Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Fo... -

Designs like the Hotel Tassel Wrap and the Mucha Cardigan mimic the fluid ironwork and organic forms of Victor Horta and Alphonse Mucha.

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 Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Fo...

The collection features a mix of sweaters, wraps, socks, mittens, and bags primarily suited for due to technical construction and charting. Pattern Name Key Details King’s College Pullover Mari Muinonen Gothic-inspired cabled yoke in a golden hue. Opera House Shell Suvi Simola Sleeveless shell with short-row shaping and lace. Byzantine Pullover Tanis Lavallee Top-down stranded colorwork based on geometric mosaics. Sagrada Familia Cardigan Cirilia Rose Features dropped stitches, bobbles, and waist cinching. Hotel Tassel Wrap Asa Tricosa Art Nouveau-inspired lace and cable wrap. Tower of Pisa Shift Veera Välimäki Side-to-side construction with strips joined as you go. Technical Review Designs like the Hotel Tassel Wrap and the

The King’s College Pullover uses cables and ribbing to evoke the vaults and buttresses of Gothic chapels. Core Themes and Inspiration The collection features a

Photographs by Joe Hancock illustrate the garments clearly without over-stylization that might hide construction flaws.

Generally considered a resource for adventurous knitters familiar with reading charts and advanced shaping techniques.

The collection includes a sweater mimicking the Bauhaus style and the Opera House Shell , which uses short rows to capture the curves of the Sydney Opera House.