Alyson Chu
United Kingdom
Alyson Chu is a publisher, event organiser, crochet designer, web designer / developer and podcaster.
She is the publisher and founder of Moorit, an independent crochet magazine focussing on wearable, modern garments and accessories made in natural fibres. Launched in 2021 after a successfull crowdfunding campaign, Moorit is the go-to publication for contemporary crochet design.
Alyson is also part of the organising team of The Woolly Good Gathering, an Edinburgh yarn event celebrating knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners and fibre lovers with a festival of crafts, workshops, talks, food, music and good company.
As the crocheting co-host of Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (KCACY) podcast, along with her mother Vivian and sister Emily, the three chat about their latest WIPs and FOs on the podcast which is released 1-2 times a month with a video edition also released on Youtube.
A valued member of the BIPOC in Fiber team, in addition to her crafting endeavours Alyson is also responsible for the design and maintenance of the BIPOC in Fiber website.