I first came across Two Cozy Chicks through a bundle of roving that was impossible to ignore, bright, bold, almost electric in colour. It pulled me in right away.that can also be said for Devon, the brains (and hands) behind operation. When speaking with Devon over the phone, a few quick questions turned into an easy conversation that kept going. One story led to another, and I could have talked to Devon for hours.

This Q&A is a small window into that conversation.

How did Two Cozy Chicks begin?

We actually started as mohair fiber farmers back in 2009. We had a small acreage and, honestly, knew very little about fibre at the time.. just a bit of knitting (and not very well!). But we loved animals, and once we went down the rabbit hole of angora goats, that was it. We grew a herd of about 30.

Because angora goats need to be sheared every six months, the fiber piles up quickly so we had to learn fast. We taught ourselves how to shear, skirt and sort the fleece, then moved into dyeing, processing into roving, and eventually spinning and weaving.

We stepped away from the farm for a time, but really missed both the animals and the process. Around 2018 we found our way back to fibre arts, and a few years later reopened the studio under a new name Two Cozy Chicks.

Where does the name come from?

We sat down and brainstormed and wanted something a little whimsical – something that didn’t take itself too seriously. We worked with a graphic artist to bring it to life, and it just fit.

You come from a textile-rich background – can you tell us about that?

Textiles were always part of life. My mum was an antique dealer for 35 years, specializing in textiles, and built an incredible personal collection  over 300 wool and mohair blankets at one point.

Growing up around that, you develop an appreciation for craftsmanship without even realizing it. You learn to notice materials, construction, history all the details that make handmade objects so special.

Your path into fiber hasn’t been linear. How has it shaped your relationship to making?

Before fully returning to fiber, I worked as a police officer until 2022. After a head injury, I had to relearn basic skills even tying my shoes. Fibre arts became something much bigger than a hobby. It was grounding. It gave me a way to rebuild, slowly and patiently.

Knitting, spinning, dyeing all require focus, repetition, and care. It’s been a huge part of my mental health and recovery.

What does a typical day look like for you now?

There’s always tea.. lots of tea. Mornings are slower, often with notes in my phone about color combinations or ideas. Then the real work happens in the studio.

Right now we’re fulfilling custom project bag orders and replenishing after events like Fibers West. We tend to work in batches, we can dye 100–200 roving in a day when we’re in a rhythm. A dye week might be three or four days of dyeing, followed by rinsing, soaking, and hanging everything to dry. After 15+ years, we have a good sense of how colours will turn out.

How did your project bags come into the mix?

I’ve always brought my knitting everywhere, and I wanted a bag that could keep up. I bought a pattern once and spent ten hours making a bag that just… didn’t work. It wasn’t functional.

So I made another prototype. Then another. I brought one to knit night, and people started asking for them. That’s when we thought maybe this could be something. I ended up making 50 bags in different sizes to start.

Now they’re a big part of what we do, alongside our hand-dyed fiber.

What does the fiber community mean to you?

Honestly, it’s one of the most welcoming, supportive communities I’ve ever been part of. There’s no gate keeping. People are so willing to share knowledge, techniques, encouragement.

There’s room for everyone! beginners, experts, hobbyists, professionals. It’s incredibly uplifting.

What role do local yarn stores play in that?

They’re everything. They’re where you walk in wearing something you’ve made and someone immediately asks about it. Where conversations start naturally. Where you feel seen in a way that’s hard to explain.

I’ve had moments walking into a shop in uniform, coming from work as a police officer, and still being met first and foremost as a maker. It’s a unifying thing  this shared language of craft.

What would you say to someone just starting out?

Don’t be afraid to be a beginner.

It’s so easy to want mastery right away, but that’s not how this works. Learning a new skill means being uncomfortable, making mistakes, practising without being overly critical of yourself. Try to talk to yourself the way you would to a friend or a child learning something new. There’s a lot of growth in that phase if you let yourself be in it.

Be honest… how many WIPs is too many?

I don’t think I’m the right person to ask that! Right now I have three knitting projects, three spinning projects, and a sewing project on the go. spinning for Pressed Flowers Cardigan by Amy Christoffers and other spins for eldertree shawl. and hinterland dress…great pattern. My que on revelry is always getting longer and i need trim it down.

What fibers are you drawn to most?

I love Shetland especially for spinning and color work knitting. It has such a beautiful feel and takes dye so well. And mohair will always have a special place in my heart. The colors you can achieve are incredible. though I’ll admit, the first time I spun 100% mohair I thought, “what have I done?” It has a mind of its own!

What’s exciting you right now?

Travel, learning, and being around people who appreciate this craft as much as I do. We’re heading to Shetland Wool Week soon, and I’m really looking forward to taking classes even ones that intimidate me, like steeking.

There’s always something new to learn, and I think that’s what keeps it exciting.

Where can people find and support your work?

You can find us at fiber festivals like Fibers West and the Cowichan Fleece & Fiber Festival, and we’re based on the Sunshine Coast of BC. We share our work, updates, and projects online and always love connecting with the community.

you can shop two cozy chicks bags here.