“…I just thought about what my interests were and thought, you know, draw things that you love. Make things that make you happy. And I guess that actually really spoke to people.” Louise Neumann relies on a mix of marker pens and watercolor paints — plus a strong daily doodling habit — to create her distinctive illustrations.

“When I started, I made more traditional scarves and tops, but then I started doing things differently. I love to experiment — in all aspects of my life, not just knitting — and I love trying new things. Even though I started only one year ago, that early work has nothing to do with what I do today, and I think it will be the same with tomorrow.” This fashion photographer and knitwear designer brings her unique eye for style to her own line of on-trend, handmade sweaters, tops and accessories. Meet Fenia

“Animals and nature are the key themes for everything I do. My studio is literally in the middle of nowhere, and I see so many critters on my drive out there each day: owls, hares, mice. There are horse stables nearby. Even when I take my lunch, I’m looking out a window with robins lined up on the wall just outside.” Everyday wildlife sightings near Stephanie Carswell’s rural UK studio inspire many of her crochet and needle-felted creatures and DIY kit designs.