Designs like the Hotel Tassel Wrap and the Mucha Cardigan mimic the fluid ironwork and organic forms of Victor Horta and Alphonse Mucha.
Photographs by Joe Hancock illustrate the garments clearly without over-stylization that might hide construction flaws.
The King’s College Pullover uses cables and ribbing to evoke the vaults and buttresses of Gothic chapels. Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Fo...
Patterns inspired by Greek sculpture , Byzantine mosaics (the Byzantine Pullover ), and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater . Key Patterns and Designers
by Tanis Gray , published by Interweave Press in 2013, explores the structural and aesthetic parallels between building design and knitwear construction. The book features 20 designs from innovative designers that translate historical and modern architectural themes into wearable garments and accessories. Core Themes and Inspiration Designs like the Hotel Tassel Wrap and the
The collection features a mix of sweaters, wraps, socks, mittens, and bags primarily suited for due to technical construction and charting. Pattern Name Key Details King’s College Pullover Mari Muinonen Gothic-inspired cabled yoke in a golden hue. Opera House Shell Suvi Simola Sleeveless shell with short-row shaping and lace. Byzantine Pullover Tanis Lavallee Top-down stranded colorwork based on geometric mosaics. Sagrada Familia Cardigan Cirilia Rose Features dropped stitches, bobbles, and waist cinching. Hotel Tassel Wrap Asa Tricosa Art Nouveau-inspired lace and cable wrap. Tower of Pisa Shift Veera Välimäki Side-to-side construction with strips joined as you go. Technical Review
Some readers found the architectural sidebars too brief, wishing for more in-depth technical discussion on garment "architecture" (construction) rather than purely aesthetic inspiration. Patterns inspired by Greek sculpture , Byzantine mosaics
Each pattern includes a photograph of the specific building or style that inspired it, accompanied by sidebars explaining the historical context. Featured inspirations include: