oyfanoy

Nearby to my studio in Northern France, I maintain a small flock of 20 Ouessant sheep that graze happily every day. The coats of my sheep are either brown or white in colour.

In the Springtime the warm coats of the sheep are sheered ready for the summertime, and the fleeces are kept safe for later in the year.

In the Autumn the fleeces are delivered to Filature du Hibou,
a small spinning Mill in Belgium. It is here the wool is spun, but before spinning they mix the wool, so as to produce a variety of unique subtle shades from the combined colours.
It is this wool, along with other soft wool from small companies, that I use to hand knit.

One of the first jumpers I ever knitted was over 35 years ago and its wool still looks as good as new today! This is simply because wool retains its amazing colour over the years.

Please order your unique product that will last for years from, Oyfanoy handmade knitwear or visit the studio for a workshop, wool,needles and other knitting tools.

For any questions you may have, please contact me through the form on my website and I will get back to you directly.

I hope you find what you need !

Best Wishes
Annemieke Fanoy

A workspace with a red table covered with yarn, paper, and tools, under adjustable lamps, in a room with wooden beams, shelves filled with books and craft supplies, and chairs.

  • Openingstijden wol boutique: donderdag van 14h-17h (wintermaanden tot en met 26 maart) en op afspraak.
    Gratis patroonadvies en hulp bij aankoop van patronen op Ravelry.

  • Open atelier: iedere donderdag van 14h tot 17h (wintermaanden tot en met 26 maart)
    Voor ter plaatse werken, hulp, uitleg en oplossingen bij onder meer: patroon lezen, vastgelopen projecten, technische hulp en een portie inspiratie. tarief €10

  • Privéles of begeleiding tarief €16 per uur. Het hele jaar rond. Alleen op afspraak.

  • Vrije brei klas strippenkaart 4 lessen / €50 van november tot eind maart op donderdagochtend van 10h-12h, vrij op te nemen. Aanmelden nodig. De Vrije breiklas is voor alle niveaus.

  • Horaires d'ouverture de la Boutique de Laine : les jeudis de 14h à 17h (du 25 au 26 mars inclus) et sur rendez-vous. Modèles et conseils gratuits, ainsi qu'une aide à l'achat de patrons sur Ravelry.

  • Atelier ouverte: tous les jeudis de 14h à 17h. Pour des séances de travail sur place (avec des explications et des solutions concernant : la lecture de modèles. Tarif € 10 Atelier

  • Atelier Individuel pour vos projets et cours de tricot : 16 € de l'heure. Sur rendez-vous uniquement.

  • Cours de tricot 4 matins: €50 (inscription requise) automne et hiver; tous les jeudis matin de 10h à 12h. Inscription besoin. Cours de tricot pour tous niveaux.

    Le jeudi matin est pour l’instant complet. N'hésitez pas à suggérer un autre jour de semaine et nous formons un nouveau petite groupe.

Meet the herd

  • A sheep standing on grass with a sheep lamb underneath, in a wooded area.
  • Three Ouessant sheep standing behind a wire fence in a grassy yard with trees and a house in the background.
  • A black adult sheep standing behind black lambs lying on the grass in a field.
  • A sheep lying on hay with a lamb nursing it, next to a tree trunk and some wooden planks.
  • Four sheep lying on green grass in a row, with a black goat in the background near a wooden fence.
  • Person holding a baby goat outdoors with green grass and trees in the background.
  • A wet cat walking away on a dark outdoor path, surrounded by foliage.
  • Two black sheep with curly wool among green bushes and trees outside.
  • Close-up of a black sheep's head lying on a white surface, with one eye partially open and wool scattered around, outdoors with grass and trees in the background.
  • Two sheep, one black and one white, grazing among green bushes and tall grass in a lush area.
  • Three sheep grazing on green grass in a field with trees and a wooden shelter in the background.