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Faye ~ Tech Editor & Knitwear Designer
@fayeperriamreed.bsky.social
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🧶 I’m a UK knitwear designer and I’ve been a tech editor and grader for 12 years. I used to work on knit magazines but now I’m freelance and loving it!
For my knitting patterns & more info see fayeperriamreed.com 🌈🪴🧦🧤🧣
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Saltash Scarflette is now LIVE!
Take 20% off until the 20th Nov with code SALTASH20

Featuring four different sizes from a mini scarf to a shawl, and options to make the most of a skein of yarn and keep going until you run out.

Saltash is worked corner to corner in an addictive cable pattern.

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A mannequin dressed in a dark brown sweater wears a yellow cabled triangle scarf wrapped around their neck. The scarf features I-cord edging. Behind is a grey fence with foliage #knitting #justknitting #knit #knitsky #knitweardesigners A mannequin dressed in a dark brown sweater wears a yellow cabled triangle shawlette wrapped around their neck and tied in a knot at the front. The scarf features I-cord edging and diagonal cables. Behind is a grey fence with foliage A mannequin dressed in a dark brown sweater wears a yellow cabled triangle scarf draped over their back. The scarf features I-cord edging and diagonal cables which go down to a point in the centre of the scarf and are then reversed. Behind is a grey fence with foliage A mannequin dressed in a dark brown sweater wears a yellow triangle scarflette tied loosely around their neck. Behind is a grey fence with foliage
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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I’ve been writing up this scarflette pattern recently and it’s almost ready for testing! DM me if you’re interested.

The yarn is Blacker Yarns Tamar 4ply and it is so snuggly. The weather seems to have taken a turn here in the last few days and suddenly all the hats and jumpers are coming out! 🧶🧶
Close up of a short mustard coloured hand knit scarf with pointed ends and a textured, woven looking cable pattern. The scarf is wrapped once around the neck and both ends point down. #justknitting #knitsky #knitting #knitweardesign #testercall Close up of a short mustard coloured hand knit scarf with pointed ends and a textured, woven looking cable pattern. The scarf is wrapped twice around the neck and the ends are tied in a knot. Close up of a short mustard coloured hand knit scarf with pointed ends and a textured, woven looking cable pattern. The scarf is wrapped once around the neck and knotted Close up of a short mustard coloured hand knit scarf with pointed ends and a textured, woven looking cable pattern. The cables go into a point halfway through and the direction is reversed. The scarf is shown in full width draped across someone’s front. They are wearing a black hand knitted sweater.
October 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Just popping up this lovely review from Sheila Toy Stromberg who I have recently had the pleasure of working with. Her designs are so well thought out and so much fun to work on! Please check her out! 🧶

#knitting #justknitting #knitweardesigners #knitsky #techediting #knittingdesign
A testimonial reads “Faye’s attention to detail has been unmatched in my experience with other tech editors. She truly helps my patterns be the best that they can be! I tend to design complicated patterns and Faye keeps up with me and whatever I ask of her tech-wise. She’s easy to work with and generally a nice person to interact with. I highly recommend her! Sheila Toy-Stromberg Knit and Crochet Designer @knitoriousshe” Behind the quote there is an image of a laptop on a desk with a notebook, mouse and some turquoise yarn
October 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Last week I knitted my Ayr hat in @bluebellyarns Bluefaced Leicester, Shetland & Alpaca DK in British Bluebell. I’ll be releasing this pattern very soon as a PDF download so watch this space!

🧶 #knitting #knitsky #knitweardesigner #justknitting
October 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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I have delicious new yarn to try out this week from @bluebellyarns.co.uk 💜 This is British Bluebell, 40% BFL, 40% Shetland Wool, 20% Alpaca.
The colour is even more beautiful in real life 😍
🧶 #knitting #knitsky #justknitting
A skein of hand dyed purple yarn is held up against a pale grey-blue wall. The label reads Bluebell Yarns bluebell yarns.co.uk and features a picture of some bluebells. The hand holding the yarn is white and wears black nail polish.
October 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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A spot of car knitting on the way to a wedding 😅 This pattern is mindless enough to do on the road with just a weeny detail to keep it interesting! I’m hoping to release the pattern before Christmas 🤞
#sockknitting #justknitting #knitting #knitsky 🧶
A half finished mint green sock is held up on gold circular knitting needles. The person holding it is wearing hot pink nail varnish. Out of focus in the background is a knitting chart drawn out in a journal
September 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Just popping this one here as I’m always drawn to orange in the autumn, and it’s starting to feel that liiiittle bit chillier here in the mornings now so we can wrap up a bit!

