Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns - Exploring Fo...

Each pattern includes a photograph of the specific building or style that inspired it, accompanied by sidebars explaining the historical context. Featured inspirations include:

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 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. Each pattern includes a photograph of the specific

Patterns inspired by Greek sculpture , Byzantine mosaics (the Byzantine Pullover ), and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater . Key Patterns and Designers Core Themes and Inspiration The collection includes a

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 to evoke the vaults and buttresses of Gothic chapels.

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