Abstract is about architecture, as an aesthetic or a visual language, rather than just as a source of inspiration for my design process.

Abstract is all about reinterpreting my inspiration rather than just simply translating it and in doing so, celebrating my personal creative process.

Abstract was created during lockdown and was the project that kept me going, it pushed me to work in way’s I wasn’t used to and challenged me to be even more creative with what I had to work with.

I spent time exploring the concept of architecture, as an aesthetic, getting creative with paint and paper, collaging and drawing on my ipad. Taking elements and shapes from architecture and reinterpreting them into mini artworks, that then informed my swatching and design process.

Abstract has a collage like aesthetic, layering blocks of colour and texture, adding structural lines and features. In the same way, I’ve layered up texture within intarsia, there’s travelling cables that cross texture and colour blocks, and there’s surface embroidery on top of travelling cables. There are also collage style elements to the garment shapes too with asymmetric hems and mismatching applied trims.

 
 
 
 

Abstract features a carefully curated colour palette of nuanced neutrals and refreshing shades of blue and green, punctuated with pops of intense saturated colour.

The colour palette runs across two yarns; Rowan Felted Tweed and Rowan Kidsilk Haze. The designs use the two yarns in a number of ways, sometimes separately, sometimes held together, and sometimes garments feature a bit of both. There’s also surface embroidery in the contrasting yarn to bring a different dimension to the garments.

 
 

As always, I try to give my collections variety and balance; in the techniques, colours and yarns used, in the style of garments, the size of projects, the cost to knit, in basically every way possible so that there’s something for everyone in the collection.

Abstract is a really special collection for me and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it!

G x

PS For full transparency, the links below to order the yarn from Rowan to make my designs from Abstract are affiliate links; I receive a small percentage from Rowan on any sales made via these links which helps support my design practice.

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