Our Story
The story of Weebits, born from a love of hand-knitting and creating lasting pieces for little ones.
How one little poncho started It all
Hello and welcome - I'm Debbie, the founder and creative heart behind Weebits.
Weebits began with a single hand-knitted baby poncho I made for a newborn in 2008. I wasn’t exactly known for my knitting skills but with a bit of perseverance and a lot of encouragement, that little poncho sparked something special.
Weebits began quite by chance
One morning over coffee, a friend encouraged me to show my handmade poncho to a local boutique. To my surprise, they loved it. This grew into something much bigger than I could have imagined and before I knew it, Weebits was born.
In the beginning, it was just my mum and me hand knitting each piece. We quickly realised we couldn’t keep up, but thanks to a wonderful group of knitters from Geraldine, we grew, adding new designs, beautiful colours, and partnering with a handful of lovely boutiques.
In 2009, our first colour palette came to life and the Weebits journey began
Finding Our Place Beyond New Zealand
It wasn't long before word spread overseas. Weebits found a home in the Netherlands a special moment for me as it's where my family is from. Next was London, and beyond. Weebits was featured in magazines across New Zealand, Australia, UK and The Netherlands. It was a whirlwind I never expected!
Even as we've grown, some things haven't changed. Every Weebits piece is still carefully knitted here in New Zealand, often taking up to two weeks to complete.
Woolyarns
All our double knits are made from locally spun merino yarn by Woolyarns NZ.
Soft, natural, and kind to the earth.
We knit our garments from their undyed natural and eco-friendly dyed coloured yarn. Wool is one of nature’s greatest gifts, renewable, compostable, and wonderfully long-lasting.
Thoughtful touches, everytime
Every Weebits parcel is lovingly gift-boxed and finished with a handwritten note. A small touch of warmth from us to you. We take care to send each order quickly, so your special delivery arrives just when it’s needed.