Category Archives: Artistic Knit

Matalafria

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on December 22, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Autumn Winter 2009-10, Chunky Knit, Fabric Manipulation. Tagged machine knitted, matalafria, program knitting, sculptural knit. 4 Comments.

This knitwear label sent me over images of their work a little while ago. The label is a Barcelona based knitwear brand called Matalafria. Each piece is made from programmed knitting machines to achieve new modern and innovative dimension to their designs. The collection is an experiment of volumetric structures in Merino wools that sculpt around the [...]

Sandra Backlund

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on December 18, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Ruffles, Spring summer 2010, ribbing. Tagged sandra backlund 2010. 3 Comments.

Sandra Backlund Spring Summer 2010. Found Via www.dianepernet.com. Photography by Peter Gehrke

Sandra Backlund Spring Summer 2010

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on October 26, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Spring summer 2010, ribbing. Tagged knitwear, sandra backlund 2010, spring summer. 2 Comments.

I have looked high and low for more pictures of Sandra Backlund’s new Spring/summer 2010 collection, but unfortunately I could only find the ones from Diane Pernets blog (http://dianepernet.typepad.com). I am pretty sure there are more pieces than the ones pictured below..guess I have to be patient and wait for them to pop up. This is her [...]

Craig Lawrence Spring/Summer 2010

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on October 5, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Chunky Knit, Crochet, Hand Knit, Spring summer 2010, Stripes. Tagged craig lawrence, knitwear, s pring summer 2010. 1 Comment.

This season he has gone plastic and sparkly galore. Using red and white plastic tape to knit up voluminous and unusual garments inspired by the great British rainy summer, 3D crochet and royal court jesters. When I went to check up on what he created for this season I stumbled upon this link: http://www.chateaudegateau.com/ which [...]

Derek Lawlor

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on September 7, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Autumn Winter 2009-10, Chunky Knit, Embellished Knit, Fringing. Tagged derek lawlor, fashion, knitted cords, knitwear. 3 Comments.

It’s funny how you randomly come accross things when you’re browsing around the net, I somehow ended up here: http://www.quocvo.nl (amazing photography work) and found the picture below. This has got to be one of the best images I have seen of Derek Lawlor’s work so far, the negative effect works really well with his garments. [...]

Liria Pristine

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on August 8, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Chunky Knit, Fabric Manipulation, Ruffles, Stripes, Tension, ribbing. Tagged knitwear, liria pristine. 11 Comments.

I am still undecided on whether I should continue Knitkicks after my one year anniversary of running it, but the one thing that is keeping me going is when I stumble across or get sent amazing knitwear. As soon I received these pictures I went straight to my wordpress account to write this post up and [...]

Jan iú Més

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on July 15, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Autumn Winter 2009-10, Cables, Chunky Knit, Fringing. Tagged autumn winter, barcelona, Chunky Knit, janiumes. 5 Comments.

This Autumn Winter 09/10 menswear collection is from the label “Jan iú Més”. Run by Jan Zamoro Royo and Alfonso Pena carreras from Barcelona. Neither designers studied fashion design, this label is he brainchild of a graphic design and fashion stylist graduate, which can be seen a good thing as they would have an entirely different [...]

Class of 2009

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on July 3, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Basket Weave, Beading, Cables, Central Saint Martins, Chunky Knit, Coated Knits, Crochet, De Montfort University, Embellished Knit, Fabric Manipulation, Fringing, Hand Knit, Intarsia, Jacquard, Ladders, Loose Knit, Macramé, Nottingham Trent, Ravensbourne, Ruffles, Stripes, Tension, menswear, ribbing. Tagged fashion, knit, knit design, knitting, knitwear, knitwear graduates. 7 Comments.

This is just a quick recap of the knitwear graduates 2009. Click on the below pictures to go to each designers interview. I’ve just got to say that there has been such an immense amount of talent this year and it was really inspiring to look through everyones collections. If this doesn’t inspire the next batch of graduates [...]

Sandra Backlund: Control-C

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on June 9, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Chunky Knit, Sandra Backlund. Tagged knitwear, Sandra Backlund. 6 Comments.

Sandra Backlund’s lookbook from her latest collection found via Stylebubble. Photo: Peter Gehrke /Adamsky Styling: Naomi Itkes /Link Details Hair: Peter Andersson /Mikas Make Up: Kajsa Svanberg /Mikas Model: Tilda L /Stockholmsgruppen Art Direction: Sandberg&Timonen Retouch: Matchmill

Sandra Backlund for Sony

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on May 12, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit. Tagged sandra backlund 2010. 4 Comments.

I discovered a sony advert link on Ravelry yesterday. It seems Sandra has lent out a new piece to Sony, the advert is for the new cybershot t900. Not much else to say so I’ll leave it at that. EDIT// I’ve been informed this isn’t Sandras?! My source was clearly dodgy! sorry, my bad! If the real [...]