knitting is mostly
about lines.
the straightaways
that form the vertical columns
of stitches.
then more lines formed
by the horizontal rows of stitches.
if you’re a designer, those lines must be translated into the math of sizing.
some designers (of advanced skill) learn to think
beyond the ‘x’ and ‘y’ axes.
they manipulate and reconfigure
the lines within their patterns.
enter ruth garcia-alcantud (aka: rock & purl).
have you seen her
new patterns:
in ‘the linear collection’?
these patterns are fascinating.
it’s so interesting to think about
how her math skills intertwined
with the stitches
to make the textural details
of these pieces come alive.
i like to consider how fun it will be
to work the diagonals
watching them form at their intended angles
to the parallel lines of the
knitting needles
(both hers as she was still imagining the outcome
and now other knitter’s needles as they follow
her maps to knit them).
because patterns
are basically maps, imo.
they help us to navigate the creative idea
that hatched from a designer’s mind
and make it
(by yarn choice & the fact that it is formed at our fingertips)
our very own. you gotta love that.
right? i do.
as an added bonus, all 5 of ruth’s patterns in ‘the linear collection’
are on sale for 25% off
(from now until friday, november 27th at 11:59 pm eastern standard time)
as part of ‘gift-a-long 2015’ over on ravelry.com.
use the code giftalong2015, and the sale prices are yours.
now that’s a bargain.