About The Designer
About Me
Hello! I’m Kelly, and this is The Kiki Gallery (TKG). The name Kiki was my mom’s childhood nickname, one she carried throughout her life. I chose it for my business to honor her memory. Knitting reminds me of the comfort, love, and connection she gave so freely, and I hope my designs bring a little of that same warmth to others. (See her pic in the bottom right).
My Business
Designing patterns started as a hobby and has grown into a business I truly love. I love knitting and designing patterns, especially ones that balance simplicity with style. My collection includes many rib-inspired designs that are perfect for beginners, and also for intermediate and advanced knitters looking for a quick project or some fiber therapy.
For those who enjoy a challenge, I also offer intermediate to advanced patterns that explore a wide range of techniques. Whether you’re building new skills or refining existing ones, you’ll find plenty of variety to keep you and your needles busy.
Because knitting has given me so much joy, I started a YouTube channel with short tutorials to support beginners and anyone wanting to brush up on specific techniques. Thank you for visiting my store. I hope you find patterns here that inspire you as much as they do me.
YouTube Knitting Channels:
Tutorials: www.youtube.com/@thekikigalleryTutorials
Patterns: www.youtube.com/@TheKikiGalleryPatterns
My Background
I’m originally from Florida, but after moving around quite a bit over the years, I’ve happily settled in beautiful Idaho. My career has been rooted in retail sales for over 35 years. Beyond knitting, I also have a long-standing passion for natural history. I spent over 20 years working with dinosaur fossils, minerals, and meteorites, which continues to inspire my curiosity and creativity.
My creative fiber journey began in 2013 when a dear friend introduced me to knitting. She taught me the basics, and I quickly fell in love with the art. Not long after, I began designing my own patterns, and thanks to Ravelry, I’ve been able to share them with knitters around the world.
Home life
I’m lucky to share my life with a wonderfully creative daughter who is an artist and illustrator of several books. She loves inventing fictional characters and can crochet like nobody’s business. Over the years, we’ve shared our home with many pets, all of whom have brought us joy and companionship.
My partner and I share a love of travel and adventure. He’s a polar explorer with a passion for extreme expeditions, and together we’ve been fortunate to experience incredible places around the world. We both work hard at what we love, which makes these adventures possible.
Inspiration
My greatest inspiration comes from travel. Exploring new places and experiencing unique architecture sparks ideas that often find their way into my designs. I’m also deeply inspired by giving back. I love creating knitwear for people in need and regularly donate hats and scarves to homeless shelters. Knitting gives me the perfect opportunity to combine creativity with kindness, allowing me to design, make, and share in a meaningful way.
I also enjoy sharing discounts with anyone who asks. As a thank you for reading my bio to the end, please use the promo code below to receive 10% off your entire order on the website. Use code HAPPYDAY.
On Ravelry, use HAPPYDAY to receive a buy-one-get-one-free pattern: www.ravelry.com/redeem/kelly-gaffney-designs
For future discounts and updates on new designs, I invite you to join my email list through my website: www.thekikigallery.com/subscribe
Social Media
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thekikigallery
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheKikiGallery
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tkgthekikigallery
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@tkgthekikigallery
Ko-fi: www.ko-fi.com/kellyg232
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheKikiGalleryPatterns
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheKikiGalleryTutorials