About Studio Myr

Where every stitch carries heritage, care and purpose.

Threads of Origin

Designing timeless knitwear begins with listening to the material. Natural fibres set the pace — their structure, weight, and behaviour guiding proportion, texture, and form. Rather than responding to trends, each piece is shaped to endure, allowing craft, material quality, and quiet restraint to define the design.

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This approach reflects a designer-led practice shaped by longevity, natural materials, and a deep respect for traditional knitwear techniques.

I grew up in a family where creativity was the air we breathed — natural, playful, ever-present.

Both my father and grandfather were photographers, and their work filled my childhood with a deep sensitivity to light, shadow and detail. My father’s greatest inspiration was always nature and light — the quiet shimmer of dawn, the softness of mist, the sculptural rhythm of trees. He taught at the art academy, and many times he took me with him. I loved the atmosphere there — a place where people experimented, created, explored, almost as if everyone was playing.

My mother as a young woman, knitting in the fifties.

My mother, meanwhile, had an intuitive sense of style, harmony and material. She designed her own wedding dress and surrounded our home with beauty and refinement. I grew up watching her knit in the evenings, mesmerised by the rhythmic tapping of the needles and the gentle movement of her hands. This quiet image — a woman creating something meaningful stitch by stitch — shaped my earliest understanding of craft.

But it was my grandmother who taught me the magic of creating beauty from simple things. She had humour, imagination, and a talent for transforming whatever she had at hand. She showed me that creativity doesn’t come from abundance, but from curiosity and love.

As a child, I felt the thrill of turning everyday materials into something extraordinary — wedding dresses for my Barbies made from paper doilies, raincoats from tiny plastic bags. Even today, when I sit behind my knitting machine and watch a garment emerge from a single thread, I feel that same alchemical spark: the wonder of creation.

These four people — my mother, my father, my grandmother and my grandfather, and the craft tradition they embodied — live quietly in everything I make.

A Legacy in my Hands

At some point I decided: I want to work with a knitting machine.
I had never owned one before, so I bought one — and taught myself everything.

One machine became two, then four.
Today, I work on several machines, each with its own speciality.
On these I create my samples, which are then produced in a small knitting factory here in the Netherlands.

I choose to work close to home because it feels natural — essential.
I do not want to be part of a commercial system that exploits people or materials. Everything must happen within a human scale, not a global one. More and more people recognise the value of this approach — authenticity, integrity, and true craftsmanship.

As an independent designer and maker, I approach each collection with a philosophy of timeless knitwear. My work focuses on natural fibres, slow craftsmanship, and refined design shaped through European, small-batch production. This material-driven approach underpins the quiet luxury of every garment and connects the heritage of making with thoughtful, long-lasting knitwear.

The Art of Making Slowly

I design in a pure, traditional way — using only natural and responsibly sourced fibres such as RWS Merino wool, baby alpaca, organic cotton, linen, and velvet yarns. Through these materials, I feel connected to nature, which has always been my greatest source of calm and inspiration.

Pure Materials, Honest Fibres

A Meditative Process

Designing knitwear becomes almost meditative:
I search for the essence of shape, leaving out anything unnecessary so the focus remains on the yarn, craftsmanship and functionality.

Small-Batch, Local, Human

All garments are produced in small batches in the Netherlands and finished by hand in my studio. No overproduction, no waste — just thoughtful design made to last.

A Design Philosophy Rooted in Timelessness

Designed slowly. Made with purpose.

Studio Myr embraces a slower rhythm — one rooted in intention and craft. I work exclusively with natural fibres such as extra-fine RWS Merino wool, GOTS-certified organic cotton, Masters of Linen® European linen and small-run specialty yarns.
All garments are produced in small batches in the Netherlands and hand-finished in my atelier. No overproduction, no waste — just thoughtful design made to last.

The Making of a Piece

Every Studio Myr garment begins long before the knitting starts.

It begins with research, stories and textile heritage. Each collection grows from a narrative — African Nomads, Velvet, Denîmes, Gents, Sweeties, Italian…
Then come sketches, yarn selection, pattern development and machine tests. After knitting, every piece is hand-finished and carefully checked in my atelier.

Nothing is rushed. Every step has intention.

The Studio in Thorn

My boutique-atelier in the historic white village of Thorn is the heart of Studio Myr — the place where ideas become garments, where pieces are finished, and where personal contact matters most. Many garments still pass through my own hands before finding their new home.

Sustainability, Honestly

For me, sustainability is not a trend but a natural way of working.

Using natural materials.
Producing locally.
Working in small batches.
Avoiding waste.
Creating garments designed to last for many years.

Slow fashion is not an idea — it is a responsibility.

A personal note

Thank you for being here. Studio Myr is more than my work — it is the continuation of my family’s creativity, my love for textiles, and my belief that true beauty lies in attention, intention and care.

May you find a piece that becomes part of your story