Canadian government official who crochets Barbie outfits praises ‘hopeful’ film

Nathalie Kachulis had made crocheted items inspired by the Barbie movie (Nathalie Kachulis/PA)

A Canadian government official who crochets miniature clothing items for Barbies has said British viewers of the doll’s new film can expect a series of emotions from the “dark” yet “hopeful” comedy.

Nathalie Kachulis, who works as a senior executive in Canada’s Federal Government, started a “passion project” around the summer of 2020 far removed from her day job – crocheting outfits for Barbie dolls.