Inspiration posts
Charlotte Powell makes a splash!
In Slipknot 184, Charlotte Powell described her experience with knitting, and wearing, a vintage knitted swimsuit. She has kindly allowed us to reproduce this article on our website for everyone to enjoy.
By Desiree Jeans If you’re looking for new inspiration, different designers to follow, and up-and-coming dyers to support, then maybe a creative social media challenge is what you need to…
Ottavio (Tai) Missoni built a fashion empire on a signature zigzag stripe. He was a world class sportsman with an eye for pattern. He not only competed at the 1948…
Tell us a little about yourself. What other things do you do apart from design? I like to write too, and I’d like to find the time to do a…
What attracts you to knitting/crochet as distinct from any other craft(s)? Although I am interested in many different crafts, I have always been an enthusiastic knitter since I was first…
Tell us a little about yourself. What other things do you do apart from design? When I’m not knitting or volunteering at the KCG collection I might be walking, gardening,…
photo courtesy Jeni Reid Tell us a little about yourself. What other things do you do apart from design? Quite a lot of volunteering – at Shetland Textile Museum, the…
Tell us a little about yourself. What other things do you do apart from design? I paint in watercolours and pastels. I enjoy cycling, walking, gardening and listening to football…
I was delighted to chat to Sarah at her studio in North London earlier this year.. A New Zealander living in the UK since 2006 I first met Sarah whilst…
Tell us a little about yourself. What other things do you do apart from design? Knitting, designing with colour, texture and pattern, is central to my life and is my…
