 & Sudan.
#yarnsky #yarnmarket #yarnlove
#showmeyourknits
Just in time for this sweater fresh off the blocking boards. Pattern was improvised using trial -error -more error -frogging. The shaping is so that I can wear it bra less if I choose. The cables make me happy. The yarn is onion dyed by @serendipitouswool.bsky.social . #knitsky
Just in time for this sweater fresh off the blocking boards. Pattern was improvised using trial -error -more error -frogging. The shaping is so that I can wear it bra less if I choose. The cables make me happy. The yarn is onion dyed by @serendipitouswool.bsky.social . #knitsky
August 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#showmeyourknits
Just in time for this sweater fresh off the blocking boards. Pattern was improvised using trial -error -more error -frogging. The shaping is so that I can wear it bra less if I choose. The cables make me happy. The yarn is onion dyed by @serendipitouswool.bsky.social . #knitsky
Just in time for this sweater fresh off the blocking boards. Pattern was improvised using trial -error -more error -frogging. The shaping is so that I can wear it bra less if I choose. The cables make me happy. The yarn is onion dyed by @serendipitouswool.bsky.social . #knitsky
Done! For me traditional heel flaps are harder to darn. Also, when I knit my socks too short they wear in weird places. 🥴 That’s visible in some of the mends.
Glad I got this done before the cool weather arrives. There’s something truly special about sliding my feet into hand knit socks. #knitsky
Glad I got this done before the cool weather arrives. There’s something truly special about sliding my feet into hand knit socks. #knitsky
August 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Done! For me traditional heel flaps are harder to darn. Also, when I knit my socks too short they wear in weird places. 🥴 That’s visible in some of the mends.
Glad I got this done before the cool weather arrives. There’s something truly special about sliding my feet into hand knit socks. #knitsky
Glad I got this done before the cool weather arrives. There’s something truly special about sliding my feet into hand knit socks. #knitsky
Did you know that I gleefully take custom orders? And yes, even if you know how to knit you can still order something one of kind from me.
For bridal, daily use, and gifts. DM me and let's chat.
-A cardigan for you?
-A sweater for a graduate?
-A shawl for a special occasion?
-A hat for big hair?
For bridal, daily use, and gifts. DM me and let's chat.
-A cardigan for you?
-A sweater for a graduate?
-A shawl for a special occasion?
-A hat for big hair?
August 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Did you know that I gleefully take custom orders? And yes, even if you know how to knit you can still order something one of kind from me.
For bridal, daily use, and gifts. DM me and let's chat.
-A cardigan for you?
-A sweater for a graduate?
-A shawl for a special occasion?
-A hat for big hair?
For bridal, daily use, and gifts. DM me and let's chat.
-A cardigan for you?
-A sweater for a graduate?
-A shawl for a special occasion?
-A hat for big hair?
Ugh. I swear I spend more time darning socks than wearing them! 😭 But hand knit socks are the best and repair over replacing is better for us all.
Do you darn too? Does it feel like a chore?
See you in a few hours… #knitsky
Do you darn too? Does it feel like a chore?
See you in a few hours… #knitsky
August 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Ugh. I swear I spend more time darning socks than wearing them! 😭 But hand knit socks are the best and repair over replacing is better for us all.
Do you darn too? Does it feel like a chore?
See you in a few hours… #knitsky
Do you darn too? Does it feel like a chore?
See you in a few hours… #knitsky
Flock was about more than buying stuff. Yes, it’s a marketplace (and it was lovely) but I didn’t focus on ‘acquisition’.
I bought art I’ve been coveting, art from Black women, & art with practical uses for me. Yarn, hand towels, a sticker, a ring, pest repellent spray, and some markers. #knitsky
I bought art I’ve been coveting, art from Black women, & art with practical uses for me. Yarn, hand towels, a sticker, a ring, pest repellent spray, and some markers. #knitsky
August 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Flock was about more than buying stuff. Yes, it’s a marketplace (and it was lovely) but I didn’t focus on ‘acquisition’.
I bought art I’ve been coveting, art from Black women, & art with practical uses for me. Yarn, hand towels, a sticker, a ring, pest repellent spray, and some markers. #knitsky
I bought art I’ve been coveting, art from Black women, & art with practical uses for me. Yarn, hand towels, a sticker, a ring, pest repellent spray, and some markers. #knitsky
Are you going to #flockfiberfestival in Seattle this weekend? I'll be there with knitting (of course) and a few enamel pins to give away. Be sure to say 'hi' if you see me. See you soon!
