by Tanis Gray , published by Interweave Press in 2013, explores the structural and aesthetic parallels between building design and knitwear construction. The book features 20 designs from innovative designers that translate historical and modern architectural themes into wearable garments and accessories. Core Themes and Inspiration
The book is organized around the idea that knitting a sweater—suspending weight from a yoke, shaping planes for movement, and adapting hems for specific purposes—mirrors the fundamental principles of constructing a building. Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Fo...
The King’s College Pullover uses cables and ribbing to evoke the vaults and buttresses of Gothic chapels. by Tanis Gray , published by Interweave Press
Designs like the Hotel Tassel Wrap and the Mucha Cardigan mimic the fluid ironwork and organic forms of Victor Horta and Alphonse Mucha. The King’s College Pullover uses cables and ribbing
Each pattern includes a photograph of the specific building or style that inspired it, accompanied by sidebars explaining the historical context. Featured inspirations include: