Your Local Yarn Store
Loopine Wool Co is a hub for a vibrant community of knitters, crocheters and crafty folk here in Auckland with twice-weekly craft groups that have been running consistently for more than 5 years.
We are pleased to carry and promote locally hand-dyed yarns, as well as NZ indie-designed patterns at our shop.
In addition, we have been bringing several of our favourite international brands into New Zealand, so the community here can enjoy a variety of different fibres and yarns from around the world.
We are lovers of wool and natural fibres, and we carry quality yarns that are meant to last, so you can create with your hands heirloom pieces that stand the test of time.
A sense of community is an important part of what knitting is all about, and when we can find spaces to gather and share our ideas and projects- friendships, collaborations and wonderful new creations emerge. The team at Loopine are dedicated to continuing to provide a space like this, and do our part to foster the fibre arts in our community.
Alanna Penk
Shop Owner & Pattern Designer
I personally have been a keen maker my whole life, and learned to knit when I was quite young. I was thrilled to discover I could create a living out of what was previously just an obsessive hobby.
I am a knitting pattern designer (Black Cat Knitting Company) and a fibre arts enthusiast. I knit nearly every day, and spin on the side. I love working with wool and promoting it's incredible and beneficial properties.
I'm pleased to have the chance to spend my "day job" in this creative field, and my hope for the shop is that we are not only selling to, but enhancing the local fibre arts community through our groups and activities, and encouraging hand-making and natural fibres.
Wiebke Truebner
Shop Manager
Hi my name Wiebke, I started working for Loopine in early 2022. I have been knitting ever since my mum taught me as a child. I studied fashion design with a focus on knitwear in Berlin and continued working with knitwear for a designer and in a knit design research company in Belgium. A travel itch brought me toNZ 12 years ago and I worked designing for a Possum Merino Company. In the meantime I have lived in Melbourne and 6 years in London and moved back to NZ 3 years ago looking after the production for a local fashion brand. My son was born 1 1/2 years ago and ever since I can mainly be found hand knitting up a storm for him.
See you in the shop.
Catrien Kilpatrick
Sales Team & Indie-Dyer
Like many I learned how to crochet and knit as a young child and it is a passion and skill set that has lead me on my current career path.
For the past decade I have honed my skills as a Yarn Dyer for the brand Yarnfloozy and enjoyed the many rides it has taken me on. In particular I have fallen in love with colour and planning projects which I hope to share with you all.
Building a loved and wearable handmade wardrobe is a joy that everyone should experience in their lifetime!
Carl Penk
Co-Owner
Carl is the “big picture” side of Loopine, always coming up with new and exciting ways to expand our brand and reach.
He helps with marketing and advertising efforts, as well as supplier relationships and product range expansion.
He is also Alanna’s husband and provides a big support behind the scenes of the shop. We couldn’t do any of this without him.
Camila Araos-Elevencini
Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist
COMING SOON!
