The story of an anxious girl that picks up a pair of needles and accidentally creates a brand.

I’m Mia - 33, living in london and the anxious girl behind the knits.  By day I’m working full time as a woven and jersey womenswear designer for multiple high street brands. By night I’m curled up on the sofa, tangled in yarn and knitting my way to happiness.

What if I told you I never planned to have a knitwear brand?

I never even wanted to learn to knit. My views on knitting - “knitting’s only for the oldies”, “hand knits LOOK hand knit, and not in a cute way, in a frumpy, wonky way”. But 2021 had other plans for me. I got really unwell, anxiety sky high, I couldn’t eat and was severely underweight. If I didn’t sort it out I dread to think what would have happened. I reached out to my friends and they all told me to try knitting. So I reluctantly ordered some yarn and needles (desperate times), got up a YouTube video and taught myself to knit.

Game Changer!

I knitted every day before meal times to try calm me down and distract me from the food I was about to eat. I fell in love. It distracted me, but also made me feel productive especially in the months I was stuck in bed trying to get better. 

I set up an Instagram @anxiousgirlknits to share and document my journey, spread the word of its positive impact on my health, andddddd maybeeeee manifest some free yarn - no shame.

Somehow along the way it turned into a brand. A colourful, cosy, slightly chaotic brand full of playful knits, big feelings and a lot of love.  What started with writing up patterns to share with others quicky progressed into making made to order knitwear. 

I can’t imagine my life without knitting and this absolutely incredible community. I want to continue to help spread the word of the positive effect of knitting on your mental health, inspire people to give it it a go, create an open space where we can speak honestly about mental health struggles. Whilst also brightening people’s day with cute, colourful knits in their lives.

Love, Mia xx

The anxious girl knits journey

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What we are all about at Anxious Girl Knits

Playfulness

Basic is boring. I’m making knitwear for the fashion girlies who want a piece that will make them stand out and feel amazing without damaging the planet.

Colourful

I’m done with the neutrals and achromatic colours I see everyone wearing. Everything I do I want to brighten this world with a feminine touch of frills, bows and pretty pastels. Winters are grey enough, our knitwear shouldn’t be.

Craftsmanship

AGK is all about inspiring and embracing the wonders our hands and minds can create. Everything is slowly made and knitted by hand to order. Creating thoughtful, luxury knitwear that will last and be loved.

Sustainability

Everything we buy has some impact on the planet. I create knitwear whilst trying to minimise the environmental impact by sourcing wool from RWS certified farms and using natural/recycled or biodegradable fibres.

Honesty & Community

Knitting can have such a positive effect on your mental health. Here we share wins, struggles, and support each other so no one feels alone. The internet can feel fake - I promise to be real about my highs, lows, and everything in between.

Sustainability at the
heart of everyStitch

Let’s be real - no piece of clothing can ever be truly sustainable. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do better. At Anxious Girl Knits, I’m committed to slowing down fashion, creating thoughtfully made knitwear that’s designed to last and produced with as little environmental impact as possible.

Fashion just needs to slow down, we don’t need 1000’s of new options every day. I don’t know if it’s just me, but shopping now is overwhelming, too much choice, but also somehow everything looks the same?

Slowly knitted by hand

Everything I make is carefully knitted by hand, slowing down the manufacturing of garments and going back to traditional practices. You will be assured that every piece was made from the love of the craft (usually by me from the comfort of my sofa whilst binge watching something). That means ethical, small scale production with care stitched into every row. 

Made to Order

We also make everything to order, which means I only knit what is needed. No overproduction, no excess stock, no waste. It might take a little longer, but that’s kind of the point. Slow fashion is about thoughtful choices, not rushed trends. You also get the bonus of knowing that your new piece is made FOR YOU! Because you are special and deserve to feel that way.  

Responsible Materials

I choose my materials with intention. My wools are sourced from responsible suppliers, including RWS (responsible wool standard) certified farms, which ensure the ethical treatment of animals and protect the land they graze on. I use Oeko-tex certified dyed (free from harmful chemicals), and fibres that are natural, recycled or biodegradable whenever possible. 

The result? High quality, premium knitwear made to be worn, loved and kept for years, not tossed after one season. Because fashion should feel good inside and out. Want to find out more? Head to my contact page and drop me a message!

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