Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Join us as we chat to one of our favourite knitwear designers – Meiju Kallio of Meiju Knits. Meiju is a prolific designer who has created some of our favourite patterns. Her first book, ‘Contrasts’, published by Laine, is a stunner, and her newest book, also published by Laine, 'Entwined: Cables, Lace and Knitted Textures,' is a beautiful read too! Her patterns are a blend of modern elements with clever textures and design, making them ideal for elevated everyday wear. Some samples are even knit up in JAT yarns!
We were thrilled that Meiju decided to take an hour to have a natter with us and talk about her design process and the inspiration behind her beautiful work and what it's really like to write a book in our industry. This talk was filmed at our virtual Mill Open Weekend, Summer 2025. Thanks so much to Meiju for joining us and sharing their expertise with us!
Our Website: jarbon.com
Meiju's Website: meijuknits.com
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Hope you enjoyed this talk! We would love to know what you’ve been up to recently – and what is on your hooks and needles and bobbins, of course!
Do visit our Eventbrite page if you would like to join us for a future zoom chat. They're always great fun: eventbrite.co.uk/o/john-arbon-textiles-33304793967
TIME SIGNATURES
00:00 - Welcome
01:18 - Introduction
06:45 - New Book Entwined
09:39 - Pattern: The Decision
10:05 - Pattern: Limerence
12:20 - Patterns: Flutter, Lempi & Goddess
17:02 - Question: How long does it take from an idea to a finished design?
18:00 - Pattern: Spell
20:03 - Question: How do you work out sizing?
24:17 - Patterns: Gentle Longing, Rento, Ardor, Torn & Consistency
27:54 - Question: How did you learn knitwear design?
32:27 - Question: Do you test knit every size?
33:55 - Question: How did you get published?
36:09 - Question: Where does your inspiration come from?
38:52 - Question: What fibres and colours do you love to work with?
43:45 - Question: What is it about knitting pattern design that has you hooked?
45:45 - Question: Do you have any tips?
50:32 - Thank yous and goodbyes
Join us as we chat to one of our favourite knitwear designers – Meiju Kallio of Meiju Knits. Meiju is a prolific designer who has created some of our favourite patterns. Her first book, ‘Contrasts’, published by Laine, is a stunner, and her newest book, also published by Laine, 'Entwined: Cables, Lace and Knitted Textures,' is a beautiful read too! Her patterns are a blend of modern elements with clever textures and design, making them ideal for elevated everyday wear. Some samples are even knit up in JAT yarns!
We were thrilled that Meiju decided to take an hour to have a natter with us and talk about her design process and the inspiration behind her beautiful work and what it's really like to write a book in our industry. This talk was filmed at our virtual Mill Open Weekend, Summer 2025. Thanks so much to Meiju for joining us and sharing their expertise with us!
Our Website: jarbon.com
Meiju's Website: meijuknits.com
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign Up for our Newsletter: jarbon.com/newsletter
Instagram: instagram.com/jarbontextiles
Facebook: facebook.com/jarbontextiles
Ravelry: ravelry.com/groups/john-arbon-textiles
Pinterest: pinterest.co.uk/jarbontextiles/_saved
Hope you enjoyed this talk! We would love to know what you’ve been up to recently – and what is on your hooks and needles and bobbins, of course!
Do visit our Eventbrite page if you would like to join us for a future zoom chat. They're always great fun: eventbrite.co.uk/o/john-arbon-textiles-33304793967
TIME SIGNATURES
00:00 - Welcome
01:18 - Introduction
06:45 - New Book Entwined
09:39 - Pattern: The Decision
10:05 - Pattern: Limerence
12:20 - Patterns: Flutter, Lempi & Goddess
17:02 - Question: How long does it take from an idea to a finished design?
18:00 - Pattern: Spell
20:03 - Question: How do you work out sizing?
24:17 - Patterns: Gentle Longing, Rento, Ardor, Torn & Consistency
27:54 - Question: How did you learn knitwear design?
32:27 - Question: Do you test knit every size?
33:55 - Question: How did you get published?
36:09 - Question: Where does your inspiration come from?
38:52 - Question: What fibres and colours do you love to work with?
43:45 - Question: What is it about knitting pattern design that has you hooked?
45:45 - Question: Do you have any tips?
50:32 - Thank yous and goodbyes
