Missoni
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…
Inspirational designers
Lindy Zubairy
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…
Emma Vining
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…
Angharad Thomas
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,…
Hazel Tindall
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…
Rita Taylor
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…
Sarah Shepherd
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…
Alison Ellen
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…
Jane Crowfoot
Tell us a little about yourself. What other things do you do apart from design? I don’t have much time for anything else! The last year has been manic! I…
Juliet Bernard
Tell us a little about yourself. What other things do you do apart from design? I work within the craft sector promoting brands such as Stylecraft and KnitPro needles as…