#showmeyourknits #justknitting #knitsky #knitting

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Penhale Quick Knit Shawl Pattern - 1 Skein Patterns
Penhale Lace Shawl is a quick knit shawl pattern worked from the bottom up from one skein. Knitting patterns by Faye Perriam-Reed
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September 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Here’s a sweet little Flax sweater I made for a very new person last week! I forgot how teeny newborns are until I got a cuddle yesterday!
I added on a little Cornish gansey stitch on the front and back to make it more interesting and I love how it came out with the garter on the sleeves ❤️
A tiny newborn sweater lies flat on a brown wool blanket. Above it sits a kids pull-a-long dog toy. The sweater is cream coloured and features a Cornish gansey stitch on the front and garter panels down the sleeves. It is a top down raglan design called Flax Sock by Tincan Knits #knitsky #showmeyourknits #knitting #justknitting
September 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Lovely quote this week from Anna at Rowan regarding my tech editing services ❤️

I’m currently taking on new clients so if you are looking for someone to tech edit or grade your knitting pattern, get in touch! You can find more info on my website fayeperriamreed.com
#knitsky #justknitting #knitting
Background is a shot of a desk showing a blue hand-knit sock, a knitting pattern with a ruler over it, a blue notebook and a pair of glasses. A testimonial is in a white box over the image saying “I’ve worked with Faye on several of our knitwear collections and have always appreciated knowing the patterns are in safe hands with her experience of pattern writing and design. It is always reassuring to know that Faye will pick up mathematical and stylistic issues that may have occurred in our patterns, working efficiently to smooth them out. Anna Hull, Rowan” #knitweardesigner
September 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Here's a free tutorial showing you how to work out yarn weight. I'll explain yarn weight and why it matters in your knitting or crochet project! 🧶
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#crochet #knitting #knitsky #yarnsky
Yarn weight and why it matters in knitting and crochet. How to work out what the yarn thickness is and what project it is suitable for.
September 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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#knitweardesigners in the UK - how do you manage e-commerce on your website with EU VAT laws? I’m in the process of updating my website & I would love to have a proper cart rather than directing people to Ravelry and Payhip. Thanks!

Here’s a snap from my stand at The Big Flock - more on this later!
A display of colourful knitted socks and garments are hung on a bamboo screen. Below them is a folder of knitting patterns, knitting magazines and QR codes to purchase the patterns. More single patterns hang on the wall to the left.
May 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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My favourite grey hat - it goes with everything, it’s super lightweight and can fit easily in my pocket! Knit using Bam-boozle from Blacker Yarns
buttonsandbeeswax.com/porthtowan-hat-knitting-pattern/

🧶 #knit #knitting #showmeyourknits #justknitting #hatknittersofbsky
Back view of a delicately knit 4ply lace grey hat. Model is wearing a blue top with balloons on it and stands in front of a black shed
April 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Slowly moving on with this #wip whilst the kids watch a bit of telly.. it looks so pretty in the sunshine!

🧶 #knit #knitting #showmeyourknits #justknitting #knittersofbsky #knitweardesigner
Close up of a yellow knitted lace and cabled hat. In the background out of focus kids sit watching tv
April 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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#showmeyourknits
I’m working on a new sample of my Autumn Gold pattern, ready for The Big Flock in May!
I’m using @lottieknits.bsky.social Aglow Singles and the colour is more gold than the original!

www.fayeperriamreed.com/patterns/autumn-gold-hat-knitting-pattern/

#knit #knitting 🧶
Close up of a knitted yellow lace hat work in process on a pair of circular needles, shot from the top down on a table. Also in the picture is a cup of tea, the attached ball of yarn and a blue patterned project bag. #justknitting #knittersofbluesky #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #techeditor
April 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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T E N B Y is now out in the wild and should be on your needles for Spring! 🌿

🧶 15% off with code TENBY15

✨Sized to fit chest 87.5-179cm (24.5-70.5in) with 11-17cm (41/2-7in) ease
✨Charts and written pattern
✨Seamless from the bottom up
✨Garter side panels for easy mods

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Designer Faye Perriam-Reed models Tenby, a DK knit top with an all-over lace pattern. The image is split into three so we can see close up details of the back and the garter panels on the sides, and a shot of Faye standing casually facing us with her back to a window. Behind her there is a garden slightly out of focus. #knit #knitting #justknitting #knittersofbluesky #knittersofbsky #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #techeditor #laceknitting
April 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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🌞 H A Y L E socks are now live! Use Hayle15 on Payhip and Rav for 15%off until the 4th April.

They are sized to fit foot circ 19-26cm / 7.5-10.25in)

The pattern includes both charts and written instructions.

🧶 The lush yarn is 4ply Tonal from Birdstreet Yarn in Beeswax 🌞
Close up of the left side of a pair of hand knitted yellow ankle socks featuring cable and lace panels all the way around the leg. The sole is worked in stocking stitch. One heel is lifted and the model stands on a textured rug. #justknitting #sockknitting #sockknitters #knit #knitting #knitweardesigner 🧶 Close up of a pair of hand knitted yellow ankle socks featuring cable and lace panels all the way around the leg. The sole is worked in stocking stitch Looking down from above the ankles are crossed and the model sits on a pale textured rug. A book, cup of coffee and plate with a cookie are also in the shot. Close up of a pair of hand knitted yellow ankle socks with cable and lace patterns all the way around the leg. The sole is worked in stocking stitch. The feet face towards the camera and are stood flat together on a pale textured rug.
March 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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This is a tester call for the Island Lover Sweater!

