Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Fo... -
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.
The King’s College Pullover uses cables and ribbing to evoke the vaults and buttresses of Gothic chapels.
Some readers found the architectural sidebars too brief, wishing for more in-depth technical discussion on garment "architecture" (construction) rather than purely aesthetic 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
Patterns inspired by Greek sculpture , Byzantine mosaics (the Byzantine Pullover ), and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater . Key Patterns and Designers The collection includes a sweater mimicking the Bauhaus
Designs like the Hotel Tassel Wrap and the Mucha Cardigan mimic the fluid ironwork and organic forms of Victor Horta and Alphonse Mucha.
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. The collection features a mix of sweaters, wraps,
Each pattern includes a photograph of the specific building or style that inspired it, accompanied by sidebars explaining the historical context. Featured inspirations include:
