Fiber Diaries #8 - Shop Life, Chronic Illness, and Knitting the Monday Sweater

Fiber Diaries #8 – Shop Life, Chronic Illness, and Knitting the Monday Sweater

Welcome back to the Fiber Diaries—a behind-the-scenes look at my life in the studio, shop updates, and all things fiber. In Episode 8 I’m sharing a more personal, vlog-style update where we talk about the ups and downs of juggling creativity, chronic illness and knitting the Monday Sweater all while running a handmade business.

🧶 If you’re curious about how I manage the balance between health, work, and crafting, this one’s for you. I also share my current knitting progress on the gorgeous Monday Sweater by PetiteKnit, and let me tell you… it’s been a comforting project during some challenging days.

🎥 Click below to watch Fiber Diaries #8 and catch up with what’s been happening lately!

What’s Inside This Episode:

💬 Candid Life Update Running a creative business while living with chronic illness is never easy. In this episode, I open up about some of the challenges I’ve been navigating lately—including fatigue, flare-ups, and how they’ve impacted my schedule and energy.

🛍️ Shop News & What's Coming Get a peek at what’s been happening behind the scenes at Rebel Stitchers—what’s coming soon, what’s on pause, and what I’m excited to share with you next. From fiber prep to restocks, I’ll catch you up on the evolving rhythm of my studio.

🧵 Knitting the Monday Sweater by PetiteKnit One of the highlights of this episode is talking about my current WIP (work in progress): the cozy and minimal Monday Sweater. I chat about the yarn I’m using, the modifications I’m considering, and why this project has become such a soothing ritual during harder days.

Why I Started the Fiber Diaries Series

The Fiber Diaries are my way of staying connected with you—not just through tutorials and tools, but through honest storytelling and community. It’s easy to feel isolated when you’re managing illness, running a business, or even just working quietly on a big creative goal. These videos are a way to slow down, reflect, and share the real-life moments in between.

Grab your current project, make a cup of tea, and spend some time with me as I chat about yarn, life, and living slow.

Thanks for being here and supporting handmade, small-batch, and slow-crafted fiber tools. Your presence means everything.