#knitsky
#knitsky
August 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Are you going to #flockfiberfestival in Seattle this weekend? I'll be there with knitting (of course) and a few enamel pins to give away. Be sure to say 'hi' if you see me. See you soon!
#knitsky
#knitsky
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I am really knitting another sock. *gasp* this would be my fourth one. No, I don't care about pairs. XD
It's @disturbingthefleece.com 's Carter Gables and she patiently explained sock fit, needle + fabric to my ignorant self. I'm knitting the largest size, but I could easily have gone down
🧶#knitsky
It's @disturbingthefleece.com 's Carter Gables and she patiently explained sock fit, needle + fabric to my ignorant self. I'm knitting the largest size, but I could easily have gone down
🧶#knitsky
August 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I am really knitting another sock. *gasp* this would be my fourth one. No, I don't care about pairs. XD
It's @disturbingthefleece.com 's Carter Gables and she patiently explained sock fit, needle + fabric to my ignorant self. I'm knitting the largest size, but I could easily have gone down
🧶#knitsky
It's @disturbingthefleece.com 's Carter Gables and she patiently explained sock fit, needle + fabric to my ignorant self. I'm knitting the largest size, but I could easily have gone down
🧶#knitsky
Meet Carter Gables: handsome, practical, and cabled.
A bold cable on front and a wide garter panel on back. Knit toe up beginning with a unique tab toe and an afterthought heel.
As long as the yarn is wool, plied, and sock weight it's fair game. Find the pattern on my site. #knitsky #knitting
A bold cable on front and a wide garter panel on back. Knit toe up beginning with a unique tab toe and an afterthought heel.
As long as the yarn is wool, plied, and sock weight it's fair game. Find the pattern on my site. #knitsky #knitting
July 31, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This pattern has been waiting for a loooong time, y'all.
Stay tuned for this cabled sock pattern end of July. Too excited to wait? Head over to Rav or my site. Knit a pair of DK weight socks in the meantime. What's your fav color for sock knitting? Me? I love variegated socks.
#knitsky #knitting
Stay tuned for this cabled sock pattern end of July. Too excited to wait? Head over to Rav or my site. Knit a pair of DK weight socks in the meantime. What's your fav color for sock knitting? Me? I love variegated socks.
#knitsky #knitting
July 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
More independent makers are folding. Folks, art is valuable to our lives. The talent & passion can’t be replaced with mass produced soulless products.
Every pattern I write, though *underpriced*, tells a story and is full of intention. Pay for what you care about.
An artless world is a grim one.
Every pattern I write, though *underpriced*, tells a story and is full of intention. Pay for what you care about.
An artless world is a grim one.
July 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
More independent makers are folding. Folks, art is valuable to our lives. The talent & passion can’t be replaced with mass produced soulless products.
Every pattern I write, though *underpriced*, tells a story and is full of intention. Pay for what you care about.
An artless world is a grim one.
Every pattern I write, though *underpriced*, tells a story and is full of intention. Pay for what you care about.
An artless world is a grim one.
I'm teaching at Knit City Vancouver! Meaning we can meet & learn together IRL (as the kids say lol).
My One of Kind Hat class covers yarn choice, fit, & cable choices. I'm bringing a pile of swatches and lots of knowledge.
FYI Vancouver is mostly English speaking and safe. Will I see you there?
My One of Kind Hat class covers yarn choice, fit, & cable choices. I'm bringing a pile of swatches and lots of knowledge.
FYI Vancouver is mostly English speaking and safe. Will I see you there?
July 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'm teaching at Knit City Vancouver! Meaning we can meet & learn together IRL (as the kids say lol).
My One of Kind Hat class covers yarn choice, fit, & cable choices. I'm bringing a pile of swatches and lots of knowledge.
FYI Vancouver is mostly English speaking and safe. Will I see you there?
My One of Kind Hat class covers yarn choice, fit, & cable choices. I'm bringing a pile of swatches and lots of knowledge.
FYI Vancouver is mostly English speaking and safe. Will I see you there?
