Erika Knight
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Knitting: Pullover
Inspiration: Visiting a working fishing beach like the one in Hastings is a feast for the eyes with a jarring mix of manmade detritus and natural washed-up flotsam and jetsam. An organised chaos of nets, piles of plastic containers, banks of stacked up lobster traps, I am struck by the pleasing-to-the-eye repetition of materials. Using a basic ...
Knitting: Pullover
Inspiration: A rib stitch is synonymous with resilience and reliability, fitting for blustery walks, when the funnel neck is pulled up close to your chin, for protection against the elements. Designed to be thrown on over layers, workwear, or everyday jeans, I wanted this casual, oversized sweater to feel timeless and genderless, to be hardwear...
Knitting: Cardigan
Inspiration: Frothy seafoam bubbling and dissolving on the pebbles at the tide break always reminds me of delicate holey lace and was the starting point for this design. I am fascinated by the heritage of Gansey bridal shirt patterns and wanted to incorporate some of these traditional fishing community stitches into a modern, wearable boxy shap...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Inspiration: Taking a familiar stitch and exaggerating it is a favourite technique of mine and a simple way to achieve maximum impact. Using a sharp 2B pencil to sketch out cable patterns always takes me back to geography lessons at school, drawing wide sinuous curving rivers as they cut a path in the landscape down towards the sea forming oxbo...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
A classic pair of socks in six sizes, worked on four needles. 100% British wool for superior comfort and a little bit of luxury. Perfect for relaxing at home.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
A simple pair of fingerless mittens knitted on four needles in rib
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A basic beanie hat, knitted in the round on four needles with a rib cuff and a gathered crown using simple decreasing.
Knitting: Pullover
A little starter sweater for baby. Knitted in basic stocking stitch with raglan sleeves using simple increasing and decreasing and with garter stitch hem and cuffs.
Knitting: Pullover
A V-neck sweatshirt inspired sweater knitted from the bottom up with an extended armhole shape for comfort and style. The V-neck is worked with an integral K1, P1 rib and finished with a three-needle cast-off at the shoulder. The sleeves are picked up and worked from the armhole to the deep rib cuff.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A wide chunky wrap with a lacy design, which is worked in rows on straight needles. It combines both single and double sized lace holes with garter stitch edges.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
A practical and adorable doorstop, this sitting bunny rabbit is knitted in stocking / stockinette stitch with erika knight ‘vintage’ wool yarn.
Knitting: Hats - Other
Designed by Felicity Thomas exclusively for Erika Knight in the ‘Vintage Collection’ pattern series.
Knitting: Poncho
Nordic Floral inspired poncho sits over the shoulders for a soft
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Fur is a Fall must-have, so knit yourself a little gilet, or vest for a chic way to be both cosy and cool. Worked in fur wool, a beautiful natural 100% British wool yarn. With edge-to-edge fronts, a great shape and a flattering shawl collar, it’s perfect for layering over a fluid blouse or jersey T shirt for a sophisticated texture contrast.
