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 […]

Easy Barbie or Teenage Doll Dress Free Knitting Pattern

December 29, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

Today we bring you a lovely free knitting pattern for a very easy to knit teenage doll dress. Suitable for Barbie, Sindy, or any other teenage doll, this dress only needs a very small amount of dk yarn (8ply) to create. If you love knitting little dolls dresses or have a Barbie fan to knit […]

Knots in balls of wool: why is it ok for faulty yarn to be on sale?

November 27, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

There’s nothing more infuriating for a knitter than finding a knot smack in the middle of your ball of wool. You’re peacefully working away, watching your project come to life, and then—bam!—a knot. Not a minor inconvenience, but a glaring, disruptive lump that feels like the manufacturer’s betrayal of your craft. It’s a frustration that […]