Illustrations

Design Ideas - Dresses/skirts

Design Ideas - Tops

Design Ideas - Trousers

Design Ideas - Outerwear

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Faroese Knitting - Lace

Faroese Knitting - Colourwork

Some examples of Faroese cololurwork knitting designs

Danish Knitting - Damask Knits

  

After looking at British knitting heritage I thought I would look at Danish knitting traditions. I found some information on Damask knitting, which creates a textural design on the surface of the fabric, much like a Gansey - unlike Ganseys however Damask knitting may incorporate colour work.

 

 

 

Close Knit - The Art of the Gansey

As part of my research into this project I visited an exhibition at Hull Maritime Museum - Close Knit The Art of the Gansey. The exhibition looks at knitting traditions along the East Coast and the Humber Estuary as well as contemporary interpretations of Gansey designs by knitwear designers. The exhibit also features hats and garments made by Hull College Millinery and Fashion students which have been inspired by the knitwear on display.