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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 24/02/2026

My pattern collab with @sweetpaprikadesigns is now for sale for everyone else! -3 widths because mice- erm knitters- come in all sizes -DK weight for speed -and 2 colors so we don't get bored Arrange/add colors how you like. Send a dm and we'll choose together! Or book a One On One. #knitsky

A four photo collage showing various angles of a handknit sock. Sock is knit in two colors, a bright spring green and a simple khaki color. Text reads: Pattern If You Give a Mouse a Cable on Ravelry and disturbingthefleece.com, 3 widths and easy mods, simple cable panel, DK weight US3/3.25mm, and worked toe up in 2 colors.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 31/08/2025

#showmeyourknits Just in time for this sweater fresh off the blocking boards. Pattern was improvised using trial -error -more error -frogging. The shaping is so that I can wear it bra less if I choose. The cables make me happy. The yarn is onion dyed by @serendipitouswool.bsky.social . #knitsky

Photo of a Black woman wearing a yellow, hand knit sweater with front cables.

Photo of the back of a Black woman wearing a yellow, hand knit sweater.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 28/08/2025

Done! For me traditional heel flaps are harder to darn. Also, when I knit my socks too short they wear in weird places. 🥴 That’s visible in some of the mends. Glad I got this done before the cool weather arrives. There’s something truly special about sliding my feet into hand knit socks. #knitsky

Photo of hand knit socks laying flat. Socks are different colors with different mended areas.

Photo of hand knit socks laying flat. Socks are different colors with different mended areas. Zoomed in to show more detail.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 19/08/2025

Did you know that I gleefully take custom orders? And yes, even if you know how to knit you can still order something one of kind from me. For bridal, daily use, and gifts. DM me and let's chat. -A cardigan for you? -A sweater for a graduate? -A shawl for a special occasion? -A hat for big hair?

Photo collage of hand knit items. Text says 'Custom Orders: Let me design and knit exactly what you're looking for. Our imagination is the only limit.'

Photo collage of hand knit items. Text says 'DM or email me and let's get started.'

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 14/08/2025

Ugh. I swear I spend more time darning socks than wearing them! 😭 But hand knit socks are the best and repair over replacing is better for us all. Do you darn too? Does it feel like a chore? See you in a few hours… #knitsky

Pile of hand knit socks resting on a table.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 14/08/2025

Flock was about more than buying stuff. Yes, it’s a marketplace (and it was lovely) but I didn’t focus on ‘acquisition’. I bought art I’ve been coveting, art from Black women, & art with practical uses for me. Yarn, hand towels, a sticker, a ring, pest repellent spray, and some markers. #knitsky

Photo of various hand made items arranged on a flat surface.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 14/08/2025

Were you wondering what I wore to Flock? Or my knitting at the meetup? Here ya go! All for sale on my website. Green - Wafla Cardigan Gold- Adventure tank Striped- One of A Kind Cardigan Hat- Cable Up Grab all 4 and dm me so we can chat about yarn. #knitting #knitsky

4 knitted pieces laid on a flat surface with text labeling each item.

Green sweater - Wafla Cardigan
Yellow tank top- Adventure tank
Striped sweater- One of A Kind Cardigan
Hat- Cable Up

Photo of 4 knitted items on a flat surface

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 01/08/2025

Meet Carter Gables: handsome, practical, and cabled. A bold cable on front and a wide garter panel on back. Knit toe up beginning with a unique tab toe and an afterthought heel. As long as the yarn is wool, plied, and sock weight it's fair game. Find the pattern on my site. #knitsky #knitting

Photo of purple hand knit socks being modeled by a Black woman.

Photo of the front of purple handknit socks modeled by a Black woman.

Photo of the back of purple hand knit socks being modeled by Black woman stepping up onto a ledge.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 16/07/2025

This pattern has been waiting for a loooong time, y'all. Stay tuned for this cabled sock pattern end of July. Too excited to wait? Head over to Rav or my site. Knit a pair of DK weight socks in the meantime. What's your fav color for sock knitting? Me? I love variegated socks. #knitsky #knitting

Photo of a pair of hand knit socks modeled by a black woman. Outside on a cloudy day with overgrown foliage surrounding.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 10/07/2025

I'm teaching at Knit City Vancouver! Meaning we can meet & learn together IRL (as the kids say lol). My One of Kind Hat class covers yarn choice, fit, & cable choices. I'm bringing a pile of swatches and lots of knowledge. FYI Vancouver is mostly English speaking and safe. Will I see you there?