Reposted by Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh)
BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.”
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
June 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.”
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
Reposted by Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh)
Making the Pique My Interest Cable Sock by @disturbingthefleece.com using @lolabeanyarnco.com Electric Youth in Soy Bean. Thanks Fatimah for a great class!
June 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Making the Pique My Interest Cable Sock by @disturbingthefleece.com using @lolabeanyarnco.com Electric Youth in Soy Bean. Thanks Fatimah for a great class!
Ready to cast on during Pride w/ a pattern from a queer designer?
These designs are quick and you probably already have the yarn.
1. Weak Moral Fiber shawl: sock weight in 3 colors
2. Big Hair Much Care hat: sock weight held doubled
3.February Fitted Mitts: cabled DK
Go forth and knit!! #knitsky
These designs are quick and you probably already have the yarn.
1. Weak Moral Fiber shawl: sock weight in 3 colors
2. Big Hair Much Care hat: sock weight held doubled
3.February Fitted Mitts: cabled DK
Go forth and knit!! #knitsky
June 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Ready to cast on during Pride w/ a pattern from a queer designer?
These designs are quick and you probably already have the yarn.
1. Weak Moral Fiber shawl: sock weight in 3 colors
2. Big Hair Much Care hat: sock weight held doubled
3.February Fitted Mitts: cabled DK
Go forth and knit!! #knitsky
These designs are quick and you probably already have the yarn.
1. Weak Moral Fiber shawl: sock weight in 3 colors
2. Big Hair Much Care hat: sock weight held doubled
3.February Fitted Mitts: cabled DK
Go forth and knit!! #knitsky
Happy pride from someone who:
-is Black
-is cisgender
-is bisexual
-uses she/her/hers pronouns
-is in a heterosexual appearing relationship
-came out well into adulthood and only to some people
-and is SO PROUD of queer folx in all the ways you show up
Happy pride from me!
-is Black
-is cisgender
-is bisexual
-uses she/her/hers pronouns
-is in a heterosexual appearing relationship
-came out well into adulthood and only to some people
-and is SO PROUD of queer folx in all the ways you show up
Happy pride from me!
June 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Happy pride from someone who:
-is Black
-is cisgender
-is bisexual
-uses she/her/hers pronouns
-is in a heterosexual appearing relationship
-came out well into adulthood and only to some people
-and is SO PROUD of queer folx in all the ways you show up
Happy pride from me!
-is Black
-is cisgender
-is bisexual
-uses she/her/hers pronouns
-is in a heterosexual appearing relationship
-came out well into adulthood and only to some people
-and is SO PROUD of queer folx in all the ways you show up
Happy pride from me!
I’m grafting the last few stitches on my favorite heel for socks: afterthought. I learned this via @knitty.com at least 15 years ago. This is the first time I’m using a darning egg to stretch the fabric so I can see better. How did I not think of this before?!
May 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I’m grafting the last few stitches on my favorite heel for socks: afterthought. I learned this via @knitty.com at least 15 years ago. This is the first time I’m using a darning egg to stretch the fabric so I can see better. How did I not think of this before?!
I've been promising this one for a looonnng time. Things happen, thanks for waiting for me to get it together.
Meet: Laaazzzy Cable Lid (in 5 sizes)
Get ready because Friday is the day! Thanks
@bawlmergirl for the name for this relaxing hat.
Ready your needles for a fun spring cast on!
Meet: Laaazzzy Cable Lid (in 5 sizes)
Get ready because Friday is the day! Thanks
@bawlmergirl for the name for this relaxing hat.
Ready your needles for a fun spring cast on!
May 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I've been promising this one for a looonnng time. Things happen, thanks for waiting for me to get it together.
Meet: Laaazzzy Cable Lid (in 5 sizes)
Get ready because Friday is the day! Thanks
@bawlmergirl for the name for this relaxing hat.
Ready your needles for a fun spring cast on!
Meet: Laaazzzy Cable Lid (in 5 sizes)
Get ready because Friday is the day! Thanks
@bawlmergirl for the name for this relaxing hat.
Ready your needles for a fun spring cast on!
For the Cable Up hat, I created a spicy cable. It's a bit tricky so I thought y'all *might* wanna watch me do it. Don't worry, it's used sparingly. I'm not into a bunch of excitement when I knit. And yes, I *had* to use a 3rd needle this time. Watch the vid, buy the pattern on my site, and dive in!
