I had the honor and pleasure of collaborating with the kind and brilliant alternative knitter, Eris Swanstrom, creator of Modique Couture handmade alternative knitwear. Eris began knitting in 1990 (at age 14) and is self taught on all of the knitting machines she has ever used. She honed her craft for many years before creating the Modique Couture line in 2017. Woot! Eris currently works on a range of 5 machines that vary in age (1958-1988). All of her garments are far from traditional and her preference to pattern manually makes each luscious piece one-of-a-kind. In addition to making the clothing, get this…Eris also makes the fabric that the clothing is made from! The flavor palette of Modique Couture materials include organic, hand dyed, sustainable fibers sourced locally and in select locations around the … Read More »