Westlake is a collection of quality goods for the knitter, the fibre lover, the maker at heart.
Ethically sourced natural fibres, hand knit accessories, natural dyes, tools and resources that inspire a
deeper connection with the earth and skills of the past. If you’re curious about where your yarn comes
from, if you love the feeling of wool passing through your fingers, if the possibility of coaxing stunning
colour from plants fills your heart, welcome.

My name is Kerri, and I’ve always been a maker. As a child, I spent most of my time dressed in
a pioneer costume in my log cabin playhouse in the backyard. While my friends played with Pogs and
Barbies, I’d make ink from lamp black and walnut shells, churn butter and grow wheat. Today, though
I’ve tried many other things, I still find I’m happiest when I’m close to the garden.

For the past 7 years, I’ve been fortunate enough to run Westlake, a small business that allows me
to live out my childhood maker dreams. For Westlake, I hand dye ethically sourced natural fibre yarns
in steaming pots of plant-based colour. I spend time growing and foraging my dye plants as much as
possible, and love to welcome students to my dye garden for workshops. I also curate a collection of
kits, tools, and resources to share my passions, with the goal of fostering a deeper connection with
nature and the origin of the garments we wear.

*All photos courtesy of Westlake Knits*