Welcome to
Knotty by Nature

Since 2008, Knotty by Nature has been a pillar of fibre community on the traditional, unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən People, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. Nestled in the heart of Fernwood, our shop is a welcoming space for fibre artists of all skill levels—whether you weave, felt, spin, macramé, or explore fibre arts in your own unique way.

More than just a store, we are a community hub dedicated to creativity and sustainability. We offer a carefully curated selection of natural fibres, tools, and kits, as well as workshops for beginners and seasoned makers alike. Our loom rentals, drum carding station, and Yarn Library make fibre arts accessible to all, and our annual Fibrations festival brings the local fibre community together in celebration.

You'll know you've arrived when you see the rainbow steps—because at Knotty by Nature, everyone is welcome. And once inside, you might just be greeted by Sokka, our shop cat, who takes his role as store supervisor very seriously.

Whether you're looking for materials for your next project, hands-on learning, or simply a place to connect with fellow makers, we look forward to seeing you! Visit us in-store or shop online!

Nikky

My passion is arts & crafts! I love spinning yarn and grew up crocheting - but any fibre art has my heart.

Rebecca

I'm the newest addition to the Knotty team! My first fibre art was crochet but I am learning to knit and felt (I knit this sweater!) I also love spinning spiral yarn.

Jaelin

I spend most of my free time with a knitting project on the beach somewhere! I also have experience with sewing, weaving, spinning and dyeing.

April

Born and raised on the island, my grandma taught me how to knit when I was a kid. Rediscovered fibre arts in my early 20s and haven't put it down since!

Sokka

Arguably one of the best parts of visiting Knotty by Nature is a snuggle with our employee of the month (every month), Sokka. His specialities are making biscuits and being the cutest cat in Fernwood.

Meet the Team

Ryan

Ryan is the pillar of Knotty by Nature. He is one of the original founders of both the store and Fibrations Festival. Ryan does it all - spinning, needle felting, wet felting, weaving, macrame, knitting, dyeing, and more!

Annie

The greatest joy for me is making something out of nothing. Using bits of roving, fabric scraps and leftover yarn I needle felt, hand stitch and knit up serendipity. Always colourful. Always whimsical.

Noah

I was a long-time Knotty customer before I was absorbed into to the fold. My primary focus is tapestry weaving but I dabble in rigid heddle weaving, felting, embroidery and macrame. I dye my own yarn too!

Erinn

aka Arbutus Mama! I raise wild ones by the sea and under the trees. I love fibre art just as much: rigid heddle weaving, crochet, spinning, felting, and sewing.

Welcome to Knotty by Nature