5 local businesses selling winter-friendly knits, clothes and quilts – Ladue News

These local small businesses offer the perfect cozy goods to make winter a little less chilly and a bit more delightful.
Photo courtesy of Bee Hygge
Bee Hygge offers handcrafted quilts that automatically make your house more homey. Owner Linda Caplinger has an eclectic aesthetic when it comes to her signature quilts.
“I have a personal attraction to the moon and mountains,” she says. “Everything about it is serene. So, I brought both of those into my pattern.”
Caplinger’s devotion to ambience is evident throughout her website, where she sells products such as mugs, candles and pillows in addition to her quality quilts. Quilt care and customizations are built into the heart of this brand. Caplinger calls custom orders a “labor of love.” You can find Bee Hygge online, at pop-up events and in select stores listed on their website.
Bee Hygge, St. Charles, 314-807-4360, beehygge.com
Photo courtesy of Cristin Rae Knits
Cristin Greenlee, owner and creator behind Cristin Rae Knits, has created a one-stop shop for an assortment of scarves, shawls and hats all made with love.
Although Cristin Rae Knits announced the closing of their storefront in early 2022, Greenlee says business has not slowed down — products sold primarily online, wholesale to small shops around the U.S. and occasionally appears at local fairs.
In addition to physical product, Cristin Rae Knits offers a 45-minute video tutorial that teaches customers how to make their own knit blankets. Greenlee says the video was originally an in-person class, but the pandemic has led to a great online avenue for her business.
Customer Cindy Dotlich wrote in a review, “I just finished making my first chunky blanket … definitely worth it.”
Cristin Rae Knits, St. Louis, cristinrae.com
Photo courtesy of Local Foreign
If you’re searching for vibrant and bold pieces to add to your winter wardrobe, look no further than Local Foreign — an emerging business that specializes in handmade home goods, knitwear and accessories.
Local Foreign hosts pop-ups all over St. Louis at various markets; however, co-owners and sisters Ciara Martin and Tiara Martinez are consistently at Tower Grove Farmers Market.
“Local Foreign never disappoints,” wrote Juli Taylor in an Etsy review. “My hat is adorable and perfect.”
In addition to offering customizable options, the duo also advocates for feminism with uterus-shaped earrings, keychains and wall hangings. Follow the Local Foreign Instagram page for updates on upcoming pop-up shops.
Local Foreign, St. Louis, etsy.com/shop/localforeign
Photo courtesy of Opal Sun Knits
Dog and environmental lovers, Opal Sun Knits is for you.
Owner Lindsey Grojean says on her Etsy page, “Let’s work to cut our material usage! I’m proud to partner with EcoEnclose for all my shopping supplies; everything that surrounds your shipped item from this shop is 100% post-consumer waste and curbside recyclable.”
Opal Sun Knits makes hand-knitted gifts for both dogs and people. The signature dog snood gives this business a distinct flair, and has been coined as the best-selling product.
In a review, customer Celeste Erlander described it as “beautifully made” and that the “quality and craftsmanship is beyond expectations. Such an amazing and cozy purchase for a beloved canine companion.”
Opal Sun Knits, Cape Girardeau, etsy.com/shop/opalsunknits
Photos courtesy of Roi + Rik
Roi + Rik
For the love of the past, present and future, co-owners La Royce and Rikki Byrd are all about original designs, carefully curated vintage and thoughtful thrifting.
This mother-daughter power team has made a Hope Macaulay-inspired chunky coat that’s simply a work of art. You will also find classic vintage literature, vinyl records, handpicked clothing, accessories, jewelry, art, homewares and furniture.
According to Roi + Rik’s Etsy page, the duo “showcases emerging creatives by partnering with black fashion designers, artists and others.”
The pair has reworked many vintage pieces, enhancing classics with their own personal touch. All of the original pieces are made to order, and you can find the latest products modeled on their Instagram page. You can spot them at pop-ups around town and hosting sewing classes for beginners.
Roi + Rik, St. Louis, etsy.com/shop/rOiandriK
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