Knitting in Pakistan During Partition: A Symbol of Resilience and Cultural Continuity

March 28, 2025.Reading time 8 minutes.

Guest Post Authored by Anoussa Salim Author’s Website: https://www.anoussasalim.com Knitting has always been a deeply personal and memorable activity for me. My journey in knitting began when I was just ten years old, under the patient guidance of my grandma. Coming from a Pakistani background, I would often sit beside her, watching her skilled hands […]

Custom Knits: Meet Jane from Liberty’s Knits

March 10, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Knitting has a wonderful way of weaving nostalgia into something tangible. Whether it’s a childhood jumper you wish you still had or a pattern from decades past that sparks happy memories, there’s something magical about recreating the past with yarn. That’s exactly what Jane of Liberty‘s Knits specialises in, bringing vintage and nostalgic designs back […]

Knitting vs AI: Can machines master the art of knitting pattern design?

January 24, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic in recent years, transforming industries ranging from healthcare to creative arts. But what about knitting? Can a machine really grasp the intricacies of designing a beautiful, functional knitting pattern? Out of curiosity, I recently asked an AI (ChatGPT) to design a flower motif to go on a […]