Hi, I’m Laura—a ginger Brummie with a love for knitting and a knack for making sense of complicated things. I first picked up the needles in 2014 (if we politely ignore some tragic school-era scarves). Fast forward to 2020, and with a lot of time on my hands during lockdown, I thought, “Why buy that jumper when I can make it myself?” One thing led to another, and suddenly, I was designing my own patterns.
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For a while, it was just a side hobby, but in 2025, I ditched the rat race, moved to the stunning mountains of North Vancouver, and finally had the time to go all in and really give The Wayward Knit a go. Now, I’m not just knitting up other people’s designs - I’m creating my own. I love the magic of how a single stitch can change everything.
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By day, I’m a learning designer, which turns out to be the perfect skill for writing knitting patterns. After all, both require breaking things down into simple, foolproof steps - one just happens to involve a lot more yarn!