About Needle & Fred
Spark the fire in your creative soul
Hand dyeing vibrant, rich and delicate colours on luxurious bases, from the centre of Northern creativity that is Manchester, UK. If you like a high fibre diet with a healthy side of puns and cats then give us a purl!

Our Story
Libby started Needle & Fred company in 2018 when Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) stopped her from knitting.

Our ethos
Creating stunning yarns is the core of what we do, but we aim to do this as sustainably as possible. Our yarns are carefully selected to long lasting, creating heirloom pieces that will stand the test of wearing and time to give you cherished handmade creations. We are proud to offer British wool, in particular Bluefaced Leicester, and to support other local British companies within our supply chain.
We avoid single use plastic in both our dyeing process and packaging, with either reusable or recyclable solutions. Dye water is reused where possible, and helps to water the garden when it’s no longer in use.
We aim to be as inclusive a brand as possible. Everyone is welcome, as long as you welcome everyone.
Whilst personally falling within a garment size that most designers will cater for, albeit often at the top end, Libby has committed to only producing shop samples of patterns available with an inclusive size range, up to a 60+ inch bust.