About
Made by Polina began with a love of knitting, creating, and textiles. I first learnt to knit in primary school as part of a community initiative to knit blanket squares for donation.
After completing a few squares, I fell in love with the process and started taking knitting projects with me on long road trips and camping holidays.
At some point I put the needles away. It wasn’t until years later, during university and the start of lockdown, I had a dream that I went to a craft store, bought some yarn, and knitted a blanket. The next day, I did exactly that. After watching a few videos to remember how to cast on and knit, I made a small square, then another, and eventually a full throw.
From there, I couldn't stop creating. Hats, scarves, jumpers, dresses, anything I could imagine became an opportunity to experiment with texture, colour, and construction, all made exclusively with natural fibres, selected to last and be kinder to the planet.
Today, Made by Polina is an evolving creative practice. Alongside one of a kind pieces, I also write knitting patterns for some of my most loved designs, with clear instructions suitable for knitters of all skill levels.
Join me in celebrating handmade craftsmanship, creativity, and the joy of making.