Spreading the Joy of Knitting
Across the World
We are convinced, knitting and crocheting are much more than just knit and purl stitches! Engaging in fiber arts is good for you, good for others, and good for the planet.
In a world where everything moves fast, taking time for yourself and letting go are essential. Nothing beats a pair of needles or hooks to relax, giving you a sense of accomplishment, as it stimulates the hormones responsible for well-being. And it's scientifically proven!
According to a study of 3,500 knitters by "The British Journal of Occupational Therapy", 81% of participants report feeling happier after knitting, and 50% even claim to be very happy while they knit.
Have you tried everything to quit smoking? Have you tried knitting? The University of Chicago ranks knitting among the top 10 methods to quit smoking! Keeping your hands busy makes it easier to break free from addictions. The wool, with its variety of textures, reactivates tactile sensations, thereby triggering calmness.
Did you know?
During the filming of "Lars and the Real Girl", Ryan Gosling discovered a passion for knitting. While shooting a scene for an entire day in a doctor's waiting room, grandmothers knitting by his side inspired him to try it. According to him, it was the most relaxing day of his life! So if even Ryan Gosling is getting into it...
Digital Detox
From colouring to knitting, through sewing and crocheting, Zak's universe, a creative hobby enthusiast, invites us to awaken our joy of living, via his Instagram account, @zakadit, and more recently in his book "Zak Said: Joy in Your Life", published by Tana. A concentrate of Knit'Happy inviting you to start knitting to try and disconnect from your smartphones...
Discover the snood created in collaboration with ZakaditPatterns Designed by Skill Level
Whether you're starting or are an expert in the field, we have trendy patterns for you!
I want to start gently
See all beginner patternsI can already knit
See all intermediate patternsI am a knitting queen
See all expert patterns
A Free and Online School for Learning Step by Step
Did you think we would let you fend for yourself? That's without counting on our Wool School! The first virtual school of knitting and crochet, which supports you no matter your level in your creations.
Laure, teacher at our Wool School, designs each course with care, as if she were with the students in a workshop:
- In her videos to learn new techniques, she gently details each move and explains specific vocabulary.
- Her step-by-step photos allow visualizing the expected result.
- She shares her tips and helps to fix mistakes in bonus videos.
More than just a manual (re)creative activity, knitting is a universal way to weave social bonds. Knitting is an act of shared love, which connects generations, and in a few stitches can warm the hearts of those who need it most!
A Lovely Community and Moments for Sharing
Every week in our Phildar shops in Caen, Herstal, Montpellier, Nantes, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulouse and Versailles, Knitting Cafés and workshops are organized.
See the next meetingSupport Among Knitters
Looking for skeins or colours that are no longer available on our site?
Join our Facebook group without further delay to connect with our lovely community and exchange loads of good advice too!
Join the community
Solidarity Knitting
A sweater, baby clothes for a premature infant or a hat for the homeless... There are 1001 ways to engage in knitting.
Dedicated Organizations
The simplest way to participate in a solidarity knitting action is to donate your knits to dedicated associations. Some volunteers even organize workshops to knit together in joy and good spirits. Volunteers will ensure they are distributed to people in need.
Every year, we provide yarns and needles to organizations mobilized in the fight against cancer, and we support Les Petits Frères des Pauvres and Les Restos Bébés du Coeur.
Discover the projects close to our heartPink October
As part of Pink October, we engage alongside the Oscar Lambret Center. A national reference in oncology, the center annually cares for nearly 2000 women for breast cancer within its dedicated unit: The Breast Health Center.
By offering patients a complete knitting kit including yarns, needles or hooks, and a tutorial, we hope to provide them with the stress-relieving benefits of knitting during their care journey.
Discover the center
Support Among Knitters
Making a handmade sweater is much longer than ordering one at a click. And that's what makes it great! Stitch by stitch, we create a unique piece that we will take care of and wear for years. We can also unravel it by pulling the thread to the end, giving it a thousand and one lives...
At Phildar and Pingouin, overconsumption is not an option. We offer our customers the possibility to purchase their supplies individually, skein by skein, to avoid overstocking both in our retailers and in your home!
Organic and Recycled Yarns
To further our approach and combine your passion for knitting with your desire to protect nature, we offer a range of eco-friendly knitting yarns and wool.
Phil Eucalyptus
made from eucalyptus fibers, chemical-free, and biodegradable
Discover Phil Eucalyptus
Phil Ecolaine
made of 100% organic and natural wool, guaranteed Oeko-Tex toxin-free.
Discover Phil Ecolaine
Phil Ecojean
a blend of jean fibers and recycled polyester from plastic bottles.
Discover Phil Ecojean
A Responsible Approach Even in Our Catalogues
Since autumn-winter 2021, all our catalogues are printed on recycled paper using water-based inks. And for those who do not need the whole catalogue, all our patterns are downloadable online from our website.