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Jane Burns
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Jane Burns

Designer of the cute and the quirky 💕

Hi, I’m Jane, the designer behind Jane Burns Designs. I’m a knit and crochet pattern designer based in Lincoln, UK. I love creating whimsical and fun projects that are as enjoyable to make as they are to wear.

I have been designing knitting and crochet patterns for over 15 years, and I have worked with many UK knitting magazines, such as The Knitter, Simply Knitting, Knit Now, and Let’s Knit. Collaborated with some amazing yarn companies, Scheepjes, King Cole, and Eden Cottage Yarns to name a few.
I often say that two designers share a studio in my head, one loves whimsy, bright palettes and fun elements, most seen in my children’s designs. The other, likes to focus on the bringing some calm and self-care, utilising more muted tones for my sock and accessories patterns.

What you can expect from my patterns:
My patterns are well written and easy to follow, with clear instructions and charts. Patterns are tech edited and sometimes test kni

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  • Knitting26 Skills

    Knitting: Over 10 years

    26 Skills

    • Cast on & cast off
    • Knit and purl stitches
    • Simple increase & decrease
    • Picking up stitches
    • Fair Isle
    • Lace knitting
    • Knitting in the round
    • Turn a heel
    • Stranded knitting
    • Intarsia
    • Brioche
    • I-cord
    • Double knitting
    • Three needle cast off
    • Ribbed
    • Tubular cast on/off
    • Garter
    • Modular knitting
    • Kitchener
    • Stocking
    • Moebius
    • Slipped stitches
    • Cables
    • Provisional cast on
    • Entrelac
    • Short rows
  • Crochet16 Skills

    Crochet: 2 to 5 years

    16 Skills

    • Chain
    • Slip stitch
    • Double crochet
    • Triple/Treble Crochet
    • Increase & decrease
    • Surface crochet
    • Half treble crochet
    • Magic Ring
    • Colourwork
    • Front/Back post stitch
    • Triple treble crochet
    • Lace Crochet
    • Double treble crochet
    • Working in the round
    • Filet crochet
    • Beading
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