Forensic (adj): relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime This is a bit of a geeky post, but I hope you enjoy it all the same! I was inspired to write it because I am one of the many knitters in the world making a Christmas…
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Asymmetric Fairisle Jacket – Knitting Magazine, November 2014
Here it is! My latest work for Knitting Magazine is a fairisle jacket with asymmetric front fastening detail, using Rowan Felted Tweed DK. As ever with commissions like these, work takes place a good few months before publication: I was creating this during midsummer, which is not the best time of year to be knitting…
Splashes of Colour amid Splodges of Grey: The rebozo and the cornershop
This week was my last chance to catch two highly recommended showcases: the rebozo exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum and the Cornershop, a felt extravaganza around the corner from Columbia Road flower market. I chose to visit both on the wettest day of the week thus far, but I was so glad I…
Little Waterfalls tunic – Knitting Magazine, August 2014…and the creative serendipity behind the design
Here it is! My latest design for Knitting Magazine, the Little Waterfalls tunic, is in the August issue. It is a casual top with coloured stripes worked within a lacy cluster pattern. The design process for this garment was a serendipitous one. You’ve heard those stories about designers discovering things by accident, haven’t you? And…
Asymmetric Lace Sweater – Knitting Magazine, June 2014
A quick one from me to share my latest design for Knitting Magazine – this vintage-inspired lace sweater! I love working with lace, but upon getting the chance to add interesting details or structural elements I couldn’t help but chop off one side of the jumper ;-). Many off-the-shoulder sweaters are based on a boat…
Milestones
It’s a bit of a bumper post this week, if only for the quantity of photos! Last Thursday something very special happened: my very first design was published in Knitting Magazine! If you have found my blog as a result, then a warm welcome! It has been several months coming and I am so so…