I make buy-for-life, plastic-free, and customisable accessories with free delivery and repairs. I try to keep versatility in mind; nothing has a tag, a seam, or a pre-fold so you can wear them as you like!

I opened this shop this month and it’s still a work in progress, because it’s a one-person slow fashion operation. The idea is that you only have to think about colours and measurements once, then you never have to worry about buying another beanie/mittens again. I offer free repairs for reasonable wear and tear damage, you just cover the shipping.

Stripy Ribbed Beanie

Great for everyday wear and ideal for hiking and camping. Made from 100% alpaca wool.

Fingerless (Mismatched) Mittens

Perfect if you do a lot of things with your hand(s) but still need to keep them warm. You can also buy just a single mitten if that’s all you need. Made from 100% alpaca wool.

This is why I chose alpaca wool:

  • Natural, breathable, water-repellent, and flame-resistant
  • Extra warm: the hollow cores of alpaca wool trap air in miniature thermal pockets, and the fabric remains a thermal insulator even while wet
  • Featherweight: lightweight and thin without bulk
  • Long-lasting: strong and sturdy fibres less prone to pilling than sheep wool or many plastic fabrics
  • Hypoallergenic: contains less lanolin, making it safe for sensitive skin
  • Anti-bacterial: prevents unpleasant odours and goes a long time without needing washed
  • Sustainable: this is a durable and regenerative material. Alpacas also have padded feet which are easier on the soil and use less water than sheep

You can find MossyFibres on Etsy, eBay, and Pixelfed. Feel free to email me at mossyfibres@posteo.com if you have any questions, requests, or ideas :)

I am an anarchist at heart and have previously worked in a non-hierarchical worker’s cooperative, so pure profit is not my goal. I wish to supply people with warm, beautiful clothing that should last them a lifetime - but like everyone, I have bills to pay and a belly to feed. Everything takes time to make by hand, so the prices are a bit higher than the high street, but for that price you get customisability, 100% alpaca wool, and free repairs.

  • BassTurd@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    10 hours ago

    I picked up knitting about 5 years ago when I was couch bound after having surgery on both my legs. I pretty much only do hats, but I have one hat that I wear almost daily about 7 months a year. It has a simple yet complicated looking pattern that frequently gets compliments and it looks almost like it did the day I finished it. I went with a Merino wool and love it so much. It was going to be all black, but I ran out of yarn and finished the top with white, so it looks like aagic 8 ball.

    It’s also a great hobby for long plane flights and grabs some positive attention from the flight attendants.

    I love the look of your work.

    • stubbytoe@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
      4·
      5 hours ago

      That is awesome, I would definitely compliment an 8 ball hat 🎱

      It’s a good way to entertain yourself when you wait and sometimes you get fun conversations with strangers.

      Thank you 🥲