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 03/06/2025

Ready to cast on during Pride w/ a pattern from a queer designer? These designs are quick and you probably already have the yarn. 1. Weak Moral Fiber shawl: sock weight in 3 colors 2. Big Hair Much Care hat: sock weight held doubled 3.February Fitted Mitts: cabled DK Go forth and knit!! #knitsky

Photo of a Black woman wearing a slouchy, hand knit hat

Photo of a Black woman wearing a small, hand knit shawl.

Photo of a Black woman wearing hand knit, cabled mitts.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 02/06/2025

Happy pride from someone who: -is Black -is cisgender -is bisexual -uses she/her/hers pronouns -is in a heterosexual appearing relationship -came out well into adulthood and only to some people -and is SO PROUD of queer folx in all the ways you show up Happy pride from me!

Photo of smiling Black woman wearing an unfinished hand knit sweater.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 30/05/2025

I’m grafting the last few stitches on my favorite heel for socks: afterthought. I learned this via @knitty.com at least 15 years ago. This is the first time I’m using a darning egg to stretch the fabric so I can see better. How did I not think of this before?!

Close up of heel of a hand knit sock being held by a Black woman’s hand.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 23/05/2025

I've been promising this one for a looonnng time. Things happen, thanks for waiting for me to get it together. Meet: Laaazzzy Cable Lid (in 5 sizes) Get ready because Friday is the day! Thanks @bawlmergirl for the name for this relaxing hat. Ready your needles for a fun spring cast on!

Smiling, Black woman wearing an orange hand knit hat.

Black woman wearing a striped, teal hand knit hat.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 21/05/2025

For the Cable Up hat, I created a spicy cable. It's a bit tricky so I thought y'all *might* wanna watch me do it. Don't worry, it's used sparingly. I'm not into a bunch of excitement when I knit. And yes, I *had* to use a 3rd needle this time. Watch the vid, buy the pattern on my site, and dive in!

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 27/04/2025

We attended the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver yesterday. The violence occurred after we left so we’re safe. It occurred directly behind our school. My condolences to the Filipino community in particular.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 23/04/2025

And now for photos... For patterns, I do the editing myself. This time w/ colored pens and correction tape; outside in the sun. It was magical. It probably looks a bit like chaos, it kinda is. Art imitating life. And it’s possible that the pattern still won’t be *perfect*. Life imitating art?

Photo of typed papers with handwritten pink writing all over it.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 31/03/2025

I guess I’m a real Canadian now? Made my first ever Caesar! In Tofino, I had a Caesar with jalapeño vodka. Figured it was easy enough to try at home. Garnish is a celery stick, jalapeño stuffed olive, beef stick, and old bay dusted imitation crab & old bay rimmed glass. Don’t be too shocked lol.

Photo of two red cocktails and a bottle of craft vodka.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 07/03/2025

It’s done! Sample 3 of my upcoming pattern is all knit up. I chose a name suggested by one of you talented wordsmiths. 🧐 Next, is blocking and photos. This is the perfect hat for the ‘not quite warm enough’ time of year we’re in. Start digging in your collection for those plant fiber yarns.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 24/02/2025

This one is almost done. Only crown decreases left and it’ll be ready for you in March. I made some changes. 1-It’s extra long like the teal, kids version. 2-A larger size so it can fit me easily (I can’t stand a tight hat.) 3-And stripes because with color, I believe ‘more is more’.

Incomplete hand knit hat worked in 3 colors.

Two hand knit hats. Orange hat on left and smaller teal hat on right.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 18/02/2025

I knit this sweater early in process of grieving my dad. It took two-ish years to actually finish it and put it on. I’m glad that I did. The joyful colors are directly at odds with how I was feeling while making it. This is a reminder to you to make the things. Art is valuable for us all.

