about us
The obsession with things sheepish is not unique nor even rare. Knitbaahpurl emerged as a result of a mixed recipe: serendipity, hard work, the encouragement of friends and fiber artists (and a certain amount of bewildered optimism).
Our sheep offer playful, gentle, and silly reflections on human experience. The images celebrate the charm of the hand-drawn illustration and continue to be printed on specially chosen papers that are lovely to write on. In addition to prints, greeting cards, and our Christmas Collection, our images appear on objects that are meant to be both whimsical and functional. Our gift tags are for gift-giving, our Alphabet Cards are popular for defining creative spaces, and our new version of our popular “fiberknotes” notebook is designed to encourage design and creative doodling, the first step from idea to a unique finished project. Our mugs, wineglasses, and t-shirts are also very popular and feature our most popular images, especially “Lay Flat to Dry.” The desire to produce useful products that also celebrate the joy and humor of wool and sheep culture defines the knitbaahpurl philosophy.
This company also grew out of a symbolic search for a long-lost childhood toy: a stuffed lamb left behind in my family’s travels to another country. What developed from a 5-year-old’s disappointment was a quiet affection for the connection between sheep and childhood– helped by my mother’s gifts of many sheep toys throughout my life. Eventually, these memories contributed to a passion for creating with wool, for acknowledging the significance of a handmade gift, and enjoying the the warmth of community with fellow knitters and fiber creators. “Wendy’s Knitting Circle” (see below) is a testament to such warmth and was the first image in the knitbaahpurl collection.
Our sheep offer playful, gentle, and silly reflections on human experience. The images celebrate the charm of the hand-drawn illustration and continue to be printed on specially chosen papers that are lovely to write on. In addition to prints, greeting cards, and our Christmas Collection, our images appear on objects that are meant to be both whimsical and functional. Our gift tags are for gift-giving, our Alphabet Cards are popular for defining creative spaces, and our new version of our popular “fiberknotes” notebook is designed to encourage design and creative doodling, the first step from idea to a unique finished project. Our mugs, wineglasses, and t-shirts are also very popular and feature our most popular images, especially “Lay Flat to Dry.” The desire to produce useful products that also celebrate the joy and humor of wool and sheep culture defines the knitbaahpurl philosophy.
This company also grew out of a symbolic search for a long-lost childhood toy: a stuffed lamb left behind in my family’s travels to another country. What developed from a 5-year-old’s disappointment was a quiet affection for the connection between sheep and childhood– helped by my mother’s gifts of many sheep toys throughout my life. Eventually, these memories contributed to a passion for creating with wool, for acknowledging the significance of a handmade gift, and enjoying the the warmth of community with fellow knitters and fiber creators. “Wendy’s Knitting Circle” (see below) is a testament to such warmth and was the first image in the knitbaahpurl collection.
baah house publishing
In 2016, we expanded our projects at knitbaahpurl. After two years of drawing, writing, and editing, we were ready to launch our very first children's book (Over the Moon: A sheep's tale). This is the first in what we hope is a series of books that focus on our heroine, Ewelly. The project resulted in the establishment of a publishing arm to knitbaahpurl, baah house publishing. Our book launched in at the end of 2016 and is available through our site, selected fiber stores, and independent book sellers.
In 2016, we expanded our projects at knitbaahpurl. After two years of drawing, writing, and editing, we were ready to launch our very first children's book (Over the Moon: A sheep's tale). This is the first in what we hope is a series of books that focus on our heroine, Ewelly. The project resulted in the establishment of a publishing arm to knitbaahpurl, baah house publishing. Our book launched in at the end of 2016 and is available through our site, selected fiber stores, and independent book sellers.
commitment to quality
Knitbaahpurl places their images on a variety of products which we choose with quality and affordability in mind. We strive to support local businesses and to use manufacturers in the United States. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction defines this company. We replace items that arrive damaged through shipment, though this rarely happens, and we gladly exchange t-shirts if you received, or chose, the not-so-comfy size.
Knitbaahpurl products are available on-line and in stores throughout the country from California to Maine. We are also very excited to be noticed by fiber folk abroad, including Canada, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia.
giving back
At knitbaahpurl we have been giving back to the community since we began as a small business 8 years ago. We donate to local programs in the arts. We have also given mugs and other products to knitting groups engaged in charitable fiber creating and after school programs. We hope to expand our giving as we grow. If you have a similar professionally-guided initiative and are interested in a mug donation, please contact us at knitbaahpurl@gmail.com
Knitbaahpurl places their images on a variety of products which we choose with quality and affordability in mind. We strive to support local businesses and to use manufacturers in the United States. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction defines this company. We replace items that arrive damaged through shipment, though this rarely happens, and we gladly exchange t-shirts if you received, or chose, the not-so-comfy size.
Knitbaahpurl products are available on-line and in stores throughout the country from California to Maine. We are also very excited to be noticed by fiber folk abroad, including Canada, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia.
giving back
At knitbaahpurl we have been giving back to the community since we began as a small business 8 years ago. We donate to local programs in the arts. We have also given mugs and other products to knitting groups engaged in charitable fiber creating and after school programs. We hope to expand our giving as we grow. If you have a similar professionally-guided initiative and are interested in a mug donation, please contact us at knitbaahpurl@gmail.com
Wendy's Knitting Circle was drawn as a birthday gift for my friend and neighbor, Wendy. She welcomed me into her knitting circle and re-sparked my love of wool. I recall being amazed by the energy and generosity of the group. The image is meant to celebrate that community and that generosity. Find more on Wendy in Over the Moon, a Sheep's Tale, a story about friendship and a strong sheepy heroine named Ewelly.