FROM WASTE TO WONDER

“Waste yarn” refers to surplus yarns left behind during the knitting process—threads that typically accumulate on factory floors or are discarded because they are too limited in quantity for larger production runs. But for Siri and Seb, this so-called waste was a hidden treasure. Rather than seeing these yarns as unusable leftovers, they envisioned them as the foundation for something entirely unique.

Their process begins with these remnants, meticulously sorted by color, material, and ply. The journey from waste to wearable art is guided by WYP’s signature tool: the Wheel of Fortune. This custom-designed color wheel, developed over the course of a year, introduces an element of controlled randomness, spinning yarn combinations into cohesive designs. Guided by WYP’s own color theory, the wheel ensures that the resulting pieces are always harmonious in both texture and tone, while still celebrating the beauty of chance.

THE MAGIC BEHIND EVERY KNIT

Each WYP knit is handcrafted, taking around twelve hours to complete. Artisans work slowly and methodically, ensuring both quality and durability. The garments pass through the hands of two to three artisans from start to finish, embodying a spirit of thoughtful production.

The resulting knitwear pieces are numbered to reflect their uniqueness—no two are ever alike. Siri, WYP’s co-founder and designer, captures this beautifully:“I’ve always had a love for the waste yarn—the way the color of the random threads often clash so perfectly with the main knit. This element of the unfamiliar, strange and intriguing, is hard to consciously design. It can only really happen by chance.”