Fishing Memories
The clothing and work wear of small fishing villages are ingrained on my memory just like the smells and tastes of childhood.
The blues and yellows, ever present in the colour palette of my father’s wardrobe, mirrored the surrounding landscape and have lingered on into my adult psyche.
Nostalgia Made Modern
I designed the ‘Seafarer’ as a collaboration with Make and Do Crew and Lion Brand wool.
It draws inspiration from a childhood spent in Cornwall. These early memories of sea salt, weathered wood and outboard motors mark the origins of this sweater design: nostalgia made modern.
I loved my father’s Norwegian style knitted sweater, which he still wears now despite it being completely worn out, navy or black with little flecks of white and made with 100% wool to stave off the coldest of winds out at sea.
Beautiful, soft and warm with an element of challenge, this sweater is a satisfying make and will bring the charm of the coast to any wardrobe.
You can find the free pattern on the Make and Do Crew website.
