Fiber Artist · Made to Order

Every piece begins with a single loop.

Hand-stitched amigurumi, wearables, and home pieces — slow-made, one hook at a time, from a small studio that still counts every row by hand.

Isha, founder of Isha & Handwoven
Isha, founder of Isha & Handwoven
Hi, I'm Isha — I turn skeins of yarn into pieces you'll actually reach for, one stitch at a time.
1+
Years hooking
260+
Pieces stitched
40+
Custom commissions
100%
Hand-stitched

On The Hook Right Now

What's under the needle this week

Check back in — pieces move fast, and finished ones head straight to the shop or their new owner.

Wearable

Moss Cable Cardigan

Merino blend · Bottle green
Row 84 / 140Est. 2 weeks
Amigurumi

Little Fox Family

Set of 3 · Rust & cream
2 of 3 doneEst. 4 days
Home

Scalloped Throw Blanket

Chunky wool · Ochre & oat
18 of 60 rowsEst. 3 weeks

The Portfolio

Featured work

Every piece is one of one, or made in small numbered batches. Tap a piece for details and materials.

From Yarn To Finished Piece

How each piece is made

The same four stages, every time — the only real shortcut is more practice.

01

Sketch & Select Yarn

Every piece starts as a rough sketch, then a yarn and colourway pulled to match its mood and use.

02

Foundation Chain

The first chain sets the scale for everything after — measured and re-measured before a single stitch is added.

03

Stitch & Shape

Rows build by hand, with fit checked constantly rather than left to a pattern's assumptions.

04

Finish & Block

Ends woven in, seams closed, then blocked to its final shape and given one last inspection before it ships.

The Maker

Hi, I'm Monalisha Swain —
I make things by hand because I like the pace of it.

I picked up a hook almost seven years ago to make one gift, and never really put it back down. What started as evenings on the couch turned into a studio practice — amigurumi for people who want something to hold onto, wearables for people who want to feel the work in the stitches, and home pieces built to be used, not just displayed.

I still count every row by hand. No two pieces come out quite the same, and that's the point.

"If it isn't a little bit imperfect, it isn't handmade."

— Monalisha Swain

Work With Me

Commissions & custom pieces

Most commissions run 2–5 weeks depending on size and queue. A 30% deposit holds your spot.

Amigurumi

Custom Character

from $65
  • Made from your photo, pet, or sketch
  • 6–9" finished size
  • Safety-eyes, child-safe on request
  • 2–3 week turnaround
Wearable

Custom Garment

from $180
  • Cardigans, vests, tops, accessories
  • Fitted to your measurements
  • Choice of yarn weight & colourway
  • 3–5 week turnaround
Home

Custom Home Piece

from $95
  • Blankets, cushions, wall hangings
  • Colour-matched to your space
  • Made in chunky or fine weight
  • 2–4 week turnaround

Most pieces take 2–5 weeks depending on size and current queue. You'll get a firm estimate before your deposit is due, and updates as your piece progresses.

Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry unless noted otherwise — every piece ships with specific care instructions for its yarn.

Yes. Domestic orders ship within 3 business days of completion; international timing and cost are quoted at checkout.

Small adjustments (colour, size) can be made before stitching begins. Once a piece is underway, changes may affect timeline and price.

Get In Touch

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From The Studio

Journal

Pattern drops, behind-the-scenes, and the occasional mistake worth sharing.

Aug 14, 2026

New pattern: the Oat Scallop Shawl

A written pattern for the wrap everyone's been asking about, sized for 3 yarn weights.

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Jul 29, 2026

What I learned dyeing my own yarn

Three batches, two disasters, one colour I'm keeping forever. Notes from a first attempt at hand-dyeing.

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Jul 3, 2026

Behind the Little Fox Family

Sketches, false starts, and the yarn substitutions that finally got the ears right.

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