Meet Rebecca, the mastermind behind Instagram’s “Dainty Knit,” the Korean-based custom crochet and knit label everyone’s talking about. Born and raised in Liverpool and currently situated in Seoul, South Korea, Rebecca’s eye for the detailed, divine and dainty have customers begging for more.
Rebecca has been a creative since forever, a girl born to break boundaries. “When I was a small child, I would always be doing something creative like dressing up in costumes, drawing, painting, and sewing outfits for my Bratz dolls. All I wanted was to doodle and wear princess dresses everywhere! I always thrived when I could be creative.” But it wasn’t until 2017 that her creativity turned into wearable crochet. “I was studying art and fashion at college. My tutor encouraged me to learn and showed me crochet examples in some designer collections. Initially, I found knitting too tricky, but then picked it up again in 2021.”
And as it goes, it all began with a bikini. “The first project I ever completed was a crochet bikini top. I remember making it while binge-watching the first Gilmore Girls series, and I finally completed it after half of the season! Although the result was a tangled, loose-tension mess.” But it was from that tangled loose tension mess that sparks flew. “Knitting is just so relaxing. It’s a hobby that allows for multitasking, too; knitting while watching TV or listening to a podcast is the perfect night in. And it’s also a family hobby! I learned a lot from my grandma, who learned from her brothers. My mum and aunty also helped me a lot with knitting and crochet when I first started. Knitting has been passed down the generations in my family, so it will always have a special place in my heart. Furthermore, I love the community, especially on Instagram. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging of each other.”
Beyond the incredible crochet and knit community, Dainty Knit itself, is a one-woman show. “I do everything by myself. My work is influenced by my own personal style and a love for adorable 1960s-2000s style. I always want to create something new that can’t be found anywhere else. A Dainty Knit signature is always cute, fun and unique.” In the age of fast fashion where trends change with a quick refresh on your FYP, to find clothing like Dainty Knit, freehand sketched with deep thought, carefully stitched with love on cable needles and lovingly constructed with yarn of care and cotton, is something so incredibly special.
It’s this attention to detail that allows Rebecca’s work to catch your eye, even amongst the notable rise in crochet styles, specifically in this spring fashion season. “It’s best to often do the opposite of what everyone else is making,” says Rebecca. “My designs are often very representative of my own personal style. If I’m going to incorporate a current trend into my design, I’m always thinking of how I can elevate it and make it my own. My hometown is a huge source of inspiration for me. Liverpool is so full of different kinds of people and cultures. Visiting art galleries and exhibitions is always helpful too. I am very drawn to obscure and unusual patterns or silhouettes that I have seen in film costuming or art.”
Being the creative go-getter that she is, Rebecca is overflowing with ambition, goals, and wishes for the future of Dainty Knit. “I would love to launch my own website, and getting more of my work in print would also be a dream. I hope to expand Dainty Knit enough to rely on knitting as my only source of income.” If anyone can do it, I’m confident that it’s Rebecca.
To stay up to speed with all of Rebecca’s achievements and accolades, follow @DaintyKnit on Instagram (and dm for commissions). Shop more of Rebecca’s work on Depop @DaintyKnit.
