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Talents: Josefine Dyring – Danish Knitwear Designer
Josefine Dyring
MA Fashion Student at KADK
Find me: @josefine_dyring_knit
Secret Talent: Homemade nail art
What does your work mean to me?
I have studied fashion design for 4 years and when I started to knit, it felt as if i’d found my way in the design world. I found a technique to make clothes that I actually love and it fits my way of working perfectly. I always have my knitwear by my side. It also makes me proud and happy to see interest in my work from all over the world and see people wearing and rocking it in their own way.
“I like the fact that knitting is such an old way of creating, but keeps developing in new directions and gives so many opportunities.”
What makes your brand unique and important?
I want to have a focus on craftsmanship, bravery, and no rules when I work. Though I have a sustainable approach to my products, it is important to me not to make “safe” choices, but to play with colours, shapes, and techniques. My style is not for everyone, but for the ones who fall in love with it. Every style I make is unique and my wish is for people to be drawn in by the colours.
Also in a time where everything runs fast, fashion especially, I love to slow down and make styles that take many, many hours. This is actually quite unlike me, since I have no patience, but somehow knitting helps with that. Because of the long production time, it’s made with a lot of patience and unshared focus.
Whose someone you’ve always wanted to dress?
I have had a dream to dress the Danish artist JADA – her attitude, braveness, and ‘more is more’ way of dressing, talks to my own way of designing. She is so charismatic and cool.
Who do you look up to?
I of course look up to the very pro and hardcore knitter Lærke Bagger – she knits stuff you wouldn’t think was possible. I like how she makes her own rules, but still has a lot of technical skills. It seems like she has found a way to make what she loves for a living, which I dream to do too!
What was the last text message you sent?
My latest text message I wrote, that isn’t ‘I am on my bike now’ or ‘See you in 5’ is ‘You are a catc’ to my friend who is dating and needed a little support.
What is your favourite part of the creative process?
Definitely the beginning of the process is my favourite. In this part, everything seems possible and I have a lot of excitement when choosing colours and shapes I want to work with – my curiosity to see whether my plan works is my drive to finish the piece. My least favourite part is having to finish the knit on the inside and dealing with the thousands of loose threads!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I hope that in five years, I will be working from my own studio, knitting new colourful styles and have many new skills to use in my work.
What inspires you?
Colours are my main inspiration – seeing different colours together and experimenting with new combinations is the beginning of the process for me. Sometimes I find a specific source of inspiration that will kickstart my work. ‘F.eks.’, one of my latest styles, is inspired by the haircut of poodles, their bubbly haircut gave me the idea for the piece’s bubbly sleeves.