This stranded colour work pattern is available in 11 sizes, ranging from 72-172 cm /28-68 inches.

Find more detailed info and fill out the form by following the link if you are interested in testing this knit.

form.jotform.com/julesaagaard...
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The picture shows a long sleeved knitted sweater. It is white with 4 red horizontal stripes made up of smaller slanted lines.
March 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We found the mask!!! I’ll be writing up the pattern soon 🦸🏿

🧶 #knit #knitting #knitweardesigner
A preschooler doing his best superhero face, wearing a blue hand knitted hat that comes over his eyes like a mask. He is wearing a blue coat and sits in a marquee at forest school
March 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Please excuse me shamelessly promoting my newsletter 😅 It’s quite small at the moment and not very regular, but if you like my designs and would like to hear about new releases, test knits and exclusive offers, please sign up! ✨Ooh and get 20% off your next pattern ✨🧶
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A laptop on a table is open on a page displaying knitting patterns on designer Faye Perriam-Reed’s shop. The patterns are mostly lace and cables as she has a thing for textured patterns that keep your brain occupied! We can also see a blue patterned open project bag with a yellow hat on the needles poking out, and a cup of tea on the table. #knitting #knitweardesigner #justknitting #knitweardesign #knittingpatterns #sockknitting #knitsky #knittersofbsky #knit
March 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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It’s feeling like Spring is finally here in the UK so I’m celebrating with a new sock pattern release, Harlyn Bay! Use code Harlyn15 for an early bird price fayeperriamreed.com/harlyn-bay-socks/ 🧶

I thought sock week finished tomorrow so this is a belated one!

#showmeyourknits
A pair of lacy ankle socks are modelled and shown close up. The left foot heel is raised and the model stands on a textured rug. The pattern is lace diamonds on the top of the foot and stocking stick on the sole. It features a ribbed cuff and stocking stitch heel. The socks are worked from the top down and the pattern is written for a range of sizes #knit #knitting #justknitting #sockknitting #knitweardesigner A pair of lacy ankle socks are modelled and shown close up. The socks are photographed from above, the ankles are crossed and are next to a cup of coffee, a cookie and an open book. The pattern is lace diamonds on the top of the foot and stocking stick on the sole. It features a ribbed cuff and stocking stitch heel. The socks are worked from the top down and the pattern is written for a range of sizes A pair of lacy ankle socks are modelled and shown close up. The socks are photographed from above, the ankles are crossed and are resting on a textured rug. The pattern is lace diamonds on the top of the foot and stocking stick on the sole. It features a ribbed cuff and stocking stitch heel. The socks are worked from the top down and the pattern is written for a range of sizes
March 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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We seem to have lost the superhero cat hat/mask already.. My husband doesn’t understand why I want to knit for the kids when there is a chance it could get lost 🤦‍♀️
3 days is a record though ☹️
#knitting #justknitting #knit 🧶
March 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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I’m pleased to have a sock pattern The Knitter and a mitts pattern in Simply Knitting this month 🤗 🧶
Green “Merry Maidens” mittens modelled on two hands held together, worked in DK yarn featuring a lace motif on the back of the hand #knit #knitting #knitweardesigner #knitsky #justknitting #sockknitting Model is wearing pink hand knit socks with a lace pattern travelling up the front and back
February 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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I’ve had this sample on my to-fix list for about 8yrs now and today I decided it’s finally time to sort it out. But could I find it in my tiny house?!

It was damaged by moths before I cut the centre out, but I’m pretty sure they didn’t eat the whole thing… 🤦‍♀️

Pattern is Autumn Gold 🧶
#knitting
A woman sitting on a handmade bench in a green park wearing a yellow lace and cable knit hat Close up of a hat where the top section has been taken out after moth damage #justknitting #knit #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #laceknitting #hatknitting #knitweardesigner
February 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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If you’re on Yarnpond, I am after a few testers for the larger sizes of this pattern before I self release it - see www.yarnpond.com/pattern_tests/5260 for more details
🧶 #knitsky #justknitting #knitters #knitweardesigner
Woman modelling a pale blue hand knitted tshirt with lace panelling down the back
February 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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I finally finished up the superhero “catboy” hat and have one happy little person!

This hat is actually a mash up of a normal hat design I will be releasing soon, but I’m tempted to write up this version too 😅

🧶 #knitsky #justknitting #knitters #hatknitting #knittersofbsky #knitweardesigner
A child smiling in a blue hat that has eyeholes and doubles as a superhero mask
February 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM