I had always wanted to name my different yarn bases, but didn't really had a theme in mind that I would like to have constantly related to my yarns... so I forgot about it.. and then the thought would cross my mind, like it did two weeks ago. 

What changed this time? It also happened to discuss the matter with a retailer and like a flash, at the exact moment.. my theme appeared to me! The Gods of Mount Olympus! How didn't I think of it before? As a child I adored Greek Mythology and as an adult I was always fascinated not only by the creativity and imagination of the Greeks but also of their wisdom. I shall not say I am wise, but my love for color, fiber, mythos are kindled and unite in TréLiz!

So here we go, it is official, TréLiz yarn bases are going to be baptized! 

We start with King Zeus, the sky and thunder god, famous for his erotic escapades! Who else would better represent 100% Superwash Merino Single? As we are talking about wool, the 100% Superwash Merino 4ply would be named after his (jealous and hateful) wife and sister, Hera, goddess of women and marriage (hopefully not like hers lol). 

One of my favorites bases, that captivates light like no other had to be named Apollon - 50% Superwash Merino 50% Silk- as he is the God of music, truth and prophecy, healing, the sun and light, poetry. And his twin sister Artemis - 50% Baby Camel 50% Silk- goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, viginity and protector of young girls, bringing and relieving disease in women; she often was depicted as a huntress carrying a bow and arrows. You can imagine, as a tom boy and animal lover she was my favorite one since childhood!

Another loved God is Hermes - 70% baby alpaca 20%silk 10% cashmere-  quick and cunning, moving freely between the worlds of the mortal and divine. Messenger of the gods and synonym of luxury in our days. Contrasting the subtle cashmere and the God of boundaries, we will found the God of War: Ares - 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon- a dangerous force to deal with (he is the Dark Force of the Greeks).

One of Ares lovers, was Aphrodite: 100% Italian Hand Spun Mulberry Silk- the goddess of love, beauty, pleasure. Desirable and pretty she was married to Hephaestus - 75% Superwash Merino 20% Silk 5% Stellina Sparkle- God of craftsmen, artisans, fire and volcanoes.

Greece has also two very important things for Greeks (and not only): beautiful seas and wine. I don't think that Poseidon and Dionysos have ever danced together but here we go! Poseidon - 72% Kid Mohair 28% Silk - God of the Sea and Dionysos - 80% Superfine alpaca 20% Silk - is the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness, fertility,theatre and religious ecstasy (no wonder he was worshipped everywhere) he was the youngest God.

Last but not least, the eldest goddess of Mount Olympus: Hestia -80% Extra Fine Merino 20% Silk-  goddess of something sacred to the Greek people: the family, the hearth.

I will be making a few changes on the website, but do not worry... you will be able to find what you need whenever you need it!

One of my biggest fears is...

That people get bored of what I am saying!

Don't get me wrong.. I know that I am not boring (loool), I just do not want to be repetitive of other peoples ideas etc.. I want to share my ideas my colors, my energy with you... and be something new!

Breath in, Breathe out... and Dive!

I had the idea of some provocative skeins a while back.. but thought that it might "shock" people or that I would get a "bad" reputation (lol not that I really care.. I am so sweet hehe) But something in me was saying me "do it, you have nothing to lose"... So I decided to ask 3 people for feedback on the idea. Two of them thought it was brilliant and one was very skeptic (of course the skeptic one was my Dad... so he did not really count lol).

Negative feedback is the best!

He was skeptic on how my clients would receive the names, are they going to be offended? scared? think I am crazy? Talking with him, made me think about arguments: why this is a good idea? I want to reach out to the new generation of knitters/crocheters that understand what I am talking about. What about older people? The ones that are cool/ humorous/that want something refreshing will enjoy it also! (Gave him a few examples of people that would LOOOOVEE to say "F*ck Off I'm Knitting", and people that need to hear it lol). I added, that my colorways are bright and fiesty, so they need appropriate names... The product calls for it.

Bottom line? DO IT!

The Cherry on top of the cake was, when I took a test to find my Archetype... Guess what? I am a "Revolutionnary"! BAM, I HAD TO DO IT! 

10 colorways later... 

I am very happy I did! I love the colorways, the names, the "Dare Yourself" pattern by Maria Zilakou (that you can find over here to pre-order). I am not just happy because it was received well, but because I was true to what my guts were telling me... I choose to listen to my inner voice "Come on, you want to shake it, spice it a bit..." "Color is power fiber is My Weapon, you say... take it further and see where it takes you..." I have no idea where it is taking me but I love it! 

And don't forget..! to cross the lines from time to time!

The revolution has begun!

We have all it takes to make the change and spread the world that knitters (crocheters) are cool! Way cooler than you think! Gather your powers, and weapons... and lets do it!

COLOR IS POWER

10 new colorways, as promised they are BOLD, FIERCE and CRAZY! Embrace your creativity with no taboos!

1. F*ckaccino

Because lets face it what a Latte Machiatto will do for you in the battlefield?

2. Middle Finger

International recognizable body language! Morse code is so '30s (the 1830's mind you). Let's learn a bit more about this gesture..

It is performed by showing the back of a hand that has only the middle finger extended upwards, though in some locales the thumb is extended. Extending the finger is considered a symbol of contempt in several cultures, especially in the West. Many cultures use similar gestures to display their disrespect, although others use it to express pointing without intentional disrespect toward other cultures. The gesture is usually used to express contempt but can also be used humorously or playfully. 

The gesture dates back to Ancient Greece (I am telling you it is my Greek genes that are making a rebel out of me) and it was also used in Ancient Rome (as good neighbors do...respond lol). In some modern cultures, it has gained increasing recognition as a sign of disrespect, and has been used by music artists , actors, celebrities, and recently by indie dyers (lol).

3. Bitch Slap

Denote disrespect for the person being bitch slapped as they are not worthy of a man sized punch. Suggests the slap was met with little resistance and much whining. We do not slap anyone, BUT with our creative mind and beautiful yarns. As those little crazy speckles in this yarn.

4. Drama Q

The Bitch Slapper itself (lol)

5. Yarngasm

When you can not contain your excitement, and it is okay... everything is going to be okay! 

6. Suffragette

You want the right to knit in public in peace (no stupid questions, no weird looks... ) lets vote!

7. Do me!

Oh, I will! 

8. Weird is RAD

Yes it is...!! Not my fault! :)

9. Virgin

How could we not have a Virgin? Everything amazing starts with a "Virgin", and when you touch this 100% Superwash Merino it will be like your very first time (LOL)

10. Rebel Up!

Oh! Finally!

Fiber is my weapon!

So choose yours:

100% Superwash Merino - 100gr
100% Superwash Merino - 20gr

75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon - 100gr
75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon - 20gr

and CAST ON!

Have you ever been approached by a stranger while you are fiber crafting or told someone that you knit or crochet and their reaction is like:

• Why?
• Isn't that for old people?
• Isn't it time consuming?
• How?
• Why? (YES! AGAIN!)

So here I go, patiently (rolling eyes - shh), tell them about the benefits that we all know that knitting/crochet has.. It makes you more calm (not when I realize my cable is going the wrong way), more focused, lowers blood pressure (not when I skipped two rows of that fair isle chart), it clears your mind and the repetitive movement of the stitches works on your mind like meditation, it helps hand - eye coordination and blablabla...

Sometimes they get it and go on their way, but other times (and it is quite often) they just sit and look at me and ask me:

Why? (YES! AGAIN)

My ultimate response to that is a broad smile filled with mystery lol... But sometimes I wish I had the courage to say: "F*ck Off! I'm knitting" (or crochet). Am I too rude? Yes, I am! Because it is rude of you to judge me because I want to knit at my thirties, or because I want to spend my money on dreamy yarns, and not in a ready-made sweater (which I have, always will, always will have).

Can you say that you can made a sweater? A scarf? No and it is okay with me, I totally get it.. If you had told me 5 years ago I would like to knit I would have found you hilarious!!! Do you like shopping? Do you fantasize on that beautiful new dress, and all eyes on you when you wear it? Well I do too, but I also fantasize on what this yarn is going to be, making up my mind, changing my mind a million times, playing designer! So here is the big bonus! I get to fantasize for much more, from picking up the yarn, to deciding what it is going to be, to the endless (sometimes) knitting... to the end! Fantasy ends when you have worn it a couple of times and have shown it and bragged about it at least to 10 people (that gets you).

...and it gets better!

Say "I am also dyeing yarn/fiber, and I love spinning wool!".... You will either get a series of compliments and genuinely interested people (which it is not very often) or a series of questions with a look of disbelief:

• Really?
• Why?
• How?
• What do you do of the yarn?
• You sell it?
• You want to make a living out of that?
• Why?
• Are you crazy?
• Really? (YES! AGAIN!)

So yeap! You are not rude at all! Sad that people do not have mutual respect for each other.. Creative people have hopes and dreams, insecurities, bad and good days. They like to do things differently, on their own terms. If you can not understand them be polite, kind, otherwise don't say anything. Imagine if we all did the same thing? Wouldn't that be boring?

Face it world! Knitting is not lame or archaic. It is FREAKING AMAZING. It is not called just by coincidence "the new yoga": it keeps you healthy, focused and aware. Do not be shy and give it a try!

Let's make together a Revolution. Lets say to society, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, children, neighbours, friends... 

"F*ck Off! I'm Knitting" 

Let's celebrate with a yarn collection of 10 different colorways.. They are BOLD, they are FIERCE, and CRAZY as TRELIZ!

You have already met "F*ckaccino"... Stay tuned for the rest...!!! 

Who am I?

Who do I know for sure -?- that I am? What defines us? What is in our ID? The first questions we answer when we meet somebody? Or are those just labels? Facts?

I am Female.
30 years old.
Born in Geneva - Switzerland.
1 year in Khartoum - Soudan.
15 years in Athens - Greece.
2 years in Ferney Voltaire - France - where I finished school.
Optics and Optometry studies while working at an Optician and baby sitting.
Beaux Arts entry exam passed.
I love to travel.
Speak 4 languages -okay, I haven't practiced Spanish for years but the info is there lol.
Tomboy: used to be in soccer, basketball, sailing and horse riding team.
Also did ballet -hated it but love dancing- played tennis, surfed.
Now I occasionally horse ride and do yoga.

What are those informations tell you about me?

I traveled a lot.
I made scientific studies.
Interest in Arts.
Work a lot.
Bored easily, so new hobbies and new techniques seeker.

That is how is started knitting - out of pure boredom, curiosity and fascination when I looked at all the possibilities! As I am driven by color the only natural thing was when I discovered that you can dye and spin your own yarn, I had to try it.

So here I am,

I have my work (which I chose), my home (which is warm), my family (which I love), my small business (which I am proud of) and yet somehow I want to scream. To scream to society, to say how bored I am to my very core of this lifestyle and what a waste of time and energy it is. Something is boiling and building up inside of me...

...and I want to Rebel!

May I present you "F*ckaccino"!