Close up of hand knit sweater worn by a Black woman.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 15/02/2025

This is maybe the silliest Pokemon and I love it lol. I needed the chuckle for sure. If you play Pokemon Go please send me a friend request. I’m FleeceFlock1.

Catch card for Pokemon Go.
Pokemon: Dhelmise

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 14/02/2025

I love working with fiber folks to design knitting patterns to bring eyeballs to their products and build excitement from long time customers. A hat for spring? A shawl for a KAL? Got a yarn that people keep picking up but never taking home? Get a size inclusive design to fit your brand's needs.

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2. Quick turnaround time in as little as 4 weeks.
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3. Professionally written patterns with beautiful photography and layout.
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Seen in Radicle Threads and Vogue Knitting

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 13/02/2025

Here’s my first try at the collar for this guy. I don’t love it. I’m thinking the cable should be on the left so the fold doesn’t obscure it. But also, maybe this ribbing isn’t the right choice. It lacks the structure I would want from of collar and it’s longer than the patterns beside it. Hmmm

Close up of unfinished , yellow, hand knit sweater.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 10/02/2025

Here’s Cable Up! I’ve styled it two ways here. We both know that you already have a beautiful skein of fingering weight yarn that you can use. 🤫😉 Knit with a US 2 so it’s squishy and plush and stretchyyyy. Pick up the pattern on my site and cast on. DisturbingtheFleece.com

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 07/02/2025

News is coming at us hard and fast. Lofi music really helps me focus and calm down. As does keeping my hands busy. Here's 60 seconds of no talking, just my brown hands making and chill music in the background. Watch it as many times as you need and let me know if you want more of this.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 06/02/2025

I cast on a third version of the cotton cabled hats. I wanted one that would fit me well enough and I really prefer my hats on the long/slouchy side. I had plenty of yardage so I also added some stripes and marling to this one because 3 colors are more fun than 1.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 04/02/2025

This year we’re leaving behind what doesn’t serve us. I started this sweater some 10 years ago: wrong yarn weight, wrong size, wrong technique, wrong yardage. It feels good to let it go. Whatever this becomes I’ll be happy to use this beautiful color.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 04/02/2025

Shoveling snow but make it fashion. This outfit was actually too warm for the last 15 minutes. I came in sweating lol. In other news, my hand dyed sweater and hat that were also hand knit (and designed by me) performed great!

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 03/02/2025

It’s snowing for the first time this season here in Vancouver BC! My kids had to walk to the school in the snow and it’s also actually slightly uphill lol. Also climate change is real.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 02/02/2025

Meet Cable Up and to the tune of KL's 'Squabble Up'. This one is a love letter to color with that color wheel beginning with BLACK. The designer, the yarn dyer @lolabeanyarnco.com, the sweatshirt, the title: all BLACK. Join @theblackknitter.bsky.social and I for the Black History Month MAL.

Knitted hat modeled by a Black woman looking at the camera.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 29/01/2025

Have I mentioned this sweater yet? I’m reworking it because I wanted a more masculine look and fit than the original. There have been some challenges as my focus is…fleeting. But, I think it’s done now! I’m going to revamp the pattern and republish it. You ready? Pattern: Sunrise Over Blue Skies.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 23/01/2025

Here’s the try on! The drape is delicious. I few people mentioned short sleeves as an option. I’m not doing that because 1) It’s half wool, my arms would be chilly and my torso sweaty. No thanks. 2) I have enough yarn left for beautiful sleeves and a generous collar but not for another sweater.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 20/01/2025

With y’all’s encouragement I’m blocking the front of the straw colored sweater. The towel is to allow for the wider front. I just did a little spritz instead of a full dunk.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 18/01/2025

I’m not really into animal photos unless it’s cats (not sorry). But, y’all. Look at this dude’s cute face! Windows randomly chooses my desktop wallpaper. They won this round for sure. Anyone know what kind of sheep this is?

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · 16/01/2025

I have a lot of WIPs. Like. A lot. Anywho, currently I’m totally smitten with this one. I mean. Look at this cable panel! I’m tempted to block it just to see the cables bloom. Have I lost my mind or is that a reasonable idea? Asking for myself.

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