May 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
For the Cable Up hat, I created a spicy cable. It's a bit tricky so I thought y'all *might* wanna watch me do it. Don't worry, it's used sparingly. I'm not into a bunch of excitement when I knit. And yes, I *had* to use a 3rd needle this time. Watch the vid, buy the pattern on my site, and dive in!
We attended the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver yesterday. The violence occurred after we left so we’re safe. It occurred directly behind our school. My condolences to the Filipino community in particular.
April 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We attended the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver yesterday. The violence occurred after we left so we’re safe. It occurred directly behind our school. My condolences to the Filipino community in particular.
And now for photos...
For patterns, I do the editing myself. This time w/ colored pens and correction tape; outside in the sun. It was magical.
It probably looks a bit like chaos, it kinda is. Art imitating life. And it’s possible that the pattern still won’t be *perfect*. Life imitating art?
For patterns, I do the editing myself. This time w/ colored pens and correction tape; outside in the sun. It was magical.
It probably looks a bit like chaos, it kinda is. Art imitating life. And it’s possible that the pattern still won’t be *perfect*. Life imitating art?
April 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
And now for photos...
For patterns, I do the editing myself. This time w/ colored pens and correction tape; outside in the sun. It was magical.
It probably looks a bit like chaos, it kinda is. Art imitating life. And it’s possible that the pattern still won’t be *perfect*. Life imitating art?
For patterns, I do the editing myself. This time w/ colored pens and correction tape; outside in the sun. It was magical.
It probably looks a bit like chaos, it kinda is. Art imitating life. And it’s possible that the pattern still won’t be *perfect*. Life imitating art?
Reposted by Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh)
The featured technique for Box #4 of the Skill Builder Box yarn club will be... cables!
Cables are textured knitting motifs that often have the appearance of ropes or knots. They're created by working stitches out of order, creating a twist in the knitted fabric.
#KnitSky #LevelUpYourKnitting 🧶
Cables are textured knitting motifs that often have the appearance of ropes or knots. They're created by working stitches out of order, creating a twist in the knitted fabric.
#KnitSky #LevelUpYourKnitting 🧶
April 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The featured technique for Box #4 of the Skill Builder Box yarn club will be... cables!
Cables are textured knitting motifs that often have the appearance of ropes or knots. They're created by working stitches out of order, creating a twist in the knitted fabric.
#KnitSky #LevelUpYourKnitting 🧶
Cables are textured knitting motifs that often have the appearance of ropes or knots. They're created by working stitches out of order, creating a twist in the knitted fabric.
#KnitSky #LevelUpYourKnitting 🧶
I guess I’m a real Canadian now? Made my first ever Caesar! In Tofino, I had a Caesar with jalapeño vodka. Figured it was easy enough to try at home. Garnish is a celery stick, jalapeño stuffed olive, beef stick, and old bay dusted imitation crab & old bay rimmed glass. Don’t be too shocked lol.
March 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I guess I’m a real Canadian now? Made my first ever Caesar! In Tofino, I had a Caesar with jalapeño vodka. Figured it was easy enough to try at home. Garnish is a celery stick, jalapeño stuffed olive, beef stick, and old bay dusted imitation crab & old bay rimmed glass. Don’t be too shocked lol.
It’s done! Sample 3 of my upcoming pattern is all knit up. I chose a name suggested by one of you talented wordsmiths. 🧐
Next, is blocking and photos. This is the perfect hat for the ‘not quite warm enough’ time of year we’re in. Start digging in your collection for those plant fiber yarns.
Next, is blocking and photos. This is the perfect hat for the ‘not quite warm enough’ time of year we’re in. Start digging in your collection for those plant fiber yarns.
March 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
It’s done! Sample 3 of my upcoming pattern is all knit up. I chose a name suggested by one of you talented wordsmiths. 🧐
Next, is blocking and photos. This is the perfect hat for the ‘not quite warm enough’ time of year we’re in. Start digging in your collection for those plant fiber yarns.
Next, is blocking and photos. This is the perfect hat for the ‘not quite warm enough’ time of year we’re in. Start digging in your collection for those plant fiber yarns.