Emma Chamberlain is a fan.
Megan Turner had no idea what she was starting when she decided to make socks for her family.
Her designs have even been worn byYouTuber Emma Chamberlain.
I honestly didnt think anyone would be interested and I certainly had no intention of selling anything.
I literally just wanted somewhere to post photos of the things I was knitting.
But it wasnt long before the request started coming in.
I dont work off generic sizes, I make any size that exists!
So everything is completely custom.
As well promotingbody inclusivity, Megan Faith Makes is also a platform forslow fashion.
Turner found many of her followers were unaware how many hours it took to produce one piece.
So, from start to finish, it can take about a week.
It was towards the end of 2020 that Turner truly went viral though.
It coincided with the release of one of her most popular designs: the sweater vest.
Still, consistently my best-selling item, she notes.
That was when she was contacted by Jared Ellner, Emma Chamberlains stylist.
He asked to borrow some vests for a promotional shoot for Chamberlain Coffee.
Emma Chamberlain ended up wearing one of my sweater vests and that was a massive pinch me moment.
I literally watch her videos while I knit!
In contrast to other corners of the internet, Instagrams knitting and crochet community is incredibly supportive.
Everyone is very invested in lifting each other up and sharing posts, explains Turner, smiling.
It’s a really lovely community to be part of and one where everyone just wants you to succeed.
Could you describe your first post on your Instagram page?
And what do you think of it now?
But looking back I’m like, oh god, those areveryworn socks.
Whos your favourite person who you’re currently?
I mean, so many!
But someone I have been particularly enjoying at the moment is a lady called@shishi.san.
She makes these beautiful hand-tufted, floral rugs and amazing crochet jumpers and dresses.
And she also has just has the cutest baby!
What’s the last Wikipedia hole you went down?
Definitely something to do withGame Of Thrones.
@mollyohalloranknitwearsprings to mind.
She uses a knit machine to make these really beautiful knit dresses and tops and then tie dyes them.
I’ve liked her stuff for a long time, so when she followed me I was very flattered.
What is the weirdest DM you have ever received?
The number of messages I get from people who want me to send them free things.
Do you have anything strange written down in your notes on your phone?
I have lots of notes saying things like, 10sc increase 12 for 4.5.
Its to keep me on track of rows as I knit or crochet.
