Custom Knits: Meet Jane from Liberty’s Knits

March 10, 2025.Reading time 5 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 […]

Nostalgic Knitting: Commissioning Dream Jumpers

February 13, 2025.Reading time 5 minutes.

Knitting is a craft full of variety. Some of us love the meditative rhythm of plain stocking stitch, while others thrive on intricate cables or the challenge of colourwork. We all have our own preferences, and that’s part of what makes knitting so personal. For me, I love working with chunky and super chunky yarn […]

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 […]