Knitwear fans will delight with Eribé’s new stationery offering, gift wrapping paper that features our iconic Fairisle print!

The striking Fairisle pattern is named after its place of birth, Fairisle a remote Scottish island halfway between Orkney and Shetland. This pattern boasts a distinctive geometric pattern resulting from an intricate traditional knitting technique that has been passed on through generations. Knitters use multiple yarns to create its colourful signature look. Eribé are world-renowned for reinvigorating the Fairisle design by giving it a contemporary zest and collaborating with high-profile designers like Agnes B and Paul Smith.



Now Eribé have spread their delightful Fairisle pattern to gift wrapping paper. Bring a little bit of Eribé magic to each and every present with our wrapping paper. It is oh so luxurious and very durable. Our fresh print will make every occasion extra special!

It is available to retailers in parcels of 25 sheets. Please email enquiries@eribe.co.uk if you would like further information.









Eribe have just launched their very first hand-knitting kit! This kit will allow you to knit your very own Eribé design from the comfort of your home. Before each superb Eribé Hand-Knit Kit reaches you it goes on a lengthy and inspiring journey - from the sheep, to the shepherd, to the spinner, to the designer and you, our crafty knitter. Kits will be available from August 2012.

THE SHEEP
Over the rolling hills of Port Edgar, in a grassy field you will find a herd of Corriedale sheep. This Eribé Hand-Knit Kit contains organic wool spun from these charming sheep. We have included only natural colours from pale silver through to black including various shades of fawn and brown. Corriedale sheep have a dense fleece of long fibres that have a very pronounced “crimp”, meaning that their fibres are soft enough to wear next to your skin. The “crimp” gives the wool a lofty structure that retains air, allowing your hand-knitted Eribé accessories to keep you comfortable and extremely cosy. We also added in 17% British Alpaca to give this organic wool a luxurious touch. All these qualities make this wool a delight to knit with, as it is velvety smooth in your hands.

THE SHEPHERD
Living the rustic outdoor life, the Shepherd is an important person in the supply chain. Mandy and Tex take care of their Corriedale sheep ensuring they are healthy and happy. Following the ancient traditions, every spring after the blustery wintery weather, the Shepherds will shear the sheep and collect wool for the spinner.

THE WOOL SPINNER
Based in a quaint, Cornish town, Sue, our spinner, works to make sure the quality of the fleece that goes into the Eribé Hand-Knit Kit is the very best. With her specialist knowledge in limited edition and organic yarns, she selects only top quality fibres. She then works through the traditional processes of washing the fibres, carding them and then spins them into balls ready for hand-knitting.

THE DESIGN TEAM
For over 25 years, Eribé Knitwear Design has been creating innovative design-led collections, giving traditional Scottish knitwear a contemporary edge. Now we want to give you the chance to experience the joy of knitting. Kim, our designer, created these Eribé Hand-Knit Kits especially for you; not only are the accessories incredibly stylish but also the patterns are incredibly easy to knit!

THE KNITTER
The last step in the journey lies with YOU, the creator and knitter. By knitting your very own Eribé accessory you are celebrating with us a long tradition of hand-knitting and supporting local farmers and spinners. Hand-knitting is a therapeutic pastime, the perfect thing to relax with after a busy day. You will experience a tremendous amount of satisfaction when you have finished. We hope you enjoy knitting and wearing your Eribé accessory!

 

ストーリー...

一流のエリベ・ハンド‐ニット・キット（Eribé Hand-Knit Kit）があなたの所に辿り着く前には、羊から、羊飼い、紡績業者、デザイナーそして貴方の手元までと長くて感動的な旅を続けます。

羊

ポートエドガーの緩やかに起伏した丘陵には、コリデール種の羊の群れが草原にいます。エリベ・ハンド‐ニット・キットには、この魅力的な羊から紡いだオーガニックウールが含まれています。私たちは、淡いシルバー色から淡黄褐色や茶色の様々な色調を含む黒までの自然な色のみを取り扱っています。コリデール種の羊の繊維は、肌に触れて着るには十分に柔らかく、非常に顕著な“縮れ”がある長い緻密繊維フリースを持ち合わせています。

羊飼い

田園生活を送っている羊飼いは、サプライチェーンにおいて重要人物です。マンディ（Mandy）とテックス（Tex）は、コリデール種の羊が元気で幸せであることを確保しながら彼らの世話をしています。昔からの言い伝えに従い、風の強い季節を終えた春ごと、羊飼いは羊の毛を刈り、紡績用に羊毛を集めます。

羊毛紡績
昔ながらで趣のあるコーニッシュタウンをベースに、私たちの紡績者スー（Sue）はエリベ・ハンド‐ニット・キットが最高なものであるよう、フリースの品質を確実にするために作業します。制限ある編集とオーガニック糸に関する彼女の専門知識で、最高品質の繊維のみを選択します。それから、彼女は繊維の洗濯、梳毛の伝統的過程を使い作業し、手編み用に繊維を紡いで毛糸玉にします。

デザイナーチーム

25年以上、エリベ・ニットウェアデザイン（Eribé Knitwear Design）は、伝統的スコットランドニットウェアーに現代風を混ぜた、革新的デザイン最先端コレクションを作成しています。今日、私たちは、編む楽しみを体験する機会をあなたに味わって頂きたいのです。私たちのデザイナーキム（Kim）は、貴方のために特別にエリベ・ハンド‐ニット・キットを作り上げました。アクセサリーが信じられないほどオシャレなだけでなく、パターンが信じられないほど編み易いのです!

メリヤス工

旅の最終段階は、クリエーターで編む人であるあなたの役目です。ご自身のエリベアクセサリーを編むことにより、あなたは手編みの長い伝統を私たちと共に祝い、地方の農家と紡績者のサポートをしています。手編みとは、治癒的な気晴らし、忙しい日を過ごした後、一緒にリラックスできる完璧なものです。完成した時、あなたは大きな満足感を味わうでしょう。あなたがエリベアクセサリーを編み、着用して楽しんで下さることを、私たちは心から望んでいます!










 

Eribé presents for Autumn Winter 2012 a collection that vividly captures the mood of the moment!

The big story of Autumn Winter 2012 continues to be British heritage. A whirlwind of Fairisle, tweed, tartan and herringbone… Eribé have created an exhilarating melting pot of traditional techniques and contemporary stylings.

Graphic shapes of lines, curves and squares are livening things up this season! Our Spectrum and Strontian ranges were inspired by the refined simplicity of Nordic style and timeless Bauhaus design. It is the clean design and use of fresh colour that makes these ranges ultra-modern. Delight in our Wallgarden range, here Fairisle has been updated by dramatically combining it with stripes.

Eribé have not only embraced the prevalent Craft Trend, but will go one step further when launching inventive Fusion range. This is a charming Hand-Knit capsule collection that salvages and creatively uses surplus yarn, fabric and trimmings whilst combining them with deluxe lambswool.

The heritage collection is dominated by our eco Shetland Ecology range. Telling the story of local communities from the sheep, to the spinner to the knitter, these pieces are steeped in authenticity.

Stylish functionality runs throughout this collection. Embrace the array of silhouettes on offer, everything from elegant slim-fit to relaxed oversized garments. Garments and accessories have been crafted in a selection of weights that are suited to a variety of occasions, whether it be a glamorous city break or an outdoor adventure.

Lavish in tactile textures! You can mix different effects for a new look; chunky and fine, sleek and textured, smooth and hairy. Cocoon yourself in our versatile hand-knits that allow you to be your own designer! Twist, wrap or drape them to create endless wraps, shawls, garments and even travel blankets.
 

This summer, we celebrated 25 fantastic years in business! Part of the Eribé philosophy that has stayed true all these years is being eco-friendly in our resource usage. This comes naturally to our director Rosemary. Due to her German background, minimising wastage and using by-products is a given and a matter of course. In the past, we have recovered off-cut woven fabric and turned it into new products such as cute flower brooches, fun animal keyrings and small accessories. 

Now, we are taking the process further design-wise and incorporating by-product yarn from our mills into larger garments and accessories for Autumn Winter 2012. Eribé have not only embraced the prevalent Craft Trend, but will go one step further when launching their Fusion range. It is a charming Hand-Knit capsule collection that salvages and creatively uses surplus yarn, fabric and trimmings whilst combining them with lavish lambswool. This wonderful collection is named Fusion after the production techniques behind it. We have fused together salvaged yarn from one product and added it to another, crafting an intriguing new collection in the process.



Materials used in Fusion may be wool that has sat idly by in our yarn store after sampling, been end of the line buttons or what is charmingly called in the mills as ‘guttings’ meaning the left over wool-ends that gather after a product has been knit on a machine. With every piece being finished with a flourish of yarn or trim you are guaranteed that every piece is truly exceptional and individual.

Fusion offers a stylish way to look after the planet!