Glasgow University Knits

My contributor's copy of Glasgow University Knits has arrived and I am delighted that my "Though The Round Window" scarf is included in this excellent knitting pattern book! 

I am really enjoying reading about all the designer's University inspirations for their beautiful patterns. The inspiration for my scarf is taken from the leaded circle details of the beautiful windows found throughout in the main building. This includes the Geography Department where I spent many happy hours studying for my degree!

For an excellent preview of the patterns take a look at this great video on YouTube and look out for my scarf displayed on the unicorn statue!

Glasgow University Knits is now available from the University Shop along with the University's own Cochno wool.

My Majolica sweater has just been published by the lovely folks at Quince & Co! I loved designing and knitting these textured tiled twisted stitch shapes and I am over the moon with the beautiful images of my design. Here is a lovely quote about Majolica from the Quince & Co website along with a selection of amazing photos taken by Regan Kenny! 

If you would like to knit your own Majolica sweater, the pattern is available through Ravelry and the Quince & Co website, alongside the beautiful Phoebe yarn. Enjoy!

"Inspired by three different yet related shapes of tiles, designer Emma Vining presents a stunning textural pullover. The twisted stitch pattern consists of a series of linked knitted shapes with contrasting center and background textures. The lower band of the garment is worked in small circles on a checkerboard of textured squares. This pattern flows into the main section, where elongated ovals alternate between different lengths. Shown here in tonal-dyed Phoebe color Uranus, Majolica embraces all the fundamentals of art. It is truly a masterpiece."

All images

Majolica by Emma Vining

Knitted in Phoebe, color Uranus

© 2022 Quince & Co

Photographer: Regan Kenny