My final piece

Working progress

sketchbook samples

Current inspiration

Tory Burch 2011 resort collection

Etro S/S collection 09

For this unit, I wanted to focus mainly on colour. As a response, I decided to base my project on a ethnic far east theme. At first, I looked for all kinds of inspiration related to the word ‘Ethnic’. However, as I started to study closer, I realised that I was more drawn towards the exotic bright colours of the far east instead of the block primary colours from Africa. I love the rich, intense, tropic colours that relate with the east and have taken inspirations from photos of Thailand, India and China.

Mini Project for Interview

Recently, I have been asked to produce a high street shop report to show for an interview. This took me a few days to produce and since I got the offer, the hard work has paid off.

London visit

I have just returned from a very productive trip down to London.

During my visit, me and my fellow knitters have decided to take a visit to Prick your finger, where we were shown a number of fabulous home spun yarns. They even had a recent customer which requested for their dogs hair to be spun too. This little quirky yarn shop based in London, not only provides unique yarns spun from any material imaginable, but also brings the fun back into knitting. I highly suggest a visit next time your in London. You can find out more on   www.prickyourfinger.com. 

Fashion Show

Last week, I attended my first meeting for a fashion show organised by Lazy Taka. I first came across this great opportunity a few weeks ago whilst on Facebook. Taking part in the fashion show will not only look good on my C.V, but also give me the experience I need for my ambition to becoming a knitwear designer. Therefore, I have decided to collaborate it with my next unit. The collection will be based on a tribal/far east Theme to compliment with the oriental themed venue, where the show will be held. The venue is a club situated down Deansgate locks (Manchester) called Sakura.

I will update you on confirmed dates nearer the time. Hope to see you there! x

Fight fuel poverty! get knitting!

I happen to come across a very interesting Macmillan campaign called Infi-knit whilst researching today. The campaign is about creating a petition to lower fuel costs so cancer sufferers can afford the heat. It is estimated that nearly 1 in 5 people living with cancer turn the heating off, even though they still feel cold. This petition will be represented by a knitted scarf and each supporter who joins will contribute to the scarf’s length. Although, I would have loved to take part knitting, you can still help by simply adding to the petition online. If you like to take part heres the link. its easy and fun!  http://www.infi-knit.org.uk/